Tuning your airbrush for detail work and better performance
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- čas přidán 30. 12. 2010
- This is a short video explaining the method I use to enhance my airbrushes for finer detail work and more comfortable performance. The airbrush used in this video is the Thayer & Chandler Omni 4000. For a more detailed look at the Omni 4000 check out my other videos.
Had material sitting around my desk to try your trigger pad mod; wow. What a difference with just that. Thanks from the future for sharing your wisdom.
Great tips. I had to search to come back and find this vid..
I didn't even realize that most of my control problem was with the grip on the button or trigger. I put a small wedge of foam on my trigger and it was the best thing I ever did.
I used to have a factory rubber cover thing that went on the button but it was hard and cup shaped and not comfortable.
A little dome of foam makes the trigger roll with the direction of the arc of the trigger under your finger.
I found this to be a great help.
Excellent idea about the higher button. It really does add more control to the brush.
This is the best video ever! I was having trouble with the stiff spring and short trigger on my badger airbrushes. I knew it was fixable but this video shows an excellent way of tuning the airbrush.
great video. Short and to the point with solid ideas on mods. CZcams needs more vids like this.
Interesting video. I found many sources suggesting to replace the spring for pressing down (the air), but not pulling back (the paint). Also saw the opposite on the trigger... people shortening the trigger, not making it taller. Lookup Dru Blair... many airbrush/art stores sell the custom spring and trigger its so popular.
I'm new to airbrushing, so I am just experimenting and don't believe in modifying anything permanent until I am actually experienced.
Swapping a spring is reversible, so I will replace the air spring just to try it because I already notice I have to press harder than I like. Will likely try finding an alternate spring or just cutting one like you show for the paint spring too... since getting a replacement is cheap and easy.
Won't cut the back off because I removed/unscrewed mine and don't miss it when I do. Since I'm new, I'm not pulling the needle out often anyway.
Lastly: Wish you would have shown where you use oil. Been told, lube the needle but not where it touches paint.
Again thanks for posting, just gives me confidence to experiment.
Thank you! This needs more views, thumbs up for you.
I did this to my Iwata over a year ago and love it. Thanks for sharing.
It's a very informative video with great tips! Thank you very much!
Just added about 5mm to the valve button and it makes a huge difference in the amount of control. I'd seen this done before, but watching your video, it clicked as to why it works and works well. I used double backed tape which is working fine, but the foam I used is a little soft. I'll see what I can scrounge up tomorrow to replace it. Thank you.
Trigger hack is amazing!!! I love it! It feels so much better! I will try making something pretty of FIMO.
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I use a Badger Anthem 155 made in the good ole USA. Parts are easy to come by if you know where to look such as US Airbrush Supply. They have really inexpensive parts for all Badger airbrushes and their shipping is reasonable, too. For the trigger you can use the clear little bumper pads that have adhesive already on them. You can get a pack for a quid. My Badger Anthem came with a trigger pad. My Badger Anthem has an adjustment on it to lessen the tension on the trigger. You can also take out the valve assembly and clip a round off of it as well. You just have to put the unclipped end up toward the valve stem. You may need to stretch the spring just a little. I like a light touch on my airbrush. Also to seal any air leaks you can use regular old chapstick on the threads. I use this on my Anthem and NO LEAKS! If you cannot find bees wax this is just as good.
I did a lot of research before I decided on the Badger Anthem. I like the fact that no wrenches are needed for disassembly or assembly. Plus the fact that it has a self-centering free floating nozzle which I find to my liking.
Thanks for the video as I'm sure this will help someone who wishes to modify their airbrush for a more comfortable airbrush. Happy airbrushing, mate. Try the chapstick!
Fantastic advice. Thank you!
I did that handle trim to my entire t shirt rig of Vega 2000's about 12 years ago. makes for a more ergonomic feelgreat tip.
Good well shown and laid out vid ,which i would recommend to anyone new or having issues with there brush . I do this already to all my abs before and during use . I will also say that the thayer and chandler brushes are very good and i will be getting a t70 matrix shortly . Thanx
Awesome suggestions!
I’m glad I found your site (of course I subscribed).
I really look forward to checking out your other videos.
Thank you!
Some good tips like sealing the nozzle thanks
Wow it would be great to see a step by step hack video like the ones you’ve done…
Fuckin awesome advice! I modified my button to make it taller it feels way better. Thanks for this video Ashley!
