question about compressor

[lancer07]

I was wondering if this compressor would be enough to power an airbrush or if i need to get something bigger?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...931282637&rd=1

[ImolaEK]

Don't get Airbrush compressors. Get a normal air compressor with a tank. I have a thread on Airbrush/ compressors on page 2 i think
i'll bump it up for u.

[008]

That's the exact one I have although I don't use it anymore since I moved into a house and got a shop compressor. It works fine for airbrushing but it didn't come with a real regulator with gauge or a moisture trap. One might think it's impossible to adjust without a pressure gauge but I was so used to it I just went by the test sprays. Moisture isn't a problem where I live. It's noisy and dances a lot so you'd need to set it on a few towels while spraying. Constant on means constant noise and it does get to you after a while.

For me it was miles ahead of the spray cans and propellant cans I was using at the time.

[lancer07]

thanks for the info
would something like this be better?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...335159619&rd=1

[ImolaEK]

Originally Posted by lancer07

thanks for the info
would something like this be better?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...335159619&rd=1

Hell yea!, With that you will fill it up and turn it off and have soo much air and at low PSI 2 Gallon takes a while to empty. I run a 3 Gal Craftsman Air Compressor and it works awesome. Also ones with tanks dont pulsate. Did you check out the thread i have that speaks about airbrush's and about tanks midway through. Thats where i learned most of my stuff.

[freakray]

Keep in mind the cost of shipping, you may be able to find something similar at a local hardware store and save some money over buying a cheap compressor online and paying the shipping costs.

[008]

Just so you know, oilless compressors sound like a screaming banshee when they're running. Sure once the tank is full you're set for quiet airbrushing for a long time, but 5 minutes of wailing from the compressor might mean temporary evacuation or ticked off neighbors if you're in an apartment. It's best to go to a local store and check them out first, preferably a store that lets you plug them in and listen to one. Then go shopping online for lower prices if you think you need to.

[ImolaEK]

Originally Posted by 008

Just so you know, oilless compressors sound like a screaming banshee when they're running. Sure once the tank is full you're set for quiet airbrushing for a long time, but 5 minutes of wailing from the compressor might mean temporary evacuation or ticked off neighbors if you're in an apartment. It's best to go to a local store and check them out first, preferably a store that lets you plug them in and listen to one. Then go shopping online for lower prices if you think you need to.

Thats also true. Try finding one that is oil lubricated Mine is <

[lancer07]

Originally Posted by 008

Just so you know, oilless compressors sound like a screaming banshee when they're running. Sure once the tank is full you're set for quiet airbrushing for a long time, but 5 minutes of wailing from the compressor might mean temporary evacuation or ticked off neighbors if you're in an apartment. It's best to go to a local store and check them out first, preferably a store that lets you plug them in and listen to one. Then go shopping online for lower prices if you think you need to.

thanks for the info. i don't live in an apartment so i don't think the neighbors would mind. Im gonna go to lowes and see if they have any good compressors there.

[1986Z28]

what is the smallest compressor you can run, what can i expect to pay for one??

[Vric]

Originally Posted by lancer07

thanks for the info
would something like this be better?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...335159619&rd=1

do you have any idea how load this thing is ? You will wakeup all the house with that. way too overkill for airbrushing

[lancer07]

so would this be better
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...egoryCode=3185
or something like this
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00915310000