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Who is Prisma Guitars? When Nick Pourfard was 18 years old, he was an avid skateboarder. He spent as much time as he could rolling down the steep streets of San Francisco and practicing tricks with his brother and friends. Unfortunately, when one trick didn’t go as planned, Nick broke an ankle and suddenly found himself with a lot of free time. Having previously built skate ramps, and since he could use hand tools during his recovery, Nick decided to give woodworking a try to fill his boredom. With the help of YouTube, he started his woodworking journey with his first creation:

  It doesn’t quite feel like spring without a project on the go and a Fuji Spray® gun in hand. It’s time to dust off your Fuji Spray® system and get to work! But before you do so, follow these steps to ensure you get the perfect finish from your Fuji Spray® system before you begin your projects for the season: Cleaning and Inspecting Your Spray Gun While in storage, your spray gun may have accumulated some dust, so be sure to clean it before use. Review our guide to cleaning your HVLP spray gun to go over all of the detailed steps. If

Who’s the Chocolate Doctor? For over 20 years, Kerry Beal, otherwise known as the Chocolate Doctor, has been perfecting the art of producing and decorating decadent chocolate treats. Her interest in the craft has led her to become a go-to confectionary expert, often sourced by other professionals in the industry to impart her knowledge. From teaching classes to creating the EZtemper, a cocoa butter seed generator that takes the guesswork out of tempering chocolate products, the Chocolate Doctor grew a hobby into a business. She now spends her time creating treats and teaching the theory behind confectionary (and working as an emergency

Unpackaging your first HVLP Turbine Sprayer: What to do before you pull the trigger: Regardless of how old we get, it is hard to contain our excitement when a new toy (or tool) arrives. When unpackaging your first HVLP Turbine Spray system be sure to consider the following: Register your Product: Prior to setting up your new spray system, be sure to take a few moments to register your product – whether online or in mail form. For most HVLP manufacturers, this will help expedite any future warranty claims you may be required to submit. Read the Manual: If you are new

Storing Your Equipment for the Winter Months As the year winds down, some finishers who do not have the luxury of a heated shop will store away their paint spraying equipment during the winter. If you’re invested in your tools and your work, take a few minutes to ensure that your equipment is best maintained for the next few months. It’ll guarantee that you save time and money in maintenance down the road, and make sure that come springtime, you’ll be ready to start up a new project as fast as possible. Proper Storage Will Ensure Your Equipment Operates Well Into the

V is for Viscosity - Why understanding viscosity is important to spray finishing: When spray finishing, viscosity measurements will help you understand the size of needle and nozzle required to effectively atomize your finish. By recording these measurements, you can duplicate your material “recipe” for future projects to ensure consistency in production. To save you from dusting off your high school chemistry book, we have listed some information below about viscosity in relation to spray finishing: What is Viscosity? Viscosity is the measurement of a fluid’s resistance to flow. Typically, it is measured in centipoise which is one hundredth of a poise.   What do

Which is Better: A Compressor System or an HVLP Turbine System? When it comes to spray equipment, different systems, such as a compressor system or HVLP turbine system, have different capacities.  Depending on the type of outcome you’re looking for, you may use one system over the other.  Each has their advantages and drawbacks, and knowing which one to use can improve your operations and save you both time and money. Here’s what you need to know when choosing which system is best for you and your spraying needs: A compressor system offers a faster speed of application A compressor sprayer applies material with