Motorists about a car body in a terrible state can say that it is painted with their own hands with a brush. They, like no one else, know that it is possible to apply paint correctly, especially on metal and plastic, only with a spray. Every master can develop and create a spray gun with his own hands from scrap materials. It is enough to go to the forum and evaluate the mini device, find out how it works. In the simplest model used for airbrushing, the designer himself serves as a compressor. When you make repairs in an apartment, the amount of work is much larger. It is necessary to use a spray gun for a vacuum cleaner. Suitable for small volume electric paint sprayer low pressure, a mechanical spray gun, and a cordless spray gun.

DIY spray gun

Benefits of Spray Painting

Spray gun

I am engaged in construction and renovation professionally. I have in my company high and low pressure compressors, an electric and pneumatic spray gun for painting walls, an HVLP gun to cover large areas, a mini diffuser for airbrushing. When pouring the floor, my team uses a spray gun based on a plastering machine that they have redesigned with their own hands, and the guys put on paint shoes. A professional approach requires a large list of equipment, and the ability to work with it. Despite this, I know how to make a spray gun with my own hands practically from waste and unnecessary parts.

My first whitewash spray gun was made from a domestic electric vacuum cleaner. In Europe, they do not know how to adapt objects and mechanisms with their own hands. There is no return flow in their dust collection equipment. In our case, the attachment in the form of a lid with tubes was often included in the kit. You can put it on a jar of chalk or lime mortar and make repairs. The pressure was created by a compressor, or rather a vacuum cleaner motor. The pressure gauge and regulator were missing, and the gun was missing. If you have to work at the top, then the assistant stood below and pressed the "start" button. All the same, whitewashing with lime turned out better and faster than brushes.

The next whitewash sprayer had a pressure gauge and a fishing rod with a large tank. The mini pistol had an on-handle, and a long tube went to the nozzle. I adapted a garden sprayer for renovation. He was good at whitewashing. It works now, I use it for Pinotex. There is no regulator on it, but the pressure gauge shows pressure.

Repair using a spray gun has advantages over classic brushes:

  • the coating layer is thinner;
  • paint to lie down evenly;
  • drying time is reduced;
  • finishing is faster;
  • saves time and material.

Even a homemade spray gun paints faster. You just need to properly adjust it and adjust the pressure.

Which spray gun to choose

Spray gun for painting surfaces

My friend finished building the house and was now engaged in finishing, or rather asked me a bunch of questions at the time when he was my assistant. He knew how to use a spray gun. Together we decorated the dacha with Pinotex. He asked how to choose a spray gun and what the hvlp marking means.

Depending on the place of repair, the presence of a compressor and the size of the treated area, the choice of the spray gun is made according to the drive:

  • pneumatic;
  • electric;
  • rechargeable.

Each paint sprayer has its own advantages in certain conditions, you need to choose the right one. The rechargeable battery can be considered electric, only operates on a constant current of 20V.

Pneumatic sprayers are classified by pressure and volume per shift. The main types of spray guns used in industry and on construction sites:

  • very first HP - high pressure, big losses;
  • eco-friendly and economical HVLP - low pressure, high volume;
  • mini gun LVLP for cars and airbrushing - small volume, low pressure.

There are several more types, but they are used much less often, they work from a high-power compressor, the air supply is regulated by a pressure gauge.

For domestic use and tuning cars, mini sprayers are used - airbrushes. They can be easily connected to the compressor of the machine through an adapter and a pressure gauge. With their help, you can create a coating of mini surfaces of parts, do painting of cars and airbrushing.

The device of the spray gun differs in the tank for the composition and its location. He might be:

  • top;
  • bottom;
  • free-standing, connected through a hose.

Different types of spray guns are used to work with paint, chalk, lime. You can select the types of work for the application:

  • whitewash spray gun;
  • painting;
  • aerography.

The common thing for all models of sprayers is that the paint for the spray gun must be filtered and it is better to make the composition more liquid - add a solvent or dilute with water.

In terms of size and performance, they are distinguished:

  1. Hand spray gun for airbrushing and covering small areas. It is used by motorists when painting discs, bumpers and other parts. Designers use for painting. These include an airless spray gun capable of applying a high-quality layer at close range, a low-pressure mini gun. A small compressor and a pressure of 2 atm is sufficient for its operation.
  2. It is better to repair houses and apartments with an electric mini low pressure sprayer with a top tank. You can use a 20V rechargeable spray gun.
  3. For the production of painting large areas, metal structures, tanks and transport, use the HVLP and HP gun. Their nozzle produces a wide torch, high speed of coverage. The equipment is powered by a powerful compressor, on which there is a pressure gauge and an air supply regulator.

Now my friend knew how to choose a spray gun and that the HVLP gun was not suitable for airbrushing and mini parts.

Whitewashing requires special sprayers. Mini gaskets must be rubber. Conventional paint and pinotex guns are corroded by lime. Dyuza should allow larger fractions to pass. Cordless models can be used if minor repairs are needed and mini seals are in stock. The coating scheme is simple, from top to bottom and each plane from the corner.

Airflow, paint and torch shape - customizing the gun

We make a spray gun ourselves

The choice of the spray gun was right. HVLP pistol, with a powerful electric compressor I brought. Now my friend was interested in setting up a spray gun. We had to start with a wooden building, and Vadik prepared Pinotex to cover it. On my advice, he chose Finnish. The composition is ready for use. Regular paint for a spray gun must be thinned. The solvent indicated on the packaging is suitable for this.

Before setting up the spray gun, I told a friend how it works.

  1. Air from the compressor is supplied to the gun. The supply can be bottom and side.
  2. A rapid flow creates a vacuum in the paint tube and the liquid rises upward.
  3. The paint caught in the air passes through the nozzle, is sprayed, forms a conical torch and flies to the surface to be treated.

For adjustment, the gun has regulators:

  • air supply;
  • the amount of incoming paint;
  • torch width and shape.

For pre-setting with your own hands, you can take a solvent and pour it into the tank. At the same time, you will rinse the gun from paint residues. The compressor has a pressure gauge, but the air regulator is on the handle.

The paint supply regulator is located on the side under the tank. The nozzle not only allows you to change the size of the mini outlet, but also to make the torch flat horizontally or vertically, and change the angle of the cone. Typically, the gun has a screw in the front part that controls the overlap of the wide air tube opening by the paint capillary.

Then we poured Pinotex into the tank and Vadik began repairs wooden house do it yourself. He applied the primer evenly. I started right, from the upper left corner and sideways moved gradually to the right. The strips 2 meters wide were covered from top to bottom, one after the other with an overlap. When we moved south, he added a thinner. He did it right, as light volatiles partially evaporated before reaching the logs.

Simplicity of design on the verge of genius

We make a spray gun for painting surfaces ourselves

I found my father's homemade spray gun in the garage. There weren't even ballpoint pens then. It consisted of a wide bronze tube with a diameter of 10 mm for air, with a rolled end to reduce the hole. Air was blown into her mouth. The creator of the tool was a compressor, regulator and painter at the same time.

A thin copper mini tube was attached to the bottom, the free end of which was dipped into a jar of paint. The ends of the tubes are located close and in the axis of each other. Such sprays were used not only for airbrushing. Some even painted their cars when they made repairs. A primitive airbrush will paint fine details better than a paintbrush

When I was making the first paint sprayer, I took my father's spray gun device as a basis. I made a ballpoint pen airbrush with my own hands. Only the rod was inserted without a tip into the body, and through drilled hole brought the vinyl tube into the paint tank. Over time, I connected a compressor from a car to it and even installed a pressure gauge.

It is not so difficult to make a homemade spray gun with your own hands. And, if you have a lot of painting work, then you will save on the purchase. How to make a homemade spray gun at home, we will consider today.

After all, there are several options here and you will need to choose the right option. Videos and photos will help you make the right choice.

DIY spray gun: the main advantages

For any painting work, you can use a simple homemade spray gun, which will provide you with additional benefits than a regular roller (see). At the same time, to save money, the tool can be made with a homemade spray gun for painting.

Strengths versus roller

The use of a spray gun has a number of advantages, which will definitely affect the speed of painting work and its quality.

Advantages of the spray gun:

  1. The use of the tool eliminates the possibility of retaining villi, bristles and other foreign debris on the layers of fresh paint applied;
  2. With the use of a spray gun, any work will be reduced several times in durationthan without it;
  3. Achieve significant savings in consumables: the paint lays down in an even thin layer, there are no smudges, the excess does not spill on the floor;
  4. The spray gun is a reliable tool, does not require careful maintenance, light and small in size.

What is the spray gun used for, classification of tools

Most often, a spray gun or spray gun is used to paint pieces of furniture, wooden fences (see How and what to paint a wooden fence), metal coatings (including the car body), designer plaster, and for designer finishes.

There are many types of this equipment:

Manual spray gun This option is ideal for those who do not have significant experience in painting. When using a hand-held spray gun, uneven layer deposition and uneven color are possible, but this type of tool is extremely reliable and easy to use. Even a child can easily master it.
Pneumatic spray gun Its principle of operation is based on the action of compressed air, with the help of which the paint is applied to the surface. In most cases, such a tool is used when working on large areas: in factory workshops and large shopping centers. However, the pneumatic spray gun is also applicable to compact objects.
Vacuum unit This principle is based on the contrast between the pressure inside the gun and at the outlet to the environment. The resistance of the air medium slows down the flow of dye, which acts inversely to the pneumatic tool, when used, on the contrary, the air builds up pressure.

The main strengths of the airless system are:

  1. Saving consumables;
  2. Ease of painting large areas;
  3. Its application saves time.

This method is actively used when painting rolling stock. railways, subway cars and public transport. The airless system is used to coat metal surfaces against rust. However, its use makes the paint layer too thin, susceptible to mechanical damage.

