PurityThruFire Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 There's got to be some sort of dremel bit that can help get into those small areas a bit easier. Uh...okay. I didn't post this for my health... 600 Grit Diamond Burrs - For smoothing the metal back out or removal of fine flash and mold lines. They are very small, look at the different shapes and sizes. With these I have never had any trouble getting in anywhere with my Dremel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Sorry PTF I didn't read your post until I had responded to Rodnik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurityThruFire Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 You should also note that the diamond coated burrs will fit into any pin vise that will accept a 1/8" shank so you can still use them by hand if you feel you have more control. Though the idea of the foot pedal with the Dremel is that it maximizes your control of the tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 thanks for the advice ptf. I will look into some of this stuff this weekend probably. I definitely need a better alternative to what I currently have, my files and other tools just ain't cuttin' the mustard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kutz Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I definitely second the diamond bits. Also for really odd shaped stuff, the rubberized abrasive bits can be shaped in order to match a specific problem spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strateegos Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 If you have not opened and used the Aztec, I would take it back and use the refund for paint. Have not liked the Aztecs for anything. Good call on the Iwata. Just my opinion though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurityThruFire Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 If you have not opened and used the Aztec, I would take it back and use the refund for paint. Have not liked the Aztecs for anything. Good call on the Iwata. Just my opinion though. I like the Aztek...I feel like I've got a "beater" brush hanging around. It works very well for shooting a wide array of paints. Ofcourse the Iwata is 1000 times better but like I said, I keep the Aztek around as the airbrush I abuse a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 How do airbrushes differ then? What's the difference between Aztec and Iwata? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilesuck Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 If you have not opened and used the Aztec, I would take it back and use the refund for paint. Have not liked the Aztecs for anything. Good call on the Iwata. Just my opinion though. I own four (or maybe five, can't remember) of the Aztecs, and of the 20+ airbrushes I own they get the most use as I can shoot anything through them and not worry about stripping parts or ruining seals. Yes I love my iwata custom micron(whose new head cost as much as an aztec). But for a workhorse, I love my Aztecs and will continue to promote them. Just my .02 worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kutz Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 How do airbrushes differ then? What's the difference between Aztec and Iwata? About $100... No, there are definite quality differences in how well the brush behaves, as well as the features available. Aztec's tend to have a lot more plastic in them than Iwata and Pasche (and Badger Airbrush...but the last time I recommended one of those, I had to perform CPR on the person due to sticker shock). Plastic isn't necessarily a bad thing, but when you assemble and disassemble a lot (as you do with airbrushes), metal holds up better. You also have different things like internal/external mix - single and dual action...most of the higher end brushes will be internal mix/dual action. Aztec has cheap single action, external mixers which are nice for stuff at times. I use one for doing a lot of terrain painting since I don't need to clean it between paints (just swap out the paint pot). I also can run really thick paint through it without problems - stuff like latex house paint which will kill my other airbrushes, goes through the cheapo Aztec like butter (just need to crank up the pressure a bit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 how expensive are these airbrushes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristof65 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 The only advice I can give you on airbrushes is to not be cheap and do your research. I've seen some people do some amazing stuff with them, but you get what you pay for. DO NOT try and cheap out by buying a $10 canned air powered one. You won't get good results, and you won't like them. Or at least I didn't, and the experience soured me on airbrushes for a long time, when it was really my own darn fault for not understanding the differences and buying what was esentially crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kutz Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Iwata HP $120+ Iwata Custom Microns $300+ Paasche VL $70+ Badger 360 $95 at Dick Blick (list $185) Badger 2020 $200 at Dick Blick (list $422) Add another $100+ for a compressor. I've got mine plumbed into my compressor in the garage with an oil/water separator and a micron filter. Works out nice since I don't have any noise in the room with my spray booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 what is the best way about getting into airbrushes? If you know absolutely nothing other than they exist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristof65 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 The best bet is probably finding someone(s) in your area who uses them, and get together with them to see what can be done, etc. Last year, Heisler was able to get Damien (or is it Dominic - I never remember) Garcia to do a class on using airbrushes to paint vehicles at Ghengis. I don't know if he'll do that again this year, but if he does and you can come up to Denver for Ghengis, I'd recommend it - Mr Garcia is an excellent teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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