Spray Finishing Made Simple --- Jeff Jewitt

[ken cierp]

Years ago "General Motors" paid my way through "Williams Painting School" here in Michigan. We were transitioning over to water borne finishes and the management team was, rightfully so, expected to understand the complete process -- including repair. I mention this because I believe Jeff Jewitt has compiled much more meaningful and helpful information than what was presented in that eight week course I attended.

Jeff covers environment, equipment selection, set-up and adjustments, safety, spray techniques -- standard and special, and the bugaboo clean up (my least favorite process). Notably, he shows how to build a spray booth and light it. The most often overlooked procedure "measuring viscosity" is covered in detail. Plus - the book comes with a companion DVD -- if you are going to spray, in my opinion this is a must read -- must have publication.

[John Parchem]

I have the book as well. I still refer to it every project. The other thing I like is that when I call Homstead Brush Jeff often answers. He helped me select the spray gun, that I am currently using. What a difference a properly set-up spray gun can make. Jeff goes into how to set up the gun, with proper tip and needle for the viscosity of the finish and how to set the spray pattern and volume for the right amount of finish.