Electric spray guns In this case, the paint is scattered over the surface by an electric pump. This method is especially common in domestic conditions when renovating residential premises.
Simultaneous use of vacuum and pneumatic systems The combination of these two principles is common in aircraft and furniture factories, but surprisingly, all of this professional equipment can be significantly inferior in its effectiveness to items made at home. Of course, this is achievable if you have certain skills and follow all the rules when creating a homemade tool.

Making a spray gun yourself

Atomizer - ballpoint pen

The most primitive option when creating a spray gun can be to use a regular ballpoint pen as a base. Of course, such a tool will not replace factory equipment when painting large areas, but it may well be applicable at home or in the garage.

3 video tutorials on how to make a spray gun: simple and effective!

For those who are often involved in such a process as surface painting, a device called a spray gun is an indispensable assistant. The product, painted with it, acquires a better and more uniform coating.

Especially helps when painting a large surface area, excluding the appearance of smears and streaks. In this case, it is not necessary to purchase the device in a store. There are several ways to make a spray gun with your own hands.

It is about homemade spray guns that will be discussed further.

Benefits of using a spray bottle

Getting started with making a spray gun with your own hands, we note the main advantages of using an airbrush over manual painting. These include:

  • better and more uniform coloring;
  • the appearance of foreign objects on the surface, for example, pile or bristles, is excluded;
  • acceleration of the dyeing process.

Directions in which you can use a self-made sprayer:

  • for painting furniture, wooden structures;
  • for painting a car and other metal surfaces;
  • for whitewashing ceilings and walls.

Types of spray guns

Before making a spray gun with your own hands, you should familiarize yourself with its types and features. In principle, there are several varieties of them:

  • manual paint sprayer;
  • pneumatic paint sprayer;
  • airless spray gun;
  • combined paint sprayer;
  • electric spray gun.

Directions for use

Each of them is used for specific purposes. Here is a brief description:

  • The best option for beginners is a handheld device. Not bad for more experienced craftsmen... Although, it should be noted that the surface will not be perfect, but better than painted with a brush.
  • Pneumatic equipment supplies paint by compressed air. Painting with such a device is carried out in industrial plants when working, both with small products and with large areas.
  • Very convenient to use is a spray gun with an airless system that provides paint spraying. Its essence is that in the process of painting, due to the pressure difference, the paint flow is slowed down, unlike a pneumatic spray. This provides certain benefits:
  • increases the economy of the dye;
  • allows you to speed up the work;
  • ease of use.
    • The combination of pneumatic and airless spray systems is widely used in the furniture and aircraft industries.
    • The electric whitewash gun is driven by a special pump that assists in the supply of paint. This is a practical option for household dyeing.

    Spray Mechanism Manufacturing Instructions

    We begin to consider the options for making do-it-yourself paint sprayers. With the display of ingenuity and perseverance, you can get a device no worse than the factory one, and without spending too much money on parts. So, a homemade spray gun can be done in several ways.

    Spray paint from scrap parts

    To make a spray gun with your own hands from materials that are in almost every home, you can use the following algorithm:

    • Any bottle that has a fairly wide neck can serve as a container for filling paint.
    • Further, in accordance with the dimensions of the neck, a part is cut out of expanded polystyrene with high density. For ease of use and to ensure the required pressure during the operation of a homemade spray gun, the dimensions must be increased by a few millimeters.
    • We proceed to arranging the holes in the foam parts. There should be two of them. The first is located strictly vertically, the other horizontally, in such a way that they intersect.
    • Next, we take an ordinary helium pen, the core of which is freed from the contents and we arrange the parts in this way: a rod from the handle is threaded into a vertical hole, and its body is inserted into a horizontal hole.
    • At the final stage, we connect the parts of the mini-spray gun is ready for use.

    The mini spray gun made in this way can be adjusted. To do this, you just need to shift the handle parts in relation to each other. It can be used to apply a fairly dense layer of paint to the surface to be painted or to imitate its various textures.

    In the video: a method of making a spray gun.

    We use an aerosol can

    The next option under consideration, which will solve the problem of how to make a spray gun with your own hands from a simple aerosol can. The result is a simple hand-held home sprayer. All the necessary details are pre-prepared:

      • plastic bottle;
      • camera for a bicycle wheel;
      • pump for bike;
      • directly aerosol can from any used perfume.

    In the video: the option of creating a spray gun.

    How to make a homemade spray of this type will be prompted by the following instructions:

    • Remove the nipple from the bicycle tire. We try to form the base of the nipple with a diameter of at least 3 cm.
    • A hole is made in a plastic container and a nipple is fixed on the inside. It plays the role of a pump that will provide air pressure.
    • The nebulizer is removed from the aerosol can. To do this, use a hacksaw.
    • Using cold welding, we attach the spray to the bottle cap. It is necessary to ensure a high degree of tightness of the connection.

    Making a spray gun with your own hands using this method will allow you to get an analogue of an airless spray gun. It can be filled with both paint and water-based and lime composition.

    Vacuum cleaner application

    When whitewashing, painting walls or large ceiling surfaces, the use of the spray nozzles presented above is problematic. We will try to answer the question of how to make a spray gun at home more powerful. In this case, it is necessary to create a mechanism with automatic air intake.

    You can make a spray of this type using a vacuum cleaner or compressor part from the refrigerator. Vacuum cleaners of the old type of production are best suited for these purposes. A hose can be easily connected to them, both to the air outlet and to the inlet. Boldly whiten with such a device water-based paint or limestone-based solution.

    Powder formulations will not work.

    In the photo: a drawing of a spray gun using a vacuum cleaner.

    We provide instructions on how to make a spray bottle from a vacuum cleaner:

      • We determine the direction of thrust by changing the position of the terminals on the starter and rotor.
      • We select a plastic or glass container with a fairly wide neck, at least 50 mm. The volume of the dishes should be about 2 liters.
      • We equip the cork for the container made of polystyrene in accordance with the diametrical section of the container neck. The stopper should have a small protrusion, into the lower part of which the body from the handle or part of the tube from the dropper is inserted.
      • Two holes are drilled in the plug by drilling. One of them is intended for the supply of lime, and the second for the supply of compressed air.
      • It is necessary to think about an additional opening, which will ensure the flow of air into the tank, and with a decrease in the amount of lime, it will provide a vacuum.
      • Then we make another large foam cork. Its purpose is to connect a spray gun and a hose for a vacuum cleaner.

    In the video: an example of the work of a homemade spray gun from a vacuum cleaner.

    The main nuances of using the atomizer

    In order to be able to use the sprayer yourself correctly, you need to listen to the main recommendations of specialists:

    • When spraying paint or mortar, do not stay in one place. This is fraught with the formation of a thicker layer than necessary. It is better to keep the same time intervals to ensure an even paint coat.
    • It is necessary to place the rod from which the paint comes strictly perpendicular to the surface to be painted.
    • The circular motion of the spray gun will also allow the paint to spread evenly on the surface.
    • If the paint is applied in several layers, then each subsequent layer must be applied after the previous one has completely dried.
    • An important role is played by the preliminary preparation of the painted surface.

    The process of making a sprayer with your own hands is quite time consuming, which should be approached with full responsibility. A home-made spray gun will significantly save money and get a high-quality painted surface, and, importantly, save on paint-and-paint solutions. Indeed, when working with a spray gun, material consumption is significantly reduced.

    Different types of spray guns (40 photos)

    Spray gun

    Making a spray gun with your own hands at home

    People who are involved in painting work always have a spray gun available. The tool allows you to paint the object evenly and efficiently, compared to a roller or brush.

    This difference is clearly visible on large areas - there are no smudges and stripes. Specialists choose the right product for themselves in stores. When it is not possible to purchase a spray, ingenuity comes to the advantage.

    You can make a mini-spray gun with your own hands.

    Homemade sprayer

    Those who are faced with the need to make a homemade spray gun need only to realize their desire by following the instructions and using available tools.

    In paint spraying machines, you can use vacuum cleaners, compressors from refrigeration units, ballpoint pens, car cameras. Let's try to figure out how to create a tool necessary for work from all this.

    Purpose and types of spray guns

    Depending on the degree of complexity, a type of apparatus can be used for a specific purpose. In addition, the ability to work with a “pistol”, even for a non-professional, is of great importance.

    Considering the spray variety, usually distinguish the following types:

    • manual and electric;
    • pneumatics and airless systems;
    • universal combined tools.

    The good thing about a manual spray system is that even a person with no experience can handle it. The quality, of course, turns out to be low. But you can paint a fence or a shed, and at the same time practice.

    The electrical kit is also suitable for work at home (for beginners). Thanks to the electric pump, the process of spraying paints and varnishes takes place.

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    ъPneumatic systems are used in enterprises where there is a single network of air supply pipes. The network is connected to a single compressor and is used for its intended purpose: press, spray guns, pneumatic hammers.

    Unlike pneumatics, an airless system does not use air pressure, but the pressure difference at the outlet of the "pistol". The air currents are slowed down and help to coat faster and easier, while saving more consumable than in the first painting method. The disadvantages include too thin a coating layer.

    The combined version of how to make a torch at home embodies both of these methods. It is used in aviation, car building and furniture industry.

    Spray gun manufacturing instructions

    In almost every home there is an available material for production. The most primitive option is to use a ballpoint pen. To work you need a pen, syringe needles and any small plastic bottle.

    Spray bottle collection process will take a little time and will take place in several stages.

  • The paste is blown out of the rod and it is thoroughly washed with a solvent.
  • A hole is made in the cork of the bottle, similar in diameter to the rod.
  • A hole is drilled from the end of the plug along the diameter of the handle body. The hole is perpendicular to the previous one.
  • We insert the shaft and the body of the handle into the hole and connect it with a needle.
  • The mini spray gun is ready to work. The air is blown out by mouth or enema (rubber bulb). This is often used by manufacturers of model airplanes, ships and other toys.

