Review: Harbor Freight Deluxe Airbrush 95810

I picked up a Deluxe Airbrush kit from HF for $15 this weekend. This is my first airbrush, which I bought to do touchups on guitar finishes and possibly artwork. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten to try it yet because I can't find a hose locally. Every local HF store was sold out and Hobby Lobby wanted $30 for a hose! The airbrush appears to be a Badger clone, perhaps of the Anthem 155. My initial impression, without having used it yet, is that the quality is excellent. It's quite heavy and the parts are very precisely machined and fit together well. The lowest price I could find the Anthem for was more than $75, so if this works well, it may be a great deal.

After shooting some watercolor through it, my impression still holds. I was able to make very fine lines, albeit not very dark. It may not compete with the higher-end airbrushes, but for $15 I think it's a great buy.

Badger Anthem 155: