Man, I like your style. I see all these fancy shops and the way they explain, makes everything so complicated and so much time consuming. I’m in the same boat with you, I have $700 HVLP spray gun, $500 HVLP spray gun and bunch of $50-$100 guns, really can’t see much of a difference in spray quality. I build kitchens and custom cabinetry, I need stuff done fast and I feel so many times the cheaper guns get me running faster and I don’t care if any of these get damaged. On the expensive guns I would clean them multiple times a day and at the end of the day, but when you add the thinner cost you realize you spend more on cleaning than buying a new cheaper gun every once in a while. keep it up!

I refinish exterior doors in downtown Boston and spray several coats on in a day if the humidity is below 70%. Most clients think that it’s the finished product but the next day a lightly rub down with scotchbrite pads, tack and then spray on an exterior satin varnish. The lacquer saves me several days of door removal, installation and waiting for the finish to dry. Before lacquer it took 8-9 working days to strip to bare wood snd refinish. Now it’s 2 1/2 days. Profits increased dramatically! LACQUER! Thanks for the video!

Very informative and thorough. I like the ventillation and your description of the Lacquer floating aound the bottom of the wood when you spray the top. Thanks for sharing

Really great camera angles to show the lacquer as it hit the wood. Very helpful. i have watched, well dozens, of KZfaq videos on lacquer, poly, and or shellac, and yours is the most practical and informative. Thanks

Man, this guy is very professional, humble and makes me feel working with him since I’m in same field but, doing it for 25 years

😳 I used to be a finisher and I worked with all kinds of Lacquers and I did Lectures and Seminars. That's pretty good Lacquer! You keep up the good work helping others to understand what's involved! 😳 Let me give you a tip! Understanding how and what a Viscosity cup is and how it's use is in accordance with different types of Lacquers can be very beneficial! Aswel as the use of different tips for the spray gun and pressure ratings. 😳 If you're not familiar with Viscosity Cups and the uses, Once you get a good understanding everything becomes a lot easier! 😳 Let me know if I can be of any help and you keep up the good work!

Good, no-nonsense video. Thanks man!

So many opinions on this topic and I'm sold on your advice. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Thank you so much. Happy to sub your channel. Looking forward to watching everything you do!

omg thank you for sharing. I was about to buy Lacquer for like 17$, then I decided to buy a spray one that costed 3$ lol. This video made me realize that I shouldn't regret that.

Thanks for sharing. I'm just getting started into woodworking and finishing seems to be a beast all its own. I really liked that your camera was set up so that the sun was lighting the surface just right so that you could really see the finish as you applied it.

Hey! You are very relatable to real world circumstances and the DIY’er! Much appreciated!

Great video, simple no frills and practical advice

My Father worked with wood for a hobby and people just don't realize how much work is involved with it , your work is amazing.

After watching this video and trying lacquer , it is now my choice for finish. Love how it dries fast and the finish is baby butt smooth

Thank you for a great video! I learned alot on these 12 minutes 🙌👍

To me this the perfect video to watch.. you seem like a very down-to-earth man explained it in ways to me to which it exactly pointed out the ways i needed to see how it was done..i know it sounds funky, but for me personally it was perfect..thank you

I just discovered lacquer a few days ago. I've used all the high end stuff; Poly Osmo, Odies, and every poly name out there. I did one project with brush on lacquer and it came out better than anything I've ever finished before on the first try. I'm going to definitely buy a sprayer after seeing this video. Thanks bud.

thanks for sharing. started spraying more. lot to learn.

absolutely brilliant! super helpful.

Thanks for making this vid. It helped me out a lot.

My experience with using lacquer is the same as yours. I've tried other finishes but I keep coming back to it because it's so fast and easy. Some might argue the the smell is a big negative, but it's a small price to pay for ease of use and good durability. I spray gloss because I'm making humidors and you are correct... you must first fill all the grain/pours first, otherwise it looks like shit. I don't worry about the dust either, but that's because I always sand and polish the top coat. I have found the same thing with cheap guns. They work great, you just can't replace the parts, so you just go out and buy a new one.

My father-in-law passed away and I am finishing up some of his incomplete work in the shop for the family. This video was a big help, thanks for taking the time to share your craftsmanship.

