Observation & Question

Johnny

Double Actioner
Observation: Just received my new Iwata Eclipse HP CS. First off, I notice a substantial difference between this and the Master G233. The Iwata paints/flows much much smoother and NOW I can more easily practice my dagger strokes - something I was having difficulty with the Master. I can now actually make a decent dagger stroke, albeit not consistently. Bottom Line = Nice Airbrush!

Question: How do I get out of the habit of gripping & pressing so tightly? My hand begins to cramp before too long.

I'm very happy with the Eclipse HP CS, even though I still suck.

Ponz
 
That cramping in your hand is building your muscles and muscle memory which is normal. Unless you are giving the airbrush a death grip...LOL
while we use our hands for many task your now using muscles that may not have been worked before which is why you get cramps.
As your build those muscle you will notice that you're not really gripping to hard or pressing down as hard as you may think now.

Congrats on the new airbrush by the way
 
I still have "death grip" as they call it. When you go in for tight details and you know the most miniscule bobble will be recorded on your work.. you death grip the daylights out of it... basically locking your whole body so that even your heartbeat isn't a factor. I've known about this for quite awhile and I still can't break the habit.

Also I thinks it's awesome you listened to people and got that CS. It's hard to explain how well it performs.
 
It’s just something we all go through man. Honestly, I’m about 3 years in and it’s gotten better. But I still have to make a mental note to relax my grip. It’ll come with time, just keep at it.


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Its weird but when you have the death grip and doing some fine detail you will have so much more control if you relax. I still on occasion get the "grip" even after all these years.

lee
 
agree with everyone above. death grip is normal especially when starting out and I still suffer with it occasionally especially as @Leakyvalve stated, when you are concentrating on trying to spray the tiniest little detail you tense up all over...

I can pull killer hair lines - consistently - on a spare bit of paper to test the paint. . . when I aim it at the art project on the easel and everything goes out the window, they're to thick, a little wobbly.

Relax, don't stress, just be comforted that you aren't alone.

Maybe you could drink a gallon of shine - it seems to help @Mr.Micron !
 
Question: How do I get out of the habit of gripping & pressing so tightly? My hand begins to cramp before too long.

This habit is just the thing any beginner would come through.
My first experience was a week finger pain after a day of trying of AB spraying/testing:) That grip was :eek:
Things that might help are finding convenient position at the working surface, right height for painting area you working on, it always must be convenient for long time working. Generally, it's a question of well arranged working area.
Also, soft spring for the air valve does the job. You apply much more less pressure compared to stock springs, it definitely reduces your pains
 
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