Care and Feeding of a Badger 150

BG- here's a tear-down and parts list-hope it helps a little.
http://www.badger-airbrush.com/150parts.htm

Thanks, I already have the parts list. What I'm looking for is the instruction manual. Shocking isn't it? A man actually wanting to read an instruction manual!

What I really want to know is how to set the needle. Does it stick out of the nozzle? How far? etc. Do I just experiment moving it in and out until I get the spray pattern I'm looking for?

There are two knurled knobs hidden by the end piece. I figured out that the small one is the needle chuck that actually holds the needle in place, and assume that the larger one (tube shank) is a fine adjustment setting. Bit of a pain having to take the end off everytime. I am already thinking about buying a different brush. Maybe an Aztek?

Kidding! Seriously though, I am beginning to think a 155 or 200 with the exposed adjustment control is the route to go. Keeping the 150 as a one setting AB for primer or finishing coats.

BG-I always push the needle as far ahead as it will go. It will protrude from the tip-so be be VERY careful (that's what the cap is for). Pressing down on the trigger will start the air-when you pull back the trigger the fluid increases (double action). Air pressure is best controlled by your pressure regulator. BTW-watch out for those friction mount cups-they sometimes fall out-I tilt mine slightly and never fill it too full. It'll take practice!

Thanks for the tip! I get the point. I'll try not to needle any more instructions. Oh Dear Lord, somebody stop me before I pun again.

Also, thanks for the pointer on the friction fit cups. I can well imagine that happening.

BG-the knurled knobs only hold the needle in place-as it wears you'll have to move it forward (yes-you'll replace needles fairly often). Big point-keep your AB clean!

QUOTE: BG-I always push the needle as far ahead as it will go.

DON'T push hard! Just let the needle seat against the nozzle then tighten the chuck at the rear of the needle. Push too hard and it just makes the nozzle larger. The next knurled nut in (part 50-031) screws into the tube shank and holds the spring in. The THIRD knurled nut (part 50-030, it is significantly larger than the other two) can be used to adjust the tension of the spring. Screw it out and the spring is lighter, screw it in and the spring is tighter.

The 150 is identical to the 100 as far as operation goes. The only difference being that the 100 is gravity feed and the 150 is siphon feed. I can copy my 100 manual for you.

I have one of those. The needle goes in with just enough pressure to seat it. And I don't think there is a fine adjustment knob on it. Badger does provide fine, med., and large tips and needles if that helps(Micheals craft stores usually have stuff in stock). I can't scan, but if you want I can copy and snail mail to you.
Did you try contacting Badger for a manual?

here ya go... They have all the manuals there... you just have to find them haha...

http://www.newstyleservice.com/150airbrush/

QUOTE: Originally posted by MusicCity QUOTE: BG-I always push the needle as far ahead as it will go. DON'T push hard! Just let the needle seat against the nozzle then tighten the chuck at the rear of the needle. Push too hard and it just makes the nozzle larger. The next knurled nut in (part 50-031) screws into the tube shank and holds the spring in. The THIRD knurled nut (part 50-030, it is significantly larger than the other two) can be used to adjust the tension of the spring. Screw it out and the spring is lighter, screw it in and the spring is tighter. The 150 is identical to the 100 as far as operation goes. The only difference being that the 100 is gravity feed and the 150 is siphon feed. I can copy my 100 manual for you.

Thanks Scott, very kind offer, but Tho9900 found an online manual for my model.

QUOTE: Originally posted by tho9900 here ya go... They have all the manuals there... you just have to find them haha... http://www.newstyleservice.com/150airbrush/

Excellent find. I went googling for a site like this with no luck. I just knew that with the cumulative knowledge of all the forum members, somebody would have the answer I was looking for!

BTW-can't beat double action gravity feed-but the paint reservoir is small.

cool, it looks like the airbrush city AB is a 150 knock off, that manual applies exactly to mine as well.

if you need another Badger brush manual, change the http://www.newstyleservice.com/150airbrush/ and switch the /150airbrush/ to your model number like /155airbrush/. I had forgotten all about it but I had lost the manual for my 175 a long time ago and someone here posted that to me... I still had it in my favorites!

Good luck to you!! It does make it nice having the manual the first time you dissasemble the air brush if you've never owned one before... putting it back together is a LOT easier when you have a manual to reference!! (voice of experience)

Trowlfazz:

Never tell a man his paint reservoir is too small!

Killercurt:

Somehow I missed your post. Yet another fine offer, thank you very much, but the online manual is far easier for everybody.