Members Pennypower Posted January 11, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 11, 2014 Yetiusmc, yes actually, I was at Harbor Freight yesterday getting a ventilator mask. As soon as I get a chance I'm going to run over there and get one! Thanks, I didn't know they had them :-) Quote
Members Pennypower Posted January 11, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) I just looked it up and they have one for $11! Also, fwi, they have a huge sale going on this weekend. I'm also going to get the 80 peace rotary tool kit for $8. Can't beat that! Even if it only works for like a week LOL. Edited January 11, 2014 by Pennypower Quote
Members Pennypower Posted January 12, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 12, 2014 Well, major blonde moment. I didn't even think about a compressor. Here I am thinking how awesome it is that I got an airbrush for only $14. Well, looks like I'll be saving up a little longer :-P Quote
Members Yetiusmc Posted January 12, 2014 Members Report Posted January 12, 2014 Yeah, you kinda need both pieces for it to work right! LOL There are canned air systems too, but for your money, best to get the compressor! Quote
Members harley45 Posted January 14, 2014 Members Report Posted January 14, 2014 What oil is everyone using before dying? Quote
Members CanadianGirl Posted January 14, 2014 Members Report Posted January 14, 2014 If dying dark I use neetsfoot oil 100%. If I need it lighter I use olive oil. Quote
Members Dwight Posted January 14, 2014 Members Report Posted January 14, 2014 Actually, . . . I never oil before dying, . . . and I only oil after, if I'm convinced that the leather is dry. It will take a looooooooong time for the oil in the leather to dry out, . . . BUT, . . . it is real easy to get too much oil on the project to start with. Most of my products rely on the inherent stiffness of the veggie tan created by wet molding, . . . even the slightest too much oil can ruin that effect. My lifetime rule is we will all err, . . . but it pays to know which side on which to err, . . . in this case, . . . too little oil will come about far less times by not oiling, . . . than too much oil will come about by oiling. Just my thoughts, . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members Cyberthrasher Posted January 15, 2014 Members Report Posted January 15, 2014 I use Neatsfoot for all my oil. If I don't want it to darken, I don't apply as much. Penny, careful with those HF airbrushes. The Red one SUCKS!!! Get the Blue deluxe model. Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members Pennypower Posted January 15, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 15, 2014 Yeah I'm actually going to take the HF one back. If I'm going to spend that kind of money I may as well get a better brand. I'm still looking to spend no more than $100 for my first one but anything has to be better than HF. My husband HATES HF. He says everything he has ever bought from there fell apart. So I only get stuff there that I'm experimenting with LOL. Quote
Members Yetiusmc Posted January 15, 2014 Members Report Posted January 15, 2014 I agree about the HF stuff. It is definitely NOT Craftsman Pro quality. As in all things, it depends on the application or intended use. I find that I dont need a top of the line Badger airbrush to dye stuff. First, because using an airbrush takes a lot of finesse and practice to be proficient, you really need to almost use it everyday. Second I only use my airbrushes to cover larger areas to get the airbrushed effect. Great for blending from light to dark with a more even appearance. For my application, my HF airbrush suits me currently. If I ever try to get detailed I will probably get a higher quality airbrush, but I have destroyed three that I can think of because I was not a proficient user of them. Hard for me to justify paying that kind of money for something I rarely use and will probably ruin again anyway! Just my $0.02! Quote
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