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SPRAY PAINTING & FINISHING sa AIR COMPRESSOR sa AIRBRUSHING x AEROSOL PAINTING & FINISHING xx PAINT & FINISH HVLP (high-volume, low-pressure) spray systems. A buyer's guide to eleven different models. Spray equipment for finishing. A look at the three primary types of systems (compressed air, HVLP and CAS), their advantages and drawbacks. Tip suggests method for keeping nozzles unclogged on spray cans of finishes and adhesives. Tip on reducing "blow back" when spraying finish on the inside of casework. HVLP (high volume, low pressure) spray guns. Looks at both turbine and conversion guns. Spray like a professional. Nine of the most commonly asked questions about spraying waterborne finishes. Includes instructions for making a simple spray booth from PVC pipe and polyethylene film. Bench top spray booth. A collapsible cardboard booth pulls overspray out an open window using a box fan. Suitable only for nonflammable finishes. Est. cost: $20. Tip on using acetone for thinning oil-based varnish when spray painting. Tips on how to spray-paint with a spray gun and air compressor. Low pressure tactics. Tips for top-notch HVLP (high-volume low-pressure) spraying. High-volume, low-pressure paint sprayer test. Choosing the best mid-priced sprayer for your money. How HVLP works. Spray your colour. Basic information about applying paint with conventional air spraying, airless spraying and electrostatic spraying. Spray finishing. A reminder of the dangers and need for proper ventilation. Three basic types of spraying equipment and the categories of finishing materials (varnishes, lacquers and shellacs) described. HVLP (high-volume, low-pressure) sprayers. A test of four top Canadian models. Finishing under pressure. Time-saving spray techniques for the home workshop using high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) sprayers. Technique for thoroughly cleaning a spray gun and other spray painting tips. Tip on cleaning paint out of spray can nozzles using WD-40. Evaluation of the Wagner W280 airless spray gun. Burgess Vibrocrafters Model 870 airless paint sprayer reviewed. How to paint a basement quickly using a rented airless paint sprayer. Tip: How to keep the nozzle of an aerosol spray paint can from clogging. Tips on buying paint tools. Selecting paint roller, brush, pad, and airless sprayer. Fingertip painting and finishing. Tips on using aerosol spray paints and finishes. Using an airless paint sprayer. Some tips. Tip: Use a staple to clean the spray nozzle on an aerosol can. Tip on using WD-40 to clear clogged spray nozzles on spray paint cans. Mini-spray booth made from cardboard box. Tip on preventing an airless spray painter from dripping on the floor. Tip shows how to spray-paint small objects inside a plastic bag. A primer on spray painting. Covers aerosol cans, spraying techniques, common types of spray equipment and general rules for success. Tip on heating paint to be sprayed. Tip on using WD-40 to clean paint spray-can nozzles. Tip on protecting your skin from overspray when working with enamel paint. Tip: How to clean a spray gun. Lacquer finishing. How to spray a mirror finish on wood. Includes plans for a shop-built spray booth. Includes tips on selecting and using spray equipment. Spray finishing. Mastering the application of clear lacquer finishes to wooden furniture. Covers selection of equipment, spraying techniques, an improvised spray booth, rubbing out the film, etc. Tip: Use plastic bags to simplify cleanup of spray gun paint pots. Tips on designing an approved dust-free spray booth. Compressed-air systems. Choosing and using compressors. Advice on installing permanent air lines in the workshop. Tips on selecting a spray gun and accessories. Tip on cleaning a spray gun and spray pot using lacquer thinner. Turbine spray systems. A high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) alternative for applying spray finishes. Tips on cleaning a clogged nozzle from an aerosol paint can. Tips on using screen supports for small objects being spray painted. Also includes tips on setting up a small spray booth complete with ventilation and forced-air drying. Build a high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray unit by enclosing a two-stage vacuum cleaner turbine inside a plywood box. Taking the spray-finishing plunge. A spray system can improve finish quality and increase your productivity. A related article investigates which spray system is right for you. Four different systems are compared. Spray-finishing done right. Getting a blemish-free finish is easier than you think. Maintenance tips for a spray booth used with solvent-based finishes. TLC for spray guns. How simple cleaning and lubrication keep a spray gun in top form. Turbine HVLP (high-volume low-pressure) sprayers keep getting better. A look at several units under $500. A low-cost, folding spray booth incorporates an explosion-proof motor driving a non-sparking aluminum fan. Advice on the correct temperatures to use when applying spray finishes. Comparing commercially available spray booths for use when painting models. Includes instructions on building your own spray booth. Tip on cleaning out the nozzle tips on aerosol spray paint