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Old 11-24-2005 | 10:41 PM
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Now that I'm getting a little more 'refined' in my questions, I'm curious about such things as tip diameters, etc.

I've seen 1mm, 1.5mm, etc. What are people using? I don't want to get a tip too small (won't get good spray) or too large (too much paint).

What specifics are folks using for equipment?

I've seen equipment such as Central Pneumatic and Campbell Hausfield on the web. Are these any good, or should I just stick to DeVilbiss???

Thanks,

Bob
The DeVilbliss should be a pretty good gun. The thing on tip size is related to media you're going to shoot. The thicker / stiffer the media the larger the tip. Water colors are the thinnest, and use the smallest tips - these are used primarily by fine artists. As you progress through things like quache, enamals, laquers, latex & oils, the tips get bigger.
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