I had a small clear rubber cup laying around which was designed to keep dirt out of a cheap E-cig. I cut the rubber tube/cup to length then filled the void with a piece of paper towel, and slipped it over the trigger adding a little more than a quarter inch.
I love that sweater! Where can I get one at?
great vid many thanks
what lubricant would you use ? im spraying acrylics mainly but sometimes i use lacquers
ceramic o rings
many thanks once again cheers
how you get your ear plug on the back of the needle like that
I polished my needles and cut my air valve spring not the needle spring. I'm going to have some needles gold plated to reduce paint sticking to them.
Just spotted this video, and I like your ideas. I've had this particular airbrush, and liked it well enough, but never thought of the things you've done. I've also bought a used Badger as an experiment, and the one thing I really disliked was the trigger button. It was too low and too far forward, which made my finger cramp up, and the concave top made my finger slip off constantly.
It was interesting what you said about trimming down the end of the handle, giving it better balance, and as you say, making it a 'bit of a sports car'. I noticed a long time ago that T-shirt artists do the same thing, and for the same reason. The nature of their work requires speed, and a better balanced airbrush helps with that.
The only thing I think I would change is using liquid PTFE instead of tape, because as mentioned, it can be a bit thick in the threads, making the nozzle more difficult to screw on properly. But I don't know if the liquid is available in the UK, or other places. It is here in the US. The one caveat is that it seems to only be in the big 10 oz (300mL) tubes, so unless you also do a LOT of plumbing work, I would just find a plumber/steamfitter, and ask them for half a teaspoon full, which will last years for airbrushes. A tiny dab on the threads and you're good. And it will simply wipe off, or wash off with solvent, which the tape won't.
As an aside, has anyone ever mentioned you bear a striking resemblance to George Harrison?
+Michael Vinson I think badger airbrushes are the best available. However the triggers are too short. I use hot glue gun to make trigger taller, this guy is using foam rubber and it moves to much, plus his is a bit too tall. I find triggers on most airbrushes too far forward, but not the "renegade " serious by Badger. I have the Renegade Velocity with .21 tip and it's the best I've ever owned or tried. trigger is WAY further back, perfect balance, super fine detail tip, polished needle, excellent quality, made in the USA.
+OceansideAirbrush I've seen the Renegade advertised, but wrote it off because it is a Badger, and presumed it was the same as the others, with the characteristics I don't like. I'm not currently in the market for a new airbrush, but I will definitely keep it in mind. Thank you!.
Hi Michael. may I ask what you didn't like about badger airbrushes ? I find the renegade serious quite different from the others, triggers are much further back from the bowl, and the balance is perfect. I also like the .21 tip that is stock on renegade serious for fine detail, most have .3 to .5 stock nozzles. some of the IWATA ones are fine tips but cost a lot more, and I didn't find them any better, they just seem to cost way more and some of the parts are built in china not japan. Badger is all USA made. just curious what you didn't like about them ? I have a custom airbrush I sell and am designing a few more, so I'm interested in what you didn't like about the Badger airbrushes. Thanks !
Also, not sure if you are aware, but the Thayer & Chandler omni airbrushes he shows in this video are also Badger.
+OceansideAirbrush
I mentioned my dislikes in my original comment, which are the same problems you've mentioned, i.e. short triggers, they're too far forward, and my finger slips off the concave top. They're also a bit thin for my liking.
And yes, I did know the T&C Omnis are Badgers. I now use a Paasche Talon that I like, although it unfortunately also had the shorter, concave trigger button. That was quite a disappointment when I received it, as I presumed it would have the same trigger profile (taller, convex and ridged top) as the other Paasches I've used, and liked.
I had been using a Paasche VSR, which I REALLY liked, but was having air leakage issues around the nozzle, which nothing seemed to cure. I sent it in to Paasche, and they sent me the Talon as a replacement, saying,as i recall, that the VSR was being discontinued.
