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, so you can adjust your fan size […]
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 what you want to do. High volume low pressure (HVLP) […]
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 technology in woodworking machinery, supplies, and services for the furniture, kitchen cabinets, architectural […]
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 been torn and usually some of the wood has […]
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 we are frequently asked is “What else can I spray with my […]
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 proudly accepted multiple awards for our creativity and originality in HVLP technology and spray equipment. In […]
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 liquid solvent. The second are often […]
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 start thinking about spray finishing. There are at […]
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 Sprayers HVLP turbo spray finishing systems come in different sizes and power/pressure output. Smaller, lower […]
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. Who hasn’t bought a load of […]
Making the Switch from Brush to Spray Believe it or not this is one of the first questions we are asked by people making the switch from brush to spray. How Hard is it to Clean the Spray Gun? Most often you can clean your spray gun faster than you can clean a brush! We […]
There are two questions you need to ask when selecting the right system for your needs: Ask yourself how often you will be using the system. Are you using it more or less than 10 hours per week. What coatings or finishes do you intend to use with your Apollo Sprayers HVLP Turbo spray system? […]
Have you ever used a HVLP turbo paint spray system? Maybe you have been a little apprehensive about it? Take a minute and open your mind to the idea. You can get professional results with little to no mess. Is space at a premium for you? You can spray in more places and situations than […]
