Binks Model 7 Spray Gun (anybody still using them?)

[C96]

Hi all,

I’ve still got my old Binks 7 gun I purchased back in 1979 and my fathers old Binks 19 from 1965. I used these guns a lot when I was younger working on my own cars and for side money on the weekends doing spot painting and such for friends and friends of friends. Good money back then for a teenager. Now they just hang on the wall.

As for complete paint jobs, the last vehicle sprayed with the 19 gun was a 1968 Camaro Z28 done with acrylic lacquer in ’76. The last complete paint job for the model 7 gun was a 1970 Corvette done in acrylic enamel in ’80.

I have 2 HVLP guns for hobby painting now, but think next time I’m going to use the 7 again for old time sake. I liked using it with my presser pot; it could hold a lot of paint and didn’t have to worry about it leaking no matter what position the gun was in

 

[Lone Star Blaze]

About pincer every 6 months somebody comes in and wants parts for them. I can't get parts but there is still a small demand for them

 

[mikester]

I bought a Binks 7 back in 1977 or 78 and it was my primary spray gun up until 6 years ago. The last time I used it I sprayed 6 raised panel pine doors with clear. One of the small seals went bad and I sent it to Paul Masters in CT. He runs spraygunrepair.com. I sent it out on Monday and had it back in three days and I swear it looked like new. I cant remember how much he charged to rebuild it but it was well under $100 shipped to my door. They test the pattern before they send it back and even polished the cup.
I haven't used it now that I picked up an HVLP but Im sure I'll use it again for something.

 

[Thumper]

I had one for years that I used. It was a trusty old standby.....but then I switched to a Devilbis that has done the job along with a Sharpe. I now use a gravity fed HVLP. The old Binks I made a "Best Paint " trophy out of it for Gear Jam 2013.

 

[rustyjames]

Yup, Binks #7 was the go to gun for me back when I first started body work in the mid 70's, it's what everyone was using for the most part. I also used a #18 which was about the same price.

 

[pop pop]

Only gun I have now.

 

[merscher]

Binks 7 is still a common gun, and basically all spares are available. Here you can download the manual from the Binks website:
http://www.binks.com/Portals/0/Repository/77-1153R-23.pdf

Or just google for "Binks 7, 6-188". You will find several sources for the repair kit.

 

[Zeke]

Yep, Model 7 is my siphon gun. I have a lighter Model 62 on a 2 qt pressure pot and that's a gem. I have a couple of different air caps, nozzles and needles for the 62. I have the usual HF selection as well for primers and casual use.

I downloaded the .pdf linked to to remind me of what I have in the 7. Thanks!

 

[hairyapple]

At the risk of being accused of hijacking this thread, I am going to ask you all to trouble shoot a problem I am having with my Binks no7. This was my father's gun and we used it in about 1962 to spray a coat of Lincoln Black Cherry paint onto my 1940 Ford 4dr sedan. For many years after that I used it on a somewhat regular basis in my cabinet shop to spray lacquer and other coatings. I have never encountered this problem until now and have asked for help at MTF and at WoodCentral and now here. Advice has been forthcoming but we haven't hit on the solution yet. Here it is, when I pull back fully on the trigger I get the fully anticipated fan of material out of the nozzle. This lasts on a second and then the fan subsides to just a spit. If I let go of the trigger and then pull back it starts the scenario over again. Here's what I've tried so far starting at the compressor. The compressor is a Craftsman (DeVilbiss really) twin cylinder with a 30 gallon tank. To it I have fitted a brand new Harbor Freight regulator (this hasn't helped and the results are the same as those from my old regulator). Down stream of that there is a mechanical water/oil separator and down stream of that 2 desiccant filters. Air is supplied to the gun through a 3/8" air line. I have thoroughly cleaned the gun, well almost-I'll get to that-and installed a Binks Seal and washer kit 6-188. All of this to no avail. I'll add that the drain water from the compressor does not contain rust or debris except there is some oil that gets in there, but I drain the thing pretty much daily.

I said "well almost" because yesterday, while waiting to go off for a turkey dinner at my daughter's house, I decided to remove a plug in the base of the handle that I don't remember ever removing before. There are two threaded holes down there, one for the air coming in and the other that was just fitted with this plug.Once the plug was out, with some difficulty, I could see that it lead to a large empty chamber in the handle and in there was a small, pea sized wad of what looked like steel wool. I have no idea what this was doing there, I never used steel wool to clean the gun, although I did use some BRONZE WOOL just recently when I cleaned up the gun's innards. So haven't put it back together yet as I'll blow it out again now that I know this foreign matter was in there.

One thing that would be helpful, besides the solution, would be a cut away view of the gun showing the passage ways for paint and air etc and maybe a description of how the different paint passages and airways interact. That's the homework and thanks for looking. BTW 1st time on this forum for any reason.

 

[rustyjames]

To me it sounds like the vent hole on the plate that the cup attaches to is plugged up. The cup needs to be vented.

 

[RV8guy]

My Binks No.7 is a damn fine sprayer. These days I use a JGA670 Plus or a pressure fed Tekna. The finish is almost as good but wastes a lot less paint.

 

[thor80]

I love mine but keep in hidden from the man, not legal in ca. Pushes anything through, love that about it, theyre popular with guys that spray heavy flake paint because theres no way to get a hvlp to push that

 

[johninct]

At the risk of being accused of hijacking this thread, I am going to ask you all to trouble shoot a problem I am having with my Binks no7. This was my father's gun and we used it in about 1962 to spray a coat of Lincoln Black Cherry paint onto my 1940 Ford 4dr sedan. For many years after that I used it on a somewhat regular basis in my cabinet shop to spray lacquer and other coatings. I have never encountered this problem until now and have asked for help at MTF and at WoodCentral and now here. Advice has been forthcoming but we haven't hit on the solution yet. Here it is, when I pull back fully on the trigger I get the fully anticipated fan of material out of the nozzle. This lasts on a second and then the fan subsides to just a spit. If I let go of the trigger and then pull back it starts the scenario over again. Here's what I've tried so far starting at the compressor. The compressor is a Craftsman (DeVilbiss really) twin cylinder with a 30 gallon tank. To it I have fitted a brand new Harbor Freight regulator (this hasn't helped and the results are the same as those from my old regulator). Down stream of that there is a mechanical water/oil separator and down stream of that 2 desiccant filters. Air is supplied to the gun through a 3/8" air line. I have thoroughly cleaned the gun, well almost-I'll get to that-and installed a Binks Seal and washer kit 6-188. All of this to no avail. I'll add that the drain water from the compressor does not contain rust or debris except there is some oil that gets in there, but I drain the thing pretty much daily.

I said "well almost" because yesterday, while waiting to go off for a turkey dinner at my daughter's house, I decided to remove a plug in the base of the handle that I don't remember ever removing before. There are two threaded holes down there, one for the air coming in and the other that was just fitted with this plug.Once the plug was out, with some difficulty, I could see that it lead to a large empty chamber in the handle and in there was a small, pea sized wad of what looked like steel wool. I have no idea what this was doing there, I never used steel wool to clean the gun, although I did use some BRONZE WOOL just recently when I cleaned up the gun's innards. So haven't put it back together yet as I'll blow it out again now that I know this foreign matter was in there.

One thing that would be helpful, besides the solution, would be a cut away view of the gun showing the passage ways for paint and air etc and maybe a description of how the different paint passages and airways interact. That's the homework and thanks for looking. BTW 1st time on this forum for any reason.

I am no expert but something is probably plugged. Have you ever totally disassembled the gun including removing all packings and soaked it in special spray gun cleaning solution (Pretty strong nasty stuff).? No matter how good you clean your guns , from time to time, they all need a good soak. Then reassemble with new packings.

 

[KCarGuy]

I still Have Mine...It was a Great Gun in its Day.
I use it for Primers and sealers still.
But use a HVLP unit for Topcoats and Clears now.

 

[countryroad82]

Every now and again when I'm feeling either nostalgic, wasteful, spraying flakes, or just want to put myself through torture, I'll fire up one of my old style guns. I learned to paint with my No. 7 but compared to what's out there today I wouldn't go back. They were great for the day and there's still guys around here that swear by them but to me they're way too wasteful when I can paint a full hood plus spot blend 2 doors and blend the front fenders of a car with a pint of color with my gravity gun verses I would need a quart to do the same with my old siphon feed. When you're shelling out anywhere from $45-$150 for just color you kinda want to save as much cash as you can!

 

[Hammer1963]

No. Gave those up about 30 years ago. I cannot afford to feed one plus today's guns are far superior.

 

[36truck]

I still have my 7 It's been a great gun. I also had a sarta hvlp I kept having issues with the cup hitting things. Not a big fan of the cup over the gun.

 

[nine4gmc]

I have a Binks Model 18 that was several decades old when it was given to me in the late 80's and it's been my go-to glue gun ever since. I do upholstery and spray contact adhesive out of it, it's only been washed 2-3 times in all that time and I can still pick it up any day and use it without fail.