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Baby steps with an airbrush, Pt.1


Firecracker

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I’ve fancied a decent airbrush since me teens.  So when I was offered a brand new Paasche talon at a very good price, I couldn’t resist.  

 

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So, there’s already a compressor lurking in the garage (just slight overkill, 2hp 3 phase motor, 30l tank, supplies 8cfm, so that should keep up with the brush)

 

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Next, an air regulator and water trap.  Got one of those too, just need to adapt the output down to 1/8”BSP.  So rummage the box of random air fittings and fire up the lathe!

 

And here we are!  

 

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Oh yes, knew I’d missed something out.  Paint.  Back in a mo...

 

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