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Best HVLP sprayer
Fuji Spray Semi-PRO 2 Gravity HVLP Spray System
A 1400-watt two-stage turbine with a non-bleed gun, fan control and a 25-foot hose, for paint, lacquer and poly on furniture.
An HVLP sprayer is how a home shop gets a factory-smooth finish on furniture: a turbine or a compressor pushes a large volume of air at low pressure, which breaks paint, lacquer or polyurethane into a fine mist that lands on the wood instead of drifting around the shop. The right one depends on what you spray (thin clear coats or thick paint), how often you spray, and whether you already own a big compressor. The best HVLP spray gun for most woodworkers is a turbine system, and the Fuji Spray Semi-PRO 2 is the one to start with: a 1400-watt two-stage turbine, a non-bleed gun with fan control and a 25-foot hose. The Fuji Mini-Mite 4 Platinum is the step up for paint and thick coatings, the Earlex 5700 is the mid-range system built for woodworkers, and the HomeRight Super Finish Max is the budget handheld.
Below are six turbine sprayers and two compressor HVLP guns, a comparison table built from the makers’ specifications, short reviews, a section on turbine vs compressor, and a buying guide on turbine stages, tip sizes, thinning and cups.
Best HVLP Sprayers: Comparison
Turbine stages, pressure, cups, tips, hoses and warranties come from the makers’ pages (Fuji Spray, Wagner for Earlex and Control Spray, HomeRight) or, where the maker’s page doesn’t give a figure, from the maker’s text on the Amazon listing. The two compressor guns are documented only on their listings. Where a figure isn’t published, the table says “not listed” instead of guessing. I don’t print prices: they run from budget to professional, and the Amazon buttons show the live price.
| Product | ⭐ Fuji Semi-PRO 2 Gravity 🏆 EDITOR’S CHOICE |
Fuji Mini-Mite 4 Platinum | Fuji Q5 Platinum | Earlex 5700 | Wagner Control Spray Max | HomeRight Super Finish Max | DeVilbiss StartingLine 802343 | BANG4BUCK HVLP Gun |
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| Air source | 2-stage turbine, 1400 W | 4-stage turbine | 5-stage quiet turbine, variable speed | Stationary turbine | 2-stage stationary turbine | Handheld turbine, 450 W | Your compressor | Your compressor |
| Pressure / air | 5.0 psi | About 8.5 psi | About 9.5 psi | 2.2 psi | Not listed | Not listed | 13 CFM at 30 psi inlet, 10 psi at the cap (listing) | 30-45 psi inlet; CFM figures conflict (listing) |
| Gun and cup | Non-bleed, 400cc gravity cup | T70 non-bleed, 1 qt bottom feed | T70 non-bleed, 1 qt bottom feed | Pro 6 metal gun, 1 qt non-stick cup | 1.5 qt plastic + 1 qt metal cup | 40 oz cup on the sprayer | 2 gravity guns, 600cc metal cups | Gravity, 1000cc aluminum cup |
| Tip / needle | 1.3 mm air cap set | 1.3 mm (#3 air cap) | 1.3 mm (#3 air cap) | 1.5 mm stainless | Control Finish nozzle (size not listed) | 1.5, 2.0 and 4.0 mm | 1.3, 1.5 and 1.8 mm | 1.4, 1.7 and 2.5 mm |
| Hose | 25 ft | 25 ft | 25 ft + 6 ft whip | 15 ft | 20 ft | None (handheld) | Your air hose | Your air hose |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | Not listed | 2 years | 1 year limited (listing) | Not listed |
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Best HVLP Sprayers: Reviews
Every sprayer here could be ordered on Amazon when I checked it. The first six are turbine systems, which make their own air and are what most woodworkers mean by an HVLP sprayer; the last two are spray guns for a compressor you already own. Apollo and Graco FinishPro turbines aren’t in the list: they’re contractor machines in a higher price tier than anything a furniture maker needs to start, and the Rockler HVLP sprayer is sold only by Rockler. For airless and handheld options beyond HVLP, see my guide to the best paint sprayer for cabinets.
Editor's Choice2-stage turbine HVLP system
Fuji Spray Semi-PRO 2 Gravity
Fuji Spray 2203G Semi-PRO 2 Gravity HVLP Spray System
A 1400-watt two-stage turbine rated at 5.0 psi with a non-bleed gun and 25-foot hose: the turbine to start with for furniture.
