I’m a beginner at airbrushing but when I was a paint sprayer I remember saying that one day I will get myself some airbrushing kit and get into the artwork/special effects world. So here I go. I’ve got fundamentals to learn and practice first.
What's the total damage for the compressor, guns, paints, extractor, etc? And - daft Q #1 - how do you clean the spray gun once you've used it? I've always thought that's a real pita job to do?
The full lot of equipment (see list in picture) cost me in January 2021 just over £1, 200. Not too bad really, if you compare it to a big workshop compressor and tools. I’ve got a second airbrush coming that is included in this price too, they didn’t have it in stock but it’s on its way. Both airbrushes are Iwata, one of the leading brands. One is a suction feed, with bottles, and the other is for finer work which is a gravity feed (for smaller amounts of paint). The one in this picture is the gravity feed (you put the paint in the little bowl on top of the airbrush). All air hoses and connectors are quick release, which is good.
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The vent is a proper purpose made thing for the job and all the filters and pipes come with it and are all readily available to replace when needed.
The compressor has two outputs with their own separate regulators so I can have two setups for two different airbrushes at the same time.
The paints are an industry standard, Createx, and all of the reducers and cleaners are readily available. Which brings me to answering your question. If I’m using the airbrushes every day, I can blast a bit of reducer through after a painting session. If I’m using them occasionally, I will strip the gun down properly, clean thoroughly and reassemble (I would also do this as and when a brush got clogged). Its just one of the things you have to accept doing if you want to spray paint using specialist equipment, instead of rattle cans. It’s not much different to using full sized spray guns, same principles apply. The cleaning fluids/reducers used depend on what type of paint you are shooting. These are water base so the “solvent” is water based. When I start to use my auto colours, they will require a spirit based “solvent” so I will use thinners/reducer as the “solvent”.
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@Boo Howaaa!! Nice one. I used to airbrush. Not guitars. Back in Art school days. Time to get creative Boo. Can’t wait to see results!
Nice one. I used to airbrush. Not guitars. Back in Art school days. Time to get creative Boo. Can’t wait to see results!
I'm thinking a paint spraying kit would be a worthwhile investment, to help me get the sort of finish that my good lady is hoping for.
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I recently got the same calipers to replace my old SM ones. I really like the bigger display, I can actually read it without š¤!
@mattbeels It didn’t add to the delivery cost because I’m a StewMax member and I don’t pay any UK customs tax so it was irrelevant whether I bout them from there or in the UK. They were one of those add ons at checkout.
My old callipers were from Aldi and they worked ok for a while but the digital screen stopped working. These SM ones have a couple more features too.
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After posting I realized it must have been a deal on the strings and that you probably also have stewmax. I do as well and it’s the only reason that I started to order from them again.
That nub in the bottom for measuring installed fret crowns? Totally worth it! Nothing better then measuring it in front of your customers and having them realize, oh I guess it is time for a refret! š
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Key Factors When Choosing An Air Compressor For Your Wood Finishing Spray Gun
A source of reliable, clean air for your spray guns is one of the main elements needed to get the professional finishing results we all want.
In this post, I’ll focus on air compressors (we’ll cover turbines in future posts) and show you the factors I consider most important when selecting one.
Key Factor #1: Air Volume Requirement. Selecting an air compressor starts with quantifying your total air volume requirement (measured in Cubic Feet per Minute or CFM, at 90 psi).
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I have one air compressor dedicated to my spray booth (a separate one serves the rest of my shop), so that’s the example I’ll be using here.
To perform effectively, the “thirstiest” of my four compressed-air guns require 15.2 CFM at 26 psi. And because I am using only one gun at a time (the air blow gun is only on for such a brief period, I’ll disregard its needs), my spray booth’s theoretical CFM demand is 15.2.
With a generous 20% overage factored in, the actual demand is 18.24 CFM, so my air compressor’s pump needs to be able to provide that volume of air.
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Key Factor #2: Motor HP Rating & Duty Cycle. Some manufacturers exaggerate the horsepower ratings of their electric motors to attract buyers. But by using the rule of thumb that 1 HP can generate roughly 3.5 CFM at 90psi, you should be able to determine the approximate real HP requirements of any air compressor.
Another part of the discussion on motors is its duty cycle. A 5 HP compressor with a 100% duty cycle produces more continuous air than a heavy-duty 7.5 HP compressor with a typical 75% duty cycle. More is better!
A well engineered and manufactured air compressor that is sized uniquely for your compressor-based spray guns can make all the difference in the quality of your finishing products. If you’re about to take the plunge and purchase a new air compressor, I hope this information will prove helpful.
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