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Low Air Guns

Lowest air guns - For those with a small compressor please look at some alternatives. Remember for wood you DO NOT NEED TO MATCH the CFM rating exactly. Typical for wood workers is about 3-4 CFM less than the gun is rated. (also note: Most compressors are rated @40PSI many guns take @30psi which drops the CFM 1 or 2)

So why not buy a spray gun with a lower CFM rating to match my compressor?

It is the air that brakes up your paint. Remember, professionals use about 13-15CFM to break up their paint and get the best atomization. We only sell professional guns to be used by the most particular professionals and hobbyists. Many Lower air guns targeted at woodworkers simply do not have the breakup power needed for fine atomization. They have compromised on the air cap design in order to get the gun to work. We understand that most low CFM guns on the market do not work well, and you will not find such guns here!

Instead, SprayGunWorld.com realizes that many woodworkers have smaller compressors. We have taken that into account by bringing you the best low air guns on the market so you do not have to compromise on the spray quality and can get the most out of your small compressor. You can get the finest finishes on the market. Our guns are designed to paint like glass WITHOUT buffing or sanding! Better than Airless, Better than Airmix or Air Assisted Airless.

Super Low Air Guns 2-4 CFM@40
		Mini Guns operate on as little as 1.5 cfm*
Super Low Air Guns 4-6 CFM@40
		HVLP Woodworking 1.7 KLC Get into a SATA at a very low price point. Toolparadise: This is a great low budget choice. Does not compromise on Sata quality - a top of the line spray gun. Own a "baby Mercedes".
		Jaguar 100H Wood Master HVLP - 2HP 5CFM@40 - Similar to the Mach 1. Runs on as little as 2 HP Compressor. 6 CFM. Good for wood workers with less air. USA quality, all stainless steel fluid passage, Forged aluminum body. Higher atomization - ToolParadise.com This is a top of the line spray gun. Very high quality and very fine spray. Medium Air system preferable to super low air if you have at least 6.8@40 CFM
		*Recommended Super low CFM - Premium performance and quality. Excellent results with all materials including waterbornes. ToolParadise:** Great Middle of the Line Gun. Great for those with as little as 4-5CFM Compressors.
		*Highly Recommended Low CFM ALL STAINLESS STEEL WB - Premium performance and quality. Excellent results with all materials including waterbornes. ToolParadise:** One of the finest low costs systems available.
Low Air Guns 6-7CFM@40
		*Highly Recommended Astro EVO LVLP Best bang for the buck. Professional quality finishes at a hobby price. Low air consumption and stainless steel needle and tip. Great for waterbornes and lacquers and enamels. ToolParadise:** Great inexpensive starter set. Professional quality at an affordable price. Our First entry level choice for Professional Woodworkers. Much better than the guns purchased at Sears and Home Depot. Can Purchase Tips Separately.
		*HIGHLY Recommended DeVilbiss GFG 670 High Efficiency Spray Gun -** A little more expensive but the best gun Devilbiss makes and a sure fire winner Why? 1) Finest Professional Gun DeVilbiss Makes. 2) Also because it comes with many tips you can use to spray other stuff around the house like wood and fencing even garage doors and decks. Even people at Devilbiss loves these guns.This is a high solids clearcoat gun of choice – precision-engineered #410 air cap lays out a smooth, high gloss finish. DeVilbiss quality creates a gun with a higher transfer efficiency – Greater than 65% transfer (comparable to the SATA RP). Includes three tips, which eliminates guesswork, and is Waterborne Compatible. ToolParadise: This is our favorite woodworking gun for the professional or serious Hobbyist. This gun lays down a superior even finish with little overspray. We love this gun. One of the Best finishes on the market beats the DeVilbiss Millennium which is used to be flagship gun. Easy to change tips only tip $34.00-$36.00. Has liners you can purchase omx70k48 to spray upside-down.
		*Highly Recommended ECO S and K1 Spray Guns - Premium performance and quality. Excellent results with all materials including waterbornes. ToolParadise:** One of the finest low costs systems available.
Medium Air Guns 7-8CFM@40
		Highly Recommended Sharpe RAZOR CG - Premium performance and quality. Excellent results with all materials including waterbornes. Only 30 PSI inlet delivers 10 PSI air cap spraying pressure. Came in 2nd to SATA in a competition. Can also use Devilbiss liners to spray upside-downToolParadise: Comparable in quality with the SATA RP but 1/2 the price. If you are looking at the Sata RP take a look at this alternative. This is a solid gun to start your spray gun platform on.
		*Highly Recommended Astro QULBest bang for the buck. Professional quality finishes at a hobby price. Low air consumption and stainless steel needle and tip. Great for waterbornes and lacquers and enamels. ToolParadise:** Great inexpensive starter set. Professional quality at an affordable price. Our First entry level choice for Professional Woodworkers. Much better than the guns purchased at Sears and Home Depot. Can Purchase Tips Separately.
		*HIGHLY Recommended Devilbiss Finishline III - Classic DeVilbiss Finish at an economical price. This Third generation gun, precision engineered, produces a well-atomized, uniform spray pattern with accurate, repeatable settings. Tip sets are all made in the USA by Sharpe, Gun washer safe. ToolParadise:** Easy to use. Can order other tips sets. Works on a smaller compressor 7.8 cfm@40. Ease to change tip sizes ONLY need to change tip not needle or cap around $20 a piece. Very high quality. Uses Devilbiss liners to spray upside-down.

