Does this sprayer work well with lacquer

[pcombs]

Has anyone had any experience using lacquer with this sprayer? (HF44677)

[ExYankee]

I have used that for a couple years know with everything from exterior latex, (not so good) to Thin lacquer, (very good). The one thing I really like is the constant air flow from the gun it helps to dust off the surface before you pull the trigger. The gun is plastic, so I would'nt leave the lacquer in overnight. I went and checked , HF no longer shows it at their site. But I have seen it in Rockler for a bit more.

[pcombs]

It is still listed on the web site under #44677.

It is on sale in stores for $69.99 and I am thinking of getting it (I have a 15% off coupon). I want to be doing most of my finishing using spray-on method - lacquer, poly and shellac.

Thanks for the post

[radhak]

It is still listed on the web site under #44677.

It is on sale in stores for $69.99 and I am thinking of getting it (I have a 15% off coupon). I want to be doing most of my finishing using spray-on method - lacquer, poly and shellac.

Thanks for the post

You might want to check out the 'Critter' first.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/cus...&n=228013&s=hi

For all my searches, excellent reviews. Have used it myself for the past couple of months and love it. A number of threads here on it.

note - i just checked the #44677, and see that it has an inbuilt compressor, which the Critter does not have, so YMMV.

[BigguyZ]

You might want to check out the 'Critter' first.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/cus...&n=228013&s=hi

For all my searches, excellent reviews. Have used it myself for the past couple of months and love it. A number of threads here on it.

note - i just checked the #44677, and see that it has an inbuilt compressor, which the Critter does not have, so YMMV.

Would that work with the PC pancake compressor that HD sells in the packages? Also, how difficult is cleanup?

[radhak]

Would that work with the PC pancake compressor that HD sells in the packages? Also, how difficult is cleanup?

I have the same P-C compressor - 6 gallon, and 3CFM at 40PSI. And it works great with it. Great thing about the Critter is that it works better at lower pressure - more accuracy, less waste, more even application. The whole idea of a HVLP is the High Volume at lower pressure, which means the compressor keeps recycling often, but I am happy with it as is.

I was about to buy some other 1-Gallon comp, but was advised against it by my 'seniors' here, and that was great advice. I bought the reconditioned pack from Amazon for $154 and still get a kick out of that 'deal'.

As for cleanup - I am only repeating what many others have already extolled - the Critter uses regular 16 ounce mason jars for holding the paint/stain etc. Once you are done for the day, you just unscrew the jar, cap it and store it as-is for use the next time you need that particular paint/stain; then you put some appropriate cleaner (min-spirits / alchohol / ...) in another similar jar and spray into a paper towel briefly. Cleaning over! Can't think of anything simpler or easier.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Do you not have to worry about the quality of the air being provided to the critter? When I was looking at HVLP guns for my compressor folks were talking about getting line drying, refridgerant systems, filters, etc to make sure there were no impurities in the line (water, dust, etc).
Wouldn't the HVLP turbine system assure more consistent results?

Jeff, who got so confused by HVLP systems that he is still brushing and wiping or using a friend auto body paint shop.

[LCHIEN]

Do you not have to worry about the quality of the air being provided to the critter? When I was looking at HVLP guns for my compressor folks were talking about getting line drying, refridgerant systems, filters, etc to make sure there were no impurities in the line (water, dust, etc).
Wouldn't the HVLP turbine system assure more consistent results?

Jeff, who got so confused by HVLP systems that he is still brushing and wiping or using a friend auto body paint shop.

I would worry up to a point. Your air compressor usually has a dust filter, to keep the air clean but primarily to prevent wear on the compressor pistons. It should keep particulates pretty much out of your painting, I would think. Your room air might need a cleaning more urgently to prevent dust settling on the workpiece.
As for oil and water, if you use an oilless compressor, little chance of oil getting in there. Water, maybe from room humidity altho as we know most water ends up in the bottom of the tank where it ought to be drained daily. Try this: Use an air nozzle and spray onto a clean sheet of paper for 5 minutes. If you see splatters of water or oil then you need to do something about it. If you don't see any then it's not a problem.

I'm guessing anyway, One of these days I'm going to get my Critter out and see what I can do.

[Otter]

I went and bought the same unit from Woodcraft for 99 dollors and it does a good job. I am only using water born finishes from Compliant Spray Systems (now merged with General Finishes) and have had great results with out the fire hazard.

Just my 2 cents