Just wondering what type of airbrush you use for finishing your bows. How big of a pattern does it throw? Thanks

I use a small gravity feed touch up gun that I bought from harbor freight. Seems just right for the job. The hvlp will use less product and create less overspray but costs a little more. The airbrush I have didn't want to put out enough spray for me but it's not a real good one.

I use a cheap Badger air brush, good for kids 8 and up  :D  But works great, very little waisted finish and it didn't cost much.

http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/bad/bad250-4.htm

Dano and Bodork
 What type of finish do you use?
                    Pete

Pete, I use Thunderbird.

Dano: do you have adult supervision to use that sprayer?

Mosy of the time Bob  

I use thunder bird also.

hey guys whay kind of dry time on thunderbird and how long between coats ? is orange peel ever a problem?

I use airbrushes daily at work, I have several of them.  But for bows, I like a larger pattern than they can spray.  I use a touch up automotive spray gun.  There is more waste, but I can get a better finish, which is what I care about.
Air brushes put out a small pattern, even if adjusted wide open.  You'll get the finish drying on parts of the bow while other parts are wet.  The result is an inconsistant shine.
I really like Fullerplast.  Expensive, but fills grain like nothing else I have used.
Dan

Hey Dano, I was wondering if you had a comment on what OconeeDan had to say above. Does your Badger brush put out enough material to give you even coverage on larger riser parts? I have experienced uneven coverage and too small a pattern with my airbrush.

One more thing, if you want to use an airbrush, the one Dano mentioned is as good as any, as it will put out a larger pattern than most airbrushes.  I should have not said you can't get a good finish with an airbrush, it's just a bit more difficult.
Never tried Thunderbird.  If using an airbrush, the slower drying the finish, the better.
Dan

Yep, Dan's right. Thunderbird has a much slower dring time (2-3 hours between coats) so it works well with an airbrush. If I was using something else I have a small gravity feed sprayer that works great.

http://tbirdarchery.com/

I like to own an IWATA air brush.  They claim they are some of the best.

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