Rockler HVLP Paint Sprayer Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- www.AsktheBuild... founder, Tim Carter, demonstrates the Rockler HVLP paint sprayer showing how it works and how easy it is to clean up after use. This is another rockin' tool from Rockler. I coined that phrase and I sure hope they don't steal it! :-)
You must just keep thinning the paint until you get it right. With each test, you MUST get rid of the not-thinned-enough-paint out of the uptake tube and inside the gun.
You may have to clean it out several times until you discover the correct viscosity.
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Where did you get the spray gun?
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Rocker ought to be paying you for this. Excellent for pre-purchase. But, question: instead of taking it all apart, why can't you just load the container after use with either water (latex) or paint thinner (oil)? The cleaner vehicle is going to take the same path as the paint so you would think if you did it right after the job that it would clean the parts. What do you think? Tried it?
Great presentation. I'm going to bookmark it even so I have it on hand--put it under HOME on the browser.
You're a really good presenter!
Yeah, they should. I used the tool and was so impressed i thought I'd just tell all about it. As for cleaning, you just need to follow the instructions and consider doing what I did. You can experiment with your hypothesis.
Thank you very much for this review. I'm an artist who works in acrylic and I want to use it for the primer coat. I've looked at many other models, including some that are too expensive. I went to your website and again, thank you for your honest comments on how the Rockler was easier to clean than the Wagner model you tested.
It's a great great little sprayer. I love it.
I bought this unit from Harbor Freight last year to redo some furniture I had laying around. I couldn't be happier with the unit itself. It's the first HVLP system I've owned, and I've found the key to a great factory finish with this product is the correct viscosity, as I think the turbine is a little underpowered to atomize unthinned paint. Getting the viscosity correct takes more time than the actual painting/cleaning of the unit. When using oil I go about 60/40 paint/acetone and a dash of penetrol....Goes on smooth as glass and dries durable, but a pain in the butt to clean...As with any project, if your prep work isn't good, it'll show in the final product.
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Hi there. Enjoyed your video. Bought the Rockler HVLP system and have been practicing in preparation for a kitchen cabinet job. Latex. As you've emphasized in your video and in the comments, viscosity is everything. I'm wondering if you can help dumb this down just a wee bit for me. My supplied viscosity cup empties in 5 seconds with water. I've been thinning the paint to a point where it empties in about 30 seconds and am getting reasonably good results but it doesn't seem to be as even and consistent as your video. I'm curious to know if you used the viscosity cup and timed it when you got your "magic" mixture. Oh, and one last question: are you using the .9mm or the 1.8mm tip when you're spraying thinned latex? Thanks so much. God bless. Hopefully you're still alive and kicking.
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Great video and this helps a lot. Seeing that this is the older Rockler sprayer, have you had a chance to examine or test the new version to see if it replicated the older model?
Thank you
No. Rockler is not willing to make it worth my while to invest the time....
Looks like a really nice sprayer! Tim, is it a particular model sprayer? Did you purchase it at a local big box store or is it only available at the website or Amazon? I did see a system on Amazon that is roughly $150, which had rave reviews. Is that the one you have?
Diana Reiss It's the only sprayer Rockler makes or sells. It didn't have a model number on it. If you buy from Amazon, I'd appreciate it if you'd use my affiliate link! Go here: www.askthebuilder.com/rockler-hvlp-paint-sprayer-video/ the link is just under the video. The one you see on Amazon is the one I reviewed.
Thanks Tim!
Not to be a wise guy but..why put a velocity cup in the package and not explain how to use it to help the buyer? Do you know how to use it and could you demonstrate? Apparently I'm not the only one who cant seem to get the paint right.. And yes I used your link to buy this..
+David Gentry Well, the first reason is I do almost all of these videos for free and it doesn't pay to spend lots and lots of time. To do what you want takes LOTS of time both shooting the video and editing it. I describe in the video exactly what you need to do to get the paint right. Each paint is different. What works well for one with the cup doesn't work well with another paint. I tell you starting at 2:26 what to do. Why is that so hard?
If you had to choose between this Rockler sprayer or the Wagner Flexio 890, which would you say would be just the all around better HVLP sprayer to use for repainting furniture pieces?
