Earlex Spray Station Pro vs. Rockler HVLP Spray System

I’ve bought and returned a couple spray units. I demand a lot from them. I want to be able to spray latex paints and primers on my house in addition to the finer more detailed lacquer and stain jobs. I finally settled on the Earlex Spray Station Pro which I bought on sale for $269 from Highland Woodworking, and in my opinion, it’s The One. I watched the Wood Whisperer’s review video on it, and he seems to enjoy it more than his expensive Fuji unit. I have to agree with him, this unit has done me proud and I’ve punished this thing with super thick paints, only to see it perform again and again. Not an industrial strength sprayer, but I would hardily recommend it.

I have had this system for albout 3 years and done a few jobs with it.
There is only one needle and valve (1.6??) with it so you dont have much choice when mixing the air and substrates.
It works O.K. for small stuff like inside cupboards etc but I had trouble withit doing large surfaces like doors.
It’s still a pretty good deal for around a hundred bucks. I think I will convert one of my high end vacuum/blower motors to fit the tubing and invest in a better gun. Haven’t tried the Earlex or seen the results yet.

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

The less expensive ones have short hoses

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com