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                        how far should a needle project?

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                        britjeff
                        • Member since
                          December 2009
                        how far should a needle project?
                        Posted by britjeff on Friday, May 21, 2010 3:44 AM

                        hi guys, i'm fairly new to a dual action airbrush after finally hanging up my old humbrol single action. been spraying a bit of futre and thought i had it all cleanded out but looks like i was wrong. lol sfter stripping and cleaning, how far should the needle project from the tip?

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                        Pawel
                        • Member since
                          May 2009
                        • From: Poland
                        Posted by Pawel on Friday, May 21, 2010 5:13 AM

                        Howdy!

                        I'd say a few (2-5) diameters of the nozzle opening. Does it make sense? Other way around, after opening the needle "all the way" it should still be visible from outside looking from the side of the airbrush. Hope I make myself clear here. Hope it helps, have a nice day

                        Pawel

                        All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

                        www.vietnam.net.pl

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                        Bgrigg
                        • Member since
                          May 2005
                        • From: Left forever
                        Posted by Bgrigg on Friday, May 21, 2010 8:52 AM

                        My airbrushes (all based on the 100/200 series Badger) have the tip sticking out 2-3mm with the spray regulator taken OFF. With the regulator in place about half that distance.

                        So long folks!

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                        Milairjunkie
                        • Member since
                          October 2007
                        • From: Scotland
                        Posted by Milairjunkie on Friday, May 21, 2010 12:29 PM

                        2mm projection on H&S medium needle, although the finer is about 1/2>1mm longer & the coarse a similar amount shorter.

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                        britjeff
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                          December 2009
                        Posted by britjeff on Saturday, May 22, 2010 3:49 AM

                        cheers guys, i'll let you know how i get on.

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