Thank you! I have spent way too much time researching sprayers for a boat project and this video clicked for me to go buy the gravity-fed sprayer. Easy to set up and tune for the right amount of spray for coverage. You did an excellent job at keeping it simple and emphasizing the need to practice a little to get it tuned for the job. As a seasoned college Professor of 31 years, your teaching style is highly tuned as well. I really appreciate your advice.
dude this guy is freaking great. so confident, enunciates and talks slowly so people can understand. does not assume anyone is a professional and covers everything you need to know from start to finish. just purchased a home and looking to paint quickly. think these sprayers would work for bedrooms and wood?
Great that you’ve walked through from purchase to use! It’s fantastic as a new user to see the steps and to see that it’s not out of reach for the home workshop woodworker. Thank you your videos are appreciated cheers Allan
Before I watch further, I have some tips fir you. Add your "Teflon" tape clockwise so it stays in place better when you thread you fitting on clockwise. Use more than you did. Turn it on tightly once it overlaps and stays put. If you pull the tape taught, and carefully wind your piece on, you can avoid any overlapping of your hole. When I have two or three turns on tightly, I like to grab the fitting with my fingers and turn clockwise. This pushes the tape into the threads better, making it easier to assemble and seems to keep more of the tape from pushing up and out. IMO ;-) Thank you for your tips.
I have been a finisher for over 35 years. I had $1000 guns and $35 spray guns. The Home Depot husky works amazing and I pay the $12 extended warranty for two years, and I change it six times within two years. It’s a amazing gun. Comes with to tips. Thanks for the video
@@jsaae Use the 2.2 tip and thin the latex down 10% or so. I just used Ben Moore Advance and it came out great. One coat primer, sand with 180 - 220, wipe, one paint, sand and wipe, then a final top coat of paint.
The only thing I would point out is that when applying teflon tape you MUST wrap it in the same direction that you would tighten the fitting - clockwise. Otherwise the teflon tape gets unravelled when the fitting is being tightened.
Clockwise or counterclockwise may be confusing to some who can only read digital time. We notice that the narrator's spray booth does not come for a few bucks. Also there is no mention on HVLP "gravity" guns. The HD guns as he points out are inexpensive and they do wear out quickly. On some jobs it may be for the sake of economy to just do the job and ditch the cheap gun. We thing some info on cleaning the various guns should be addressed. There is long history on spray painting starting with DeVilbiss and an invention by the same Doctor for a bulb type atomizer long ago. All cup guns are not siphon feed and tossing in a little trivia there were even heated conventional guns to spray shellac. Another bit to stir the paint in the bucket are some of the small rigs by Wagner. They finallYgot around to taking a bunch of junk like their diaphragm DIY crap off the market The new models are great for the DIYer. Not designed for commercial level work. A couple of other mentions... The small HVLP guns from the "BigBox" tool co in the sky that have half pint cups work well and for the detail and craft painter they also have large size airbrushes. Gotta say a chunk of Teflon tape lodged in the innards of any rig is probably forever..
There's no need for teflon tape if the product is manufactured properly and if needed the product should come with a plastic washer to prevent leakage .
Yah, he wrapped that on backwards. Metal on metal its usually better to use Teflon tape except for LP (propane) because propane joint fittings are designed for use without.
Hi, Wes! Thank you for your great spray gun lesson. You're quite right about no needing of a huge compressor. As i can remember, we used a home vacuum cleaner as a compressor back then at 70s. Its exhaust circuit was the same type as an intake one and our vac was equipped with an optional item - a siphon cap for a standard glass jar. So we can pour some paint into a jar, put a siphon cap and connect a vacuum cleaner's hose to the exhaust circuit of a cleaner and then switch the vac on. Its exhaust flow was quite enough for a home paint spray work. Greetings from Siberia, Russia.
Haha a vacuum huh? Well I'm super new to this so that's probably why that sounds nuts. But I definitely got a laugh out of someone using a vacuum to paint.
Great video. I think you should have talked about spraying Latex paint. Most home owners are going to try and spray latex paint at one time or the other and I think this video will leave them thinking they can just go to Home Depot and pick up a spray gun and start spraying. Spraying latex paint is a hole new ball game that takes a lot of information to do it right. I think you should have talked about tip size, the air pressure is very important also. The paint viscosity is a very important subject also you said nothing about. Thinning your paint is also very important subject that goes along with viscosity. You could have gave a few demonstrations of what your spray looks like if the pressure is to low or high and why the paint viscosity is so important. Also why tip size is so important to get a good job.
My Husky gun came with two tips. The larger was 2.1 allowed me to spray thinned latex paint. I did resort to going back to using a brush however! Perhaps I will spray if I need a fine finish. The gun was not intended for water based paint so cleaning and drying is important.
“ Instructions…ahh we don’t want to read those” . Ha, Wes you sound just like me lol. And the old saying in the cabinet shop, “ you can never have enough tools” . Two popular shop sayings from a wise man who knows his stuff. I bought a sprayer, and just started spraying larger projects in the last week, and you’re right Wes, it’s very much a “feel thing” . A HVLP at 20 psi sprays like a pro!
Thanks for this review. I have to say it was very interesting and you seem to be a natural teacher. Also, I enjoyed watching you pour the paint through the filter using a single hand to hold the paint bucket. Clearly, you are a strong gentleman. I look forward to learning more from you on this channel. My wife has some cabinet painting on her "honey do" list so this has been helpful for me, sir. Muchas gracias!
