Don't Buy a Spray Gun Until You Watch This Video
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2021
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Achieving a professional finish doesn't have to be expensive. This video will show the spray guns and techniques I use in my custom cabinet shop every day. Watch carefully and YOU can also master the perfect final touch on your woodworking projects.
Supplies used:
filter cones
spray guns
paint & lacquer
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.
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
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
Thanks a lot for putting this up. From purchase to demo. Much appreciated!
Thank you...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
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.
Your definitely a natural at teaching, thanks for the video 👍
I love your videos! Always helpful and they always get me pumped for my projects.
I'm so glad...thank you!
Thank you for taking the time. Very helpful.
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
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
Thank you Wes. You’re awesome
Thanks so much Sr. For your valuable knowledge and for sharing. You are a great instructor. God bless.
Thanks Wes. I’ve been hesitant to use a sprayer. I’ve seen quite a few videos where the person uses a sprayer but there never was any explanation about the different types. Thanks again!!
Glad to help...I appreciate your comment. Thanks, Wes
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
Once again, I think your incredibly delightful! And I soooooooo appreciate your expertise! Thank you!!
Thank you for watching ! Wes
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
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
what a great video for beginners like myself. the man covered all the basics including tips. awesome job 👍🏽
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
Great instruction thanks, mate.
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 really enjoyed this video Wes! Great information and tips. Brilliant!!👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thank you John 😀
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
I love this guy ! Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for watching!! Wes
“ 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 sharing!
Another great tutorial thank you ❤❤
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
I have just discovered a fine craftsman and teacher, a rare combination.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Thanks for watching. Wes
What a great knowledgeable video!! Thank you so much
You are very welcome...thanks for watching. Wes
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
Good guns for spraying basic stuff.
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
Thank you very very much!
Awesome video! Thank you!!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching. Wes
Excellent presentation, thank you, sir.
Thank you for watching. 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
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.
Thank you alot now im ready for the hardware
Great...thanks for your comment. Wes
Woodworking maestro
Amazing effort
Thanks for your video . Blessings
Thank you for watching...I appreciate your comment. Wes
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
Nice presentation, Im going to buy this sprayer and do my cabinets, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you
Great video Wes. It was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks, Wes
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
Brought one of those gravity guns with the plastic tub on top the plastic split on the bottom first use .paint went everywhere .
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Very informative
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
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 teflon tape should be put on opposite of the way you did it. That way it wont unwrap itself when threading on fitting.
You are 100% correct.
I noticed that also.
Thank you. I learned quite a but.
Glad to hear it...thanks for watching. Wes
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 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
You planning beautiful thank you sir
Tha k you for your video. It helped me a lot.
Glad it helped, thank you for watching, 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
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.
Great video thumbs up 👍
Thank you!! Wes
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
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!
I like the Husky sprayer
Thank you your video 👍👍👍
Welcome 😊 Wes
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.
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
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
thanks : )
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
i love this video, please can you make a tutorial for how to clean these paint guns after use it. thank you
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.
Impressive
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great video Wes. Can I ask that you please do a video about your spray booth. Does it use a fan and if so what type? What is the filter material and where do you get it? How do you dispose of solvents like lacquer thinner? How do you get makeup air into the booth and does it have to come from outside? I'm sick of spraying outside, and don't have $20k to spend on a giant professionally installed booth, so I'm trying to figure out how to build one that will still do a great job. Please please do a video on this! Thanks
Hi Carl...thanks for your comment, that is a great suggestion and we will add it to our list of videos to create. Wes
I love how you throw the instructions to the side😂
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
THX for your help!!! New subscriber
Thank you for joining our community...glad you enjoyed the video. Wes
I also have the husky gravity, it’s great already paid for itself like 10 times at least.
Great...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
Gracias por el video
Great video Wes,
Please show your air set up with filters and compressor lines.
Good idea...thanks for the suggestion. Wes
I have watched several videos that you show how too. Step by step detail instructions you give and so easy to remember the process of ceruse. I want to do this to my kitchen cabinets fearing my lack of not knowing how to apply, sand, products to use and using the Spray gun for the first time. Well, your confident videos and ease of all the transitions makes me feel more adequate in tackling this project. Skeptical on the type of cabinets I have, I believe they are called Nantucket with black grooves on the front panels with being Oak that has turn Orange. I want to rid the orange and make them a light walnut/hickory color that is popular now. Any advice you can give me would be so appreciative. Thank you
I am sorry but based on what you are describing, I think the only way to accomplish the end product you describe would be to strip the door to bare wood.
Then apply the new finish that is your color choice. Good luck with your project...thanks for watching. Wes
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.
Wes you the Best 👌 👍
Thank you 😀
Thank you Wes for the comparison. I do have a question, can we use either with an air compressor to apply the BIN Shellac white primer as well? I am looking to paint most of our existing furniture as well as kitchen and restroom cabinets. I hear there's concerns about the alcohol content.
Thank you so much!
Sorry I am not familiar enough to advise you with that. Thanks for watching, Wes
Got a gravity feed husky sprayer a few years ago and have not even tried it
Hey Tom...give it a shot, I think you will like it. Thanks Wes
thank you very much for another excellent video. would these guns work on painting exterior brick walls of a house? or too small?
Hey man, turn on that vent! Like to see a few more years of these videos!
I noticed a comment about the gun in reference to its time in service for you. You mentioned you have been using this husky model for years and have bought around 5-6 of them. My question would be, do you need to use multiple guns at once or do these guns go bad at some point? If they do wear out, typically how long of a life do you get from them and with what amount of use? Daily, weekly, etc?
Hi Ryan...typically I use my guns daily and when on a large project all day long, day after day. A thorough cleaning after using can extend the life of your spray guns but I have a bad habit of not doing that very well. I still get an average of 6 months or so out of a gun with heavy use. Hope this helps. Thanks, Wes
Guys have been missing this wonderful lecture 😢😢😢😢😢
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 😂
Do you have any suggestions on how to get that perfect crisp paint edge between a colored painted wall and a white ceiling?
Katie...I would suggest painters tape and a good quality brush. Thank you, Wes
Loved this video; I have used spray guns for years, I've owned Binks and, for woodworking, I cannot tell the difference between it and the Harbor Freight siphon cup. Perhaps you or others can enlighten me?
Yes...if anyone has some good comparison information, let us know. Thanks. Wes
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 ) .
Thank you for the video but I have to say you installed the Teflon tape on backwards. Wrap it in the same direction that you install the coupling.
Wes good stuff,
I would or should I say my has been after me to redo our kitchen cabinets. Didn’t know if I was going to hand paint or use a spray gun! Any tips on electric spray guns?
Cabinet paint?
Thanks again for the video
Hi...I am not very familiar with electric spray guns but have seen good results with them. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video. Wes
Ok then, I'll go with the cup siphon gun since I like to use lacquer. Great Spray Gun Tips!
Sounds good...thank you for visiting. Wes
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