I have cured the trigger issues with the Talon as this gentleman has, by installing a piece of foam on top. I didn't use quite as thick a piece though. I just needed it up about 3/16", and something my finger would grip.
thanks for the info. Yes, I find it strange how all the companies make the triggers so short and bad grip when everyone seems to complain about the same things. I soon hope to have our trigger grips available for all airbrushes. They are rubber and snap on to the trigger button, making it higher and better grip with a slight tilt forward which I really like. I think you would like it too from the sounds of it. I am still working on some manufacturing details but they should be available on our site in the next month. The renegade series Badger airbrushes have triggers WAY further back, like over an inch further. balance is perfect and they are thinner scoop in handle it fits your hand nice. You might like my custom airbrush called the "raptor " available on our site. It has super soft trigger, good grip, tilted finger pad with grip, can spray 5" to hairline, and it's slowly becoming my favorite airbrush. it does detail very well, the nice thing about it is my custom air valve. it allows you to control air pressure directly in the trigger by pressing hard or gentle. you can go as low as 5 PSI when your air is set to 30 PSI all in the trigger with no adjustments. Allows for extreme control. I can't keep them in stock.
For an airbrush under $50 it's very hard to beat and compares to much more expensive models in performance. Paasche have always been good quality and good performance. I don't have any in my collection but have used them, and they are pretty good.
hey... im a bit confused by the spring mod, I thought generally when u cut a spring it makes the spring rate stiffer not softer?
I would only assume it feels softer because the adjuster was still set for the longer spring?
say for example
A shorter piece of steel is always going to be harder to bend than a longer piece.
a far better way might of been adjusting the springs preload via the spring guide. it should be adjustable?
Not true with springs. If you shorten the length of the coil spring, it will not have the same compression rate. Shortening will lessen the effect of the coil spring.
what about the different nozzle?
Surprised Badger haven't nicked the idea and sell triggers with bigger rubber bulbs on them :) to make them taller.
Hi,
How do you measure the needles and nozzle diameters, so that you know they are compatible? I have been given a load of loose ones.
regards
Tony
Anthony Marshall put them in and see what works.....once theyre mixed up youre boned
@@mikek4610 use a micrometer.
You do realise that the spring you clipped is adjustable for tension. You removed the knurled tension screw to get the spring out.
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Steve Tice i
maybe try using the rear handle piece from a 105 patriot it is open so you can remove needle without taking handle off. looks to be same size and thread pattern. anyhow
great video never thought to seal front threads cheers :)
+Craig mac The 105 (and 155 etc) uses a longer needle tube than those used on Omni and Vega (and Revel, which are kind of a combination of Omni and Vega brushes made for the hobby market in Europe) and as a result the needle chuck sits a lot further back in the handle. This means the opening in the 105 handle is also further back and you can't access the chuck when installed on a Omni/ Vega/ Revel body. I thought the same as you an bought a 105 handle and unfortunately it doesn't work.
ahhh I see..
Great video . Never thought of cutting the spring down to ease the trigger play works great.....
The handle of a Badger 3155 MAY fit (part T673D - this is a Thayer and Chandler part code, rather than a standard Badger code) as the cut out is further forward and Badger show the 3155 has having the same short needle tube as the Vega. I have tried to get hold of this part but keep getting sent the normal 51-075 handle, which is the 105 handle, so I gave up. I have to have most Badger parts imported from the States and it's not cheap!!
I was unaware they had a diffrent size rear piece on those 2 brushes. You would think things would be a little more interchangable .
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The trigger pressure to release paint (by pulling back on the trigger) on my Badger 155 Anthem is adjustable so clipping off the spring is unnecessary. Teflon tape is unnecessary on the tip of an airbrush. You can do it, but pain ole chap stick works so much better and is easier than using Teflon tape.
What does modifying the spring actually do????
If you modify the air spring it will lessen the amount of pressure needed to start the air. If you modify the trigger spring (mine is adjustable) it will lessen the amount of pressure needed to pull back for the paint flow.
It's all in the needle, just wet sand the tip of the needle and your good to go.
Were did you get the rubber peace
Watch the video.
what is the attachment at the end of the needle? thanks
+el tremendo I'm wondering the same thing. Did you find out?
I think it's an ear plug :P
That's what I thought. Thank you =). I might do this to all my Brushes.
i think ts an old headphone earplug
Get a spring cheap from a cheap clicky ball point pen.
It's six o clock.
i don´t understand the very poor pronounce of the word
You don't understand English spoken by an English person.
Or just buy an IWATA...
can't understand a fucking word he saying. ......
+Woody Ramos
Clearly English isn't your first language then? No problems for me as a native speaker ;)
+Woody Ramos No problem for me too, at all...and I am not a native English speaker either :-)
+Woody Ramos I had no problem whatsoever.
Woody, ahi estan los subtitulos si quiere capturar las ideas...