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   Handrubbed | Sep 07, 2006 02:52am | #1

   This is purely hearsay, so take it for what it's worth....This is a nice spray system, but the turbine driven air gets warm enough that it can effect solvent finishes negatively.  What I mean is that it can cause lacquer to dry before it gets a chance to level out on the coated surface.  If you can't spray lacquer, then why buy a spray gun?  See what some of the others have to say.  I use an HVLP conversion gun. I have good days and bad days with it.  I'm giving more attention to shellac (sprayed) and some wipe-on finishes.  Both are more forgiving materials for the non-professional.

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   alanplanesaw | Sep 07, 2006 05:18am | #2

   Thanks.  I am hoping to find a good spray setup to use when I make something with numerous small parts and places.

   Alan - planesaw

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   purduedan | Sep 07, 2006 05:22pm | #3

   I have had a Turbinaire for three years.  It has been great.  I spray lacquer and occassionally shellac.  The only complaint I have is that the gun gets clogged sometimes probably because of my poor cleaning habits.  I wish I had a spray booth which would be much more convenient.  I spray outdoors.  I would definately buy another Turbinaire.

   Dan

    

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   alanplanesaw | Sep 08, 2006 01:22am | #4

   Thanks.  How difficult is it to clean?  Any different than others?  Since I have never used one, I have wondered about the cleanup.

   Alan - planesaw

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   purduedan | Sep 08, 2006 01:46am | #5

   I go through a routine of taking off the nozzle and adjustment.  Then I use a pipe cleaner through the gun and then through the nozzle using the appropriate solvent.  Then, I clean the inside and outside of the cup.  I actually do this before and after I use the gun.  Maybe it is overkill but my clogging problem has gone away.

   Dan

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   alanplanesaw | Sep 08, 2006 03:07am | #6

   Maybe overkill, but I bet it keeps the gun clean.

   Do you like the way it sprays?  When it is not clogged, do you like what it does?

   Alan - planesaw

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   purduedan | Sep 08, 2006 04:29am | #7

   I have been very satisfied with the finishes produced. 

   Dan