Yet another...Airbrushes

Sorry about this. I was looking around for a cheap compressor and I found a pretty cheap one, what do you think? Click Here (http://www.testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=1640) I want to run a pretty good duel action on it, if this means anything. If this one isn't good enough I would appreciate a recomendation to one that is at a pretty cheap price. Thanks.

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Seems like it would be cool. Not too sure though.

If possible, visit your local hobby store. If you have a good one near you, they can be an invaluable source of information. The owner of one of the local shops here showed me a few compressors, hear how loud they were, etc. After seeing that, I knew what compressor I wanted. Much better than seeing pictures and reading stat lines.

Looking at the one you linked, it seems ok. Though you would need to get a pressure gauge and regulator and a moisture trap in addition to the compressor.

walmart has 2gal air compressor for 99 bucks why get the cheap testor ones that can not regulate the pressure etc. Beside your dad might want to use the compressor for around the house too. Much better deal.

On every compressor do you need to buy a reguloter etc.? What about the wal-mart one, does 2 gal. means you have to refill it? What about a regulator on that one?

You should get a regulator on every compressor. And the 2 gal means it can hold a max of 2 gal compress air. You do not need to refill it the air compressor will pump the air into the tank once the pressure drops.

Some compressors come with them included. The Iwata Smart Jet comes with a regulator, gauge, and moisture trap.

You don't need a regulator, but depending on the types of paints you airbrush, you'll need to adjust the pressure for the best effects.

2 gallon means the compressor tank holds 2 gallons of air in storage. It will only pump when those 2 gallons are used and refill its storage tank.

You can get a regulator for any compressor.

Wooo, I think you'll need a regulator... execpt maybe if it already bolt-on the compressor you'll have or if a really low pressure compressor and even if it's so, I'll get one.

See, the regulator is the tool that regulate ( :wink: ) the pressure that you'll blow through the airbrush... I simply don't see how you can have the control of your airbrush if you don't have this little gizmo.

If you're going to put a double-action on this get a regulator because the double-action airbrushes have more moving parts and are a little more fragile than single-action. never put 50 psi in a double-action without safety googles on... it'll blow in your face and the needle will pass right through the model body !! Be careful now... and the D-A is more expensive than the S-A, you don't want that to happen.

Get a good regulator no matter the brand of compressor you'll choose... like I said execpt maybe if there's a good one with the compressor.

cheap ? I have seen cheaper at my local hobbyshop and hardware shop :eek7:

Nice choice man, this is also going to be my first compresser... once i get the money, i talked to the guy at the hobby shop and im pretty sure that this compresser can only get to about 35psi max (cant remeber though) and personally I am going to be using a single action testors airbrush to start, i already have this brush and love it for the price i paid, and once I hook up the little doo dad (the regulator) it sets the pressure to exactly 25psi. so overall he made this sounds like a good bargin for the price, he also said it was one of the cheapest decent compressors on the market right now. ...long post eh?

Look kind of toy though ! Well, comprare to mine...
Campbell 5hp (http://www.epinions.com/Campbell_Hausfeld_120V_4Hp_Air_Compressor_VS5001_S hop_Tools)

I love the Campbell Hausfeld because I can do anything with this... even taking a engine apart or building a whole garage... worth the money and by the way, I've paid mine around 200$ CANADIAN brand new so go shopping.

If you think of it, a toy for a 100$ or a tool for 200$Can (which mean 150$us), the choice was obvious for me.

But yes, if it's only airburshing that matter, it's a little overkill.

Why don't you try this one?? (http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1795868065.106 1228546@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccieadcjeegmmlecehgcemgdffmdflh.0&vertical=TOOL&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=CRAFT&pid=00916551000)

Keep looking! A local hardware store is selling a 2 gallon compressor for $79. I paid $40 for my big compressor at a garage sale - my little hobby compressor cost me a whole dollar at a garage sale just around the corner from my house.

As someone already said, "$100 for a toy". You can get more compressor than that for $100. If you don't need more compressor, then figure, I can buy more compressor for less $$$.

It's a trade off I guess - some people object to a full size compressor in the living room, I'm not one of those people and my little hobby compressor is MUCH louder than my big one - go figure.

Just my opinion.

Tim D.