    The second in simplicity will be a spray from an aerosol can. In production will be involved:

    • camera from a bicycle or car;
    • bicycle pump;
    • any plastic bottle;
    • any empty deodorant bottle.

    The assembly of the device begins with the fact that a nipple with a part of rubber around it with a diameter of at least 3 centimeters is cut off from the camera. After that, a hole is made in the bottle, into which a nipple is threaded and glued from the inside.

    Observing precautions, the upper part with the valve is sawn off from the can with a hacksaw. The valve is cold welded to the bottle cap. The diameters of the cylinder and bottle must match. Painting material is poured into the container. Air is pumped in with the pump.

    A home-made spray gun assembled in this way belongs to the category of airless paint sprays. Used like a regular deodorant. At relatively low pressure (3 atmospheres) it is used for whitewashing ceilings and painting walls with water-based dyes.

    If your home doesn't have a pump and you have everything else, try using a rubber enema to apply pressure.

    Renovating large rooms will be problematic if you don't know how to make a spray gun at home. Moreover, it is necessary not only to do it, but also to have an automated system. It's best when you have an old vacuum cleaner. Soviet vacuum cleaners do an excellent job with the role of an air blower.

    Spray gun assembly instructions vacuum cleaner:

  • A glass or plastic container with a neck with a diameter of 5 centimeters or more is used as a container for the coloring matter.
  • A foam plug with a protrusion is inserted into the neck.
  • Two tubes are inserted into the cork at right angles. Air is supplied through one, and paint through the other.
  • Another nozzle is made of polystyrene for aligning and connecting the tube on the lid with the vacuum cleaner hose.
  • Such a unit is good because, in fact, it is a homemade spray gun for painting a car with your own hands. Moreover, when there is a garage, you can always paint any car part.

    Using the tools at hand and following the instructions, making a spray gun with your own hands at home is not so difficult.

    The advantages of a homemade tool

    Any home craftsman will say that units of their own production are not inferior even to factory ones. Indeed, this worthwhile thing will solve several problems at once:

    • Will help you save money on the purchase of a spray gun.
    • If necessary, you can always repaint the car.
    • Whitewash the ceilings in the house.
    • Restore furniture coating with varnish or paint.

    One of the biggest advantages of working on the production of a "torch" will be getting rid of the accumulated rubbish from the garage or apartment.

    The quality of the coating depends on painting skills and a good spray bottle. Homemade construction does a great job, she has a whole several advantages:

    • Unpretentiousness. Unlike the factory, simplicity does not require special attention.
    • Weighs a paint sprayer of its own production much less. And the dimensions may differ significantly.
    • Economical color spraying.
    • In comparison with “competitors” (roller, brush), it spends several times less time on work.
    • The coating quality will be smoother and more uniform.

    You can paint almost anything with a product of your own production. In addition, it will make it more convenient to crawl into hard-to-reach places.

    Do-it-yourself spray gun from improvised means - it's easy! + Video

    Are you still brushing? Then we go to you! We are going to tell you how to make a spray gun with your own hands and paint quickly and without smudges. The device is completely simple, and using ingenuity and imagination, you can make the unit no worse than the factory one!

    How to make a do-it-yourself spray bottle from a ballpoint pen?

    We're not kidding at all - a spray gun can be made from an ordinary ballpoint pen in a matter of minutes. A mini-spray will work from a glass or plastic bottle of small capacity.

    You will paint a large amount of work with such a device for too long, but for small crafts or painting small parts the device fully justifies itself, moreover, it even has some advantages. So, you will need a square piece of plastic, rubber or foam and, of course, a ballpoint pen.

    In principle, any, both collapsible and solid, from which only the tip is unscrewed, will do.

    First you need to disassemble the handle - take out the paste and unscrew or cut off the end part. In short, you should end up with a hollow tube that you can blow freely through.

    We warn you in advance that this tool will work from your "craving", however, below we will consider automated options, the main thing is to understand the principle! The tapered tip (the one at the bottom of the handle) needs to be cut off a little to create a wider hole.

    You can experiment with its diameter - inscribed ballpoint pens in every home come across much more often than writing ones, right?

    The removed rod also needs to be disassembled and cleaned of paste residues with alcohol. We don't need a ballpoint pen, you can throw it away right away.

    Now let's deal with the "body": a corner must be cut out of a piece of plastic (rubber, foam). In both walls of the corner, you need to carefully drill or puncture holes for the rod and tube.

    They should hold tightly in the holes, if the holes come out a little more, it makes sense to grease them with glue.

    We come to the most important thing - the rod, which from the paste, should go slightly into the hole of the tube, only 2-3 millimeters. When you put the rods in the correct position, you will have in your hands an actually finished paint sprayer, created by yourself.

    Experience it in action - dip the rod into a bottle of paint diluted to a liquid state and blow into the tube. An air vortex forms at the junction of the rods, which lifts and sprays the paint. If the paint does not rise, then it is too thick.

    How to make a spray gun with your own hands - we complicate the design!

    If you have become the proud owner of a compressor, then why not make a spray gun that is cheap, convenient and functional.

    Of course, you can't paint a car like that, but for many not so painstaking work, such as painting furniture or walls, it will justify itself.

    A plus homemade apparatus is that its simple device does not require as careful maintenance as the factory one, and you will save a lot of money on solvents.

    You can make it in a maximum of a couple of hours. From consumables you will need three refills from gel pens, of course empty, the body of the pen itself and half a meter of a thin hose.

    To make a convenient pistol-shaped body, you need two sticks, seven self-tapping screws to hold the parts together, the most banal plastic soda bottle cap, and three strips of thin sheet metal.

    On the edge of the bar with the back side, screw the cover from the plastic bottle with two self-tapping screws. The self-tapping screws must be screwed in so that a hole can be drilled between them, exactly in the center of the lid. This is what you will do when it is secured. For the hole, you need a thin drill, just the diameter of the gel pen rod

    The rod through which the paint will flow should come out of the bar with a metal tip by a few millimeters. The tip is needed so that the coloring composition comes evenly. Use the rest of the rods to extend the main one.

    We attach the body from the handle from the end to the hose and fasten it on the side where the rod comes out with a metal tip. The cone-shaped end of the pen body should be in contact with the tip so that the latter protrudes slightly above the lower edge of the cone hole.

    Of course, every time you turn on and off the compressor in order to make a second pause in applying paint, no one will. To do this, simply pinch the hose. And to make it possible to do this with one hand, we will drill two holes in the block.

    The hose will enter into the hole that is closer to the tip, and will exit into the next hole, forming a loop. By attaching a handle neatly to the loop to hold the entire structure, you can pinch the hose with your fingers.

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    Of course, you can come up with a more complicated design by attaching an air supply regulator - this is at your discretion!

    It remains only to screw the container with paint to the lid and connect the hose to the compressor so that the work boils! For the operation of such a spray, a pressure of one and a half to two atmospheres is enough. If we classify the tool, then we got a low pressure spray gun. This means that the material will be used sparingly, and the quality of painting or varnishing will be at its best!

    Why do vacuum cleaners need reverse thrust - solving the secret!

    Many owners of old Raketa vacuum cleaners, for the most part, do not even imagine why in such units it is possible to switch the engine not only to air intake, but also to blowing.

    You will not find such a function in modern units, so why was this done in Soviet products? In fact, if by some miracle the box with the accessories survived, you can easily find a ready-made nozzle for the spray gun among them! If it is lost in years, it will not be difficult to make a spray gun with your own hands from a vacuum cleaner.

    For the device to work successfully, one condition must be met - constant pressure. For this, a receiver is used - do not be intimidated by this word, it may well be an ordinary soccer ball or a car wheel. The pressure reducing valve will help you control the capacity of the unit. Otherwise, the design repeats the previous version!

    Having built a case into which you can screw the paint tank, adjusting the vacuum cleaner and making the receiver, it remains only to tightly connect all the parts.

    Tightness is the main condition, because only if it is observed will it be possible to achieve constant pressure.

    So you've got an excellent whitewash spray gun! You can check the work on water-based paint or lime milk on a simple object. For example, try whitening the trees!

    Making a spray gun with your own hands

    For a uniform, accurate and high-quality painting of any type of surface, it is more advisable to use a device such as a spray gun or, as people call it, a spray gun.

    The use of such a device allows you to create a high quality paintwork on an area of \u200b\u200bvarious sizes, while almost completely eliminating the possibility of creating streaks, smudges and unpainted areas.

    However, purchasing a spray gun in a retail network is costly and not always justified. It is safer and much cheaper to make a homemade spray gun with your own hands.

    Description and scope

    There are the following types of spray guns:

    • Manual.
    • Pneumatic.
    • Airless.
    • Combined.
    • Electric.

