Has anyone turned or made a airbrush on a mini-lathe before? Is it possible?
I know I can buy one cheaper then I can make one, but for a challenge I would like to attempt this project.
Thanks
Homemade Airbrush on a minilathe?
Jan 06, 2005
3 Replies
First reply
I don't know where in the retired files, but at least one small paint sprayer has been listed in the dropbox, by Ted E. tiny mechanical parts in airbrushes are really small, particularly the threads on various parts. The double-action mechanism is similar to a regular paint…
Read the full reply
Have you seen this?
formatting link
Might give you some ideas.
I don't know where in the retired files, but at least one small paint sprayer has been listed in the dropbox, by Ted E.
formatting link
The tiny mechanical parts in airbrushes are really small, particularly the threads on various parts. The double-action mechanism is similar to a regular paint gun, in that the trigger controls variable paint and air flow. The little seals (teflon or similar) are also tiny. They're really ingenius little mechanisms, considering that the better ones actually siphon the paint up to the spray head.
WB ..............
The old airbrushes were sealed with beeswax. I have my grandfathers old airbrush and it's sealed that way. Karl
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required