Simple $3.00 airbrush modification

[sportandmiah]

I grew tired of having to unscrew (with wrench) the small #8-32 setscrew in my Paasche every time I disassemble to clean. I replaced the small 1/8th screw with a 3/8th #8-32 setscrew and a small knurled brass knob with #8-32 thread. To assemble, install the setscrew and tighten as normal. Apply a little loctite to the knurled knob, and screw onto the setscrew. Back it off a turn so the knob doesn't rub against the airbrush. Allow the loctite to dry overnight. $3.00 at Lowes.

[mr cheap]

im a truck mac i dont know 245 blue .. how hard does it get ...can you get it apart WARNING if you use the wrong BLUE you can junk it ...

[scalenut]

im a truck mac i dont know 245 blue .. how hard does it get ...can you get it apart WARNING if you use the wrong BLUE you can junk it ...

it's not the "removeable" type , but can be broke loose with hand tools ..vs something like loctite red which requires a torch

Great idea on the knob Doug.

Edited October 6, 2011 by scalenut

[crazyjim]

That's a great idea. I'll have to hit Lowe's soon.

[Dr. Cranky]

Interesting modification. Hope it works out for you.

[crazyjim]

Home Depot didn't have the knurled piece. Lowe's had it but only in 5/16 length. Each comes in a package of 2 pieces.

[Dr. Cranky]

Jim, try ACE Hardware, the might have it.

[crazyjim]

I live in Citrus Springs, Doc. There's not a lot of anything around here. The 5/16 piece is only 1 thread from the 3/8 piece. It looks long enough. I'm just going out to the shop to put it together.

[Dr. Cranky]

Cool. I hope it works out for you.

[crazyjim]

Maybe Monday I'll find out. We have the 3/5 scale Vietnam Veterans Memorial out in Crystal River and I'll be out there volunteering all day today, tomorrow, and help tear down Monday morning.