Shop Now at AmazonSpecs: Fuji Spray
Best for
One sprayer for paint, lacquer and poly on furniture.
- 1400 W two-stage turbine
- Non-bleed gun with fan control
- 25 ft hose with air valve
Skip it if
You mostly spray thick latex every week: a 4-stage turbine thins less.
- 400cc cup means refills on big pieces
- Latex needs more thinning than on a 4-stage
Read full review
Best HVLP Sprayer Overall
Fuji calls the Semi-PRO 2 the most powerful two-stage system on the market, and for a home shop the specification backs that up: a 1400-watt two-stage bypass motor that Fuji rates at 5.0 psi, in a metal case with a gun holder on top. The gun is Fuji’s M-Model, a non-bleed design, so air only flows while you pull the trigger and you aren’t blowing shop dust onto wet finish between passes. A fan control knob takes the pattern from a small circle to a wide fan, and the 25-foot hose carries an air control valve to cut overspray and bounce-back when you spray inside a cabinet or a drawer box. This 2203G version has a 400cc gravity cup on top of the gun, which drains almost completely and suits chairs, tables and doors; the 2202 is the same system with a 1-quart pressurized bottom cup for bigger jobs. The 1.3 mm air cap set comes installed, and the system ships with a viscosity cup to measure your thinning. Fuji backs it with a 24-month limited warranty. It sits in the premium price tier for a hobby tool, but it’s the turbine to buy if you’ll spray more than a couple of pieces a year.
Best for paint4-stage turbine HVLP system
Fuji Spray Mini-Mite 4 Platinum
Fuji Spray 2904-T70 Mini-Mite 4 Platinum HVLP Spray System
A 4-stage turbine at about 8.5 psi that sprays latex and enamel with less thinning than any 3-stage model, says Fuji.
Shop Now at AmazonSpecs: Fuji Spray (Amazon listing)
Best for
Painted furniture and cabinets in latex or enamel.
- About 8.5 psi from a 4-stage motor
- Less thinning for latex and enamel
- Heat dissipation chamber
Skip it if
You only spray stain and thin clear coats.
- Louder than Fuji's Q models
- Professional price tier
Read full review
Best for Paint and Thick Coatings
Add stages and the turbine does more of the work that thinning would otherwise do. Fuji says the Mini-Mite 4 Platinum uses the same 4-stage motor as its quiet Q4 models and develops about 8.5 psi, which allows less thinning than any 3-stage model and is enough for all known coatings when properly thinned, including the newer water-based ones. For anyone painting furniture, that’s the point: latex and acrylic enamels are thick, and every extra splash of water changes how the paint covers and levels. The Platinum case adds Fuji’s heat dissipation chamber, which channels heat away from the motor, and noise-reduction covers over the filters, though not the full quiet design of the Q series. The T70 gun is non-bleed, with a side knob for the fan size, a 1-quart bottom-feed cup and the #3 (1.3 mm) air cap for general fine finishing. The 25-foot hose, viscosity cup, cleaning brush and wrench are in the box, under the same 24-month Fuji warranty. Professional price tier.
Best for a busy shop5-stage quiet turbine HVLP system
Fuji Spray Q5 Platinum
Fuji Spray 3005-T70 Q5 Platinum Quiet HVLP Spray System
Fuji's most powerful system: about 9.5 psi, a variable speed dial and patented noise reduction for long spraying sessions.
Shop Now at AmazonSpecs: Fuji Spray (Amazon listing)
Best for
Furniture flippers and small shops that spray every week.
- About 9.5 psi with variable speed
- Quietest Fuji design
- Whip hose and wet film gauge included
Skip it if
You spray a few pieces a year.
