Comments on: Earlex HV6900 Spray Station- Review http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/ Education and Entertainment for the modern woodworker. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:46:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Rich Venturelli http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/#comment-126487 Rich Venturelli Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:25:56 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=11570#comment-126487 I use a Earlex 6900 and love it. It is everything I need. Has plenty of power to push the paints and finishes I use. The air tube that everyone says gets in the way, can easily be moved by loosening a nut and turning the feed tube to its correct position in the paint jar. The gun feels fine in my hand and the noise the turbine makes is no bother. The all make noise! I use a Earlex 6900 and love it. It is everything I need. Has plenty of power to push the paints and finishes I use. The air tube that everyone says gets in the way, can easily be moved by loosening a nut and turning the feed tube to its correct position in the paint jar. The gun feels fine in my hand and the noise the turbine makes is no bother. The all make noise!

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/#comment-118437 thewoodwhisperer Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:36:17 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=11570#comment-118437 To be honest, I have yet to hear a turbine that didn't require ear protection when in close proximity. The hoses are rather long though, so you can certainly get some distance between you and the noise maker. But to answer your question, I haven't really taken notice of the difference. I am sure there is one, but I usually have hearing protection on when I turn them on so I wouldn't really notice. I'd say shop by performance/quality/price and if you can get a quieter unit, that's just a nice bonus. To be honest, I have yet to hear a turbine that didn’t require ear protection when in close proximity. The hoses are rather long though, so you can certainly get some distance between you and the noise maker. But to answer your question, I haven’t really taken notice of the difference. I am sure there is one, but I usually have hearing protection on when I turn them on so I wouldn’t really notice. I’d say shop by performance/quality/price and if you can get a quieter unit, that’s just a nice bonus.

]]> By: Barr Tinney http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/#comment-118252 Barr Tinney Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:22:11 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=11570#comment-118252 Marc: Is their a considerable difference in the sound level when you are using your Fuji Q3 System versus the Earlex 6900 system? Does your Fuji Q3 have the sound reduction technology? I am trying to figure out if I should save additional money to purchase a system with sound reduction or go with the Mini-mite 3 or Earlex 6900 with no noise reduction. I have heard the Earlex 5000 and the sound level is bearable especially with even modest hearing protection. Marc:

Is their a considerable difference in the sound level when you are using your Fuji Q3 System versus the Earlex 6900 system? Does your Fuji Q3 have the sound reduction technology? I am trying to figure out if I should save additional money to purchase a system with sound reduction or go with the Mini-mite 3 or Earlex 6900 with no noise reduction. I have heard the Earlex 5000 and the sound level is bearable especially with even modest hearing protection.

]]> By: Scott http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/#comment-113137 Scott Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:15:48 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=11570#comment-113137 OK, I'll go from there. Thank you very much for your help OK, I’ll go from there. Thank you very much for your help

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/#comment-113022 thewoodwhisperer Sun, 02 Oct 2011 15:07:07 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=11570#comment-113022 I usually spray a test surface. I start with the fluid closed off and slowly increase it until I see the spray pattern I like. There is some room for error here and it doesn't need to be exact. Once you have a spray pattern that lays down a nice even coat at the speed you move your arm, you should be in good shape. You can get a lot more scientific about it and if you want more details on it, I recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600850928/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thewoodwhispe-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=1600850928 I usually spray a test surface. I start with the fluid closed off and slowly increase it until I see the spray pattern I like. There is some room for error here and it doesn’t need to be exact. Once you have a spray pattern that lays down a nice even coat at the speed you move your arm, you should be in good shape.

You can get a lot more scientific about it and if you want more details on it, I recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ.....1600850928

]]> By: Scott http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/#comment-112947 Scott Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:12:02 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=11570#comment-112947 OK, so I didn't get a faulty one. I'll try the viscosity cup to see how it "measures up" (snicker). I was using Varathane's oil base varnish (black can). How do I determine the proper amount of product coming out of the gun? Do I adjust it slowly from "none" to "just a little" or is there a more accurate way to get it right? OK, so I didn’t get a faulty one. I’ll try the viscosity cup to see how it “measures up” (snicker). I was using Varathane’s oil base varnish (black can). How do I determine the proper amount of product coming out of the gun? Do I adjust it slowly from “none” to “just a little” or is there a more accurate way to get it right?

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/#comment-112928 thewoodwhisperer Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:05:20 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=11570#comment-112928 There are lots of guns out there that have a constant air flow like that. I never really found it to be a major problem though. If you keep the finishing area clean it shouldn't be too bad. As for the gobs, that sounds more like a viscosity issue. You might try thinning it a bit more. There are lots of guns out there that have a constant air flow like that. I never really found it to be a major problem though. If you keep the finishing area clean it shouldn’t be too bad. As for the gobs, that sounds more like a viscosity issue. You might try thinning it a bit more.

]]> By: Scott http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/#comment-112920 Scott Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:58:06 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=11570#comment-112920 I'm just reading this now because I just bought an Earlex 5500. I've tried it a couple of times now with no success. I get large gobs landing amongst the fine spray. I couldn't level it so had to wait till in dried and then sand it all down and start again. I find the constant airflow annoying. I don't have a spray booth and I vacuumed very well I thought but the constant blast of air going thru the gun raised lots of dust. I am not familiar with spray guns but a friend found it confusing too. He has used HVLP guns with an air compressor and says that there is no air comes out of the gun until he pulls the trigger. Am I missing something? I’m just reading this now because I just bought an Earlex 5500. I’ve tried it a couple of times now with no success. I get large gobs landing amongst the fine spray. I couldn’t level it so had to wait till in dried and then sand it all down and start again. I find the constant airflow annoying. I don’t have a spray booth and I vacuumed very well I thought but the constant blast of air going thru the gun raised lots of dust. I am not familiar with spray guns but a friend found it confusing too. He has used HVLP guns with an air compressor and says that there is no air comes out of the gun until he pulls the trigger. Am I missing something?

]]> By: Jason Martin http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/#comment-56914 Jason Martin Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:39:46 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=11570#comment-56914 Oh man,now I think the Earlex is the way to go. It's way cheaper than an Apollo....... but I did see a nice used one on Craigslist for $600...hmmmm lol Oh man,now I think the Earlex is the way to go.
It’s way cheaper than an Apollo……. but I did see a nice used one on Craigslist for $600…hmmmm lol

]]> By: Jason Martin http://thewoodwhisperer.com/earlex-hv6900-spray-station-review/#comment-56910 Jason Martin Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:29:48 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=11570#comment-56910 Anyone here used an Apollo HVLP? I was thinking about getting the Apollo 900 but am wondering if you guys think Fuji is better. http://wwww.hvlp.com/turbine_detail.php?id=4 Anyone here used an Apollo HVLP? I was thinking about getting the Apollo 900 but am wondering if you guys think Fuji is better.
http://wwww.hvlp.com/turbine_detail.php?id=4

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