    Depending on the type and principle of operation, spray guns are used in the following cases:

  • The optimal use of manual equipment is considered for people who do not have sufficient experience in painting. Due to the simplicity of the equipment, the quality of the coating layer is not ideal.
  • When using a pneumatic type tool, it means the application of a layer of paints and varnishes under the influence of compressed air. This method is used in various industries in large factories. With the help of pneumatic spray guns, painting of both small-sized parts and large areas is performed.
  • An airless paint system uses the differential pressure as paint exits the spray gun nozzle. In this case, the action of air slows down the speed of atomization of the substance, and not, as in the case of pneumatic equipment, builds up pressure. This principle of operation has a number of advantages: high speed of work, cost-effective paint consumption, ease of coating over huge areas. The only drawback can be called a thin coating layer, which can easily be damaged by physical impact.
  • The combined painting method combines both methods, which makes it possible to use it in the aviation industry and furniture production.
  • An electric type spray gun system involves the use of a pump, due to which the process of spraying the coloring composition is carried out. The use of such a system is most widespread.
  • Among the main functional elements of the spray gun are:

    • Body - has two valves that suck in air and pump in the dye. The head can be freely rotated to be able to easily change the direction of the paint.
    • The pressure head is responsible for creating pressure during the transfer of the coloring composition. It is made in the form of a sleeve made of various materials (rubber, polyurethane).
    • Suction part - equipped with a filtration system that prevents clogging of the sprayer during operation.
    • Fishing rod - consists of two parts, designed to adjust the length of the spray gun itself.
    • Pump - located inside the casing. The principle of operation is based on the interaction between the pistons of the mechanism.
    • Tank for the coloring material.
    • Lid for tightly closing the tank.

    Advantages and disadvantages

    Among the main advantages of using a spray gun, it can be noted:

    • Low cost compared to pneumatic surface painting equipment.
    • The simplicity of the design allows anyone to use the tool, even those who have no experience in painting.
    • Uniform and fast application of the paint compound to surfaces of any type and size.
    • Easy repair in case of minor breakdowns.

    However, along with the undeniable advantages of hand-held spray guns, there are some disadvantages:

    • The need to constantly maintain air pressure, which is not very convenient in the implementation of the working process, since pressure surges significantly impair the uniformity of the paint jet supply to the surface. This problem is especially relevant for novice inexperienced craftsmen.
    • The need to use water-based coloring materials.
    • The formation of the so-called fog, when small particles of the paint coating settle not only on the surface of the part to be painted, but are also capable of settling on neighboring objects. Therefore, in preparation for painting the surface, the adjacent parts of the product are covered with a protective polyethylene film.

    For whitewashing

    Using a spray gun, you can perform not only surface painting, but also the whitewashing of the walls.

    To make such a device, you will need a glass or plastic reservoir for liquid with a diameter of at least 3 cm.

    In addition, you need to prepare an aluminum or copper tube 200 mm long and 4 cm in diameter. The tube must be bent and connected to a vacuum cleaner hose or spray bottle.

    The tip will be a brass nozzle, which can be purchased from the store or made by yourself. Various options constructive production of the nozzle can create the possibility of using the spray gun in various modes of painting or whitewashing.

    Then you need to prepare a socket from the plug connector and insert a tube with a diameter of 2 mm into it. After making the metal bracket, we connect one end of it to the tapered part of the mechanism.

    Next, we connect all the elements of the product and adjust the tube that will suck in air. We fix this tube, using a soldering device or glue, strictly along the axis. Additionally, we install a connecting nut.

    A test of the device's performance is carried out by a test painting, while it is necessary to ensure that the spraying is of high quality and uniform.

    For water-based paint

    With a small amount of painting, you can make a completely functional device from an ordinary ballpoint pen. Such a spray bottle will perfectly work with a coloring agent up to one liter. To make such a mini-spray gun, you will need an ordinary ballpoint pen and a piece of rubber, foam or rectangular plastic.

    Remove the min nib at the bottom of the pen and extract the ink. If it is impossible to remove the rod, you can carefully cut it so that the air passes freely through the cavity of the tube.

    Experimentally select the diameter of the hole obtained by cutting off the tapered part until you achieve the required staining quality.

    You can use an alcohol solution to remove the paste from the rod. Next, using a drill, we make holes in a rectangular workpiece. The hole diameter must match the diameter of the tube with the stem.

    The rod extends into the tube no more than 3 mm. When connecting parts, do not forget to lubricate them with an adhesive.

    Remember that it is the high-quality connection of the parts with each other that is the result of the high-quality work of the spray gun in the future.

    After immersing the entire part in a container with a dye, we blow into the spray tube. This will push the paint out of the sprayer under the action of the air vortex. If this happens with great effort, then it is necessary to additionally make the composition of the dye more liquid with the help of special paint solvents.

    From the old refrigerator

    This option for manufacturing a painting device is considered the longest and most time consuming, although patience will not pass without a trace and as a result, the device will turn out to be multifunctional and reliable. To make a spray gun, you will need some parts from an old refrigerator:

    • Compressor unit.
    • Container for the dye.
    • Clamps (diameter 20 mm).
    • Connecting hoses (one 40 cm long, two 10 cm long).
    • The filter is automobile.
    • Steel wire.
    • Wooden board and a set of screws.

    After preparing the component parts, you can start assembling the spray gun:

    • Any fire extinguisher or metal canister with a tight-fitting lid will work well as a receiver.
    • The first step is to position and secure the compressor on a wooden plank base.
    • The standard refrigeration compressor has three copper tubes, one of which is sealed.
    • Connect the compressor to the power supply network and experimentally determine the air inlet and outlet in the device. Then we connect the connecting hoses, and the connection points are tightly fixed with clamps.
    • A pipe with a sealed end serves to supply lubricant to the inside of the compressor. If the unit functions without problems, then it is better not to take any action with it.
    • Then, in the receiver housing, you need to drill two holes in which the hoses are installed. The long branch pipe is connected to the compressor inlet, and the short one, respectively, to its outlet.
    • It is advisable to fix the pressure gauge on its body to be able to control the pressure in the receiver.
    • The receiver must be secured to the base next to the compressor.
    • Make the appropriate connection of the hoses, and to clean the incoming air, we put a filter element at the inlet.
    • The final stage will be the installation of the spray of the coloring composition.

    For better movement of the entire unit, given its large dimensions, the structure can be equipped with wheels.

    Device selection and safety measures

    When making a spray gun for painting a car, an important condition for high-quality work is the correct choice of a compressor.

    It will be able to provide the necessary air pressure to spray paint.

    Many models of old vacuum cleaners perfectly cope with this task, which have the function of blowing out air, on a par with the standard function of blowing it in. Modern models of vacuum cleaners do not have such an operating mode.

    To ensure a constant supply of air and thereby the possibility of high-quality painting of the surface, it is necessary to include a receiver in the design of the spray gun. To accomplish this task, you can use an automobile rubber tire or a soccer ball. It is this simple device that creates the versatility of the entire painting system.

    When working on painting any surface using a spray gun, it is necessary to follow the basic safety rules: use protective clothing, paint boots, a respirator or a mask to protect the respiratory tract of the human body and eyes from small particles of the dye.

    Before starting the painting process, be sure to check the paint for viscosity. Too thick paint will spray poorly and constantly clog the gun nozzle. The fulfillment of this condition will help to avoid many equipment breakdowns.

    For successful staining of any surface, it is recommended to use useful tips from professionals:

    • When spraying a dye, you do not need to stay in one place for a long time so that the layer does not turn out to be too thick.
    • It is necessary to direct the stream of paint strictly perpendicular to the surface of the part to be painted, otherwise a large paint consumption is possible.
    • To create an even layer, it is advisable to paint in a circular motion.
    • Only after the previous layer of paint has completely dried should a new layer be applied.
    • Before starting the painting process, it is necessary to make a high-quality surface preparation.
    • The paint that is used in the work should not have any lumps and foreign inclusions.

    Of course, it takes a lot of time and effort to make a spray gun with your own hands, but then further work on painting any surfaces with various types of dyes will be much simplified and performed better.

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    A spray gun is a universal tool for applying paint, which allows you to paint any object as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, buying a spray gun is an expensive process that is not always justified. It is much cheaper to make a spray gun yourself. We will learn more about how to build spray guns for different purposes.

    Manual spray gun: features and advantages of the tool

    A manual spray gun has a simpler structure than a pneumatic one. The principle of its operation is to expel the coloring composition with air. Among the main components of the spray gun are:

    • body part - it has two valves that pump air and suck in paint, this part turns freely and changes the direction of paint supply;
    • the pressure head in the form of a sleeve - is responsible for the pressure during the paint supply;
    • suction part - has a filtration system that prevents clogging of the nozzle;
    • fishing rod - has two parts, adjusts the length of the tool itself;
    • pump - located in the inner part of the body, works due to the interaction of pistons;
    • tank for paint;
    • cover that covers the tank.

    Among the advantages of using a hand-held paint spray gun, we note:

    • affordable cost - this tool costs less than a manual pneumatic spray gun;
    • ease of use - even a person who has no experience in painting can cope with a manual spray gun;
    • fast, uniform application of the coloring composition to the wall;
    • the simple design of the manual lime spray gun allows it to be quickly repaired in the event of breakdowns.

    However, the hand-held spray gun also has certain disadvantages:

    • the manual process of work implies constant pumping of air, which is not very convenient when carrying out the work process, when the pressure drops and surges, the jet turns out to be uneven, especially important for novice craftsmen;
    • the possibility of using only water-based coloring compositions, only water-based paints or solutions for whitewashing are placed inside the spray gun, however, there is a wide variety of coloring compositions with which coloring is also carried out, they are not used in the manual version of the paint culture;
    • in the process of work, a so-called fog is formed, small particles of paint fall not only on the place of staining, but also settle on other objects, in order to avoid this, all objects located near the place of staining are covered with a polyethylene film.

    Pneumatic spray guns, combined airless - their features

    Depending on the technology of spraying the coloring composition, spray guns are divided into three categories. The airless option involves pushing out the dye composition using its own pressure, which is created inside the mechanism.

    In this case, the paint splits into small droplets covering the object. Among the advantages of this device, first of all, there is no fog during the work process. The lack of the ability to adjust the droplet size is also noted.

    To obtain high quality staining, it is necessary to use expensive equipment.

    The pneumatic method of spraying paint involves exposing the paint composition to air as it exits the nozzle. High pressure air currents push the paint out, spraying it. In this case, the paint is split into small elements, forming a cloud.

