The basic principle of HVLP guns is to "atomize" the paint using air volume rather than pressure, which means that when it meets the air stream, the paint is split into small particles as it is expelled from the nozzle. All guns come with paint fan formation control,...
Mike Rosekrans
Why an Apollo Sprayers HVLP is the Correct Finishing System
Spray painting has many advantages over brushing and rolling including the finished result, the amount of surface coverage, and the speed at which a project can be finished. When choosing a spray system you need to understand how the system works and whether it suits...
The Award-Winning Apollo Sprayers POWER-5 VS True HVLP™ Turbo Paint Spray System
We are excited to announce that Apollo Sprayers has won the Visionary New Product Award for Product Innovation in the Power Tool category in the Woodworking Industry at the AWFS Fair. The Visionary New Product Awards promote the development of innovative new...
How to Repair Dents and Gouges
Dents and gouges are both flaws in the wood. But they are not the same thing, so they should be repaired differently. Dents are compressed wood. The wood fibers are still intact, just pressed down or indented. Gouges are also indentations, but the wood fibers have...
What can I spray with my Apollo Sprayers HVLP turbine sprayer?
We often receive questions about finishing and spraying. One interesting question that keeps coming across our desk is about Apollo Sprayers HVLP turbine spray systems and what they are best suited for. Since many of our readers are woodworkers, one of the questions...
Apollo Sprayers Is the Best HVLP, Buyer Beware of Copies
For over 50 years Apollo Sprayers International, Inc. has been recognized as the HVLP innovator, producer and manufacturer worldwide of TrueHVLP™ spray guns and TrueHVLP™ Turbo Spray Systems. Throughout our history Apollo Sprayers has introduced many “HVLP firsts” and...
I think my stain came out too dark. Is there a solution?
There are two broad categories of stain: dye that is dissolved in a liquid, and dye and/or pigment that is combined with a binder. The first are usually called “dye” stains and are sold either as powders for you to do the dissolving, or are already dissolved in a...
Stepping Up to Spray Finishing
The vast majority of hobbyist woodworkers, and quite a few professional woodworkers - who might only complete a project or two a month - do their finishing by hand. However, as you begin to undertake more projects, or you move to making larger pieces, it's natural to...
A Basic Understanding of Apollo Sprayers HVLP Spray Finishing Systems
Apollo Sprayers HVLP systems are complete spray finishing systems consisting of three components. There is no air compressor involved or needed with an Apollo Sprayer HVLP spray finishing system. This is an independent standalone system. The motors used in Apollo...
Enhancing the Appearance of Wood with Stains
While there are some woodworkers who might cringe at the thought of staining wood, there are good reasons why you might want to do so. Some lighter colored woods, such as poplar, alder, beech, and birch tend to look somewhat bland, and can benefit from a bit of color....