Is a gravity feed brush better for our hobby then a suction type???
I don’t know if it’s better but mine does both but have only used the suction once to try it out, I always use the gravity cups mainly cause they are smaller an easier to control the brush.
Actually it’s called, “siphon-feed” [;)]
Both are good but as has been stated before on this forum, the gravity feed allows using a lower pressure to spray because the paint does not need to be siphoned up into the airbrush. The gravity feed models are also real easy to change colors and clean. One difference in the gravity feed though is that you must keep it pointing in a downward direction to paint or else the paint can spill out of the cup, unless you are using a gravity feed with a cap on the color cup.
I hope this helps.
Mike
yea that helps alot!!! Thanks!!!
Ron when your budget allows you might want to consider adding a gravity feed to the stable…I’m planning on it and MikeV has several good recomendations in other threads…
Thanks chris, i think i will!!!
The Omni he has recomended to me as well as others is looking better and better everytime I look at it and read the specs…Thanks Mike I think I’ll be taking the plunge and order the second AB sooner than expected!
Sounds good Chris.
I am seriously considering a new Omni 4000 myself as I made a little money on some things I sold on Ebay and it’s burning a hole in my pocket. [:D][;)]
Is that the one you are looking at?
Mike
Mike thats the one Im wanting…My LHS doesnt carry Badger at all nor T&C so where could I go online to get one? I didnt see them at Bear Air…
Chris,
Bear Air has them under ‘Thayer & Chandler’ link from the 'Airbrushes/Parts link on the opening page.
http://www.bearair.com/
They are $3.95 cheaper than Dixie but they will charge you their $10 shipping fee which makes it more than Dixie’s price of $69.95 with free shipping. Of course that all depends on what company you trust as some like Dixie and others prefer BearAir. [;)]
http://dixieart.com/Omni.html
Mike
I like the 5000, cause it has a cap on the cup!!!
I keep forgetting , and keep spilling paint!!! DOH!!!
Ron,
The 4000 is the one with the cap, the 5000 is a smaller cup with no cap. Badger’s web site put the names above the airbrushes instead of below so it is confusing. [;)]
Mike
ok, then i want the 4000!!!
One might also concider the Iwata Revolution Hp-CR. It performes like other high-end Iwatas but without the high-end price. The Revolution gravity-feed double action goes for only $59.00 at Dixie Art web site, and shipping is free and fast! Happy modeling!
Oh boy another airbrush thrown into the fray for a decision LOL…Thanks for the link Mike I must have just missed the T&C listing…
love the new siggy chris!!!
I went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered the T&C/Badger Omni 4000 from DixieArt about 10 minutes ago! I still need a water trap for my compressor sears only had one style and I really didnt care for it…So I’ll check a few places tomorrow!
BTW MikeV thanks for your suggestions and help!
Cool [8D]
A new toy on the way. [:D]
Mike
Chris,
I just ordered my Omni 4000 with an extra tip and needle from Dixie. [:D][;)]
We can compare our reviews on the 4000 in a few days. [tup]
Mike
Personally, I prefer gravity feed for a few reasons, I got a few brushes(4 at last count). I holder with Water trap for all 4.
When I was younger I used to use syphon/suction feed and side feeds neither are bad but didn’t suit me.
I find gravity feed brushes easier and qicker to clean and I do my own repairs on them too. The Cup on Syphon feeds at times tended to obstruct my view.
Two of my gravity feeds got a fixed cup and two got removable cups with lids.
I think in the end it is not a question of which is better but which suits your needs and likes more.