Donjer Flocking gun worth using?

[semenza]

Planning to do some flocking in a couple days. I have the stuff and colored glue to match.  Does using the air sprayer made for  flocking produce better results than  filling up the box and shaking it around thoroughly?

This is for a customer and I need to be sure  I get the best results I can on the lining.  The gun seems like a good way to go but if it makes no real difference I would rather not deal with it.

Flocking gun

Found this thread  but havn't had a chance to watch the video yet. http://festoolownersgroup.com/finishing/i-need-help-lining-a-small-box-please/

Seth

 

[RDMuller]

I have had great luck with the cardboard tube "puffer".  The little nylon fibers that are puffed out make me sneeze.  Thus I try to do this outside.  I have had great results every time.

 

[semenza]

Thanks. I wondered about the "puffer" too.

I did find a method of attaching a garbage can bag to the edge of a table and to a couple vertical clamps (attached to the table like poles) to make a catching shroud for the overspray of fibers.

Seth

 

[sw1211]

Cardboard tube works great.  Make sure to have even adhesive coverage and it's impossible to use too much flocking, the "left over" can always be shaken off.  Wear a mask, I can't imagine those little fibers getting into your nose/lungs is real good for you.

 

[semenza]

So thats  two +s for the cardboard tube.  Anyone compare using the tube to dumping a bunch into the box , covering, and shaking?

Definetly a mask.

Seth

 

[mikey2]

Use a cardboard box as a spray booth, and you can shake the unused fiber back in the bag.  Some who do a lot of flocking use a small plastic terrarium to catch the overspray.

 

[semenza]

Use a cardboard box as a spray booth, and you can shake the unused fiber back in the bag.  Some who do a lot of flocking use a small plastic terrarium to catch the overspray.

Cardboard box  [doh]  Yes, much easier to handle than a bag.  Thanks.

Seth