One tip I'll give new sprayer when you're spraying with any kind of gun keep your wrist straight square to the wall etc and move your arm side to side keeping your wrist straight if you do it the other way by moving your wrist side to side you'll end up with to thick of spray at your start and stops that can run always move your arm not your wrist 👍👍👍
Recommendations on compressor? I’ve got a pancake one for air nailers to build furniture but it’s small and low CFM. Spraying would be for end tables and small bookcases. Not going for hours on end. Thank you for your videos.
Thank you 🙏 for your efforts in putting up “to the point “ videos. Wishing you good healthy happy long life. You are sharing your experience for anyone to benefit from is a great service. And your videos are 100% to the point without a single deviation, which is really 👌 nice. Thank you I watch all your videos and it has helped me . GOD BLESS YOU SIR !
I absolutely love these videos! They’re so informative and told in such a patient and clear manner, thank you! If i could make one suggest? The audio quality isn’t great. When you’re in your workshop there’s a hard echo. I know that’s tough to address because of all the hard flat surfaces in the workshop. But I’d suggest some portable screens with sheets of foam rubber forming a wall behind everywhere that’s off camera.
If you have a harbor freight near you they have a fantastic selection of sprayers and accessories. The gun/filter stand will make filtering much easier. I use $17 spray guns and they work very well they just don't last very long
I purchased a Husky gun from Home Depot with a 1.8 needle and I have been spraying metal flake with it for over a year. It works perfect. Once I load the cup and attach it to the gun I keep the gun upside down until I’m ready to spray. Who’ve r it a little shake after I spray and place it upside down until the next coat. Again it’s never failed me. I use the harbor freight cup system . Make sure you cut the screen out the cap before you put in on the cup to spray FLAKE
Started a refinishing business with the cup gun. Bought a few and a gravity just to try them out they’re great. My cousin gifted me a kremlin MVX and these are just as good. I now have 4. 1 for sealer 1 for primer 1 for whites and the last gun for colors. Best investment for my business.
Thank you. Very useful detailed video especially for a begginer like me. My question is what kind of air compressor are you using? I mean (Brand, Size, CFM, PSI, HP,...).
This was very informative! Thank you! If you haven't already, can you do a video about how to thin different types of paint and what products to use to thin each type of paint and the viscosity needed and such? I don't see many videos about thinning paint, especially oil based paint and primer. To someone like me who isn't an expert, it's all a mystery.
You can use a viscosity cup and look up recommended specs from the paint manufacturer. Here's a video on how it generally works. th-cam.com/video/oS3YmO8imdw/w-d-xo.html
Depends on what your going to paint but those small ones referred to as “pancakes” 6 GALLON are good enough for small stuff. The size of the compressor only indicates how long you are going to paint none stop, when the air runs out your pressure might drop a tiny bit and then It’ll turn back on till it’s full and so on. I used to work at a collision repair shop and they would paint cars with a 10 gallon compressor 😂
I would like you to give us some more information about the type of compressor you are using and also what kind of compressors can be used. Thanks for your videos they help a bunch, keep up the good work.
Hi Nick...I am in a large commercial cabinet operation with a $10K compressor but I have run my paint shop in the past with as small as a 10-15 gallon mobile compressor Good luck in your painting project. Thanks for watching. Wes
Thank you for taking the time to provide all the details on setting up and using these tools. I purchased a gravity gun the same as yours and had to return it the next day when reading the label and realized in plain view on the outside of the box " not recommended for any kind of latex paint". I did more research and asked painters with 30 years experience and they agreed. any other thoughts?
Thank you much for your videos .. excellent .. helps for all of us that have little or no experience in this like how to use a spray gun.. and how to do a good job.. happy life my friend
The exact syphon gun😢 is sold at Harbor Freight, as a green colored Central Phenumatic gun. I believe around $40 . A good gun for primer , color and clear if set up correctly.
That stainless cup gun...If I do my oak stairs with varnish or polyurathane and tilk it downwards to spray the tread board steps will it still work, or does the cup have to be level for proper steps coverage? THUMBS UP!!!
The compressor is set at 120 psi. The amount of pressure through the gun is regulated at the gun itself to create the desired spray. Thanks for watching, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes You run the HVLP sprayer at 120 PSI without a regulator? On my HVLP gun there are flow controls for air and paint, but not a pressure control; I have a regulator attached to the gun for that. When I run my HVLP gun at greater than 40 PSI, it begins to splatter the paint (thinned latex) out.
Awesome video does anyone knows what will be a good compressor for spray that he’s got? I’m just doing a dresser. I’m not sure if my 6 gallon pancake compressor would handle it .?
Nice video! Got a couple of questions: (1) can this gun be used with all differnt kinds of paints; and (2) after finishing the work, how to clean it up?
Hi Tom...these guns work well with many different products. Clean up is based on the product used, whether its water based or oil based. Please check manufacturers instructions for clean-up. Wes
Hi there! Thanks for the great video. I have the husky gravity fed gun but I’m a little confused about the correct hose size to get. Do you use a 1/4 air hose and connect that directly to the compressor?
Thanks Wes, Would you touch a little more on the size and type of compressor? I only have a 16 Gallon right now but I am assuming I will need something a little bigger?
This was a great video. Thank you for making me feel like I truly can do this myself. I wish though that you had taken it one step further and talked about clean-up and what all you have to do to make sure that paint doesn't get dry in all the tubes/various other parts.
@@MyFortressConstruction thank you for educating me. I appreciate it. I’m still seriously thinking about trying my hand with a sprayer again and see if I have better luck with a different model not spitting paint all over my prepped surfaces.