    Most of the paint settles on the object being stained, but small particles also get on foreign objects. This version of the equipment is notable for its budget, but at the same time it has high productivity in the working process.

    In this case, the paint consumption is quite large, so the equipment is rarely used in everyday life, but is more suitable for industrial painting.

    Combined devices are often used, the principle of their operation consists in the movement of paint through a mechanism without contact with air, however, at the exit from the device, a pneumatic element acts on them, pushing out the paint with great force. Thus, it is possible to keep the workplace clean, there is no foggy cloud, and significant savings in the coloring composition are achieved.

    Do-it-yourself manual spray gun for water-based paint

    If the amount of work is small, then make a spray gun from a pen. Such a device will work with a volume of paint up to one liter. In the process of work, you will need:

    • an ordinary ballpoint pen;
    • a piece of rubber, plastic or foam - rectangular.

    At the bottom of the handle, the tip must be removed. Remove the paste from the empty tube. If you cannot remove the rod, then cut it off. The air flow must freely pass through the cavity of the tube.

    The tapered part of the handle also needs to be cut off so you can get a good hole. Adjust the diameter by trial and error using a variety of pens until you are satisfied with the staining result.

    To remove the paste from the rod, use alcohol, rinse it with it. Next, go to the construction of the body of the spray gun. For these purposes, you will need a previously selected material.

    Using a drill, drill a hole in the wall of the rectangle, the diameter of the hole should be such that the tube with the rod passes through it. For a tighter fixation of all parts, pre-coat them with glue, and then insert into the rectangle.

    The rod goes into the inside of the handle by no more than three millimeters. Correct fixation of all parts to each other is the result of high-quality operation of the mechanism.

    Place the stem in the reservoir containing the paint, fill it with the compound and blow into the paint spray tube. An air vortex will form in the place of fixing the parts, pushing out the paint from their tool. If the paint does not rise up the spray gun, then it is rather viscous, you need to take care of its additional dissolution.

    Electric hand spray gun - we build it ourselves

    If you have a special compressor unit, you have the opportunity self-made electric spray gun. It features high functionality and ease of use.

    Of course, with the help of such a spray gun it will not be possible to paint a car with high quality, however, it is suitable for applying paint to walls, evenly distributing it over the surface. This spray gun does not need additional maintenance, it folds easily and is unpretentious in operation.

    To make a hand-held spray gun, you will need:

    • several refills from gel pens;
    • handle body;
    • thin hose, about 25-30 cm long;
    • several pieces;
    • self-tapping screws with which the parts are fixed to each other;
    • plastic bottle cap;
    • several metal strips, 2 mm thick.

    In order to build a spray gun yourself, follow these steps:

    1. Place the plastic cover on one block, fix it with self-tapping screws. Install the fasteners so that a small hole is drilled through the center of the cover. After fixing the cover, use a drill to create the hole. Note that the hole diameter must match the diameter of the shaft from the handle you are using.

    2. Place the rod inside the hole, the metal tip should protrude a few millimeters from it. Do not throw away the steel tip, as in the first case, the paint will flow through it more evenly.

    3. Next, the rod is built up using subsequent rods. After that, connect the body of the handle to the hose. Lock it in position at the exit of the steel tip from the rectangular area. The body of the handle contacts the tip to provide a slight protrusion above the edge surface.

    4. Create an element to block the air flow. Thus, it is possible to improve the comfort from using the spray gun. There is no need to run to the compressor every time, if necessary, to stop the painting process. For this, it is necessary to ensure the pinching of the hose and the air supply. To do this, make several holes on the block.

    One approaches the tip, and the second further. Through one hole, the hose enters, and through the second it leaves the bar. Thus, it is possible to create a loop. At the same time, it turns out to automate the process of stopping the air supply from the compressor. By installing a handle next to the hose, you can pinch the hose with your fingers.

    This method is easier to execute.

    After making the atomizer, connect it to a compressor, for example from an old refrigerator or vacuum cleaner. The pressure in it will be about two atmospheres. With the help of this spray gun, it is possible to paint walls or necessary furniture without any problems.

    Do-it-yourself manual spray gun for whitewashing

    We offer another option for making a universal mechanism, with which you can perform not only painting, but also whitewashing the walls. With this method of manufacturing the spray gun, it is possible to improve the versatility of the design.

    First of all, for work, you will need a plastic or glass reservoir for liquid, the diameter of which is at least 3 cm. In addition, it is necessary to prepare a tube of copper or aluminum, 4 cm in diameter, 200 mm long.

    The tube must be bent and connected to the spray bottle or hose from the vacuum cleaner.

    The tip will be a brass nozzle, made independently or purchased. It is possible to manufacture several options for nozzles, thus, the spray gun will have several modes of operation.

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    Next, you need to prepare the socket from the plug connector and install a tube inside it, the diameter of which is two millimeters. Make a metal bracket, connect one end of the tube to the tapered part of the mechanism.

    Connect all the previously prepared elements of the manual whitewash spray gun, adjust the tube that sucks in the air flows. Make sure it is in the same position as the axis.

    Fix the tube to the socket with glue or with a soldering device. Additionally, install a nut on the connection. Check the functionality of the device.

    Spraying should be uniform and good quality.

    Features of choosing a compressor and repairing a manual spray gun

    To manufacture a high-quality spray gun, it is necessary to choose the right compressor that provides a certain pressure for spraying paint. Old models of vacuum cleaners have the function of not only blowing out, but also blowing in air. The compressor from them will perfectly cope with the functional load of the spray gun.

    To achieve high-quality staining and constant air supply, you must use a receiver. We recommend using a soccer ball or rubber car tire for this purpose.

    It is the receiver, with a pressure reducing valve, that regulates the air supply to the spray gun. All parts must be tightly interconnected. Having achieved this condition, it is possible to obtain a high-quality paint supply from the mechanism.

    Such a spray gun allows you to paint walls, whitewash walls and even trees.

    It will take a minimum of time and expense to make a spray gun, but its usefulness in household matters is quite high. However, when performing staining, one should not forget about safety rules. For work, use overalls, a mask and a respirator, as small particles of paint can get into the eyes and respiratory tract.

    Before starting work, check the paint for viscosity, too viscous composition will not spray, clogging the spray gun. Adjust the nozzle on the gun to the size of the ink spray. For these purposes, use a piece of paper.

    Select the interval between the spray gun and the surface to be painted yourself in the process. Move the gun from the bottom up and vice versa, overlap the layers.

    In order to achieve evenness and uniformity, at the moment when you drive the gun over an object, press on it, when the spray gun stops, stop the paint supply.

    In order to avoid repairing the spray gun, you must adhere to certain rules for its operation. First of all, use only water-based paints or lime when working with homemade tools. Wash the tool thoroughly after work, paying particular attention to the nozzle. Otherwise, there is an uneven distribution of paint or even clogging of the nozzle.

    To wash off paints of different composition, use water or other solvents in the form of gasoline. Pay attention to the filter of the device - it must also be thoroughly washed. The paint that is used in the work should not contain lumps and foreign inclusions.

    In general, before starting work, check all parts for the absence of paint on their surface. If it is, use special solvents to remove dried paint from the mechanism.

    Only after that you can collect all the parts into a single mechanism and start working with the device.

    How to create a spray gun with your own hands: advantages, options for creation, technology

    DIYers are often faced with the need to paint various surfaces, and it is very important to ensure high-quality, accurate and uniform application of the painting material. This problem can be solved with the help of such a device as a spray gun, better known as a spray gun.

    Using this device, the owner has the opportunity to create a durable paint-and-lacquer coating on surfaces of any size, which will not sadden the owner with streaks, streaks or unpainted areas. In some cases, if the home craftsman has sufficient skills, then he can make a spray bottle with his own hands.

    The advantages of a homemade spray gun

    A device like a spray gun has many advantages, which are fully manifested when painting various surfaces:

    • the ability to create a uniform coating with paintwork material;
    • the absence of pieces of roller bristles or bristles on the treated surface when working with a brush;
    • using a spray gun allows you to complete painting work much earlier than using traditional tools;
    • the consumption rate of paint when using a spray gun is quite small;
    • lightness and compact size;
    • ease of use.

    Most often with a spray gun the following tasks are solved:

    • surface treatment of furniture, fences and other wooden structures;
    • painting surfaces with a metal base, including car structures;
    • the creation of dense structures made for plaster and other decorative surfaces.

    It seems that few people know that in some cases, using a factory-made spray gun, you can create a lower-quality coating than when using a homemade spray gun for work. It should be remembered that the skills of the person who will be engaged in coloring play a decisive role in achieving the result.

    How to build a spray gun?

    Having decided to independently make a device designed for processing paint on various surfaces, you should prepare the necessary materials.

  • A bottle with a wide neck can be adapted to the reservoir that will contain the paint and varnish material.
  • Next, you need high density foam. An element will need to be cut out of it, and one of its edges should have the same diameter as the paint reservoir. It is very important here to ensure its tight fit inside the container. Given that the foam has a porous structure and has the property of shrinking, it is desirable to expand the lower edge of the workpiece by a few millimeters.
  • Next, a hole must be created in the foam blank. Moreover, it should be done precisely by drilling, not piercing or cutting. If you neglect this recommendation, then there is a high probability that the workpiece will be damaged. One hole should be through, a rod from a regular ballpoint pen will be inserted there. Another hole is made horizontally, while the body from the handle is placed there;
  • At the final stage, you just need to connect two elements together, after which you can use the spray gun.
  • In order to adjust the spray paint flow, you must slide ballpoint pen elements relative to each other. With the help of such a device, you can achieve a dense layer when applying paint and varnish material or create a coating that resembles different textures.

