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You beat me to it Lew. I just read the 4.99 deal on the air brush. A good cheap way to get into this type of applying color  and highlighting on wood or anything else that comes along...

 

At least Charlie won't be jumping my bones again but get ready you might catch it!!

 

Then to keep from jerking it to the floor drill a hole the size of the base of the

jar, I hope its a jar, in a good size piece of wood.

 

 A person can spray lacquer base or water base or oil base colors with it.

Edited February 7, 20188 yr by Smallpatch

Then If anyone decides to get any of the models with more adjustments, first get the 40% discount coupon off of the internet for Hobby Lobby for they carry two or three good models... and this coupon can be used anytime.

Oh and by the way,  a person will need a regulator on the compressor line . Depending on the fluid, I use anywhere from 10 to 25 lbs. of regulated air.

Edited February 7, 20188 yr by Smallpatch

I use those 40% coupons all of the time!

I have that one dedicated to spraying dye. Works well but like DAB said make a well so you can sit it down safely.I mounted a block with 2 sizes of hole on the side of my finishing table. Also put a hook on it to wrap the hose , with the regulator also mounted to the side of the table

On 2/7/2018 at 2:58 PM, Gerald said:

I have that one dedicated to spraying dye. Works well but like DAB said make a well so you can sit it down safely.I mounted a block with 2 sizes of hole on the side of my finishing table. Also put a hook on it to wrap the hose , with the regulator also mounted to the side of the table

what types of dye do you use? type and names?

 

I have only used Chestnut Stains in it so far and the results have been very effective. It is alcohol base so clean up is easy especially since there is no needle to clean. In addition this type is very effective for finish coats of lacquer and again easy cleanup. If I need fine control I use a Harbor Freight that has better controls. I do not do any drawing with them so the more expensive types have never appealed to me.

Edited February 10, 20188 yr by Gerald

@Gerald...those tulips are really cool...sometime in your spare time, a thread on "here's how I dunnit" would be humbly appreciated. 

This is more of what I was looking for on airbrush and dye, but was not on the phone.

what brand are they? it looks exactly what i'm looking for!!!

On 2/9/2018 at 9:07 PM, DRAGON1 said:

what types of dye do you use? type and names?

 

I missed your question. The stain (dye) on these pieces is Chestnut Stains: yellow, royal blue, red. I got some Chromacraft dyes branded Nick Agar at TAW last month in Magenta, Teal and Violet so I would not have to mix colors to get something else. Thde Chestnut stains colors cover the basic colors so I can mix for most colors. Have been using a color wheel I printed of he internet but just ordered one on Amazon and it is pretty cool. All of these are alcohol base as it is easier to use and only causes a problem if finish is shellac. Oh by the way the Chestnut stains actually have shellac in them.

Gerald, you mean you made those tulips??????    WOW what you guys do on those lathes.

I have never used an air brush, what kind of compressor is required? will the regular shop compressor work ?

Herb

7 hours ago, Dadio said:

will the regular shop compressor work ?

A shop compressor will work but I'd add an additional regulator and a moisture separator 

On 2/18/2018 at 9:52 PM, Gerald said:

I missed your question. The stain (dye) on these pieces is Chestnut Stains: yellow, royal blue, red. I got some Chromacraft dyes branded Nick Agar at TAW last month in Magenta, Teal and Violet so I would not have to mix colors to get something else. Thde Chestnut stains colors cover the basic colors so I can mix for most colors. Have been using a color wheel I printed of he internet but just ordered one on Amazon and it is pretty cool. All of these are alcohol base as it is easier to use and only causes a problem if finish is shellac. Oh by the way the Chestnut stains actually have shellac in them.

Thanks Gerald!!!