mackem 23,748 Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, kanny said: It's on the list I bought one two weeks ago for a project,get a quiet one. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillylamp 1,809 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 48 minutes ago, kanny said: I use a bit of a mix of vallejo and creative/wicked paints...I like the vallejo paints they are cheap and they have a good selection in my local boyes store I do use a thinner with them also just a couple of drops in the cup helps them flow a bit easier as I'm limited on the psi I can achieve with my current compressor. i see you use a thinner (which we all do)....do you buy it? if so, that can start to run out quite expensive as you also clean your gun with it.... i could use a 2 fl oz bottle of thinner in an few hours if i'm using different colours and cleaning my gun.... i make my own and it works fine.....i use Fantastik original/all purpose cleaner with distilled water...at a mix of 25%- 75% 25% Fantastik 75% distilled water....that will last you months mate....i have never had any problems using it..... i'm just trying to save you a ton of money bud.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 19,382 Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, tillylamp said: i see you use a thinner (which we all do)....do you buy it? if so, that can start to run out quite expensive as you also clean your gun with it.... i could use a 2 fl oz bottle of thinner in an few hours if i'm using different colours and cleaning my gun.... i make my own and it works fine.....i use Fantastik original/all purpose cleaner with distilled water...at a mix of 25%- 75% 25% Fantastik 75% distilled water....that will last you months mate....i have never had any problems using it..... i'm just trying to save you a ton of money bud.... Good tip thanks your right its not cheap...not sure we get fantastik in the UK but I've used window cleaner before think I seen it on some video...i normal just have a bucket of warm soapy water and the side of me and dunk the cup hold the tip and blow back...at the end of the job I do a partial strip down and use a spray gun cleaner they use in the sprayshop at work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillylamp 1,809 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, kanny said: Good tip thanks your right its not cheap...not sure we get fantastik in the UK but I've used window cleaner before think I seen it on some video...i normal just have a bucket of warm soapy water and the side of me and dunk the cup hold the tip and blow back...at the end of the job I do a partial strip down and use a spray gun cleaner they use in the sprayshop at work. you can get fantastik all purpose cleaner from amazon uk.....it said currently unavailable so i don't know how much it costs.... with me mixing my own reducer/cleaner costs me around $10.... if your system works out for you and your happy doing it then stick with it bud.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfdog91 6,257 Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Rod building is one I love but haven't been able to do too much of 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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tillylamp 1,809 Posted March 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 13/03/2023 at 17:33, Borr said: Mine are currently cooking, studying online and watching podcasts, hopefully in the summer once life settles down a bit I may hit a bit of metal sculpture.... With a pinch of fishing and camping with my kids... Along with household projects. metal sculpting would be an interesting past time.....have you ever done it, or would it be something new to try..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillylamp 1,809 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 14/03/2023 at 14:10, Fellman Mark said: nice bike mate.....had a few motor cross bikes over the years to have a bit of fun on....is that a kxf? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Borr 4,490 Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 10 hours ago, tillylamp said: metal sculpting would be an interesting past time.....have you ever done it, or would it be something new to try..... I've done a few bits, a golfer, life size and some giant daisies about half metre diameter, loads of small stuff vases book stops , but would like to do some big stainless garden sculptures . I'd have to do small models as material costs are pretty high , maybe find a Lazer place sometimes they have scrap ideal for certain stuff. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aled 363 Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 I count fishing as a type of hunting so other than my family commitments....i do a bit of gardening and grow some of my own vegetables. Used to play amateur rugby and cricket so i watch quite a bit of sport supporting our local clubs. Love reading i always have a book on the go, reading a Susan Hill novel at the moment. Visit the gym twice a week with my son and i try to run 5km or cycle 10km every week. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BEARINATOR 2,825 Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 Fishing, keep birds and ponds and my other hobby is making single mothers 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 26,177 Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 7 hours ago, Borr said: I've done a few bits, a golfer, life size and some giant daisies about half metre diameter, loads of small stuff vases book stops , but would like to do some big stainless garden sculptures . I'd have to do small models as material costs are pretty high , maybe find a Lazer place sometimes they have scrap ideal for certain stuff. We do a fair bit with MH laser in Tavistock mate... could have a word with them at some point if it help... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillylamp 1,809 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 7 hours ago, Borr said: I've done a few bits, a golfer, life size and some giant daisies about half metre diameter, loads of small stuff vases book stops , but would like to do some big stainless garden sculptures . I'd have to do small models as material costs are pretty high , maybe find a Lazer place sometimes they have scrap ideal for certain stuff. sounds interesting mate....have you got any photos to show us bud..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tillylamp 1,809 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 6 hours ago, Aled said: I count fishing as a type of hunting so other than my family commitments....i do a bit of gardening and grow some of my own vegetables. Used to play amateur rugby and cricket so i watch quite a bit of sport supporting our local clubs. Love reading i always have a book on the go, reading a Susan Hill novel at the moment. Visit the gym twice a week with my son and i try to run 5km or cycle 10km every week. remind me to never challenge you to a race of any kind....lol lol......we grow our own veg as well, it's so rewarding when you grow your own....from the garden to the plate, it doesn't get any fresher than that....and they taste so good..... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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