- Most expensive system here
- Heaviest turbine here
Read full review
Best for a Busy Finishing Shop
The Q5 Platinum is Fuji’s most powerful system: a 5-stage turbine rated at about 9.5 psi, close to the 10 psi ceiling that defines HVLP. Two features set it apart from the Mini-Mite line. A variable speed dial lets you turn the turbine down for thin dyes and stains and up for heavy paint, instead of doing everything with the gun’s knobs. And the Q housing has Fuji’s patented noise reduction, which matters when you spray for hours in a garage or a basement. It shares the T70 non-bleed gun with pattern knob, 1-quart bottom cup and #3 (1.3 mm) air cap. This package adds Fuji’s 5-for-5 bonus kit: a 6-foot whip hose that makes the gun end lighter and easier to turn, a wet film gauge to check coat thickness, a 19-piece cleaning and maintenance kit, an extra turbine filter and a booklet to record your mixes. The listing gives a weight of about 39 lb, so it’s a machine that lives on a cart or the floor. Top of the professional price tier: more than a hobbyist needs, but for someone selling painted furniture or finishing kitchens, speed control and a quieter motor earn their keep.
Best mid-rangeStationary turbine HVLP system
Earlex 5700
Earlex 5700 Stationary HVLP Finishing Sprayer
Built for woodworkers: a metal Pro 6 gun with a 1.5 mm stainless tip, a non-stick quart cup and a 2-year warranty.
Best for
Clear coats, stains and thinned paint on hobby furniture.
- Metal gun, stainless 1.5 mm tip
- Non-stick Quick-Lock cup
- 2-year warranty
Skip it if
You want to spray latex with little thinning.
- 2.2 psi needs more thinning
- Shorter 15 ft hose
Read full review
Best Mid-Range HVLP Sprayer for Woodworkers
Earlex, now part of Wagner, built the 5700 for woodworkers, and the specification reads that way. The gun is the Pro 6, a metal gun with a 1.5 mm stainless steel tip and needle, so it stands up to solvent-based finishes as well as water-based ones; Wagner lists urethanes, varnishes, oils, stains, sealers, enamels, glazes, water-based lacquer and thinned latex. The 1-quart cup is PTFE-coated, so finish wipes out instead of drying in the corners, and the Quick-Lock fitting makes color changes fast. A “Push N Click” air cap switches between horizontal, vertical and round patterns, and a dial sets the material flow. The turbine sits on a stationary base with on-board storage for the gun and the 15-foot hose. The number to know is the turbine rating, 2.2 psi: well below the Fuji systems, so plan to thin latex more and to lay heavy coatings down more slowly. Wagner backs it with a 2-year warranty and US-based customer service. Mid-range price tier, and the nicest gun you’ll find at this level.
Best for stainStationary 2-stage turbine sprayer
Wagner Control Spray Max
Wagner Control Spray Max HVLP Sprayer
A two-stage turbine on the floor, a 20-foot hose and two cups, rated ideal for stains by Wagner, not for paint and primer.
Shop Now at AmazonSpecs: Wagner
Best for
Stain and clear coats on furniture, doors and trim.
- Turbine on the floor, 20 ft hose
- Metal and plastic cups included
- Pattern from 1/2 to 12 inches
Skip it if
Your main job is painting furniture.
- Wagner doesn't recommend it for paint and primer
- Turbine pressure not listed
Read full review
Best for Stains and Clear Coats
The Control Spray Max puts a two-stage turbine in a base that stays on the floor and connects it to a light gun with a 20-foot hose, so your hand holds only the gun and the cup. It comes with two cups, a 1.5-quart plastic one and a professional-grade 1-quart metal one, plus a viscosity cup. Both pressure and material flow adjust, and turning the air cap switches between round, horizontal and vertical patterns from 1/2 inch to 12 inches wide. Be clear about what it’s for. Wagner’s own material chart rates it ideal for wood stain, semi-transparent and solid stain, and lists paint and primer as “not recommended”, while the Amazon listing says thinned latex can be sprayed. Read that as: buy it for stain, polyurethane, lacquer and other thin finishes on furniture, doors and trim, not as your main paint sprayer. For painted furniture, a Fuji turbine or the HomeRight below is the better fit. Wagner doesn’t give a turbine pressure or a warranty term on the product page. Mid-range price tier.
Best budgetHandheld turbine HVLP sprayer
HomeRight Super Finish Max
HomeRight Super Finish Max HVLP Paint Sprayer
A 450-watt handheld with three tips from 1.5 to 4.0 mm and a 40-ounce cup: plug in and spray, no hose.
Shop Now at AmazonSpecs: HomeRight
Best for
Occasional makeovers, chalk paint and first-time sprayers.