cans. Painting with power. Tips on using airless sprayers and pump-fed painters. Power painting. How to use airless sprayers like a professional. An introduction to high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray equipment. House painting. Tips on preparing a house for painting and information on applying the paint using a spray gun. Power painting. Tips on selecting and using power tools and painters to prepare and paint the exterior of a house. Tip shows how to use a large cardboard carton for spray painting to contain the overspray. A look at tools that make painting easier: (1) paint pads, (2) paint spraying equipment, (3) ladders and scaffolding. Lazy susan paint table allows you to turn work as it is painted. Ideal for correct spray painting of round objects. A roundup of low-cost paint sprayers, a description of how conventional air spray guns and airless spray guns work, and tips for using them effectively. Technique to clear out a clog in the feed tube of an aerosol can of spray paint. Tip to prevent spray paint from bleeding under the masking tape. One gallon covers... Part 2. Choosing equipment. A look at wet pads, spraying, air spraying, rollers, brushes, and miscellaneous equipment. How to maintain a spray gun. How to paint with spray cans. How to paint with spray cans. Tips which will make the job easier and better. Roll-around cabinet with a lazy susan top is used to rotate work being spray painted. A pro's secrets for spray painting a house using an airless sprayer. Workshop minicourse. Tips on spray painting with canned paint. Plan for a knockdown spray booth. Included in a special section on furniture refinishing. Paint sprayers. Which one to buy, how they work, types of guns, etc. Ventilated paint spraying booth sets in front of a window and folds up when not in use. A window fan carries the fumes outdoors. A look at the Hydraposit airless spray system that can be rented by do-it-yourselfers for painting a house. Disposable spray booth. Get a large cardboard box, cut a vent hole and cover it with a furnace filter, then place an exhaust fan to pull air and paint spray out through the filter. Airless spray painters. What is available and tips on their use. Use plastic 35mm film containers as paint pots for small spray painting tasks. How to spray paint with a can. Tips on painting using a can of spray paint. Technique for collecting and recycling lacquer thinner that is used to clean a spray gun. Tip on modifying inexpensive diesel engine filters for use on the pickup tube of spray paint guns. HVLP (high volume low pressure) spray painting systems and their application in automobile painting. Part 1. HVLP (high volume low pressure) spray painting systems and their application in automobile painting. Part 2. Tips on controlling dirt and dust when doing spray painting. Restoration road. Part 23. Paint guns. Advice on selection and use. Build a disposable (temporary) booth for spray painting an airplane. A frame of PVC pipe and wood is covered with polyethelene film and equipped with a fan and filters. Advice on priming and painting small aircraft parts with a spray gun. Tips on keeping the parts from being blown away by the air pressure. Tips on clearing a clogged nozzle on a can of spray paint. Tip: Clear aerosol spray paint nozzles by boiling them in water. Tip on cleaning the nozzle on a spraygun. Large turntable made from plywood and casters is helpful when spray finishing large items. How to use a one-gallon plastic jug to help clean a spray gun. A look at high-volume, low-pressure spraying systems and how they compare to other spray systems. Cleaner, greener spray-finishing using water-based finishes and HVLP sprayers. Bandana wrapped around the neck of a spray gun absorbs leaks before they drip. High-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) sprayers. How they compare to other finishing options, results of tests on nine models and advice on what to consider when buying one. Modify an HVLP sprayer to separate the paint pot from the nozzle assembly. That way, the pot is always upright and will feed properly no matter the position of the nozzle. Finishing pollution. Ecologically correct ways to clean paint brush and spray gun, and to recycle the solvents. Final touches. Round up of what's available in furniture finishes. Looks at oil polishing, wax polishing, french polishing, spray finishing and varnish. Spray finishing pointers for the novice. Tips on applying modern clear finishes using a spray gun. Spray finishing techniques. Tip: Build a simple turntable for use when spray painting. HVLP (high-volume, low-pressure) spray systems. Part 2. Turbine systems. Tip suggests making a lazy-Susan-type turntable for spray-finishing projects from a swivel-seat stool with a circular top replacing the seat. Tips on painting with aerosol cans of paint. How to select an air compressor for spray painting and tips on how to handle the spray gun for better finishes. Shop-use test of the Wagner 280 airless spray gun. Airless paint sprayers. How they work, what is available, and tips on their use. Spray-finishing tips. Understanding how paint spray guns work, the various styles, and tips on their use. | |||||||||
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