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Expert: - 7/4/2011


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I am in the market for a spray system that I can expect to get professional results.
But I am on a tight budget.
Any suggestions?
Is an HVLP the best way to go?

Answer
Hi Lorne, ...you kind of get what you pay for, and a two - three stage system with a quality gun is going to run you more than $500...like the Fuji or similar.I tend to scavenge for, and read a lot of reviews, when contemplating such a purchase, and also be mindful of what you will be spraying most and buy a set up favoring that...I have used the Fuji and Apollo systems in the past and they're Pro quality units that can withstand hard use with proper maintenance and cleaning......I have heard mixed reviews, but most so-so about the inexpensive systems like Earlex, etc....good hunting...here's a few links at Amazon, which is a site I like for the reviews....feel free to post back
Regards- Greg

http://www.amazon.com/Fuji-2903-XPC-Mini-Mite-Spray-System/dp/B002Z7EM4Q

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Z7EM5U/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539...

http://www.amazon.com/Campbell-Hausfeld-HV3500-Finish-Sprayer/dp/B0007UQ2K0/ref=...

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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.

Experience

Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.

Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")

Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.

Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.

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