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Badger AB Tips and Needles?
Armour66
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 04:56 AM UTC
I am not sure this is the correct forum to submit this question in but I am looking for a website that sells Badger AB accessories. Specifically I need the tips and needles for the Anthem 155 model. Thanks is advance everyone.

m1garand
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 06:24 AM UTC
Start here:

http://www.badger-airbrush.com/155parts.htm

http://www.hobby-airbrushes.com/en-us/dept_139.html

http://www.hobby-airbrushes.com/en-us/dept_140.html

HTH
Folgore
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 07:02 AM UTC
Try here, too: http://www.dixieart.com/

Also, I know they sell Badger needles at the Michael's here. You could try one near you as well.

Nic
Armour66
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Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 01:03 PM UTC
Thanks Guys. Very appreciated.

Armour66
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Posted: Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 09:35 AM UTC
Ok folks, I found some good sites, with the help of my fellow armoraniacs, that sell what I am looking for, but the other question I pose to those who know more than I is.....

....do I have to buy a separate needle for the fine, medium and heavy tips that go with the Badger 155 Anthem? Are there different needle sizes that I should be aware of or are all the needles interchangeable? Is there a set that I can buy for each size (Fn, Med, Hvy)?

Thanks in advance.

Kencelot
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Posted: Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 10:16 AM UTC
From what I understand of the Anthem is you use only one needle/nozzle combination. There's no need to change the needle nor nozzles for differing size spray patterns because it's fully adjustable on the AB.
Armour66
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Posted: Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 10:50 PM UTC

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From what I understand of the Anthem is you use only one needle/nozzle combination. There's no need to change the needle nor nozzles for differing size spray patterns because it's fully adjustable on the AB.



Thanks Ken, Let me check on that and do a little more research.
MGoddard
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Posted: Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 11:16 PM UTC
I have a similar question in regards to the Paasche VL/VLS. What tip numbers provide the finest detail ? In the instructions, they aren't real clear on which ones do what. I would like to purchase some spares "just in case".
Kencelot
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Posted: Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 12:22 AM UTC
Mike, the smaller the number the finer the spray. #1 tip = very fine, # 3 = medium, #5 = large.
MGoddard
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Posted: Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 02:35 AM UTC
That's what I thought, thanks for the confirmation. Now, do I have to change the needles ? They all look the same
Kencelot
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Posted: Sunday, September 29, 2002 - 04:21 AM UTC
Mike, yes, you do need to change the needles if you change the tips. Looks can be deceiving, you may not be able to notice it but, each needle is of a different diameter. The breakdown for each of the tip/needle combinations is as follows:

VL(S)#1 Spray Pattern 1/64"- 1" Light Fluids
VL(S)#3 Spray Pattern 1/32"- 1 1/4" Medium Fluids
VL(S)#5 Spray Pattern 1/16"- 1 1/2" Heavy Fluids
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