I have a complete Accuspray HVLP siphon feed gun (Model 10 I think - whatever is their best one - used on only two pianos) and newly factory refurbished (never used) 3-stage turbine for sale. I agree with Greg, it is a very nice gun. I'm trying to get away from spraying. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 8:08 PM Subject: Re: finishing equipment > If you don't already have or want to buy an air compressor I recommend the HVLP > highly. I have an air compressor and I still have an HVLP unit with the turbine > so there is no need for the compressor. I bought an Accuspray because it was > said to be, by some, the Cadillac of the HVLP systems. I'm not so sure that this > is true anymore but it is a good one and I have had great results using it. Mike > suggests Harbor fright and I disagree with him there. Generally cheap stuff that > will wear out fast is my experience. I like to buy things only once. Hope this > helps. > > Greg Newell > > Mike Kurta wrote: > > > Yes compressor! Invaluable for cleaning actions (outside the building) > > as well as individual small parts. Also useful in many other ways besides > > refinishing such as extracting and driving tuning pins, grinding operations, > > blowing up tires, air mattresses and kids toys. If you have compressed air, > > you will find many uses for it. I'd suggest the highest CFM (cubic feet per > > minute) output you can get in a 110V machine. Harbor Freight has a wide > > selection at the right prices. Mike Kurta > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Richard Oliver Snelson" <rsnelson@bwsys.net> > > To: <pianotech@ptg.org> > > Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 6:08 PM > > Subject: Re: finishing equipment > > > > > No compressor! By all means look into HVLP systems. > > > > > > Wayne Hohle wrote: > > > > > > > > hi list > > > > if you were going to buy a compressor and gun, what would you get. > > > > how big a compressor etc > > > > thanks > > > > wayne > > -- > Greg Newell > mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net > > >
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