what is a good quality airbru***o purchase. I have a campbell-hausfeld upright a/c mostly for auto air tools. I have seen a few on the market, but have never used one or dont know anyone personally who has.
Most of the major brands of hobby air brushes are good. Paasche, Badger, Testors, etc. Especially if all you use it for is a miniature spray gun like I do. Also make sure your compressor’s regulator will bring the pressure down to 10 PSI (usually a minimum for airbrushes) and you can read this on the gauge so you can reset it after using the compressor on your air tools.
Most of the major brands are ok, paasch[B)] or however you spell it is one of the best, some models of Badjer are ok, I use an Aztek by Testors, good for my work, cheap and reliable.[:)] The interchangable tips are nice.[:D]
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Iwata.
Badger and Paasche are also very good.
Don’t talk to me about me about Aztek. I wasn’t impressed with mine.
thanks fellas, this is the kind of info I can bookmark and save when needed. checking out some layout software tonite and so far looks like a 100 sq. ft area I am going to use as of now. I know this is a large layout for a beginner, but I bore easily. yeah, I can start out with a basic 4x8 that I had when my dad built it, god bless him, but I need something to do with my time. and my 4yo girl loves the fire dept. train garden. just moi’s .02 [;)]
I like mine
budliner
[#ditto][#ditto] That’s the same one I have -very pleased with it. I had a badger single action for 40 years. This is mucho better.
Tom
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I was supposed to get one for Christmas, but ran out of time to shop for myself. I’m leaning towards the Paasche HL(?). As long as it’s an internal mix, I think I’ll be ok. all I need is to dump a small cup full of red paint on the workbench while overreaching to get something…Bottles with tops work better for me, even if cleanup is a bit more difficult.
I’ve had a Paasche VL for years now, very good performer. Will be buying a Badger double airbrush later this year.
The important key to keep an airbrush reliable is to Clean It After Each Use! After finishing a job, take the time to flush with alcohol (for acylics) or lacquer thinner (for solvent based). Additonally, remove and clean the needle and aircap. Lubricate the moving parts with the recommended oil.
Your airbrush will last you YEARS!
Great site Neutrino. I’ve bookmarked it for when I’m ready to buy an airbrush.
HD
I was checking out the Badger Pro. model in the wood case, I guess it is the one Budliner has. it comes with the fine, med, and heavy heads for diff. kinds of spraying projects.
what model is yours budliner? is it gravity fed or bottom feed?
That one looks to be a side feeder. It can take both siphon feed, and gravity feed color cups. Looks like it comes with both styles.
I use an Iwata dual action. I am very pleased with Iwata products I had two HVLP spray guns from them when I was an autobody painter, best guns I ever painted a car with.
I like the dual action better than the single action for one main reason: Control. You will have much better control over your atomization and flow with a dual action. I also have a Pasche which is a good sprayer for thicker fluids (also a dual action). I have used Badgers with no complaint but I didnt like the atomization from them.
With whatever brush you decide to go with remember to get an air drier and regualtor. Also keep them clean, a clean brush will give you a finer smoother spray and less headaches too.
as TomDiehl mentioned on the above post, most airbrushes operate in the 10psi range. my ? is, I have an a/c for auto airtools, are there adapters to operate airbrushes with?