- No hose, plug in and spray
- Three tips from 1.5 to 4.0 mm
- 2-year warranty
Skip it if
You want a glass-smooth clear coat on show pieces.
- All the weight in your hand
- Motor noise right by your ear
Read full review
Best Budget HVLP Sprayer
The Super Finish Max is a handheld HVLP sprayer: the turbine is inside the body you hold, so there’s no hose and no base. You fill the cup, plug it in and spray. HomeRight rates the motor at 450 watts and says it needs less thinning than its earlier Finish Max. It comes with three brass tips, 1.5, 2.0 and 4.0 mm (the green 2.0 mm is installed), two air caps for a wide or a fine pattern, and a volume knob that sets the pattern from 1 inch to 12 inches. The 40-ounce cup hangs under the sprayer. HomeRight lists chalk-type paint, milk paint, latex, enamels, primers, clear sealer, polyurethane, stain and varnish. The trade-offs come with the design: the whole weight is in your hand, the motor is loud and close to your ear, and a handheld won’t match a stationary turbine with a separate gun for a glass-smooth clear coat on a show piece. For dressers, chairs and chalk-paint makeovers it does the job, and HomeRight backs it with a 2-year warranty. Budget price tier, and the cheapest way to find out whether spraying is for you.
If You Already Own a Compressor: HVLP Spray Guns
Search for an HVLP spray gun and half of what comes up are guns for a compressor, most of them sold for car painting. They spray wood finishes just as well, and they cost a fraction of a turbine system, but only if your compressor can keep up. An HVLP gun turns a moderate inlet pressure into 10 psi or less at the air cap, and to do that it uses a lot of air, measured in CFM. Check the CFM figure on your compressor’s label and compare it with the gun’s before you buy: when the compressor can’t supply enough, it runs nonstop, the pressure sags mid-pass and the finish goes rough.
Best with a compressorCompressor HVLP gun kit (2 guns)
DeVilbiss StartingLine 802343
DeVilbiss StartingLine 802343 HVLP Painting and Priming Kit
Two gravity HVLP guns, one for finish coats and one for primer, if your compressor delivers 13 CFM.
Shop Now at AmazonSpecs: Amazon listing
Best for
Shops with a big compressor that want two dedicated guns.
- Separate guns for finish and primer
- 1.3, 1.5 and 1.8 mm setups
- Regulator and case included
Skip it if
You own a small portable compressor.
- Needs 13 CFM of air
- Specs only from the listing
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Best HVLP Spray Gun Kit for a Compressor
DeVilbiss sells the StartingLine kit for car painting, but its contents make sense in a wood shop: two full-size gravity HVLP guns with 600cc (20 oz) metal cups. One comes set up with a 1.3 mm tip for thin finish coats, the other with a 1.8 mm tip for primers, sealers and thinned latex or oil paint, and the kit adds a 1.5 mm tip and needle for medium coatings. That gives you a clear-coat gun and a primer-and-paint gun, so you never have to flush paint out to spray lacquer. The listing gives the figure that decides whether it works for you: 30 psi at the inlet delivers 10 psi at the air cap, at 13 CFM. Thirteen CFM is a lot of air, the territory of a large stationary compressor rather than a small portable one. The kit also includes an air regulator with gauge, cleaning brushes, a wrench and a carrying case, with a 1-year limited warranty according to the listing. These specifications come from the listing, because DeVilbiss’s own page wasn’t reachable when I checked. Mid-range price tier.
Budget compressor gunCompressor HVLP gravity gun
BANG4BUCK HVLP Gravity Gun
BANG4BUCK HVLP Gravity Feed Spray Gun
A low-cost gravity gun with three needle sizes, a 1-liter cup and a regulator, for trying compressor spraying.
Shop Now at AmazonSpecs: Amazon listing
Best for
A budget first gun or a dedicated primer gun.
- Three needle sizes
- 1 L aluminum cup
- Regulator with gauge included
Skip it if
You want published, consistent specs.