Thank you. So helpful!

thanks for sharing partner, it is good to have references of the products, a hug brother.

You are so cool! Laid-back and thorough... 😊 Thanks for the tips.

Great video, thanks can’t wait to get started with spraying lacquer, quick newbie question if I use an oil based stain on my project is it fine to spray lacquer as my top coat, thanks

Wow... I should have use this years ago, thanks good video

Man looks great! I'm joe homeowner building crap in my shed! Hell of a time with brush strokes in it! Thanks for the tips!

That is some gorgeous furniture ! Beautiful craftsmanship. You have survival skills.

Sick work bro. Keep kicking ass.

Great demo. Thanks.

Furniture looks phenomenal!

Great video bro! And damn nice work!

I came here looking for what someone had to say about spraying lacquer inside and you covered it. I feel the same about it my father painted locker cars and says there's nothing like it and we started painting guitars with it and then wood work also. it is the top. Mohawk toners!

Thank you for this video. It's exactly what I was looking for.

thanks for teaching, this video really help me a lot

Looks beautiful. Thanks for video

Nice video. Thanks a lot. You make it look so simple

Excellent video. Very practical and informative

Glad to see your ventilation and mask in use. Good point about overspray drying before it lands on surrounding area -- big advantage.

This was very informative. Thank you. Just today I sprayed some lacquer on a desktop. I was wondering if it would be enough as a topcoat.

Nicely explained. Clarified a bunch of my q's

Thanks a lot for the video. I learned much.

Nice work!!!

Gorgeous stuff

Good job sir . Lovely wood working. I'm of same opinion as you bro Nothing too fancy just getting the job done. And we'll done . That walnut was gorgeous wood.

Hey sir. Or other viewers Wondering if Laquer Matte would be suitable for extra protection on a couple new western cedar Adirondack chairs. I know cedar is excellent At enduring outdoor conditions but at the price of cedar these days , just want extra protection. Thanks for any input guys

Hi, what about spray gun does the lacquar will get dry if you leave it when waiting for the first and second coat?

I like it brother. Well done. I may have to try that magnalac

Bought some spray bottles today...matte for sure more suitable...questions is how much protection you get to scratchs and water....

Just wondering how quickly you go through your laquer and where do you buy your bulk laquer bucket?

Nice work!

great video. thanks.

Looks awesome as usual nice work brotha

Great informative video. I’m just learning about lacquer and it seems you did not wipe down the piece after sanding following the first spray; is it really not necessary to wipe off sanding dust or did you just not show it? Thanks.

Good job brother one love,big up jah live

Beautiful work

Good information good video cheers

One love from Jamaica mon.

What a beautiful finish. What color lacquer did you use?

I prefer brushing lacquer myself. It's self-leveling so I don't have to worry about brush strokes and I can catch runs before they have a chance to dry that way. I occasionally restore old radios that were originally finished in lacquer but often I'll have to glue up loose veneer or replace it which never matches the original well, so I'll usually spray on some Mohawk toner to even the color out before I brush on the lacquer. I'm afraid that, with spraying I'd get runs I couldn't really do anything about as it dries so quickly. I usually use a semi-gloss finish. It also doesn't have to be perfect and I think it leaves the radios looking how they originally would have looked new. Another great thing about lacquer is that it is easy to strip the old finish off with lacquer thinner and a bunch of old rags. And I can use cheap brushes to apply it with. I usually go with 0000 steel wool between coats :)

Does it matter what size tip you use in the spray gun?

11:19 is it OK to spray while the piece is vertical? Won't the lacquer drip down leaving marks?

What pressure do you use when the trigger is pulled?

Thanks for sharing! Great video. What product do you recommend for an exterior door? I want to keep the natural color of the wood...keep from darkening. The door is under a large awning. Thanks again.

Do you have to sand after every coat or just the first coat?

I like using Sherwin’s dull rub precat lacquer...cut it down about 10%...quick dry and a nice finish. I use a hvlp gravity fed off a compressor or an air assisted airless graco. I’ll have to try your product.

Great video..Very helpful..