    In order for a hand-made spray gun to be able to properly perform its functions for a long time, it is recommended to use metal parts instead of elements taken from a fountain pen. When choosing a tank in which the paint will be stored, one should be guided by the amount of planned painting work.

    Improvement of a homemade spray gun

    If the owner has set himself the task of providing a finer spraying, then this will require slightly modify the device... You need to take a foam blank and drill another hole in it, which should go from top to bottom.

    It should have the same direction as the ballpoint pen shaft, but also have the same diameter. By performing a similar operation, you can achieve a significant increase in pressure in the reservoir where the dye is stored.

    Due to this, when performing painting work, the jet will be stronger.

    You can also add an extra hole to the handle body by placing one more rod... Thanks to this solution, a thinner layer of paint and varnish material can be provided. This will allow you to apply different kinds colorants differing in consistency.

    To ensure the longest possible service life for a do-it-yourself spray gun, you need to remember the following points:

    • If one of the elements of the spray gun is made of foam, then only water-based dyes can be used for the device. For working with paints containing various solvents, this device is not suitable for the reason that this will lead to weakening of the material, as a result, the spray gun will be unusable;
    • If necessary, you can expand the scope of tasks for which the spray gun will be suitable. This can be done by using rubber instead of foam. This material perfectly tolerates interaction with chemically active components that are present in the composition of paints and varnishes;
    • At the same time, when deciding on the implementation of various improvements, it is necessary to remember that such a version of the spray gun will not be able to maintain its performance for a long time.

    Spray gun for a wide range of applications

    If you are interested in making a spray gun with your own hands, capable of solving a wider range of tasks, then you will need to prepare a plastic or glass tank with a neck, reaching a diameter of 20 mm... Having found a suitable container for paint, then you have to perform the following operations:

  • First you need a 5mm diameter aluminum or copper tube that needs to be bent. We take a vacuum cleaner forcing air and connect its hole at the lower end of the tube.
  • At the other end, you need to fix the brass nozzle. If the used element has a large width, it is necessary to cut a groove, focusing on the profile of the tube. After that, you need to fasten the handle elements together using screws. Then the finished parts should be sanded.
  • Next, you need to take a suction tube with a diameter of 2 mm. It must be placed in a brass socket. Please note that the tube must be the same length as the selected paint reservoir.
  • After completing the operation of the previous stage, it is necessary to make a metal oval bracket, which should have a hole for the socket. Further, the upper part of the tube must be bent, giving the shape of a cone, and cleaned.
  • Then it's time to assemble the spray gun. To do this, move the suction tube until the upper end is on the axis of the nozzle.
  • After that, the finished mechanism should be checked for operability and, if necessary, adjusted properly. The manipulations consist in choosing the height of the tube end. The optimal level will be the one at which the created layer of paint and varnish material will have a minimum uniform thickness.
  • When the mechanism is set up, the suction tube must be secured to necessary levelwhat the spike is used for. It is attached to a socket on the lid of the paint reservoir.
  • After completing the described actions, it remains to tighten all parts of the spray gun. It can now be used for coloring.
  • It will provide a hand-made spray gun with a wider range of tasks that it could solve, if you use nozzles with different diameters.

    Spray gun from parts of an old refrigerator

    When deciding on a similar option for creating a spray gun with your own hands, you should remember that this work will have to spend a lot of time and effort. At the same time, this will not be in vain, since the finished spray gun can demonstrate high reliability and versatility.

    Materials

    If you finally decided to use an old refrigerator to make a homemade spray gun based on it, the first thing you should do is take care on the presence of the necessary elements:

    • compressor;
    • a paint reservoir of suitable dimensions;
    • a set of hoses, including one 40 cm long, two others 10 cm long;
    • clamps with a diameter of 20 mm;
    • car filter;
    • metal wire;
    • fragment wooden board and screws.

    Work technology

    Having solved the issue with spare parts, you need to perform a number of preparatory operations:

    • A fire extinguisher or an available canister or other metal container that can be hermetically closed can cope with the role of a receiver;
    • One of the first steps should be to securely fix the compressor on a wooden surface;
    • The compressor, which the refrigerator is equipped with, includes 3 copper pipes, one of which has sealed ends;
    • To understand which pipe should be used to connect the compressor to the household network, you should experimentally find out from which hole the air comes. Based on this, it can be determined that it will act as the main exit. In turn, the free open pipe will act as an entrance. To each end it is necessary connect hoses of suitable diameter, while the sections of the connections should be securely fixed with clamps;
    • The purpose of the sealed tube in the refrigerator is to lubricate the compressor. Therefore, in the absence of malfunctions in the operation of the motor, you should not take any action in relation to it;
    • The design of the receiver needs to be finalized by making two holes in it. Two hoses will be exposed there: the longest branch pipe will be used to connect to the compressor inlet, the shorter pipe section must be connected to the outlet;
    • To have an idea of \u200b\u200bthe force of the injected pressure, you must additionally install a pressure gauge;
    • To place the receiver, a place is selected on the base of the compressor;
    • One hose is used to connect two devices at once, while the second pipe must be connected to the filter. The purpose of the latter will be to remove pollution from the air;
    • The last operation of the work is to connect the paint sprayer.

    In view of the large dimensions of a do-it-yourself spray gun, it will be useful screw the wheels to the wooden base... This solution provides more convenience when using the spray gun.

    Conclusion

    For more quality result when performing painting work, it is most effective to use a device such as a spray gun. If necessary, each owner can make this device with his own hands. Given the complexity of the design of the atomizer, there should be no problems with its creation.

    To make it, you can use materials at handthat are available in every home.

    In order to avoid mistakes and obtain the desired result when painting, you must follow the manufacturing technology of the spray gun exactly.

    Acting in this way, it is possible, at minimal cost, both in terms of finances and time, to make a spray gun, which, in terms of quality of work, will surpass even a factory-made device.

    In everyday life, situations sometimes occur when the application of an even and neat layer of stain, varnish or paint becomes impossible. The reason lies both in the unevenness of the surface texture (carvings and patterns), and in the inappropriate quality of paints and varnishes. In this case, a spray gun will come to the rescue. It can be made from improvised things in a couple of hours.

    The advantages of a do-it-yourself spray gun

    In addition to the fact that you will save a couple of thousand rubles, there are a number of other advantages of a homemade spray gun:

    • Saving paints and varnishes;
    • Smooth coverage, no bald spots, no hairs from a brush or roller;
    • Less labor and wasted time;
    • Lightness and simplicity of the device.

    In everyday life, such a tool can be used to paint a fence, furniture, gazebos, as well as cars. Attention: before carrying out work on the car, it is imperative to understand the technology of applying paintwork.


    We make a spray gun ourselves

    A spray gun at home can be made in the shortest possible time, having found only the necessary components, namely: a body from a marker, flexible tubing-hoses, as well as a spray gun from a flower spray. You will also need a drill with a thin drill bit, glue, and a utility knife.

    1. Take a small jar of vitamins, gouache, or film. It is important that the can has a lid, it will not let the paint spill out during the work. In the bottom near the walls, drill two holes with a diameter of no more than 4-5 mm.

    2. Take two pieces of metal or plastic tubing that fit the holes you drilled. Using glue, attach the tubes at different levels inside the container (one is at the very bottom, the other is almost under the lid itself), and outside their ends should have been the same.





    Cut off the large plastic casing, releasing the cylindrical part with the nozzle we need, and then drill the side of the hole in the spray gun, suitable in diameter for the plastic tube from the dropper. Attach this tube with glue.






    5. The next step is one of the most difficult. Two holes must be drilled in the marker body, which must necessarily be located at an angle of 10-15 ° to the central axis. The first hole is made at the very edge of the case, and the other is almost in the center. To get the correct angle, start drilling perpendicular to the marker wall, and then (once the drill is slightly deeper into the plastic) position the drill closer to the workpiece.



    6. Now we start assembling the future spray gun. For the tool to work flawlessly, it is better to use specialized glue for installation. Place the container for future paint over the body of the prepared marker exactly in the middle so that the metal tubes are on opposite sides of it. Attach the modified part from the flower spray to the marker on the side indicated by the arrow.



    Find three lengths of plastic or flexible rubber drip tubing that fit the tubing.

    Connect the first hose to the glued-in tube of the spray gun, pass it through the central hole in the marker body from bottom to top (the hose goes into the body) and lead it out. Thus, the air supply will be organized.


    Attach the other piece of plastic hose with one end to the sprayer and the other to the container tube (the shorter one). This hose will supply paint.

    And the last piece of hose is connected to the long tube of the container and led out next to the first.

    The layout of the hoses is shown schematically in the figure.


    A hand-held spray gun made using this technology looks like in the photo below:


    To get started, you need to pour the required amount of paint into a container (the paint should not be very thick), and then, taking the two tubes coming out of the marker body into your mouth, start gently and evenly blowing out air. It is advisable to connect the two outlet tubes with a T-piece so that the exhaled air flow is smoother. In addition, it is more convenient to work with one tube. Also, as an experiment, you can connect the spray gun to a vacuum cleaner, a hand pump, an inflated chamber. Manual option ideal for small jobs.

    Styrofoam spray gun

    You can make a spray gun with your own hands in another way, using ordinary foam. By the way, this option may seem to someone much easier to execute. Moreover, for global large-scale works, as well as painting a car, a foam spray gun is suitable.

    Polyfoam is not suitable for any, but only dense. For example, the one that is used to insulate walls, loggias and balconies. From this material, cut out a piece that resembles the shape of a pistol (see figure). The lower part of the part must tightly close the neck of the container with paint. For this spray gun model, use large bottles.

    Drill two holes perpendicular to the plane: one vertically (diameter \u003d the diameter of the shaft from a normal handle) and the other horizontally (diameter \u003d diameter of the handle body).


