Anybody own one? How do you like it?
I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish
and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project.
Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars
is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually
work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost?
TIA
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> Anybody own one? How do you like it?
>
> I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish
> and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project.
> Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars
> is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually
> work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost?
I tried one and promptly returned it after using it once. What I didn't like
about it is that it has a fixed spray pattern and generates tons of
overspray. It has it's uses and it's probably worth the money, though for
the same amount or slightly more, you can get a real spray gun which would
be more versatile, but it'll probably require a larger air compressor.
If you're spraying water-based finishes don't worry too much about cleanup.
All you need to do is pour out the finish, rinse the cup, and run some water
through. The mason jar storage of the critter is appealing but bear in mind
this advantage is negated if you're spraying clearcoats as it's a good idea
to run the finish through a filter and pour into a clean jar before you
spray.
It does.
Kevin
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"JR-jred" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Anybody own one? How do you like it?
>
> So the question is, does the thing actually
> work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost?
Whats a "Critter sprayer"? Can you tell me where to find one on the WEB?
MB
"JR-jred" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Anybody own one? How do you like it?
>
> I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish
> and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project.
> Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars
> is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually
> work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost?
>
> TIA
>
> --
> -JR
> Hung like Einstein and smart as a horse
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why would you get this over say the HF 21 PC. PAINT SPRAY GUN KIT for
$29.99, ya it's HF but it's a lot more versatile, anyone with thoughts
about this?
patriarch wrote:
> "Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
>>
> <snip>
>
>> I'm glad you posted this. I'd been reading enough about this little
>> sprayer that I finally went out to Amazon.com and took a look. My
>> first impression was not very favorable, but since I never shot with
>> one, I was interested in the experiences and opinions of others. As I
>> looked at it I had the thought that I could just continue to use my
>> little Binks doorjam gun and get a much better job over a wider
>> spectrum of finishes.
>
> Well, yeah. If I had a Binks door jam gun, that's what I'd do, too. This
> Critter isn't a Binks. It isn't a pro painter tool. It's a simple add-on
> to a Mason jar and a brad-nailer-type compressor. And it's $50. It's an
> alternative to a brush, or a rag, not to an Apollo or Fuji HVLP rig.
>
> Use the best tool you can get your hands on.
>
> Patriarch
The main problem with most spray guns is cleaning them. I often spend 2 minutes
spraying and then 10-15 minutes cleaning. That is the appeal of the critter. 2
minutes of spraying and 30 seconds of cleaning. As was said , the mason jars are
the appeal. Cheers, JG
Richard Clements wrote:
> why would you get this over say the HF 21 PC. PAINT SPRAY GUN KIT for
> $29.99, ya it's HF but it's a lot more versatile, anyone with thoughts
> about this?
>
> patriarch wrote:
>
> > "Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in
> > news:[email protected]:
> >
> >>
> > <snip>
> >
> >> I'm glad you posted this. I'd been reading enough about this little
> >> sprayer that I finally went out to Amazon.com and took a look. My
> >> first impression was not very favorable, but since I never shot with
> >> one, I was interested in the experiences and opinions of others. As I
> >> looked at it I had the thought that I could just continue to use my
> >> little Binks doorjam gun and get a much better job over a wider
> >> spectrum of finishes.
> >
> > Well, yeah. If I had a Binks door jam gun, that's what I'd do, too. This
> > Critter isn't a Binks. It isn't a pro painter tool. It's a simple add-on
> > to a Mason jar and a brad-nailer-type compressor. And it's $50. It's an
> > alternative to a brush, or a rag, not to an Apollo or Fuji HVLP rig.
> >
> > Use the best tool you can get your hands on.
> >
> > Patriarch
"Kevin Singleton" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> It's all about the Mason jars.
Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! 32nd and 33rd degree Mason jars only!
JR-jred <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Anybody own one? How do you like it?
>
> I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish
> and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project.
> Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars
> is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually
> work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost?
>
> TIA
100%. Absolutely. Best thing I ever bought for my little pancake
compressor. Buy it now. After you do, go to wal-mart and buy a case of
pint-size mason jars.
Tips:
start at 30 PSI and work your way up/down. Buy a pressure reguator to
keep on the gun so you don't have to make adjustments at the tank.
"JR-jred" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> Only potential problem is the mason jars. I have to be really careful
> not to get the finishing products mixed up with my corn liquor.
>
Use that for clean up after spraying shellac.
Thanks for all the tips. I bought it, used it and after a little
fiddling around with the pressure, I love it.
Only potential problem is the mason jars. I have to be really careful
not to get the finishing products mixed up with my corn liquor.
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In article
<[email protected]>,
Pat Barber <[email protected]> wrote:
> What did you find the best pressure to be ???
>
> (I got one but wanted to hear your results)
>
> JR-jred wrote:
>
> > Thanks for all the tips. I bought it, used it and after a little
> > fiddling around with the pressure, I love it.
>
Just under 30 lbs for water base poly urethane varnish. Haven't tried
other coatings yet.
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In article <[email protected]>,
"Edwin Pawlowski" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "JR-jred" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >
> > Only potential problem is the mason jars. I have to be really careful
> > not to get the finishing products mixed up with my corn liquor.
> >
>
> Use that for clean up after spraying shellac.