@@MP-yz6sb Yeah, the spitting usually means that the orifice (the part the paint comes out) has been worn away too much and needs to be replaced. Paint is abrasive and slowly eats away at the spray tips, that's why they have to be replaced every so often. Paint viscosity, air pressure and the like also play a role.
Great video!! I just bought the same Husky gravity gun. Was that water base primer? And did you use the 1.4 or 1.8 nozzle? Also was the primer thinned at all?
I would like to know that as well because it looked pretty thin coming out of that filter. primmer/paints are thick and hard to spray with those guns with the factory tips.
As has been mentioned, Teflon tape should wrapped just the opposite from what was shown in the video. Just as important, the first thread of the joint should never be covered by the tape, as connecting the parts could shear a thread of the PTFE and cause it to end up inside the gun, clogging it forever. Exactly that happened with one of my air staplers, plugging the actuator valve. Better yet, never use tape on a connection like that shown in the video. A tiny air leak will be of no consequence, and the gun is easily disconnected between spraying work. If for some reason the air leak is large - which is unlikely - try a different fitting. Tape or brushed sealant is likely necessary on a permanent system such as shop air lines. Any time a taped connection is separated, all tape must be carefully removed from both the male and female halves, again taking care to keep that stuff out of the system.
Others have mentioned the improper teflon tape wrapping and I agree with some others, that teflon tape is not required for pneumatic fittings. These fittings have a tapered thread and don't require tape or compound to seal. Snug the fitting and shoot the gun to test for leaks. If it leaks, tighten another 1/8th turn, test again..and so on. No information concerning compressor size, but the Husky box recommends a 30 gallon compressor. What psi is the regulator on the compressor set to? Is one gun type easier to clean than the other? For the gravity feed style, the paint travels a shorter distance and may be easier to clean or unclog. You failed to mention that the spray nozzle can be adjusted for the degree of spray fan pattern and that the nozzle can be rotated 90 degrees to spray a horizontal fan, or a vertical fan. Maybe the instructions explain all of this, but you didn't read them....like most of us. LOL
Not sure if you've answered this question but as a new user (will be making my purchase tomorrow), I wish you would have taken us completely through the end. I mean, once you're done, how do you clean it? I can't imagine you would disconnect the sprayer from the compressor and not run something through it to clear out the product. Would you please show us that as well?
Hi Sherrie...you are right, it does need to be cleaned after every use. Check your instructions of cleanup for the product you are using. Thanks for watching, Wes
@Woodworking With Wes Didn't think of that, lol!! Thank you, kind sir. I have to confess that I am addicted to your channel. My Daddy introduced me to it, which I am thankful for. It's just wonderful how much you remind me of him, your voice and tone..... it's identical to my Daddys and how he taught me to use the woodworking equipment I now have in my pole barn. I'd rather be out there with him than anywhere else, except church on Sunday!! Thanks for responding. We are heading this afternoon to pick me up these 2 sprayers!!! I can't wait to get started!! Thanks again, and blessings!
Thanks for your tutorial . Just wonder , you said you like to use the gun with 1.8 nozzle for the lacquer ! Well , I think the fact you are using cheap guns ( high volume ) is that you may have a proper compressor (size/hp/cfm) . Actually , I think there is a huge relationship between gun and compressor and will dictate which setup to use. In my case I've bought a LVLP ( inexpensive ) 'cause I will use an old 100L comp ( I can't even can see the model and brand so I don't have a clue about the CFM range ) and I will use the 1.8 will be for the primer and 1.3 for the base and lacquer . ( please correct me if I'm wrong ) .
Hello please if I can ask what size cupling or nozil did you buy for the spray and second what air compressor do you recommend.... there are so many and I am lost on which one is the best for these guns... thank you so much your videos are so great!
I used the nozzle that came on the gun right out of the box. You might have to practice a little before you begin your actual work to become familiar with the spray. Of course I have a commercial compressor in my shop, but I have run my paint shop in the past with as small as a 10-15 gallon mobile compressor. Thanks, Wes
Interesting. But the siphon sprayer that you are demonstrating, the Husky. It states in the enclosed instructions that it is not intended to be used with Latex paints. Did you read that?
Hi...yes, I familiarized myself with the instructions and didn't use it for latex paint. I never use latex paint on my projects. Thanks for watching, Wes
@ I find it ironic how in the cleaning instructions on page 8, it states that “ After using water to clean out water based paints or materials, spray mineral spirits through the gun to prevent corrosion. Yet inside the box on a yellow caution label, it states, Not to be used with latex paint. ??? I’m wondering if you noticed that? I just thinned out my latex paint, and it worked fine??
Where can I find out what sort of paint gun can be used for what types of material? I have a fence that needs a water seal applied but I also have an RV that needs a skirt repainted (lends to auto body level of painting). LOL, I don't want to end up with multi paint guns for single jobs!
Wes, thanks for the HVLP video, BUT, the compressor one uses is also an important part of the method of spray. You didn't mention anything about the size you use. You just said "you don't need a big compressor. Why? I have tried HVLP spraying and small compressors typically don't cut the mustard. Most HVLP Pros recommend a minimum of a 20 gal. compressor because HVLP requires a continuous amount of air. A 2 gal. compressor will cause the user to slow way down because the compressor doesn't hold (and can't replenish quickly enough) to meet the demand - i.e. low CFM. They are continually cycling to keep up with spray gun CFM needs. So, it would be appreciated if you could update your video and explain how HVLP works with DIY small compressors - most importantly showing which model of compressor you chose. I'd like to be surprised that your method actually works ok.
