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1. 
   KesslerCraftsman | Sep 02, 2005 05:59am | #1

   I'd just experiment with the airless.  Seems that if the oil based paint takes long enough to dry, it may flow out significantly..but then it may run like heck also....experiment on test pieces.

   HVLP stands for "High Volume Low Pressure"...the PSI is very low on my ECO..but the thing needs a good 8-12 CFM to get the volume.  No pancake compressor produces that kind of CFM.... You'd need a turbine or a big compressor.

   I have a 240 volt, 60 gallon Campbell Hausfield that is fine..but not too much compressor.

   I'd look around to rent one...

   Good luck!

   lp

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   lydensden | Sep 02, 2005 06:05am | #2

   Thanks,I think I will give the airless a try.

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   PlaneWood | Sep 03, 2005 06:30am | #3

   I use my compressor set at about 40 lbs pressure and a $40 Cambell Hausfeld spray gun to spray oil base paint.  A little Penetrol in the paint will make it flow out.  A little thinner will make it spray better.  I set up saw horses and supports outside with a large drop cloth spread out over the grass.  After spraying I move the pieces into the shade.  Don't have any cars parked downwind!!!

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)
   PlaneWood

3. 
   WillGeorge | Sep 03, 2005 07:00am | #4

   Gettin' a good compressor is like gettin' the right wife.. Just enough and NOT to much!