- Air consumption figures conflict
- No maker spec sheet
Read full review
Best Budget HVLP Gun for a Compressor
If you already have a compressor and want to try spraying without spending turbine money, this is the low-cost route. It’s a gravity gun with a 1-liter aluminum cup, three stainless needle and nozzle sets, 1.4, 1.7 and 2.5 mm, with one pre-installed, knobs for pattern, fluid and air, and an in-line regulator with gauge that sits at the gun. The 1.4 mm set suits clear coats and thin finishes; the 1.7 and 2.5 mm sets are for primers and heavier paint. Two caveats from the listing itself. Its air figures don’t agree: one table gives 7 to 12 CFM, the specification block 1.6 to 4 CFM at 30 to 45 psi, so size your compressor for the higher number. And the seller warns that the pre-installed nozzle is tightened hard and can take some effort to remove. There’s no maker spec sheet beyond the listing, which is where every fact here comes from. Budget price tier, and also a sensible dedicated primer gun next to a better finish gun.
How I Chose These HVLP Sprayers
I started from the jobs woodworkers buy an HVLP sprayer for: clear coats on furniture, painted pieces and cabinets, stains, and the occasional big project in a busy shop. Then I looked at the turbine systems and spray guns sold on Amazon today and, for each job, picked the model that the most owners have bought and rated well, from makers that publish real specifications. Fuji Spray, Wagner (for Earlex and the Control Spray line) and HomeRight publish turbine ratings, tip sizes and warranties; the two compressor guns are documented only on their listings, and the text says so. I haven’t sprayed with these units myself, so nothing here is a test result. I don’t show customer ratings or prices. For how I pick products across the site, see how I choose.
Turbine vs Compressor HVLP: Which One for Furniture?
How a Turbine System Works
A turbine HVLP sprayer makes its own air: a fan motor, which Fuji calls a bypass motor, blows air down a hose to the gun. Because that air is produced at low pressure in the first place, a turbine system is HVLP by design. There’s no regulator to set, no water trap to drain and no compressor to feed. The limit is the motor: the number of stages sets how much pressure the turbine can reach, and that ceiling decides how thick a coating it can atomize without thinning. Turbine air also comes out warm, which is why Fuji builds heat dissipation into its Platinum cases.
What a Compressor HVLP Gun Needs
A compressor gun runs on shop air through a regulator. The pressure part is easy, because almost any compressor reaches 30 psi. The volume part is where small compressors fail: the DeVilbiss guns above need 13 CFM, and many small portable compressors are rated for a fraction of that. Compressed air also carries water and oil from the tank, and both cause fisheyes and blushing in a clear finish, so a compressor setup needs a filter or water separator near the gun.
Which One to Buy
If you don’t own a compressor, or own a small one, buy a turbine: it’s the simpler and more reliable path to a fine finish, and it moves around the shop on a handle. If you already run a large stationary compressor that comfortably exceeds the gun’s CFM, a compressor HVLP gun is the cheapest way in, and two guns let you keep one clean for clear coats. For airless and LVLP, the other two families of sprayers, see HVLP vs airless vs LVLP.
How to Choose the Best HVLP Spray Gun for Furniture
Turbine Stages and Air Pressure
HVLP has a legal definition, and it’s about the air cap. California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District, in its Rule 1136 for wood products coatings (amended June 2026), defines HVLP spray as equipment operated at 0.1 to 10 psi measured at the air cap, and lists it among the application methods allowed for wood finishes. Turbines approach that ceiling by adding stages: Fuji rates its two-stage Semi-PRO 2 at 5.0 psi, the four-stage Mini-Mite 4 at about 8.5 and the five-stage Q5 at about 9.5. More pressure atomizes thicker material, so you thin less. Stains, dyes, shellac and lacquer spray well on any turbine; latex and heavy enamels are where the extra stages pay off.
Turbine ratings from Fuji Spray and Wagner (Earlex). HVLP limit: South Coast AQMD Rule 1136. Wagner and HomeRight don’t publish a psi figure for the Control Spray Max and the Super Finish Max.
Tip and Needle Size by Finish
The tip (fluid nozzle and needle) controls how much material flows and how thick a coating the gun can handle. DeVilbiss’s own split for its StartingLine guns is a good guide for any HVLP gun: 1.3 mm for thin finish coats and clear coats, 1.5 mm for primers, sealers and light-to-medium coatings, 1.8 mm for primers, sealers and thinned latex or oil paint. In furniture terms, that’s 1.3 mm for lacquer, shellac, water-based poly and dye stains, 1.5 mm for oil-based polyurethane and varnish, and 1.8 mm and up for paint and primer. Most turbines ship with a 1.3 mm setup and sell the others as kits, so budget for one bigger tip if you plan to paint. Many finish data sheets now give HVLP settings too; the ones I used in best paint for cabinets do.