Thank You Sir Wes for your great tutorial video. I always enjoy watching your videos. And thank you for your time answering questions. I have questions regarding clear finisher. Is it true that some finisher ( like shellac) have expiration? And how do you know if the finisher is expired or bad? Thank you in advance and have a blessed day.
Hi Jessica...sorry I do not use shellac finishes, so I am not familiar with expiration dates. Like you, I have heard they have one. My clear finishes are all pre-cat lacquers. Thanks for watching. Wes
Wow you explained this perfectly. I just moved into my first apartment and o want to paint Hampton bays 60” unfinished base sink cabinet from Home Depot. I love the spray finish and was scared off due to the price and complicated reviews. I’m doing it!!! You really made me understand. Im very artsy so I think I’ll do well! Any suggestions on brand paint primer etc. I will be doing white. Stuck between semi gloss and satin. I love a nice shine that will also clean easily. Thanks so much! I subscribed !!
First pro painter I see that explains step by step, goes straight to the point, Thank you for your kind, smooth videos I'll be watching.
Thank you for such a kind comment! Glad you enjoyed the video. Wes
Thank you! I have spent way too much time researching sprayers for a boat project and this video clicked for me to go buy the gravity-fed sprayer. Easy to set up and tune for the right amount of spray for coverage. You did an excellent job at keeping it simple and emphasizing the need to practice a little to get it tuned for the job. As a seasoned college Professor of 31 years, your teaching style is highly tuned as well. I really appreciate your advice.
Thank you for a very kind comment. So glad the video was helpful...good luck with your project. Wes
dude this guy is freaking great. so confident, enunciates and talks slowly so people can understand. does not assume anyone is a professional and covers everything you need to know from start to finish. just purchased a home and looking to paint quickly. think these sprayers would work for bedrooms and wood?
Yes...I think they would work great for you. Good luck, thanks for the visit. Wes
Great that you’ve walked through from purchase to use! It’s fantastic as a new user to see the steps and to see that it’s not out of reach for the home workshop woodworker. Thank you your videos are appreciated cheers Allan
Thank you very much...glad you enjoyed the video. Wes
How many gal of compressor is small est to use
Before I watch further, I have some tips fir you. Add your "Teflon" tape clockwise so it stays in place better when you thread you fitting on clockwise. Use more than you did. Turn it on tightly once it overlaps and stays put. If you pull the tape taught, and carefully wind your piece on, you can avoid any overlapping of your hole. When I have two or three turns on tightly, I like to grab the fitting with my fingers and turn clockwise. This pushes the tape into the threads better, making it easier to assemble and seems to keep more of the tape from pushing up and out. IMO ;-)
Thank you for your tips.
I have been a finisher for over 35 years. I had $1000 guns and $35 spray guns. The Home Depot husky works amazing and I pay the $12 extended warranty for two years, and I change it six times within two years. It’s a amazing gun. Comes with to tips. Thanks for the video
Hi Henry...thanks for the comment. Wes
After finisnhing the works, how to clean it up?
Have you spray basic latex semi gloss paint or Ben Moore Aura paint with it? It specifically says not to, but I want to know from someone who uses it.
Which tip would I use for water based latex to spray my cabinets?
@@jsaae Use the 2.2 tip and thin the latex down 10% or so. I just used Ben Moore Advance and it came out great. One coat primer, sand with 180 - 220, wipe, one paint, sand and wipe, then a final top coat of paint.
The only thing I would point out is that when applying teflon tape you MUST wrap it in the same direction that you would tighten the fitting - clockwise. Otherwise the teflon tape gets unravelled when the fitting is being tightened.
Clockwise or counterclockwise may be confusing to some who can only read digital time. We notice that the narrator's spray booth does not come for a few bucks. Also there is no mention on HVLP "gravity" guns. The HD guns as he points out are inexpensive and they do wear out quickly. On some jobs it may be for the sake of economy to just do the job and ditch the cheap gun. We thing some info on cleaning the various guns should be addressed. There is long history on spray painting starting with DeVilbiss and an invention by the same Doctor for a bulb type atomizer long ago. All cup guns are not siphon feed and tossing in a little trivia there were even heated conventional guns to spray shellac. Another bit to stir the paint in the bucket are some of the small rigs by Wagner. They finallYgot around to taking a bunch of junk like their diaphragm DIY crap off the market The new models are great for the DIYer. Not designed for commercial level work. A couple of other mentions... The small HVLP guns from the "BigBox" tool co in the sky that have half pint cups work well and for the detail and craft painter they also have large size airbrushes. Gotta say a chunk of Teflon tape lodged in the innards of any rig is probably forever..
Same direction as you tifht the nut
There's no need for teflon tape if the product is manufactured properly and if needed the product should come with a plastic washer to prevent leakage .
Yah, he wrapped that on backwards. Metal on metal its usually better to use Teflon tape except for LP (propane) because propane joint fittings are designed for use without.
Thanks. I needed that information. Won’t make that mistake again. Same way the the attachment screws on.
Hi, Wes! Thank you for your great spray gun lesson. You're quite right about no needing of a huge compressor. As i can remember, we used a home vacuum cleaner as a compressor back then at 70s. Its exhaust circuit was the same type as an intake one and our vac was equipped with an optional item - a siphon cap for a standard glass jar. So we can pour some paint into a jar, put a siphon cap and connect a vacuum cleaner's hose to the exhaust circuit of a cleaner and then switch the vac on. Its exhaust flow was quite enough for a home paint spray work. Greetings from Siberia, Russia.
