Folks, will be glad to help. We have three so far, suggest we keep the group to six. I'm in Pinehurst NC and Saturdays during the day would be best to do this, flexible for any date which will suit the group. If another three sign up here, let's agree on a date.
This is what I can offer:
1.) I use a HVLP gun with an air compressor, Devilbiss Finishline. This is a bit more difficult than a conventional gun, so if this is understood, conventional guns become pretty easy. Turbine systems are not as flexible, but again a lot of the concepts would apply. If someone has a gun they need help with, welcome to bring it with.
2.) We can spray for training, Sealer, Lacquer as well as Water Based Poly. The former is really easy, the latter more difficult.
3.) We can go through the concepts first, the theory and then practice on scraps of wood, by each person setting up the gun and spraying.
4.) You would need a mask with an organic filter, to bring with, if you need a source I can suggest the same.
5.) I spray in my shop, no special booth or arrangements, so it is ideal for the small finisher, but places a limit on the type of finishes used, as they have to be fast drying to prevent over-spray issues. These are the finishes we will use.
Everything I build, I spray and it is a fraction of the time compared to building the piece, welcome to look at my gallery albums.
Anyone suggest a date and we can start from there.
Willem