Thinning and Viscosity
Thinning is where most first sprays go wrong, and it’s why Fuji and Wagner put a viscosity cup in the box. Dip the cup, lift it and time how long the finish takes to drain; the finish maker’s data sheet or the sprayer manual gives the target. Thin in small steps with the thinner the label specifies (water for water-based finishes), re-measure, and write down what worked. Thin finishes such as lacquer and shellac often need nothing; latex almost always needs some on a two-stage turbine.
Gravity or Bottom-Feed Cup
A gravity cup sits on top of the gun and feeds the tip by weight, so it empties almost completely, wastes less finish and is easy to clean; the cups are smaller, around 400 to 600cc. A bottom-feed cup holds a quart, so it suits big pieces and cabinet runs, but it can’t be tipped as far before it sucks air, which matters when you spray the top of a table. Fuji’s Semi-PRO 2 comes in both versions.
Non-Bleed Guns, Hoses and Noise
On a non-bleed gun, air flows only while the trigger is pulled. Fuji’s point is that you blow less shop dust around and get less buildup on the tip; on a bleeder gun, air hisses out the whole time the turbine runs. All three Fujis here are non-bleed. Hose length decides how far the turbine sits from the spray zone: 25 feet lets you keep a hot, noisy motor out of the overspray, and a short whip hose at the gun makes it easier to turn the gun in tight spots.
Where You’ll Spray
HVLP cuts overspray, it doesn’t eliminate it. Spray in a ventilated space with the air moving away from you, protect anything you don’t want coated, and wear a respirator with organic vapor cartridges for solvent finishes; my guide to the best respirator for woodworking covers which one. Light matters as much as air: a lamp low and to the side shows you the wet edge and any dry spots as you go.
HVLP, Airless or LVLP?
HVLP is the finishing tool: fine atomization, low overspray, slower coverage. Airless sprayers move paint at high pressure without air and cover walls, fences and whole kitchens fast, with more overspray and a coarser finish on fine work. LVLP guns run on less air from a compressor. If you’re still deciding which family fits, start with HVLP vs airless vs LVLP, and for cabinets specifically, my best paint sprayer for cabinets guide compares all three.
💡 Pro Tip: Spray a Test Board First
Before every new finish, spray a scrap of the same wood propped up like your project. Look at the pattern on the board: an even oval means the mix and settings are right; heavy edges or a light center usually mean the finish is too thick or the air too low. Adjust one thing at a time, then write the thinning ratio, tip and fan setting on the board and keep it.
For the full process, from masking to cleanup, see how to use a paint sprayer. And the spray gun is only half of a good finish: the surface under it has to be right, so see sanding between coats of polyurethane and, for picking the finish itself, the best wood finish for furniture. If you’re starting from an old piece, how to refinish wood furniture covers stripping and prep, and a coat of sanding sealer is worth it under sprayed lacquer.
🏆 The Verdict
The best HVLP spray gun for most woodworkers is a turbine system, and the Fuji Spray Semi-PRO 2 is the one to start with: a two-stage 1400-watt turbine, a non-bleed gun and a 25-foot hose. For painted furniture, step up to the Mini-Mite 4 Platinum; for a shop that sprays every week, the Q5 Platinum. The Earlex 5700 is the mid-range woodworking system, the Wagner Control Spray Max the one for stain and clear coats, and the HomeRight Super Finish Max the budget way in. With a big compressor already in the shop, the DeVilbiss StartingLine kit gives you two guns for the price of an entry turbine.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the disadvantages of an HVLP spray gun?+
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Conclusion
Pick an HVLP sprayer by the finish you’ll spray most and the air you already have. For clear coats, stains and the occasional painted piece, a two-stage turbine like the Fuji Semi-PRO 2 or the Earlex 5700 gives a fine finish with no compressor; for regular painting in latex or enamel, the four- and five-stage Fujis thin less and work faster; and the HomeRight is the cheap way to learn. Already own a large compressor? A compressor HVLP gun is the fastest way in, provided the CFM adds up. Whatever you buy, measure your thinning and spray a test board before the real piece. Questions about your project? Ask in the comments.