    This is one of the most simple ways make a spray gun. It also works from the exhaled air into the body of the handle, but here, too, the process can be automated using a pump, by choosing suitable adapters and hoses.

    Secrets of an even coverage

    Even working with a spray gun, it is imperative to follow some rules so that the painted surface looks even, and the consumption of paints and varnishes is minimal.

    It is very important to prepare the surface to be painted - sand it, if necessary, remove dust and debris, and degrease it, if the technology requires it.

    To prevent the paint from peeling off over time, apply a thin layer. It is better to move the tool in a circular motion, without lingering over any areas.

    To prevent the paint from escaping into the air (there was no overrun), hold the spray gun at an angle of 90 degrees in relation to the surface to be painted.

    Apply the second layer only after the first has dried!

    To create an even and high-quality coating when painting with water-based or powder paint, experts recommend using a spray bottle. But since many high-performance models cost a lot of money, it is advisable to make a real sprayer from scrap materials.

    Such a device can be made from a vacuum cleaner, refrigerator compressor, car camera and even from an ordinary ballpoint pen, while it will in no way be inferior to factory counterparts, and in some moments even surpass them, this concerns, first of all, the price of spray guns.

    A homemade spray gun is ideal for painting with water-based paint, for whitewashing with lime and other decorative coatings. For powder painting, professional devices with high power are needed, but such structures can also be made at home. Therefore, for many, the question remains how to make a spray gun with your own hands and get a high-quality result.

    Aerosol spray bottle

    A manual spray gun from an aerosol can is one of the simplest types of homemade paint sprayer for water-based paint, which is very easy to make from scrap materials. For work, you must prepare the following items: plastic bottle, bicycle camera, aerosol cans such as used deodorant and bicycle pump.

    The work is carried out in the following order:

    • cut off the nipple with a cap with a diameter of 3 cm from the bicycle tube;
    • make a hole in the bottle;
    • glue a nipple to the inner wall of the bottle, which will perform the function of injecting air mass;
    • with a metal hacksaw, cut out the spray module with a valve from the can (the can must be selected so that its size matches the diameter of the plug from the plastic bottle);
    • cold weld the valve to the plug, while it is important to create an absolutely tight connection, since the structure will function under pressure;
    • test the apparatus under a pressure not exceeding 3 atmospheres.

    A home-made spray can works on the principle of an airless spray and perfectly paints the surface both when painting with a water-based composition and when whitewashing with lime.

    Spray gun from a vacuum cleaner

    If it is supposed to paint walls or ceilings in a large room, then working with a hand-made homemade sprayer will be quite problematic. In this case, you can try and make an apparatus with an automated air supply. To do this, you need a compressor from the refrigerator or an old vacuum cleaner. Units made from a refrigerator compressor or vacuum cleaner do an excellent job with a water-based composition, but not suitable for powder paint.

    Old Soviet vacuum cleaners have an advantage over modern technology in that their design involved connecting the hose not only to the inlet, but also to the outlet, and they could function both for “blowing out” and “blowing in”. Models on the modern market do not have such opportunities.

    Scheme of a spray gun from a vacuum cleaner

    If the use of the vacuum cleaner is no longer planned, then it is possible to change the direction of traction in it, in some cases it will be enough to change the poles of the terminals that are connected to the stator and rotor. After that, it is necessary to carry out several operations that will make it possible to fully use the old unit as an electric spray gun for painting:

    1. Pick up a bottle made of plastic or glass with a wide neck (at least 5 cm in diameter and up to 2 liters in volume).
    2. Cut a cork from the foam that fits the neck of the bottle. The plug should have a rectangular shoulder that allows a ballpoint pen or dropper tube to be inserted at a right angle into the hole.
    3. Make holes and insert tubes, one of which will supply the paint, and the other will supply compressed air.
    4. Make another auxiliary hole in the cork through which air will pass into the bottle, and as the volume of paint decreases, a vacuum will appear in a tightly closed vessel.
    5. Cut out another foam plug that will combine the spray gun and vacuum cleaner hose into a single system.

    Refrigerator for making a spray gun

    An electric spray gun made from a compressor from a refrigerator works much quieter than a vacuum cleaner and provides significant savings when painting with water-based paint and whitewashing. But making such a device is much more difficult.

    1. Take an old fire extinguisher, cylinder, canister or other tightly closed container as a receiver.
    2. Remove the compressor and the starting relay; for this, the copper pipes are cut or sawed off with a hacksaw.
    3. Turn on the power to determine which tube is supplying pressurized air.
    4. Attach a car gasoline filter to the tube that sucks in air using a sealant or hose, which will protect the structure from dust.
    5. Connect the pipe for air injection with two petrol hoses to the receiver. For this, fittings are used, secured with a sealant.
    6. Install a diesel filter, available from an auto parts store, into the outlet of the receiver. The filter removes excess moisture from the incoming air and improves the quality of the spray gun.
    7. Mount the compressor and the air receiver on a solid base, such as a board. After that, you can turn on the spray and start the painting process.

    Advice! The compressor must be installed in the same position in which it was in the refrigerator, otherwise the device will not start. In addition, it is periodically necessary to change the oil in the spray gun from the compressor. For this, the third tube is designed, which is inserted into the body.

    The produced spray can equally effectively be used for painting with water-based paint, and for whitewashing with lime.

    Spray gun holder

    A simple do-it-yourself spray gun holder can be made from an ordinary plywood sheet about a centimeter thick. This requires:

    • cut out a 25 x 25 cm square from a sheet of plywood, in which with a jigsaw cut out a round hole corresponding to the size of the spray tank;
    • insert the gun handle into the groove cut from the edge of the plywood board to the hole;
    • install the stand on the legs made of wooden bars, the height of which should be chosen so that there is space at the bottom for placing the hose;
    • to such a stand, you can additionally make a holder for a filter funnel; for this, an aluminum wire is used, which is attached to plywood with screws.

    Ballpoint pen atomizer

    A homemade spray gun based on a refrigerator compressor or vacuum cleaner is a rather complex system that requires certain knowledge, but everyone can make a simple mini-spray from a ballpoint pen. This handheld device is used with a small cylinder up to 1 liter, ideal for small finishing works, suggesting staining with water-based paint.

    To make such a spray, you need:

    • disassemble the handle and remove the paste from it, so that you end up with an empty tube through which air will pass unhindered;
    • cut off the tip of the lower part of the handle to get an enlarged hole;
    • disassemble the rod, remove the remaining paste from it with alcohol;
    • make a through hole in the center of the plug of the same size as the rod;
    • perpendicular to the hole for the rod of the plug, a hole is drilled for the handle body;
    • insert the rod and body into the bottle, after which you can start painting. You will have to inhale the air into such an apparatus on your own, therefore, this method will not work for complex powder painting.

    Diy spray gun diagram from a pen to the content

    Making a spray gun for powder paint

    Making a spray gun for powder paint is not an easy task that requires professional skills and knowledge of electricity. A common technology for manufacturing a spray gun includes the following tasks:

    1. Assemble the electrical module. For this, the core is formed from a piece of plastic water pipe and a wire with a ferrite element wound around it. This module is housed in a plastic container and filled with paraffin.
    2. Collect the gun. An electrical core is mounted in a plastic tee, while it must fit very tightly into it. The walls from the inside must be treated with glue to ensure the stability of the mechanism. All electrical wires are led out through the lower holes, which are sealed with paraffin, and the bare core is covered with a casing.
    3. Connect the structure to the paint tank. A hole is drilled on the tee, where the tank is inserted, while the paint flow is regulated by a rubber trigger.
    4. Dissolve the withdrawn wires and short-circuit them on the power supply, after which you can start testing and filling the device with powder paint.

    findings

    Thus, making a spray gun with your own hands is a doable task. For more complex painting processes and frequent operation, it is advisable to make a powerful electric spray gun from a compressor - such a unit is not inferior in its performance to ready-made models. And for small one-time work on painting with water-based paint, a simple spray from a pen or aerosol can is quite suitable.

    The spray gun is a unique tool, the main function of which is to apply various paint and varnish, water-lime and water-chalk compositions to the surface. It can do other things as well, such as watering large indoor plants with ease.

    The main advantages of the spray gun are mobility, compactness, light weight, ease of use and maintenance. Moreover, such a paint sprayer can be made at home.

    So, many novice builders or simply those who make repairs to their own apartment do not always have this tool available. And if there is not enough money to buy it, or they simply do not want to spend extra money on unnecessary inventory, then quite often they make it themselves from the materials at hand.

    Many of those who are well versed in matters renovation works, believe that a do-it-yourself paint sprayer often has better characteristics than commercial counterparts. And we are not even talking about the price, although it is obvious that this can significantly save money. A homemade tool, according to them, provides the highest quality surface coverage, which cannot always be achieved with a serial spray gun. However, for this to be true, the tool must be properly manufactured.

    The first method of making a spray gun

    First of all, you need to prepare a small piece of foam. Such compacted foam is usually used to insulate a balcony or soundproof plasterboard partitions. You need to cut a blank from it suitable shape, which will depend on the vessel you choose for the paint.

    As such dishes, as a rule, any bottle of suitable capacity is used. It is best if the neck is wide enough (the wider the better). The element, cut from special foam, should penetrate quite tightly into the bottle with its lower part.

    Several holes must be made on the surface of the foam blank. Moreover, they need to be drilled, since if you make holes in a different way, you will most likely damage the foam element.

    The first hole is made at the top of the workpiece. You will insert a hollow rod into it, which can serve as an ampoule of an ordinary fountain pen, cut to the desired length.

    As for the second hole, it is made horizontally. The body of the fountain pen is installed there. In this case, you can use some of the cheapest items, since when using expensive components, in principle, there is no need to make a spray gun with your own hands.