Haha a vacuum huh? Well I'm super new to this so that's probably why that sounds nuts. But I definitely got a laugh out of someone using a vacuum to paint.
Quality soviet craftsmanship
impressive ingenuity!
I like the way this guy explains how to use the gun good ol classic teaching
Thank you very much for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed the video, Wes
Your definitely a natural at teaching, thanks for the video 👍
He put the teflon tape on backwards.
Excellent demonstration. A perfect introduction for someone who is eager to make the jump from spray cans to sprayer. Thank you, sir!
Thank you for your kind comment. Wes
When you use spray cans set them in the sun or warm water for a while. It raises the pressure in the can and they spray better.
I have just discovered a fine craftsman and teacher, a rare combination.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Thanks for watching. Wes
Great video. I think you should have talked about spraying Latex paint. Most home owners are going to try and spray latex paint at one time or the other and I think this video will leave them thinking they can just go to Home Depot and pick up a spray gun and start spraying. Spraying latex paint is a hole new ball game that takes a lot of information to do it right. I think you should have talked about tip size, the air pressure is very important also. The paint viscosity is a very important subject also you said nothing about. Thinning your paint is also very important subject that goes along with viscosity. You could have gave a few demonstrations of what your spray looks like if the pressure is to low or high and why the paint viscosity is so important. Also why tip size is so important to get a good job.
My Husky gun came with two tips. The larger was 2.1 allowed me to spray thinned latex paint. I did resort to going back to using a brush however! Perhaps I will spray if I need a fine finish. The gun was not intended for water based paint so cleaning and drying is important.
“ Instructions…ahh we don’t want to read those” . Ha, Wes you sound just like me lol. And the old saying in the cabinet shop, “ you can never have enough tools” . Two popular shop sayings from a wise man who knows his stuff. I bought a sprayer, and just started spraying larger projects in the last week, and you’re right Wes, it’s very much a “feel thing” . A HVLP at 20 psi sprays like a pro!
Hi Patrick...good to know. Thanks for your continued support, Wes
Thanks for this review. I have to say it was very interesting and you seem to be a natural teacher. Also, I enjoyed watching you pour the paint through the filter using a single hand to hold the paint bucket. Clearly, you are a strong gentleman. I look forward to learning more from you on this channel. My wife has some cabinet painting on her "honey do" list so this has been helpful for me, sir. Muchas gracias!
Oh thank you! Glad you enjoyed it...I appreciate the comment. Wes
I have the Husky cup gun which came with the compressor my husband bought. I haven’t used yet, this video is very helpful. Thank you.
Great...I think you will enjoy it. Thanks for your comment and visiting the channel. Wes
Thanks Sir. I believe that my uncle used like that back home he painted our Jeep very nice.
I like you walk us through the whole process with both guns....thanks
what a great video for beginners like myself. the man covered all the basics including tips. awesome job 👍🏽
One tip I'll give new sprayer when you're spraying with any kind of gun keep your wrist straight square to the wall etc and move your arm side to side keeping your wrist straight if you do it the other way by moving your wrist side to side you'll end up with to thick of spray at your start and stops that can run always move your arm not your wrist 👍👍👍
Good advice...thank you for the comment. Wes
Recommendations on compressor? I’ve got a pancake one for air nailers to build furniture but it’s small and low CFM. Spraying would be for end tables and small bookcases. Not going for hours on end. Thank you for your videos.
Hi...I would suggest testing it first but I don't think a pancake compressor is enough. Thanks for watching, Wes
Wes... your videos are absolutely delight to watch from beginning to end.. Greetings from Pakistan.
Thank you so very much for your kind words! I appreciate you watching the video. Wes
Thank you 🙏 for your efforts in putting up “to the point “ videos. Wishing you good healthy happy long life. You are sharing your experience for anyone to benefit from is a great service. And your videos are 100% to the point without a single deviation, which is really 👌 nice. Thank you I watch all your videos and it has helped me . GOD BLESS YOU SIR !
Thank you so very much for all your kind words. I really appreciate you being part of our community. Good luck with all of your projects !
I absolutely love these videos! They’re so informative and told in such a patient and clear manner, thank you!
If i could make one suggest? The audio quality isn’t great. When you’re in your workshop there’s a hard echo. I know that’s tough to address because of all the hard flat surfaces in the workshop. But I’d suggest some portable screens with sheets of foam rubber forming a wall behind everywhere that’s off camera.
Thank you for watching and your suggestion. We are working on it!! Wes
Thanks a lot for putting this up. From purchase to demo. Much appreciated!
Thank you...Wes
"There are no such thing as having enough tools." 👍😊
If you have a harbor freight near you they have a fantastic selection of sprayers and accessories. The gun/filter stand will make filtering much easier. I use $17 spray guns and they work very well they just don't last very long
Thank you for the great walk through video. You have a positive voice also that helps to better understand as a newbie how to do stuff.
Thank you very much for your comment...glad it was helpful. Wes
I purchased a Husky gun from Home Depot with a 1.8 needle and I have been spraying metal flake with it for over a year. It works perfect. Once I load the cup and attach it to the gun I keep the gun upside down until I’m ready to spray. Who’ve r it a little shake after I spray and place it upside down until the next coat. Again it’s never failed me. I use the harbor freight cup system . Make sure you cut the screen out the cap before you put in on the cup to spray FLAKE
Hi...I really appreciate your comment. This is helpful for all of us. Thank you, Wes
Thanks so much Sr. For your valuable knowledge and for sharing. You are a great instructor. God bless.