CFM QUESTIONS & SUGGESTED GUNS

If you have a small compressor (smaller than 5-6 HP and a 30 gallon tank - less than 11cfm), we have a few recommendations:

Many professional HVLP guns require around 13-15 cfm. But Don't worry, many Serious Hobbyists and woodworkers have small compressors. Many guns are rated to run on a 20-30 gallon/4-6HP compressor which run around $200 at Sears. We also have options for you if you only have a 1HP or 2HP Compressors or compressors rated below 5cfm@40psi.

How BIG a compressor do you need?

Most air tool manufacturers will tell you how much air each tool needs and at what pressure it needs it. The quantity of required air is usually expressed in units called "CFM", "SCFM", or "ASCFM" (Cubic Feet per Minute). Next, look at the compressor's specs. Most compressors give you two numbers the "Displacement CFM" which is the the raw pump power and also something called "free air @ some psi" or "delivered air" or "SCFM @ psi" which is the number we are interested in. It should look something like this "7.6 CFM @ 40 PSI". Paint guns usually operate at very low pressures but require a high volume of air at that lower pressure ("HVLP" means "High Volume, Low Pressure"). So if you're painting, check the compressor's actual air output ("free air" or "delivered air") at 40 PSI.

Does this mean I can't use a professional gun without a huge compressor!!!

NO! It simply means that you can't run your spray gun continuously nonstop. Most of our guns rated at 7-10 CFM can be operated with satisfaction on a 2-5HP single stage compressor rated at 6.8 @ 40. Guns rated at 9-12CFM can be operated with satisfaction on a 5-6HP single stage compressor rated at 8.6 @ 40. If you have a compressor rated below 6.8@40, we have a special selection of professional low air guns and mini guns which operate on as little as 1HP.

"8.6 @ 40 and a 20 gallon tank? Unless I were doing production work I don't feel you need an upgrade. You can spray an Astro Pneumatic Gun for example, rated at 10cfm at 40psi and it works just fine to spray four interior six panel doors one right after the other. By the time the compressor needs to catch up I need to give my arm a brake anyway. Or I need to refill the cup. Once you use a professional gun like the Astro Pneumatic, I'm sure you will like it as much as everyone else."

So why not buy a spray gun with a lower CFM rating to match my compressor?

Simply put, it is the air the breaks up your paint. Remember, professionals use about 13-15CFM to break up their paint and get the best atomization. We only sell professional guns to be used by the most particular professionals and hobbyists. An analogy: There are low CFM guns on the market but they are like 4 cylinder cars. We only sell 8 cylinder professional models. You need to have superb engineering and precise manufacturing to get paint break up power in a 4 cylinder car as compared to the breakup power in our 8 cylinder models, and that usually means you're paying more money for less performance. And by all means, do not opt for an inexpensive low CFM gun you will not get the fine atomization for a professional painter.

So am I out of luck? No, we often encourage you to get a good size compressor, but we have also created a low CFM gun selection. We have looked for high quality mostly USA made options. Our choice is limited to what we consider the finest low air guns on the market with - all with precision manufacturing. Consider them 6 cylinder models and generous 8 cylinder models.

If I am getting a compressor, what should I buy?

If you are purchasing a compressor you should always get the most CFM and the Highest PSI rating you can afford. But realistically, we recommend as a good starting point a 5-6HP compressor 8.6 CFM @ 40HP. An example is the craftsman 6HP that runs for around $260 at Sears or a similar unit at Home Depot and the like.

What can I do to get more out of my compressor?

You have several options to help get more out of your compressor.

	You can add another air tank in line. Simply add a $20.00 air tank inline to your compressor to give it more holding capacity
	You can run 2 compressors with a T. You can always add compressors together
	You can rent a compressor - You probally do not paint everyday and this is a option
	You can always do panel work and pause for your compressor to catch up. We have woodworkers who bring pancake compressors rated at 4cfm onto the job site using 12CFM@30PSI Spray Guns.