Tamiya or Aztek Airbrush's

[Vric]

100psi too

[StephenDeli]

My bad...I was using the big PSI ones as an example.

[ImolaEK]

Would something like this be good?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00915310000

[minniebanister]

Originally Posted by RB26DETT-GTR

Would something like this be good?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00915310000

I wish that I had looked at these types of compressors before I bought my Iwata Sprint Jet for US$160. The Sprint Jet is fine but it maxes out at 20 to 25psi.

I've been trying to figure out why these "Home Depot" type compressors are so much less expensive than the "fine art" types. They give much greater PSI that's for sure but do they give a good, steady, clean, dry, air flow at 7 to 15 PSI? From what Vric says I guess they do.

If your local Sears has a money back if not satisfied policy, then, you should definitely give this one a try. I would.

[Vric]

Originally Posted by RB26DETT-GTR

Would something like this be good?

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00915310000

yes that will do the trick.. a bit big, you could get something cheaper..

just be sure to buy a moisture trap if you live in an aera with high humidity.

[StephenDeli]

www.harborfreighttools.com has some very inexpensive compressors. I personally think craftsman is overpriced. But its your compressor so do whatever you feel is best!

[minniebanister]

Originally Posted by StephenDeli

I personally think craftsman is overpriced.

You're probably right. Maybe not overpriced, but certainly "top dollar". He can probably find something similar for less. But Craftsmen stuff is known for high quality. They have a 2-gal one for less.

One question I have: When you turn the compressor on, how long do you have to wait before there is enough pressure to start spraying? Do you have to wait for the tank to reach pressure, or can you start working immediately?

[Vric]

Originally Posted by minniebanister

One question I have: When you turn the compressor on, how long do you have to wait before there is enough pressure to start spraying? Do you have to wait for the tank to reach pressure, or can you start working immediately?

the time it take to go in the garage and fill the small glass jar of thinner (for cleaning) and coming back. about 1 mitunes and I have near 60psi in the thank.. 2 minutes and it's filled. It's a 1.5Hp 2 gallon.

Once filled, I stop the compressor and I have enough air to do the job I need to and clean the airbrush after

[minniebanister]

Vric, thanks for the good description of how one actually works with a tank compressor. For me, I have found that I spend 10 minutes getting the paint ready, 20 seconds actually spraying it on, and another 10 minutes cleaning up after . So your 2 gal compressor would work great for me. Why didn't we have this thread BEFORE I spent lots of $$$ on my Sprint Jet

[Vric]

Originally Posted by minniebanister

Why didn't we have this thread BEFORE I spent lots of $$$ on my Sprint Jet

Why didn't you ask ?

[minniebanister]

Originally Posted by Vric

Why didn't you ask ?

Let me put it another way: Why didn't I discover this forum before spending lots of $$$ on my Sprint Jet?

[ImolaEK]

Originally Posted by minniebanister

Let me put it another way: Why didn't I discover this forum before spending lots of $$$ on my Sprint Jet?

I think i have more research to do still. Looking for a smaller compressor for a cheaper price that has a tank on it. Sears has a low selection and so does Home Depot. Atleast in their websites. I will have to check personally at a Home Depot near me.

Thanks for the help guys!!!

[Vric]

Minde is a "Delta"

It's easy to find it here (Reno-Depot and Home Depot carry them)

Here a picture of what I use:

[Martbee]

Here's mine. About 3 minutes to fill the tank at 150psi (125 modified) then turn it off and shoot... why??? Because if you are all attentive on what you're doing and it start... you'll have a heart attack !! The one Vric have is cool to do airbrush and certainly a bit more quiet. Purge the tank when you're done and those compressors are good for a life time... almost ! Well almost bcuz if your stupid crazy big dog run right into it and cause it to drop on the head of the compressor it'll explode with a big kind of fumes and dust spraying all around (not to mention the shrapnel of flying metal) ! Stupid Snooky... bad dog, bad ! happened to me with a little compressor 3 years ago ! Frightening experience.

Edit:Purge is done with the little valve on the bottom of the pig.
Re-edit: Pig ?? I mean tank !
Re-Re-edit: The compressor was a old "General", rust and years didn't help him... don't be too scare of it, chance are very minimal... but still

[Vric]

Originally Posted by Martbee

why??? Because if you are all attentive on what you're doing and it start... you'll have a heart attack !!

haha sooo true.. when it's quiet and it start, it's the best way to make a bad paintjob.

I purge mine every 2 use.

It's nice for airbrushing, but I also use a nail gun with it.. enough power for dads and kids