Started a refinishing business with the cup gun. Bought a few and a gravity just to try them out they’re great. My cousin gifted me a kremlin MVX and these are just as good. I now have 4.
1 for sealer
1 for primer
1 for whites and the last gun for colors.
Best investment for my business.
That's great...thank you very much for sharing, Wes
Thanks for the help!!...I am a beginner. You made it easy for me to understand about spray guns.
Great...glad it was a help. Thanks for watching, Wes
Another great tutorial thank you ❤❤
Thank you. Very useful detailed video especially for a begginer like me. My question is what kind of air compressor are you using? I mean (Brand, Size, CFM, PSI, HP,...).
Best bet is to check the spray gun because it'll have that information on it so you have an adequate compressor.
@@MidnightOrganFight Thank you
Thank you for taking the time. Very helpful.
Love all of your video uncle ! Clearly and fully understandable in every word you said ! Thanks again 👍.
Thank you for watching...I appreciate your comment. Wes
I love your videos! Always helpful and they always get me pumped for my projects.
I'm so glad...thank you!
This was very informative! Thank you! If you haven't already, can you do a video about how to thin different types of paint and what products to use to thin each type of paint and the viscosity needed and such? I don't see many videos about thinning paint, especially oil based paint and primer. To someone like me who isn't an expert, it's all a mystery.
You can use a viscosity cup and look up recommended specs from the paint manufacturer. Here's a video on how it generally works. th-cam.com/video/oS3YmO8imdw/w-d-xo.html
Any idea what is smallest compressor needed for these spray guns??
Depends on what your going to paint but those small ones referred to as “pancakes” 6 GALLON are good enough for small stuff. The size of the compressor only indicates how long you are going to paint none stop, when the air runs out your pressure might drop a tiny bit and then It’ll turn back on till it’s full and so on. I used to work at a collision repair shop and they would paint cars with a 10 gallon compressor 😂
Good guns for spraying basic stuff.
I love the way we went to home Depot to buy thr guns good video
Thanks for you comment...glad you enjoyed the video! Wes
I would like you to give us some more information about the type of compressor you are using and also what kind of compressors can be used. Thanks for your videos they help a bunch, keep up the good work.
Hi Nick...I am in a large commercial cabinet operation with a $10K compressor but I have run my paint shop in the past with as small as a 10-15 gallon mobile compressor
Good luck in your painting project. Thanks for watching. Wes
Brought one of those gravity guns with the plastic tub on top the plastic split on the bottom first use .paint went everywhere .
I really enjoyed this video Wes! Great information and tips. Brilliant!!👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thank you John 😀
Once again, I think your incredibly delightful! And I soooooooo appreciate your expertise! Thank you!!
Thank you for watching ! Wes
Nice presentation, Im going to buy this sprayer and do my cabinets, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for taking the time to provide all the details on setting up and using these tools. I purchased a gravity gun the same as yours and had to return it the next day when reading the label and realized in plain view on the outside of the box " not recommended for any kind of latex paint". I did more research and asked painters with 30 years experience and they agreed. any other thoughts?
I have never used latex paint ...I would suggest checking with your local paint provider for their recommendations. Thanks, Wes
An awesome lesson!!
Just one question, what size compressor do you use or it needs?
Thanks
Hi...a 10-15 gallon portable compressor should give you enough air to do the job. Thanks for watching, Wes
thank you very much for another excellent video. would these guns work on painting exterior brick walls of a house? or too small?
Thank you. Your videos are so helpful. I'll be saving $100s because of this. I was going to buy a big sprayer
Hi Frank...good luck with your projects, I think it will work out great for you. Wes
Great video Wes. It was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks, Wes
I have an old DeVilbiss siphon paint gun that must be 45+ years old. Works great, gives consistent paint quality.
I am familiar with those...great gun! Thanks, Wes
Thank you much for your videos .. excellent .. helps for all of us that have little or no experience in this like how to use a spray gun.. and how to do a good job.. happy life my friend
Thank you...glad you enjoyed the videos. Wes
The exact syphon gun😢 is sold at Harbor Freight, as a green colored Central Phenumatic gun. I believe around $40 . A good gun for primer , color and clear if set up correctly.
Ok...thanks for the tip! Wes
That stainless cup gun...If I do my oak stairs with varnish or polyurathane and tilk it downwards to spray the tread board steps will it still work, or does the cup have to be level for proper steps coverage? THUMBS UP!!!
I works better when the cup is not tilted too far. Thanks for watching. Wes
Excellent presentation, thank you, sir.
Thank you for watching. Wes
Thank you for your video. How much pressure are you running your guns with?
The compressor is set at 120 psi. The amount of pressure through the gun is regulated at the gun itself to create the desired spray. Thanks for watching, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes You run the HVLP sprayer at 120 PSI without a regulator? On my HVLP gun there are flow controls for air and paint, but not a pressure control; I have a regulator attached to the gun for that. When I run my HVLP gun at greater than 40 PSI, it begins to splatter the paint (thinned latex) out.
The teflon tape should be put on opposite of the way you did it. That way it wont unwrap itself when threading on fitting.
I noticed that also.
Sir, good demo, How much is the CFM , PSI of your air compressor ?
Awesome video does anyone knows what will be a good compressor for spray that he’s got? I’m just doing a dresser. I’m not sure if my 6 gallon pancake compressor would handle it .?
