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Title: Sprayer for finishing bows?
Post by: Apex Predator on November 10, 2007, 10:16:00 AM
I just bought a little compressor, and would like to buy a sprayer.  Any of you folks have suggestions on what I need?  Do I need a regulator?  Any good online sources for what I need?  Thanks, Marty
Title: Re: Sprayer for finishing bows?
Post by: Ric Anderson on November 10, 2007, 11:24:00 AM
A detail sprayer that can be purchased at an automotive store works great.  They are not as large as a regular sprayer and alot les expensive.
Title: Re: Sprayer for finishing bows?
Post by: Crooked Stic on November 10, 2007, 11:54:00 AM
The purple gravity feed touch up gun from Harbor Frieght has worked fine for me. Lees than $55. If you use the epoxy you need to clean good after use.
Title: Re: Sprayer for finishing bows?
Post by: Java Man on November 10, 2007, 12:11:00 PM
I use a Pasche Air Brush from  http://www.dickblick.com/zz250/05/

 Works very well, and gives youall the volume you need.  A little more than the Harbor Freight deal noted above, but not a lot more.

Java Man
Title: Re: Sprayer for finishing bows?
Post by: Rick Perry on November 10, 2007, 12:32:00 PM
does using an airbrush reduce overspray and fumes A LOT , compared to a detail gun ??

I'm wondering if I could get away with spraying bows in my basement.
Title: Re: Sprayer for finishing bows?
Post by: Java Man on November 10, 2007, 12:55:00 PM
I spray in my basement, but have an exhaust fan to blow the fumes outside.  You NEED exhaust AND a resperator.
Title: Re: Sprayer for finishing bows?
Post by: Ric Anderson on November 10, 2007, 01:05:00 PM
An airbrush does have a smaller spray than a detail gun but keep in mind that Java Man is 100% correct.  A spraying location with good ventilation as well as the appropriate resperator is vital to maintain your health.