Airbrushing powder paint

[Fishermanbt]

I took Smalljaw’s powder paint spray tutorial and adapted it to my current set up. In his YouTube video he was using an air eraser that had a pick up tube. Mine is a Paasche Airbrush (ER) Air Eraser - Etching Tool that does not use a tube.
I came up with a working 3D printed model after some trial and error.
I left the cup attachment side without threads. This way I can use a verity of cup sizes by sacrificing a lid or two by cutting a feed hole in them. Then just epoxy the adapter to the lid. So far so good.

[WALLEYE WACKER]

Great mod to make things work for you. Have you ever tried to make a crank bait with your 3D printer.

[Fishermanbt]

Thought about it but haven’t yet. Might have to put that on the to do list and see what i can come up with.

[WALLEYE WACKER]

Do you scan a image and print or do you have to write code.Been thinking of getting a 3D printer but with to many things I make now. It would be another machine to use once in a blue moon.

[Fishermanbt]

I use free online cad programs like Tinkercad or Fusion (both products of Autodesk). YouTube University has been amazing in learning how things work. There are times I start from scratch and build an item. There are other times that I will I find an object in Thingiverse (free online makers community where people upload their designs so others can print or expand upon to suit their needs). 
Fusion also has an amazing feature that allows users to pull items out of the McMaster-Carr catalog and edit/build on them in the cad program. I used this feature today while creating some upgrades to my 2” PVC fluid bed.
As far as getting a 3D printer. Just know they are not an appliance like a microwave. They have to be tinkered on, adjusted/bed leveled regularly, and stuff breaks that you have to fix. Again, YouTube University or online message boards to the rescue. The one best piece of advice I can give is buy one with a heated bed from a reputable company. I got my Anycubic I3 Mega from Amazon on sale after months of research

[WALLEYE WACKER]

I think I’ll stay out of the 3D game from all I have watched and read I can see it would consume a lot more time than I have to create something. Thanks for you help

[Lamar]

  This is what I use to spray powder paint on with. https://www.tjstackle.com Go to their powder paint spray gun. Then I bought extra cups and straws so I could change colors easily.

[Fishermanbt]

I think I’ll stay out of the 3D game from all I have watched and read I can see it would consume a lot more time than I have to create something. Thanks for you help

Lol. If you change you mind let know. I’d be glad to help you out on what to look for or what to avoid. There are a few companies coming out with some amazing machines in the next year.

[WALLEYE WACKER]

Thanks Fishermanbt. Had been looking at BOXZY a engraver , CNC And 3D printer if you buy the hole packing. Lamar I have TJ’s but have issues with it packing the straw tight but Smalljaw helped me with that.

[smalljaw]

That is some clever stuff, way beyond my abilities for sure!!!!!

[dmwfishing]

I just started air brushing with Power Paint (Pro-Tec) and wanted to share some photos of my custom perch pattern on blade baits.
Doing well with an inexpensive airbrush and very small compressor, but look forward to tips on getting greater "detail" from an airbrush and powder paint.

[Lamar]

I just started air brushing with Power Paint (Pro-Tec) and wanted to share some a photo of my custom perch pattern on blade baits.
Doing well with an inexpensive airbrush and very small compressor, but look forward to tips on getting greater "detail" from an airbrush and powder paint.

  Those look great DM. I'd fish them

[brennan.chapman]

I just started air brushing with Power Paint (Pro-Tec) and wanted to share some a photo of my custom perch pattern on blade baits.
Doing well with an inexpensive airbrush and very small compressor, but look forward to tips on getting greater "detail" from an airbrush and powder paint.

DMW where were you this fall when I needed these? These look great.

[dmwfishing]

Thank you.  I will have plenty for next spring and next fall.  Feel free to contact me any time at wymanda46@comcast.net

[WALLEYE WACKER]

dmwfishing awesome perch pattern. Have fun with them.