WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup

Comments about WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup :

Just What I needed

Comments about WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup :

The Woodriver Spray Gun is a great value for the money. I recommend it to anyone new to spray finishing, or to anyone who wants excellent results without spending professional level money for a spray system. I am not a professional painter, but I am a professional carpenter and cabinetmaker and have applied finish materials to every project I have ever made. I have always used a brush in the past to apply material to wood and metal, or in some cases aerosol cans. For the price, this gun beats out trying to brush on materials nearly all the time. I also like that the gun is so cheap, it is nearly disposable. The price for a gun, and 2.0mm tip is lower than buying a just a new tip for most HVLP systems. I have used this spray gun over the last 7 months to apply clear water based lacquer, white tinted water based lacquer, shellac, latex interior paint, and Minwax polyurethane. I have not tried stains of any kind. The spray gun does not come with a detailed guide for use, so I read Spray Finishing Made Simple by Jeff Jewitt. Jewitt's book is essential for a new user to use the spray gun effectively. I also purchased the 1000cc aluminum cup for extra capacity, and the 2.0mm tip for thicker finishes. Latex paint will require use of the 2.0mm spray tip. I use the 2.0mm tip more often than the standard 1.4, as it allows me to thin my water based finishes less, and they dry faster in my experience. The threaded steel base of the plastic paint cup as well as the 1000cc aluminum cup will rust. This allows for the chance that a small chunk of rust could land in your finish. I have not had any trouble yet however. The fit and finish on the gun is what you would expect for the price, but this has in no way affected the usability of the tool. I use the gun at 28-30 psi for almost all work, and bumped it up to 40 for latex paint. Anything more seemed to create more overspray and no additional atomization. When taking apart the gun for the first time, the tip was far tighter than necessary, but I was able to not damage the tip while removing it. It has since been fine with only a slight tightening when I reassemble. I have recommended this gun to family members, and they have also been pleased with their results. Overall, the advantages outweigh the faults of the gun. If you are unwilling to live with the small troubles this gun gives you, I would recommend buying a professional level system. For everyone else, there is no reason to waste any more money.

Comments about WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup :

I purchased this HVLP sprayer to replace the suction HVLP sprayer I already had. It took some time to get the adjustments correct but once I had the settings good for the poly I was spraying I was very impressed. My old gun would have used 3 times the amount of material mainly due to overspray. This gun lays down such a thin coat it is almost impossible to get runs. My first project with this was a dining room table and I bet I didn't use a quart of poly and did six coats.

Comments about WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup :

I bought this gun to aid in restaining my deck. The railing is held up by 220 2X2's and I did not want to brush them. The gun sprayed the semi-transparent stain well with the larger needle and orfice. I was able to set the fan accurately enough to cover just the 2" width and wasted very little stain.

Comments about WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup :

Spraying has brought a new facet to woodworking for me. Dye spraying gives a consistent shade to the entire surface, always difficult by hand. Shellac application without lap marks saves hours of retouching. I've even sprayed acrylic paint thinned 10% with water and using the 2mm nozzle. I recommend Jeff Jewitt's Spray Finishing Made Simple.

Comments about WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup :

For the money it's great

Comments about WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup :

I have never sprayed finish, have allways brushed in the past. This thing is great, it worked right out of the box. I sprayed Deft Lacquer without diluting and it put a beautiful finish down on my project. Made me wonder why I have been brushing all these years. Great value!

Comments about WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup :

As the description says, I am an avid do-it-yourselfer, but one who really likes nice tools. I own a wonderful Sata RP gun which spays clears flawlessly. However, I was hesitant to even attempt water based paints through the 1.2mm tips. A larger tip and air cap is more than what I paid for both the standard and mini guns, along with the 2.0 kit. And, I must say the gun is very well made and sprays well once the paint has been properly thinned. The only comments that would be negative is that, even though completely blowing out the gun, the body appears to be rusting on the inside. I pulled out the small filter (nice touch) and the bottom was discolored and rust stained. I am aware that better quality, and much more expensive guns, have stainless or aluminum bodies, but apparently this one does not. I have decided to not replace the filter until the unit is completely dry, but a bit more chroming may have solved this issue. All in all this gun is worth the money despite the minor defect and I would buy it again.

Comments about WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup :

I used this to spray cabinets in General's Milk paint. The finish was great (I used the advised 20% thin). My compressor however worked overtime for a long period. The tip was very tight to remove for cleaning but once it was out - very easy to clean. For a beginner , this is great.

Comments about WoodRiver Pro HVLP Spray Gun with 600cc Plastic Cup :

This spray gun is a great tool for the price point!!!!!