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Had to choose between a $200 gun and a $600 gun back in 2012
When I started out, I went with the cheap Devilbiss gun from the local auto parts store. It worked okay for a year but I was always fighting orange peel and overspray. Finally upgraded to a SATAjet 4000 and my finishes got way cleaner in half the time. Anyone else struggle with cheap gear holding them back early on?
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holly7098d ago
Went through the same thing with a cheap HVLP kit from Harbor Freight. Upgraded to an Iwata and suddenly my work didn't look like it was painted by a blind man.
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harperp248d ago
Gotta disagree @holly709, a skilled hand can make even cheap gear look decent with enough practice.
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cole_murphy8d ago
That "skilled hand can make cheap gear look decent" thing only goes so far. Its like trying to chop wood with a dull axe. Sure you can get the job done, but you're going to waste a lot of energy and time. @holly709, I saw the same thing with my dad and his old drill. He spent years fighting a cheap Black and Decker that would overheat after five minutes. Then he finally got a Makita and it was like night and day. Same with my neighbor's crappy ladder. You can be the most careful person in the world, but that warped leg is still going to dump you on your head eventually.
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