Tools For Cabinetmaking

Put down the brush and start spraying on your finishes!  Here’s my take on HVLP spray systems. There are many well known and reputable companies that produce high quality HVLP Spray Equipment that will produce a fine cabinet grade finish on your projects.

One of the tools for cabinetmaking I realized was essential, if I wanted my projects to standout, was a quality finish that looked professional. Back in the mid ninety’s when High Volume Low Pressure systems were starting to be used more regularly by small cabinet shops I decided to make the switch from high pressure conventional spray to HVLP. At the same time, I also chose to switch to waterborne

Fuji Industrial Spray Equipment

lacquers, stains, and paints. Today I have both HVLP and Air-Assisted-Airless spray systems. I use the HVLP primarily to apply paints and stains and the Air Assist for my clear waterborne top coats. However, the HVLP system can be used for all finishing applications provided you use the proper fluid, needle, and tip combination’s.

The HVLP systems, because of their reduced waste and softer spray, are becoming the most popular spray system on the market for small cabinet shops. Choosing your HVLP spray system is pretty straight forward. Basically you have three choices: (1) Suction Feed, (2)Gravity Feed, or (3) Pressure Pot. Your decision will come down to cost and if you need portability. Turbine supplied guns are easily portable because the whole unit is small and fairly light. This would be an ideal setup if you need to spray on the job or have limited space available. The system costs a little less then a compressor and gun.

If you already have an air compressor a combination compressor/HVLP gun may be the way to go. For larger volume output I would suggest (continue reading…)