Want back in the hobby. Need a new airbrush

[NOBLNG]

6 hours ago, Munyundo said:

I don't know how much I trust home made pvc tank when it comes to compressed air.

Yeah, the pvc tank is not a good idea. If it fails it can explode and throw shrapnel everywhere. Some folks do it, but there are better options, like the harbour freight compressor idea.

[peteski]

10 hours ago, NOBLNG said:

Yeah, the pvc tank is not a good idea. If it fails it can explode and throw shrapnel everywhere. Some folks do it, but there are better options, like the harbour freight compressor idea.

Yes, very bad idea!  Friend of mine used PVC pipes to distribute compressed air in his house and garage.  It was ok for few months (yes, months), but then . . . BOOM!  one pipe exploded, sending shrapnel everywhere. Luckily no bodily damage.  And the damage did not occur at a joint, but in a middle of the pipe.

Yes, you can see printing on PVC pipes stating that they can hold up to 250 psi, but PVC is not a material to withstand constant pressure for extended time.  Not worth the risk.  Trust us.

Or keep your tank and wrap it with one of those blast absorbing blankets they use on the funny car superchargers.

Edited May 28, 2020 by peteski

[Munyundo]

I might just scratch the tank idea altogether. I did my painting for a long time without a tank so may just get a regulator and be done with it for now. My compressor is a good 10 plus years old and who knows if it will last to make this worth it. 

Throwing over 40 dollars to add a tank is basically another kit or 2 plus paints I could buy and build. Practice is probably better than throwing money at gear. I doubt my first couple are going to come out too great.

[Dave G.]

On 5/16/2020 at 3:32 PM, Ctmodeler said:

Yeah I'm just learning and I find that with a dual action it is really hard to lay down a consistently even coat cause it all depends on how far the trigger is pulled back. Is a pain. Recently bought a badger 250 which is cheap but says is a quality gun. Anyone have experience with this thing ?

I have one with an adjustable stop. Once I get my flow I just peg the plunger  back against that. Great brush but a pain to clean because the nozzles are microscopic to handle compared to my Badger and Paasche.