Critter Spray Products 22032 118SG Siphon Gun

by Critter Spray Products

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Critter Spray Products 22032 118SG Siphon Gun is ideal for the beginner to serious the woodworker who wants to achieve professional finishes. The simple design makes it easy to use - only two adjustments (regulated air supply and height of liquid nozzle) and easy to clean. Simply connect another sealer jar with thinners to the gun, splash it around, spray some through, wipe off the jar gasket and cover plate. When finished for the day simply cap off the sealer jar and with a sealer jar lid and store material air tight until next project. Use sealer jars to store a variety of paints and stains. A 3/4 hp tankless compressor is all that it takes to power the 118 Siphon Gun. Ideal for medium to small projects where the big spray guns take too much time to bother with. No extra nozzles are required for spraying various materials. Sprays a 1/2- to 2-1/2-inch circular pattern. Instructions inside the jar.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00006FRPJ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 22032
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,932 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, Easy, Simple Design, October 1, 2002

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Scott L. Keller (So. Cal.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Critter Spray Products 22032 118SG Siphon Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

As a woodworker, I have been using the Critter Spray Gun for a few months now. It does a great job on small to medium sized projects- smooth finish, very easy cleanup.

As with most every spray gun, even professional guns, the media being sprayed will usually need to be thinned to some degree; this gun is not any different. I have not used it for spraying latex paint, but I would expect it to do a fine job after diluting the paint with water.

Two things are very important to me as a craftsman: after working for weeks on a project, I need to apply a smooth even finish. With a little practice, the Criiter will provide this. The second desired feature, is to have an easy cleanup, so that I don't hesitate because of fear (laziness)to use the tool. Again, this sprayer is the easiest cleanup of any sprayer that I have used. The ability to store, and have ready, my finishes is a big bonus.

This is not the type of spray gun that someone would use to paint a room, but for a door, railings, and furniture, it will do what you expect it should do.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent gun with one flaw..., July 10, 2004

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Minnesota hobbyist (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Critter Spray Products 22032 118SG Siphon Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Critter gun is a superb choice for most small to medium jobs that would ordinarily require a spray can or brush. This gun works great for spraying finishes on woodwork, patio furniture, etc. Easy to use and clean up. I highly recommend it.

That said, now for my gripes. There is one design flaw that is particularly annoying. In their infinite wisdom, the folks at Critter decided to paint the frame of the gun. Rule number 1: paint does not adhere to base metal alloys. The awful bluish paint on the zinc-alloy gun flakes off and gets everywhere. Its adhesion is so poor you can literally scratch it off with your fingernail. It contaminates your paint no matter how careful you are. My white enamel became a nice off-blue pastel color thanks to this. When you wipe down the gun with any petroleum-based solvent, the paint will smear. My advice: before using, soak the gun in a water-based paint stripper to remove the paint. Paint guns should not be painted. I shouldn't have to tell them that, but here I am anyway.

Another nit to pick is that with a jar attached, the gun tends to tip over, especially when the jar is nearly empty. The gun could have been balanced better. Fortunately the gun has a hook to hang it from when you are not using it.

One other thing (though not the fault of Critter) - if you plan to shoot any solvent-based finish, be sure to get the Mason jars with the cork or fiber gaskets. The ones with the rubber seals will dissolve, leaving you with a sticky mess and contaminated finish.

Nevertheless, the gun works so well, I still gave it 4 stars. You just have to be aware of its flaws.

Happy spraying.

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best tools to have in a shop, November 1, 2002

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BWB (Gainesville, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Critter Spray Products 22032 118SG Siphon Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have used this for all finishes from oil based interior and exterior primers, and interior and exterior latex. Thinning is required but the finish is superb. The cost, quick color changes, and ease of cleanup are great. It is a hassle working with the small jars but I mix enough for 2-3 jars. Then I'm good for 30 min of spraying. The other review about clogging was all wrong. The problem was in the paint not the Critter. When it clogs it means the paint needs thinning or straining. Old unstrained paint clogs any sprayer!