Both spray great. The Rockler is easier to clean.
Thank you!!
Thanks for the video. I have access to one of these that’s missing the spring. Would you please be so kind as to post the length and diameter of the spring? Thanks in advance!
Just contact Rockler for the part. You may put in a spring that's too weak or too strong.
@@askthebuilder Rockler says they don't have the part and the manufacturer is some Taiwanese company. Their website is all in Tai.
You made a valiant effort! Start looking on eBay for the sprayer and get one at a discounted price.
Exactly how thin do you want the paint? I've used this little sprayer about 3 times to paint a few cars and I can't seem to get it to stop splattering and making my finished product look not so good. I mean after I wet sand and polish it looks better, but I shouldn't have to be putting this much work in after shooting the paint. Whats the secret?
Anthony Lee Keep thinning. Watch the video one more time to see what I say.
Ask the Builder I have, but how do you know when it's thin enough? Do you use the supplied viscosity cup?
Anthony Lee HEAVY SIGH Anthony...... Maybe listen to the video one more time. I tell you when the paint is THIN ENOUGH, it sprays on like a fine mist. I believe I tell you in the video to keep thinning the paint until this happens. Remember, you need to get the not-thinned-enough paint out of the uptake tube for each test.
Alright, well how about the tip size? You didn't specify which one is ideal.
Anthony Lee You've used up all your free minutes. I'm sure you understand. If you want pro results, consider this: shop.askthebuilder.com/500-second-consult/
The sprayer rocker sells now is totally different. On the back of the manual, it shows Wagner's website to register the product. That is the only place Wagner's name appears. I wonder if the new model is as good as this one.
Doug Prentice
Harbor Freight Tools sell this sprayer
@@Fundoracarpentry can u purchase the needles separately
David Ilijevski
It comes with a set of 3 include
@@Fundoracarpentry I bought one at a different place and only got 2 with the one I purchased it is the same system but I have the 1.0 tip and the 1.8 I wanted to know if a person can just purchase the tips separately
David Ilijevski
Well you were supposed to get 3 (1.0 ,1.5 and 1.8) i don’t think you can purchase it anywhere
Someone mentioned on another site that it would be a good idea to get multiple guns to use for different materials. Can other guns be hooked up to this machine? I can't seem to find where to purchase guns for this machine alone. thanks
Kyle Comeaux The gun is so easy to clean, why get other guns? Contact Rockler.
Kyle Comeaux
Your work looks great! Mine, not so much. I get splatter(orange peel) even when practicing with water. What am I doing wrong?
Steve Griffin You're applying it too thick.... Believe me, when you have the adjustment RIGHT, you get a nice fine mist. Keep thinning and thinning the paint. REPORT back what happens.
I was practicing with water. I thinned the max allowed on the paint can. Still spit. How did you have the product volume set?
Steve Griffin Water is not paint. Stop doing that. Mix the paint with enough water to make it about the viscosity of HOT maple syrup. Just do it......
What do you think the paint with? If it's mineral spirits will the low voc substitute sold in LA suffice? Thanks!
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What do you thin your paint with, so that it goes through the little cup there ?
You look at the label of the paint can and it tells you what to use. Then follow my instructions on how to get to the right viscosity.
Is this appropriate for larger jobs such as ceilings and walls?
Lars Dahl Yes it is.
Glad you took my challenge, this unit runs circles around Wagner sprayers in my opinion and can be had for less money at Harbor freight.
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can you compare this to GRACO Spraystation 2900 HV2900
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Looks exactly identical to the Harbor Freight unit. It goes for 120 bucks and with 20% off coupons less than a 100. Paying fifty to sixty bucks more is pretty typical for Rockler. Take care. Doug
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Looks nice. Added to my list for potential sprayers. If I did a video review of it I would probably do it spraying designs on my vehicle. :p I have had a project idea list for my van for a while now to add designs using stencils. :D I would use it for painting rooms though too since I want to change my office wall color.
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Hey cool, go a head with this channel thax :)
I followed your advice. I've gone ahead with this channel.
I spray mostly water based paint from Home Depot. I use the paint viscosity tool that comes with the kit. Just curious, what do you think the best viscosity is for spraying paint? Thx
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