by scifiguy
This is an airbrush stand and cleaning station that uses Ball brand wide mouth canning jars (the 16oz model is shown in the pictures). It was designed for the SOTAR 20/20, but might fit other airbrushes as well. You can print the included test file to check fit of your airbrush before committing the time and filament (or resin) needed to print the whole thing.
Features:
Great fit and positive lock on the SOTAR 20/20 airbrush.
You can flush out the airbrush by purging it while seated in the holder.
There is a conical washout funnel section for emptying and rinsing your airbrush paint cup.
The washout funnel has a discharge tube that prevents spray backflow from getting out the funnel (water level in the jar needs to be at least 1cm).
There is also a filter section with cap--load with cotton to prevent discharge of atomized paint when purging the airbrush.
For added convenience, you can mount the included cotton swab holder to the side for easy access when one is needed for wiping out your airbrush paint cup. Use double sided tape to mount it.
Print Settings
Printer:
Qidi X-Plus (modified with E3D Hemera and borosolicate bed)
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Resolution:
200
Infill:
15%
Filament brand:
Prusament
Filament color:
Orange
Filament material:
PLA
Notes:
Tube is printed separately from Lid, then glued. I used cyanoacrylate (i.e. Crazy Glue).
Filter port cap ID is relieved near the top for better fit. I found that dimensional accuracy when printing it top down on a heated bed caused the layers close to the bed to shrink more than higher layers (PLA was used).
Filter port cap is correctly sized in the CAD model, with appropriate clearances. However, due to PLA shrinkage, I found scaling X and Y dimensions in the slicer by 104.2% was optimal for best fit.
I used a Ball canning jar I found at Target ($5 for a set of 4 was the best price). This is the link:
