Pressure Regulator

Are you talking about a regulator on the air compressor that needs finer adjustments? If so then yes you could buy another inexpensive regulator with a finer scale of adjustments.

QUOTE: I know, double action A/B's can be regulated finely by touch, but that takes practice.

That is not true. Any airbrush regardless of single or double-action puts out the pressure that you dial in the compressor or regulator. You do not push down slightly on the trigger to get a little less air as that is not possible. On every airbrush you always push the trigger down all the way for air. If the pressure is too high you turn it down with the regulator that the airbrush is connected to.

Mike

QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeV That is not true. Any airbrush regardless of single or double-action puts out the pressure that you dial in the compressor or regulator. You do not push down slightly on the trigger to get a little less air as that is not possible. On every airbrush you always push the trigger down all the way for air. If the pressure is too high you turn it down with the regulator that the airbrush is connected to. Mike

Mike, I hope that you realize that on most Aztek double action airbrushes, you CAN regulate air flow with the "downwards" button push. It’s not an ON/OFF thing with the air.

Vinnie,

I was referring to regular double-action airbrushes which also are not "on or off" but pushing down part way is extremely hard to do and I know of no one who does that as it is not necessary and is almost inpossible to replicate. I don't know how the Aztek's trigger works as I have never used one.

Mike

oh, thanks. MikeV, yeah, I meant a finer adjustment kind of pressure regulator. I'll look around for that. I think I need more practice with my A/B, but really haven't had the time; why won't the people at work understand this?! ha.

I've been using an airbrush for over 20 years and I never needed a finer regulator than what normally goes on an AB compressor. Yes, my regulator reads in 5 lbs markings and I can dial roughly more or less than that. But are you saying you need adjustments of one or two lbs? For example you need 23 lbs. instead of 22 lbs of air pressure? That small increment wouldn't make a visible difference. If one lb. of air pressure did make a difference you know all the regulator companies would be hawking a more expensive regulator. And that regulator would be a "better regulator with a bigger and finer adjusting gauge that will spray so perfectly you'll be spraying perfect whisps of color."

I'd use the standard regulator and just dial a close number of lbs. of air that works in your air brush.

I have a Paasche regulator that reads and adjusts in individual pounds... it is very accurate! I got it from Dixie Arts.

http://www.dixieart.com/Dixie_Art_Supplies_Airbrush_Main_Page.html

ShamRage,

The point made by Roosterfish is a good one but I would opt for a regulator/moisture trap near your airbrush such as the one that Naplak mentioned anyhow if you don't have a water trap already.
If it is an exposed gauge that you can get to you can also just buy another gauge with lower increments if you want that fine of adjustments, although I don't think a couple of pounds of air pressure is going to make much difference as Roosterfish pointed out.

Mike

ok .. thanks. like i said, maybe i just need more practice.

here is a gauge that is 0-30. i have one of these stores nearby but you can get anything you need through the mail. i bought all of the items i needed here to build my silent compressor with. browse this site for other gauges as well. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/productdetail.jsp?xi=xi&ItemId=1611663913&ccitem=

cool. thanks alot.