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  • CFM
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4 hours ago, dikman said:

What Chuck said, I doubt if it's the actual airbrush that's problem, even the "cheap" ones these days are pretty good. I have several (:rolleyes2:) and quality-wise they're fine.

Diesel, I also bought one of those cordless ones just 'cos I didn't have one. No problems with the airbrush. I read several reviews on modelling websites first and in general they were happy with them.

you are prolly correct!!!  :rolleyes2:

the error was operator error but I am going to blame the equipment :)

 

 

Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles

D.C.F.M

 

  • CFM
Posted
27 minutes ago, JLSleather said:

may not be the brush.  do you have a moisture trap in the line?  sometimes compressors condense moisture, and that's what makes em "puke" (plus the condensed water doesn't mix with the alcohol dye)

No I do not,  here is the unit. It is very basicimage.thumb.jpg.bf3edf1e1f95e92e8cafb9750339cc6c.jpg

 

Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles

D.C.F.M

 

  • CFM
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Here it is disassembled

image.thumb.jpg.9fa8a651d8ba4bfdb4dfae79fb14cfff.jpg

 

Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles

D.C.F.M

 

  • Members
Posted

I have 2 now. A siphon and a gravity fed. Both inexpensive,  and both doing alright.  I use a moisture trap and always spray before I get to the project. I'm new to this but really like the shading I get. 

Not so retired RN. Living on the Washington Peninsula.

 

 

Posted
1 hour ago, Frodo said:

No I do not,  here is the unit. It is very basic

Just a thought, It may not be the airbrush but the pump not being able to keep up with the demand. I would try hooking it up to a small, 2 US gallon, air compressor rather then the aquarium style pump.

kgg

Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver

  • Members
Posted

Looks like a pretty generic airbrush, Frodo, no reason it shouldn't work ok for what you want. The compressor will be the limiting factor, those little ones are pretty basic, the biggest potential issues are they tend to pulse the air out (no tank) and are difficult to regulate the air pressure. As kgg suggested a bigger compressor would be better, and with a tank even better still. I've noticed they often pop up on ebay/facebook marketplace, you might find one pretty cheap from someone who used it for modelmaking.

Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500.

Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)

  • CFM
Posted
10 hours ago, dikman said:

Looks like a pretty generic airbrush, Frodo, no reason it shouldn't work ok for what you want. The compressor will be the limiting factor, those little ones are pretty basic, the biggest potential issues are they tend to pulse the air out (no tank) and are difficult to regulate the air pressure. As kgg suggested a bigger compressor would be better, and with a tank even better still. I've noticed they often pop up on ebay/facebook marketplace, you might find one pretty cheap from someone who used it for modelmaking.

I think I will  add a tank

 

Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles

D.C.F.M

 

  • Members
Posted

Been using a Badger airbrush and compressor (no tank) for models for maybe 30 years, no problems.  Got a Harbor Freight airbrush to use for leather, so no potential of cross-contamination with paint thinner and alcohol used to clean them.  I use 91% Isopropyl alcohol for cleaning out leather dye, and hot water for finishes such as Resolene (which I thin 50/50 with water).  Always disassemble and soak the tool after running alcohol or water through it to clear out the residual.  Have not had a problem in the 3 years or so that I've been doing that.  Use a HF compressor that has air pressure adjustment (no tank).  Haven't touched the pressure adjustment since I made the initial adjustment.  I always test the flow to make sure it's what I want before spraying leather.  Wipe the tip of the airbrush with a piece of tissue after you've set the airbrush down for even a few seconds, then test spray.  No moisture trap, but where I live humidity is not an issue - we start complaining if it gets to 20%.  I DO have one on the rig I use for models, as I used to live in a very humid environment. 

The only times my HF airbrush has puked on something were from the cup, which has no lid.  I chalk that up to operator error.  I suggest practice on something like cereal box cardboard . A bit of dye will buy a lot of learning.

  • Contributing Member
Posted

I use a pancake style compressor from BOSTITCH.. came with pneumatic nail guns from MENARDS of all places.  Set regulator between 20 and 40 depending on the look you're after, and GO!  Comes with a regulator, but I did add an in line moisture trap, and I drain the tank every so often  Never any problems ;)

 

JLS  "Observation is 9/10 of the law."

IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.

5 leather patterns

  • Members
Posted (edited)

I had 2 Harbor Freight air brushes. Upgraded to their tiniest paint gun. 4 oz tank maybe. Lots more adjustment and smoother. $30 or $40 seems like. So much better for dye, but I’ m used to paint guns anyway. Can twist tip to spray pattern vertical or horizontal. There are little disposable water filters, look like a tennis ball, to thread on where the gun meets the quick coupler. The gun has a metal cap with a vent in the top. Stick tape on the vent or it will drip.

https://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-detail-spray-gun-92126.html

Well it’s $12.99 now. And hot purple. 

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