Have a decent craftsman compressor but probably not strong enough for HVLP. Building some small projects shelves etc. and would like to spray waterbourne latex. I don’t mind spending a couple of bucks but would rather not get a system i.e. or Earlex 5500 if I have what appears to be an OK compressor. Have gone down the Rockler road with their all in one unit and hated it. Bought a cheap gun at Home Depot that didn’t seem to help either. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
To be specific I am building a firewood storage unit for a covered patio. Just looking for a good quality smooth finish and the ability to paint future projects without getting involved in solvent-based finishes. I looked at Homestead finishing website but got even more confused.
Feel free to recommend any primer/paint combination that you think a newbie to finishing could use with success.