Artograph spray booth review

Thanks for the report Mark.

Artograph makes some pretty good products.
I have one of their Super AG-100 opaque projectors.

Mike

Just got my Artograph 1530 a couple of days ago. It took less than two weeks after placing the order with Dixieart for mine to come. Maybe I was just lucky; I was planning on it taking longer. I'll be setting mine up this weekend, so hopefully I can start with some serious painting.

Magic8796, have a question for you. What did you do about lighting? I was hoping the instructions would talk about some type of interior lighting, but there's no mention whatsoever. I don't know if it's taboo because of safety concerns, but I was hoping for a little more light that the swing arm I have. I was thinking about mounting a flourescent light inside. When it comes to painting, the more light the better! Let me know of any other comments you have about the spray booth too.

Thanks,

Mark

Well,I answered my own question. Should of waited to put the thing together before asking it! The top is nothing but clear acylic, so my swing lamp with a good bulb should do the trick. No place to hand an interior flourescent light anyways.

Greetings,

I have been wanting to get a spray booth so any threads on this topic get my attention. It appears, unless you want to build one yourself, there are only two choices. The Artgraph and the Pasche. I am kind of interested in the Artgraph. I checked the Dixieart price and noticed that it is around $360.00. 'The filters also seem very expensive. I don't mind spending the money on an initial investment but it seems like the filters will get ya.

Was wondering if anyone who purchased the Artgraph also looked at the Pasche. Would like to know your thoughts on why you went with Artgraph. Also, did you do any research on the filters? Was wondering how much life you can expect to get out of them and are there any chaeper alternative for the filters. The descriptions talk about a pre-filter, do you really need them?

Thank in advance for any responses.

Chuck

Hi Chuck,

I didn't look at the Paasche. To be honest, I didn't even know they made a spray booth. The only ones besides Artograph that I looked at was one by Testors, and ones sold by Micromark. There may have been a Badger one too, but I can't remember.

Not knowing much about spray booths (except that they are healthier than spraying without one in a small room, which I had done), the main reasons I picked Artograph were the price and size. Dixieart had a hard-to-beat price, including free shipping, and the 1530 was bigger than the others I looked at. Since some of my models can be on the large size, bigger is better.

I'll let you know how it works (and how many filters I go through!).

Mark

Mark,

I saw the ones by Micromark and to me, looked like the Artograph. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay from Dixie. I have done business with them in the past and have really been satisfied. I am going to have to give this spray booth decision some real thought. I just moved and I don't really have a place to spray in my basement like I did in my old house. Everything is finished off. I had been using a large cardboard box but now, I don't want the spray going everywhere. Keep me posted.

Thanks,

Chuck

QUOTE: Originally posted by cbreeze I saw the ones by Micromark and to me, looked like the Artograph.

Chuck,

Artograph makes those for Micro-Mark. It says that in the description about them in the catalog and the web site.

Mike

Mark

Originally posted by cbreeze Mark, If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay from Dixie. Hi Chuck, Dixieart has them for $369 with free shipping. They may charge sales tax for those who live in Louisiana (which I don't). I think Mike is right too. Although I don't recall the brand name for the ones in Micro Mark, they look identical to Artograph. Mark Ignorance is bliss Reply Mark Joyce Member since March 2004 From: Placerville, CA USA Posted by Mark Joyce on Sunday, May 9, 2004 5:25 PM One of these days I'll figure out how to work this posting thing! Mark Ignorance is bliss Reply Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 9, 2004 6:15 PM I have owned an artograph 1530 for about 6 months now and I must say I use the heck out of it. I use a 3 powered light that is mounted next to the booth and it provides more than enough light (plus I can use it in the room too). As far as your concern about the filter costs, i bought 4 sets of the filters and the booth comes with one and 5 of the white cover ones, and I have only used 2 so far in 6 months of spraying, so i dont think the cost is that bad, especially compared to the imrovment of in the air when I spray. I do vent outside, my booth is in a bedroom and I use to dryer vents which go out the window. Short lengths and its easy to do. Booth is well made, easy to work in and you can put a 1/350 ship in it. Well worth it if you can afford one both for your spraying and your health. Reply Edit cbreeze Member since December 2003 Posted by cbreeze on Sunday, May 9, 2004 7:51 PM miller41, Thanks for the info. Just how many filters does this thing need? Seems like there is a pre filter and at least one or two on the booth. When you buy a set of filters, can you tell me what is included in a set. I think one set of filters is about $60.00 from Dixie. With all the unpacking, I am trying to figure out where I am going to spray. Most likely spot is in the laundry room, which is right next to two basement windows. If I am going to vent outside, maybe the Pasche is the way to go. If I am not going to vent out the window, then possibly Artograph. The Pasche is about half the cost of the Artograph. Thanks for you help, I would like to settle on one before I start spraying again. Chuck Reply Anonymous Member since November 2005 Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 9, 2004 9:13 PM there are 3 filters, right now I am at work so I can explain them, but there is a charcoal one, a fiber one and a thin third one that sits on the other two, I believe it keeps the paint directly off them and helps keep them from clogging up. I know the thin one is the cheapest to buy, you can get those by the roll. They recommend about 90 sprays before you change out filters, your mileage may vary though. When you but filters, you normally get a set of the two and you buy the third seperatly IIRC. Reply Edit JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login Register SEARCH FORUMS FREE NEWSLETTER SIGN UP By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy. FORUMS PRODUCT REVIEWS READER GALLERY HOW TO VIDEOS SHOP ABOUT US FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SIGN UP By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy. More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy