[gary rabbitt]

I have used an airbrush for detailing trim, and painting small parts. For a complete repaint of even a small cabinet, they are not what you want to use.
I know that some get a touchup gun and airbrush confused.

The next step up is the small touch-up gun. Either gavity fed, or regular siphon. They do make an HVLP version too. An airbrush is not a touch up sized gun.

Next step is the full sized gun.

I use one of these airbrushes, found a set for $35.(used)
[Image: http://www.barnes.com.au/catalog/product...-img65.jpg]

My trusty touch up gun is a Craftsman like this. You can paint small cabinets, up to a console size. You can find others at Harbor Freight on sale for $15.99 or less.Less quality of gun, but will work fine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEARS-CRAFTSMAN-...168wt_1082

Airbrushes don't have a 'fan' pattern, just a round one. You can go from a pencil line width, to around 3/4" diameter.

The touchup gun (and full sized) can have a fan pattern, if desired. A fan pattern of around 1/4" to around 4 1/2- 5" wide.