Nice video! Got a couple of questions: (1) can this gun be used with all differnt kinds of paints; and (2) after finishing the work, how to clean it up?
Hi Tom...these guns work well with many different products. Clean up is based on the product used, whether its water based or oil based. Please check manufacturers instructions for clean-up. Wes
Hi there! Thanks for the great video. I have the husky gravity fed gun but I’m a little confused about the correct hose size to get. Do you use a 1/4 air hose and connect that directly to the compressor?
Actually that is exactly what it is 1/4". Thanks for watching, Wes
They do make a pipe thread sealant that works better than the teflon tape. I keep a small tube of it in my tool box in the garage for new air tools.
HI...thats a great tip. Thank you!! Wes
i love this video, please can you make a tutorial for how to clean these paint guns after use it. thank you
Thanks Wes, Would you touch a little more on the size and type of compressor? I only have a 16 Gallon right now but I am assuming I will need something a little bigger?
Very clear Sir ,Thank you soooooo much,i am from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Thank you very much for your comment. I appreciate you visiting the channel. Wes
This was a great video. Thank you for making me feel like I truly can do this myself. I wish though that you had taken it one step further and talked about clean-up and what all you have to do to make sure that paint doesn't get dry in all the tubes/various other parts.
For clean-up my suggestion would be to disassemble as much as possible and clean with lacquer thinner. Thanks for watching. Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes thank you for the suggestion. Do you use lacquer thinner even on latex paint?
@@MP-yz6sb No, water on water based, mineral spirits on oil, lacquer thinner/acetone on lacquer.
@@MyFortressConstruction thank you for educating me. I appreciate it. I’m still seriously thinking about trying my hand with a sprayer again and see if I have better luck with a different model not spitting paint all over my prepped surfaces.
@@MP-yz6sb Yeah, the spitting usually means that the orifice (the part the paint comes out) has been worn away too much and needs to be replaced. Paint is abrasive and slowly eats away at the spray tips, that's why they have to be replaced every so often. Paint viscosity, air pressure and the like also play a role.
Thank you for this video! Just what i needed to see… should I dilute the paint at all?
No Robert you do not. Thanks for watching, Wes
Thank you Wes. You’re awesome
Great video!! I just bought the same Husky gravity gun. Was that water base primer? And did you use the 1.4 or 1.8 nozzle? Also was the primer thinned at all?
I would like to know that as well because it looked pretty thin coming out of that filter. primmer/paints are thick and hard to spray with those guns with the factory tips.
Did you ever figure out what would be the ideal tip for a water-based primer?
As has been mentioned, Teflon tape should wrapped just the opposite from what was shown in the video. Just as important, the first thread of the joint should never be covered by the tape, as connecting the parts could shear a thread of the PTFE and cause it to end up inside the gun, clogging it forever. Exactly that happened with one of my air staplers, plugging the actuator valve. Better yet, never use tape on a connection like that shown in the video. A tiny air leak will be of no consequence, and the gun is easily disconnected between spraying work. If for some reason the air leak is large - which is unlikely - try a different fitting. Tape or brushed sealant is likely necessary on a permanent system such as shop air lines. Any time a taped connection is separated, all tape must be carefully removed from both the male and female halves, again taking care to keep that stuff out of the system.
Thank you for your comment. Wes
sounds like you either used too much tape or incorrectly started it, i've never had any problems you just have to be carefull starting it.
You make look so easy. What is the model of the gravity gun?
Hi...please watch the beginning of the video where the model is shown. Thanks, Wes
Tha k you for your video. It helped me a lot.
Glad it helped, thank you for watching, Wes
Others have mentioned the improper teflon tape wrapping and I agree with some others, that teflon tape is not required for pneumatic fittings. These fittings have a tapered thread and don't require tape or compound to seal. Snug the fitting and shoot the gun to test for leaks. If it leaks, tighten another 1/8th turn, test again..and so on.
No information concerning compressor size, but the Husky box recommends a 30 gallon compressor. What psi is the regulator on the compressor set to?
Is one gun type easier to clean than the other? For the gravity feed style, the paint travels a shorter distance and may be easier to clean or unclog.
You failed to mention that the spray nozzle can be adjusted for the degree of spray fan pattern and that the nozzle can be rotated 90 degrees to spray a horizontal fan, or a vertical fan.
Maybe the instructions explain all of this, but you didn't read them....like most of us. LOL
Not sure if you've answered this question but as a new user (will be making my purchase tomorrow), I wish you would have taken us completely through the end. I mean, once you're done, how do you clean it? I can't imagine you would disconnect the sprayer from the compressor and not run something through it to clear out the product. Would you please show us that as well?
Hi Sherrie...you are right, it does need to be cleaned after every use. Check your instructions of cleanup for the product you are using. Thanks for watching, Wes
@Woodworking With Wes Didn't think of that, lol!! Thank you, kind sir. I have to confess that I am addicted to your channel. My Daddy introduced me to it, which I am thankful for. It's just wonderful how much you remind me of him, your voice and tone..... it's identical to my Daddys and how he taught me to use the woodworking equipment I now have in my pole barn. I'd rather be out there with him than anywhere else, except church on Sunday!! Thanks for responding. We are heading this afternoon to pick me up these 2 sprayers!!! I can't wait to get started!! Thanks again, and blessings!