    When you drill a vertical hole, you can use the bottle stopper that you took as a container for varnish or paint as a stop. That's all, the assembly of the spray gun can be considered complete.

    Now you need to draw the paint of your choice into the vessel and spray it onto the work surface using an inserted tube made from a fountain pen, into which you will have to blow.

    If necessary, you can adjust the flow of the mixture and the pressure by moving the body and the handle rod. The pressure of the jet will depend on how much you exhale into the tube. In order not to spray paint where it is not worth doing, which can happen at the very beginning of the air supply to the spray gun, first it is better to direct the flow somewhere to the side, and after that, smoothly moving the spray gun you made, start painting the surface.

    Tool refinement

    It will be quite difficult to make decorative thin spraying with such a tool, especially if you have never done anything like this before. Still, such operations require some kind of experience, patience and reserve. consumable... But for creating various textures or for spraying with large and medium drops of paint and varnish solution, such a tool is just perfect.

    To perform, for example, a structural imitation of wood or stone, a homemade paint sprayer will be more preferable than a factory model of the tool. When you already have some experience with this spray gun, and you are, as they say, fill your hand, you can safely proceed to painting the renovated furniture. In addition, such a paint sprayer will be useful to you in the manufacture of its new models. Many believe that it is simply impossible to paint a wood structure with better quality.

    To use such a hand-made tool for more delicate work, you need to make certain changes to the design. First, you have to drill another vertical hole in the foam plug, into which you will install another, additional rod. Moreover, its diameter may not be identical to the diameter of the first. You can use a smaller diameter rod. The main function of this manipulation is to create a lot of pressure in the paint container, which, in turn, will help you to increase the output stream during spraying with less air blowing out by you.

    You will also need a second hole in the handle body. You will install another rod into it. Now we can assume that you have made a full-fledged spray gun with your own hands. Thanks to this updated version of the spray gun, a better painting of surfaces is carried out. Also, with its help, you can use a thicker paint.

    What should be considered when making a device?

    It is worth noting some of the nuances that you should think about before starting to make a tool.

    First of all, the foam, from which you will make the construction of the spray gun, is incompatible with some paints and solvents. You should take this into account and use such a homemade spray gun only for working with water-based mixtures.

    If you want to use the tool for any formulations, then the foam plug will need to be replaced with a rubber analog, since this material does not lend itself to the negative effects of solvents. As for the ballpoint pen, you shouldn't worry about it. This element is also resistant to aggressive agents.

    Note also that you are unlikely to use a tool of this kind for a long time. It is still not intended for numerous painting operations. Although the use of such a spray gun in everyday life is possible, provided that you make it from more reliable, sturdy materials.

    The second method of making a spray gun

    A more versatile tool can be made. On the basis of a plastic or glass bottle, you must make a spray. In this case, it is necessary that it has a good screw neck with a diameter of at least 20–25 mm. Then you bend an aluminum or copper tube with an internal diameter of about 4 mm and a length of 20 cm and attach the tip for a cylinder from a hairdressing spray or a vacuum cleaner hose to its lower end.

    A nozzle turned from a brass rod must be installed on the upper end. Use a bakelite handle as a handle. If you have a thick enough workpiece, then cut a groove along the profile of the curved tube. After that, both parts of the handle must be connected with screws or screws and sanded.

    Then take the brass socket from the plug and insert into it a suction tube having an internal diameter of approximately 2 mm, preferably copper. Its length should match the bottle. Next, make a bracket from sheet steel with an oval hole for the socket. Taper the top end of the tube and clean it thoroughly.

    When you have prepared all the parts, you can assemble the spray bottle and bottle. In doing so, adjust the position of the suction tube so that the upper end is approximately on the axis of the nozzle. Now try the gun action by adjusting the height of the tube end so that the spray is even and thin.

    Then glue or solder the suction tube to the socket, which will then be glued to the bottle cap, and tighten the first nut. The second nut will hold the container in position relative to the nozzle. It will be advisable to make nozzles with different hole diameters so you can expand the scope of the tool.

    There are other options for making a spray gun at home using various elements and materials. Of course, when deciding how exactly you will make your tool, you must clearly define for what purposes you need it, and how long you are going to use it. Remember that the quality of your surface treatment will depend on how responsibly you approach the process of manufacturing the spray gun.

    Areas of application of a homemade spray gun

    You can safely use such a tool for:

    • Painting various furniture elements
    • Car painting
    • Creation of dense structures

    Talking about car painting, it should be noted that such a spray gun will give you the opportunity to save a significant amount. Since the special paint used for painting the surface of the car is a rather expensive material, it is simply unacceptable to translate it in vain.

    According to statistics, the use of factory models of compressor spray guns in such cases cannot always guarantee a high quality of painting. Quite often, irregularities and streaks form on the surface of the car.


    You can achieve a better result by using a homemade spray gun. Although, of course, the main indicator of quality is not the presence of such a tool in itself, but the ability to handle it. After all, as you understand, without the presence of certain skills in painting work, even with the help of an ordinary roller, it is not always possible to apply an absolutely even layer of paint to the surface.

    These comments apply not only to works related to painting cars, but also to various repair operations and restoration of furniture elements.

    People who are involved in painting work always have a spray gun available. The tool allows you to paint the object evenly and efficiently, compared to a roller or brush. This difference is clearly visible on large areas - there are no smudges and stripes. Specialists select the product they need in stores. When it is not possible to purchase a spray, ingenuity comes to the advantage. You can make a mini spray gun with your own hands.

    Homemade sprayer

    Those who are faced with the need to make a homemade spray gun need only to realize their desire by following the instructions and using available tools.

    In paint spraying machines, you can use vacuum cleaners, compressors from refrigeration units, ballpoint pens, car cameras. Let's try to figure out how to create a tool necessary for work from all this.

    Purpose and types of spray guns

    Depending on the degree of complexity, a type of apparatus can be used for a specific purpose. In addition, the ability to work with a “pistol”, even for a non-professional, is of great importance.

    Considering the spray variety, usually distinguish the following types:

    • manual and electric;
    • pneumatics and airless systems;
    • universal combined tools.

    The good thing about a manual spray system is that even a person with no experience can handle it. The quality, of course, turns out to be low. But you can paint a fence or a shed, and at the same time practice.

    The electrical kit is also suitable for work at home (for beginners). Thanks to the electric pump, the process of spraying paints and varnishes takes place.

    ъPneumatic systems are used in enterprises where there is a single network of air supply pipes. The network is connected to a single compressor and is used for its intended purpose: press, spray guns, pneumatic hammers.

    Unlike pneumatics, an airless system does not use air pressure, but the pressure difference at the outlet of the "pistol". The air currents are slowed down and help to coat faster and easier, while saving more consumable than in the first painting method. The disadvantages include too thin a coating layer.

    The combined version of how to make a torch at home embodies both of these methods. It is used in aviation, car building and furniture industry.

    Spray gun manufacturing instructions

    In almost every home there is an available material for production. The most primitive option is to use a ballpoint pen. To work you need a pen, syringe needles and any small plastic bottle.

    Spray bottle collection process will take a little time and will take place in several stages.

    The mini spray gun is ready to work. The air is blown out by mouth or enema (rubber bulb). This is often used by manufacturers of model airplanes, ships and other toys.

    The second in simplicity will be a spray from an aerosol can. In production will be involved:

    • camera from a bicycle or car;
    • bicycle pump;
    • any plastic bottle;
    • any empty deodorant bottle.

    The assembly of the device begins with the fact that a nipple with a part of rubber around it with a diameter of at least 3 centimeters is cut off from the camera. After that, a hole is made in the bottle, into which a nipple is threaded and glued from the inside.

    Observing precautions, the upper part with the valve is sawn off from the can with a hacksaw. The valve is cold welded to the bottle cap. The diameters of the cylinder and bottle must match. Painting material is poured into the container. Air is pumped in with the pump.

    A home-made spray gun assembled in this way belongs to the category of airless paint sprays. Used like a regular deodorant. At relatively low pressure (3 atmospheres) it is used for whitewashing ceilings and painting walls with water-based dyes.

    If your home doesn't have a pump and you have everything else, try using a rubber enema to apply pressure.

    Renovating large rooms will be problematic if you don't know how to make a spray gun at home. Moreover, it is necessary not only to do it, but also to have an automated system. It's best when you have an old vacuum cleaner. Soviet vacuum cleaners do an excellent job with the role of an air blower.

    Spray gun assembly instructions vacuum cleaner:

    1. A glass or plastic container with a neck with a diameter of 5 centimeters or more is used as a container for the coloring matter.
    2. A foam plug with a protrusion is inserted into the neck.
    3. Two tubes are inserted into the cork at right angles. Air is supplied through one, and paint through the other.
    4. Another nozzle is made of polystyrene for aligning and connecting the tube on the lid with the vacuum cleaner hose.

    Such a unit is good because, in fact, it is a homemade spray gun for painting a car with your own hands. Moreover, when there is a garage, you can always paint any car part.

    Using the tools at hand and following the instructions, making a spray gun with your own hands at home is not so difficult.

    The advantages of a homemade tool

    Any home craftsman will say that units of their own production are not inferior even to factory ones. Indeed, this worthwhile thing will solve several problems at once:

    • Will help you save money on the purchase of a spray gun.
    • If necessary, you can always repaint the car.
    • Whitewash the ceilings in the house.
    • Restore furniture coating with varnish or paint.

    One of the biggest advantages of working on the production of a "torch" will be getting rid of the accumulated rubbish from the garage or apartment.

    The quality of the coating depends on painting skills and a good spray bottle. The homemade design does a great job, it has a whole several advantages:

    You can paint almost anything with a product of your own production. In addition, it will make it more convenient to crawl into hard-to-reach places.


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