Up until recently I'd sprayed my cues vertically, but then decided to build a horizontal spray rig. In short, it's powered by a 300 RPM gear-reduction motor and 6:1 pulleys for a final speed of 50 RPMs. I've sprayed a few test pieces, and when I lay down heavier coats, I'm getting overlap patterns that spiral down the piece.
Trying hard to figure this out through trial & error, but I'll probably go through a lot of clear before getting it right. Should I slow down while taking the gun across the cue. Speed up the RPMs? Perhaps a wider the spray fan? More reducer? All the above?
You finish work looks great from what I've seen, so you must be doing something right. Is the clear going on pretty smooth at that speed?
I spray my cues at the lowest speed of a Craftsman lathe at 850rpm. No issues so far.
that's IMPOSSIBLE :wink:
No off switch?
Larry
i'm bettin Brent has finish on the ceiling and the opposing wall where he sprays. Probably a shadow of Brent on the wall where the finish landed on him instead of the wall.
i'm bettin Brent has finish on the ceiling and the opposing wall where he sprays. Probably a shadow of Brent on the wall where the finish landed on him instead of the wall.
better than sex!!!cant argue with that., until recently i've never been able to get finish to lay down like that. Man its a good feeling when you do!
no way buddy
i have no slingage (is that a word?) :grin:
no runs no drips no humps no bumps
when i can see the line of light reflecting like pictured, i'm a happy camper
sprayed yesterday, 9 coats with a $17 (shipped) .5mm gun
i beleive the speed i use helps flatten & level out the clear
yeah i know, they dont spin a car when spraying it
but this works for me
maybe santy claus will bring me a nice $400 sata gun