How many folks does it take to move one of those slabs? I'm usually by myself and would probably need a forklift or a vacuum hoist to move something like that, lol.

dig your workshop mate looks lived in and loved 🫡

Great video, I’m on the market for an air compressor, i was wondering what compressor do you use and if you have any recommendation about what to get in terms of size psi cfm etc?

Thank you! Seems to me it puts a much thicker top coat that anything else.

This is great i hear good things about lacquer my question is what kind of paint do you use under a lacquer topcoat?

That white gooy stuff is the flattening agent that gives it that matt look.

What is your opinion on using a 6gal air compressor for spraying with HVLP guns for smaller projects-especially with a psi regulator at the gun?

Would you recommend this method for an outdoor table? I'm looking for something that won't scratch to easily & will hold up under the rain

To use the large filter on the compressor it needs to be 20' from the air source. So a 20' line from compressor to filter, then run your airline from there. You could also build a 20' manifold out of ridge copper

Beautiful

Hi Good information, this might sound like a lame question but can you lacquer on top of a water based paint on pine. I have just sprayed an old dresser in a vintage colour and the paint seems soft when scratched. I am looking to protect the paint and make it more durable.. thanks in advance..

what tip size do you use?

Do you have to do both sides?

Great video, its refreshing to see a shop similar to mine right down to the leaf blower for cleaning up the floor, what is your favorite grain filler may I be so bold as to ask?

Great no-nonsense video on spraying lacquer! Thanks. Can you tell me what you use for an air compressor? I want to spray furniture using pre cat lacquer and want to settle on a simple quality system. Thanks for your help!

Woodworking maestro

Thank you for the tips! Im trying to get into wood working so I am still learning how to stain and add finish. Do you ever stain the project before adding the lacquer?

You look like Woody Harrelson and I like lacquer easy to work, fix or repair when needed.

hey, a question please. I am building a skin on frame 10’ boat. The skin I’m using is 9oz Dacron. The typical waterproofing that is used is poly varnish. Three coats are rolled on. What do you think about using lacquer? I have a spray booth and could spray it on. Is the lacquer at the hardware store representative so I can test it? Hate to put out a bunch of coins for a quart or two if it won’t work.

Nice finishing. I can see you like camping.

To prep the piece/wood before spraying, do you just sand and clean it (like with a tack cloth)? Essentially spraying on bare wood? or should you wipe with water, thinner, or something else first?

Hi - does anyone have a tip for getting the most lacquer on with the least amount of overspray? Fan size was just back from fully wide, 1.4 tip, fluid was 3/4 all the way out and air pressure was 25psi when sprayed. This was sprayed with a Kobalt HVLP. Also air pressure seems to drain the tank way faster than my HF gun.

Thank you for a great video! What pressure do you run for the sprayer?

I am refinishing a kitchen table top that got some water/mold damage over the years (water got under a plastic table cloth that was rarely moved...). I was debating on what finish to use. I was figuring on a gloss finish, but am undecided between lacquer or polyurethane. My concern is a repeat of moisture damage. Thoughts?

I’ve a friend with cabinet shop and can use his account to get “medium rubbed lacquer” from SW. I’ll be spraying in my garage, Rockler spray tent, or an easy up tent with plastic walls and box fan to exhaust things ... The lacquer is cheap compared to the Ken Aqua Plus or Enduro Var water based finish and likely a better finish but I was worried about a fire ... seems you’ve no issues and I’m guessing these aren’t some special fans??

what company provides lacquer paint???

Thanks for video. Do you do anything after the final spray coat like wet sanding or use polishing compound? Furniture in that shipping container looks amazing. Subscribed!

, how long can you leave the mix in the gun cup between coats....do you wipe the sanded surface off ?

Minewax spray lacquer is good stuff too!

Good job bud. I'm going to use for a table top on Oak. Question? Will I be able to clean the table off like a normal table?

nice stuff

Late to the party! What is your take on fumes? With spraying polyurethane and shellac I never really had enough fumes bulld up to be a potential hazard. In your case I see a normal upright fan. So I assume you haven't had any issues with fumes burning off. Would you suggest an explosion proof fan or would a box or upright fan do the trick? Ultimately I plan to build a spray booth, but am just now dipping a toe into lacquer finishes and want to be safe!