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02-15-2002, 12:43 AM
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affordable compressor questions
Okay, I did a search on compressors and only got 3 results, none of them helped... so...
Where should I go to find a good priced compressor? I'd like to spend under $100 if at all possible as I'm rather poor, but want to finish some work and am tired of using the cans. Umm.. I don't know if we can post wanted-to-buy ads, but if anyone has a good quiet running compressor they don't want, let me know  Also, what should I look for in a compressor?
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02-15-2002, 02:15 AM
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They just ran an article about compressed air options in Scale Auto. Here's a link to it:
http://www.scaleautomag.com/sca/feat...es/SAP0302.pdf Acrobat Reader required...  |
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02-15-2002, 02:23 AM
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I actually have a real good hobby shop near me that had a cool looking silent compressor for like $125... I can't remember the name, but they don't sell anything of low quality... I'm just hoping for a lower price. The online search continues.
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02-15-2002, 02:29 AM
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I've seen compressors for $60 in pawn shops around here, but I don't know how loud or compatible they are with airbrushing. Theoretically, anything's compatible with enough adapters.
I kinda like the idea of using a spare tire.  Might try that.... |
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02-15-2002, 02:37 AM
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I do have a few ugly donut spares around that I'm never gonna use...
 I was thinking of just getting a big funnel adapter and eating a lot of beans 
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02-16-2002, 06:43 AM
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I brought my compressor yesterday here in the UK for £70, ive not seen any cheaper than that.
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02-16-2002, 04:18 PM
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not got around to spraying any paint yet but i was testing with water and it seems fine. Spent most of today building a spray booth, will get down to some spraying on monday.
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02-16-2002, 04:22 PM
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Are you going to be spraying inside? I still do all mine outside....
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02-16-2002, 06:05 PM
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I love a good spray booth and an open door/window for ventilation. Seems to control any possible problems with wind/leaves/bugs/whatever getting in the paint. I've had PLENTY of stupid problems with that. Just my luck I guess.
If you spray inside, make sure you get a good mask. Unless brain damage is a turn on to anyone here. hehe :licker:
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I kinda like the idea of using a spare tire. Might try that....
Air coming from the tire can be dirty and/or humid. It can fail paintjob. As for noise issue I know some people use compressors from refrigerator for airbrush. It silent but need some hardware to connect (adapter/pressure regulator)
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I use tyres and have no trouble, but you must use good moisture trap and have tube in tyre, tyres are the cheapest way to go, their silent and you get 15 to 20 minutes out of each tyre easy!
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Spent most of today building a spray booth, will get down to some spraying on monday.
do you have drawings of spray booth? sizes,material,etc
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