Taking a stab at the "worlds finest" -

DaveG

Airbush Analyst
OK, so, maybe not the worlds finest, but perhaps the finest I have :)

Started out as an Iwata CM-Bv2. First up was acquiring a K33 needle from Foxy Studio. Both springs (air valve and needle spring) have been replaced with softer units that were custom wound just for the task. The needle packing has been replaced with a very slippery, solvent resistant o-ring seal. The last bit to top it off is a new, lower profile, contoured trigger button. Love, Love, Love this brush!

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Sound like you have added some really nice mods to the brush and congrats .

Thanks! Aside from the black handle, which is based in a sentimental attachment, my goal was to make the brush easier to use. It really does handle like a dream, for me. Very responsive, and super smooth in my hand.
 
sweet brush and if you modify the needle cap you will be able to work real close to your substrate without risking damage to the needle
 
Congrats Dave!:thumbsup: It's always pleasant to have more from a brush that has already become usual. I know that feeling:)
So... a few parts from Olympos... but I'm intrigued by this
The needle packing has been replaced with a very slippery, solvent resistant o-ring seal.
You should know I'd ask the question about it;)
Would you share the secret? What's the material and how do you find it compared to "usual" teflon?

BTW one of these days I've made some improvements to the trigger (new type pads), it seems something I've searched. Will post the results when complete everything.
 
Congrats Dave!:thumbsup: It's always pleasant to have more from a brush that has already become usual. I know that feeling:)
So... a few parts from Olympos... but I'm intrigued by this You should know I'd ask the question about it;)
Would you share the secret? What's the material and how do you find it compared to "usual" teflon?

BTW one of these days I've made some improvements to the trigger (new type pads), it seems something I've searched. Will post the results when complete everything.

Vlad, the seals are something that I have left over from another project that I worked on. I am going to hold onto the info on them till I have had more of a chance to test them for use in this configuration. They are silly expensive, and if it will not last, I do not want anyone losing out... Hope you understand?! There are many, many types of o-ring materials available - if you look through some of the material properties, you may just find some worth trying.
 
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sweet brush and if you modify the needle cap you will be able to work real close to your substrate without risking damage to the needle

I've thought about making a paint picker out of it, but to be honest, I find that I usually wind up removing them anyway... Might still do it anyway.
 
Well didn't you get hooked quick !


Nice job Dave. How did you shorten the trigger?

I have a complete machine shop a doors width away from my Airbrushing studio, but... I simply purchased it :). It is an Olympos F-1 trigger, that I ordered from Olympos Japan. Got a couple of others to try as well, but this one does it for me.
 
Lovely brush I bet it's a dream to use. I only have the soft air valve spring and a custom 2 prong air cap. A K33 needle would be great but no job no money at the moment so it can wait for a while.

Lee
 
Lovely brush I bet it's a dream to use. I only have the soft air valve spring and a custom 2 prong air cap. A K33 needle would be great but no job no money at the moment so it can wait for a while.

Lee


Thanks, Lee. Yes, the brush is a real pleasure to use. The softer springs and shorter trigger just add to the feeling of responsiveness for me. The K33... That was a bit of an odd one to me. When I first got it, I put it in and tested, slipped the original one back in, and tested - I kept doing this back and forth looking for some kind of an "ah-ha" moment. I almost started to think I should have saved my money... It was not till I had been painting for quite some time that it dawned on me that I was still painting, and not stopping to clean the needle. I explain it as a part that makes a great tool just that much easier to use - I just find that I don't have to think about it often.
 
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