I wish you would suggest the min size of air compressor to be efficient
Thanks for your tutorial . Just wonder , you said you like to use the gun with 1.8 nozzle for the lacquer ! Well , I think the fact you are using cheap guns ( high volume ) is that you may have a proper compressor (size/hp/cfm) . Actually , I think there is a huge relationship between gun and compressor and will dictate which setup to use. In my case I've bought a LVLP ( inexpensive ) 'cause I will use an old 100L comp ( I can't even can see the model and brand so I don't have a clue about the CFM range ) and I will use the 1.8 will be for the primer and 1.3 for the base and lacquer . ( please correct me if I'm wrong ) .
Can I spray Sherwin Williams emerald Urathane with the Husky gravity feed gun. Thanks!!
Hi...sorry I really don't know because I have not tried it. Thanks for watching, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes Hi Wes, thanks for the reply. Have you sprayed any urathane paint with the husky sprayers?
Hello brother Amir here from Pakistan we want to do PU adhesive by spray gun please recommend which model is more suitable for us
Hello please if I can ask what size cupling or nozil did you buy for the spray and second what air compressor do you recommend.... there are so many and I am lost on which one is the best for these guns... thank you so much your videos are so great!
I used the nozzle that came on the gun right out of the box. You might have to practice a little before you begin your actual work to become familiar with the spray. Of course I have a commercial compressor in my shop, but I have run my paint shop in the past with as small as a 10-15 gallon mobile compressor. Thanks, Wes
Thank you alot now im ready for the hardware
Great...thanks for your comment. Wes
Thx!
I have a small compressor, HVLP gun works better for small compressor?
Please check with the manufacturer with specific instructions as to the compressor size. Thank you! Wes
Good video. That first gun is not gravity it's suction. The gravity gun has the pot on top.
Yes you are correct. Thanks for watching, Wes
can we use an aircompressor for tires for the spray gun?
Probably not...it doesn't have a consistent enough pressure. Thanks for watching, Wes
I have only a 6 gallon pancake compressor. Will these guns work with my compressor?
No...it is too small. Thanks for watching, Wes
Interesting. But the siphon sprayer that you are demonstrating, the Husky. It states in the enclosed instructions that it is not intended to be used with Latex paints. Did you read that?
Hi...yes, I familiarized myself with the instructions and didn't use it for latex paint. I never use latex paint on my projects. Thanks for watching, Wes
@ I find it ironic how in the cleaning instructions on page 8, it states that “ After using water to clean out water based paints or materials, spray mineral spirits through the gun to prevent corrosion.
Yet inside the box on a yellow caution label, it states, Not to be used with latex paint. ???
I’m wondering if you noticed that?
I just thinned out my latex paint, and it worked fine??
Also, paint dries up around the tip pretty quickly. If you don't keep wiping it clean, the dry paint flys off onto your project.
Does the paint need to be thinned out for an oil based paint using the gravity fed sprayer?
Hi...because I don't use oil based paint I don't know. Thanks for watching, Wes
Where can I find out what sort of paint gun can be used for what types of material? I have a fence that needs a water seal applied but I also have an RV that needs a skirt repainted (lends to auto body level of painting). LOL, I don't want to end up with multi paint guns for single jobs!
Wes, thanks for the HVLP video, BUT, the compressor one uses is also an important part of the method of spray. You didn't mention anything about the size you use. You just said "you don't need a big compressor. Why?
I have tried HVLP spraying and small compressors typically don't cut the mustard. Most HVLP Pros recommend a minimum of a 20 gal. compressor because HVLP requires a continuous amount of air. A 2 gal. compressor will cause the user to slow way down because the compressor doesn't hold (and can't replenish quickly enough) to meet the demand - i.e. low CFM. They are continually cycling to keep up with spray gun CFM needs. So, it would be appreciated if you could update your video and explain how HVLP works with DIY small compressors - most importantly showing which model of compressor you chose. I'd like to be surprised that your method actually works ok.
Thank You Sir Wes for your great tutorial video. I always enjoy watching your videos. And thank you for your time answering questions. I have questions regarding clear finisher. Is it true that some finisher ( like shellac) have expiration? And how do you know if the finisher is expired or bad? Thank you in advance and have a blessed day.
Hi Jessica...sorry I do not use shellac finishes, so I am not familiar with expiration dates. Like you, I have heard they have one. My clear finishes are all pre-cat lacquers. Thanks for watching. Wes
Can these guns be used to paint a wall? Are they powerful enough to do the job?
Thank you your video 👍👍👍
Welcome 😊 Wes
Wow you explained this perfectly. I just moved into my first apartment and o want to paint Hampton bays 60” unfinished base sink cabinet from Home Depot. I love the spray finish and was scared off due to the price and complicated reviews. I’m doing it!!! You really made me understand. Im very artsy so I think I’ll do well! Any suggestions on brand paint primer etc. I will be doing white. Stuck between semi gloss and satin. I love a nice shine that will also clean easily. Thanks so much! I subscribed !!
Keep the gun moving, don’t start spraying on the cabinet, & test spray pattern on a cardboard before starting and you’ll be good!
Thank you very much
Guys have been missing this wonderful lecture 😢😢😢😢😢
Great instruction thanks, mate.
Is there any need to thin down the paint, or do you just go straight to painting with the 1.8 tip?
Hi
Can you use this gun with thinned out latex paint?
Thanks
Hi...sorry I don't know about latex as I have never tried it. Thanks for watching, Wes
@@WoodworkingWithWes
I'm going to try it. I'll let you know!
Thank you so much for a very easy to understand and detailed demonstration. Blessings!
You are so welcome...thanks for visiting the channel. Wes