>
>
Perish the thought!! A terrible waste of good corn liquor. I use the
store-bought stuff for that.
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"Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
<snip>
> I'm glad you posted this. I'd been reading enough about this little
> sprayer that I finally went out to Amazon.com and took a look. My
> first impression was not very favorable, but since I never shot with
> one, I was interested in the experiences and opinions of others. As I
> looked at it I had the thought that I could just continue to use my
> little Binks doorjam gun and get a much better job over a wider
> spectrum of finishes.
Well, yeah. If I had a Binks door jam gun, that's what I'd do, too. This
Critter isn't a Binks. It isn't a pro painter tool. It's a simple add-on
to a Mason jar and a brad-nailer-type compressor. And it's $50. It's an
alternative to a brush, or a rag, not to an Apollo or Fuji HVLP rig.
Use the best tool you can get your hands on.
Patriarch
It's all about the Mason jars.
Kevin
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"Richard Clements" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> why would you get this over say the HF 21 PC. PAINT SPRAY GUN KIT for
> $29.99, ya it's HF but it's a lot more versatile, anyone with thoughts
> about this?
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006FRPJ/ref%3Dpd%5Fsl%5Faw%5Falx-jeb-9-1%5Fhome%5F4708057%5F2/104-3645640-9576742
"nevems2" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
: Whats a "Critter sprayer"? Can you tell me where to find one on the WEB?
:
: MB
: "JR-jred" <[email protected]> wrote in message
: news:[email protected]...
: > Anybody own one? How do you like it?
: >
: > I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish
: > and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project.
: > Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars
: > is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually
: > work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost?
: >
: > TIA
: >
: > --
: > -JR
: > Hung like Einstein and smart as a horse
: > Remove NO SPAM from e-mai address to reply
:
:
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The Guy <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<uTwOc.119$7k6.104@trndny05>...
> patrick conroy wrote:
>
> > "Kevin Singleton" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >
> >>It's all about the Mason jars.
> >
> >
> > Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! 32nd and 33rd degree Mason jars only!
> >
> >
>
>
> Yup, but those jars all have left hand threads!
>
> Tim
Don't forget the handshake and funny hats.
Dan
Used mine yesterday to spray thinned latex. Used previously for WB
Varathane as well as shellac. Get it and use it.
On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 06:40:37 -0400, JR-jred <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Anybody own one? How do you like it?
>
>I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish
>and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project.
>Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars
>is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually
>work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost?
>
>TIA
"JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The main problem with most spray guns is cleaning them. I often spend 2
minutes
> spraying and then 10-15 minutes cleaning. That is the appeal of the
critter. 2
> minutes of spraying and 30 seconds of cleaning. As was said , the mason
jars are
> the appeal. Cheers, JG
>
I'll second that. I never mind painting until I'm done and have to do the
clean up.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
Fuhr has a cleaner that at a glance might make the odious cleaning
less of a drudge. Jeff Jewitt carries it and describes it and uses
it. www.homesteadfinishing.com
On Sat, 31 Jul 2004 00:00:10 GMT, "Mike Marlow"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> The main problem with most spray guns is cleaning them. I often spend 2
>minutes
>> spraying and then 10-15 minutes cleaning. That is the appeal of the
>critter. 2
>> minutes of spraying and 30 seconds of cleaning. As was said , the mason
>jars are
>> the appeal. Cheers, JG
>>
>
>I'll second that. I never mind painting until I'm done and have to do the
>clean up.
On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 06:40:37 -0400, JR-jred <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Anybody own one? How do you like it?
>
>I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish
>and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project.
>Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars
>is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually
>work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost?
>
>TIA
Currently $38 on EBay, plus shipping of course.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=22779&item=4315014991&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/wgoffeney/Woodworking/Woodworking.htm
"mp" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> > Anybody own one? How do you like it?
> >
> > I have a bunch of plywood pieces to finis with a water base poly varnish
> > and it looks like this little sprayer would be ideal for the project.
> > Easy cleanup and storage of varnish and thinner in ordinary mason jars
> > is particularly appealing. So the question is, does the thing actually
> > work well enough to justify the $50 it's going to cost?
>
> I tried one and promptly returned it after using it once. What I didn't
like
> about it is that it has a fixed spray pattern and generates tons of
> overspray. It has it's uses and it's probably worth the money, though for
> the same amount or slightly more, you can get a real spray gun which would
> be more versatile, but it'll probably require a larger air compressor.
>
> If you're spraying water-based finishes don't worry too much about
cleanup.
> All you need to do is pour out the finish, rinse the cup, and run some
water
> through. The mason jar storage of the critter is appealing but bear in
mind
> this advantage is negated if you're spraying clearcoats as it's a good
idea
> to run the finish through a filter and pour into a clean jar before you
> spray.
>
>
I'm glad you posted this. I'd been reading enough about this little sprayer
that I finally went out to Amazon.com and took a look. My first impression
was not very favorable, but since I never shot with one, I was interested in
the experiences and opinions of others. As I looked at it I had the thought
that I could just continue to use my little Binks doorjam gun and get a much
better job over a wider spectrum of finishes.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
patrick conroy wrote:
> "Kevin Singleton" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>
>>It's all about the Mason jars.
>
>
> Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! 32nd and 33rd degree Mason jars only!
>
>
Yup, but those jars all have left hand threads!
Tim
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