Will and all,
In reading my postI can see that it comes across as me being upset, not sure that I really am. I do get frustrated with trying to solve peoples problems with paint issues, again not neccessarily with models. I personally get very frustrated with equipment that makes my performance more difficult and less predictable. Perhaps my outlook is jaded, but I want equipment that willnot introduce unknown variables into the equation. there are enough things to try to control without that. I by no means feel it is critical to buy a 400 dollar spray gun. there are good guns in the 100 dollar range. For me, if I am using a tool for a job, I want to be sure it is capable of doing the job I expect. as I said initially, will a Harbor Freight gun work, yes, sometimes. can you work around the problems yes sometimes. can you fly a 500 point pattern with a flight streak, yes sometimes, can anyone do it, nope it takes a special level of finesse. So if you dont have the finesse, and you strive for a top notch finish, perhaps it is in your best interest to use tools that wont cause you more problems that you dont have the skills or experience to diagnose, is it me, is, it the paint,is it the reducer,or is it the gun? I am very very carefull about recomending a tool for a job that will cause problems. Will it sounds as though you have many hours experience with a spray gun in your hand. I commend you for the quaility of work you do, I like the looks of your guitars. With your experience I imagine you have been able to overcome the shortcomings of these substandard tools to create your above standard instrements. When someone asks me, what spray gun should I buy,, First question, what can you really afford, and what do you want it to do for you. I beleive you probably ask your customers the same questions about your custom guitars. I dont know, I really hope I havent offended you, youhavent offended me. I simply am trying to "protect the innocent". There is NO ignoring the fact that a better tool allows you to do a better job easier. I am sure you feel that way about your guitars? My sole reason for being adamant about this issue is that as a painter, I feel responsible for advice I give. I dont want people to get the impression that a Harbor Freight , or any other repro copy cheap spray gun will do the job as well as a good gun. By good I am speaking of any number of 100 $ guns on the market by name brand companys. FInex, Finish Line,, and several others. As with your guitars, and those that Hastings sells for 100$, there IS a difference, a marked difference and an advantage to using better tools.
Respectfully, I invite you to communicate with me personally, I dont like the misconceptions that some times arrise as a result of this media format. I am not offended, just protective I appreciate your input and perspectve, though I may not agree.
Have a blessed day
P.S. I would like some info on the brand of gun you spoke of, th e Plummer,I did a search as I am a fan of Unfamiliar spray equipment, I cant find anything on it online. is there a contact site? Incidently, my favorite spray gun is my Kremlin,which is also not well known but all the painters that have tried it fell in love with it for clear, it sprays a very controlled pattern about 12 inchs across and very very flat and extremely atomized. it is my FAVORITE clear gun of all time. I hate it for color coats though.