Good hobby air compressor?
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Good hobby air compressor?
I have been using the paasche D500 but it seams to have just crapped out on me.
Anyone know of any good air compressors? Needing something that is oil-less and that can deliver almost 30-40 PSI.
Anyone know of any good air compressors? Needing something that is oil-less and that can deliver almost 30-40 PSI.
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Re: Good hobby air compressor?
I bought a 1HP 3 gal sears compressor. Use it with my Iwata HPC plus airbrush and it works great. I have gone as low as 5-10 psi and for normal jobs 25-30 psi is no problem. I like it as I can also do minor work on cars and even used it to install valve seals on my car. A great buy and I have more than got my moneys worth. Great to air up tires also from my car tires to my sons bicycle tires to my dirt bike tires.
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I might look around and go for a general purpose compressor.
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Re: Good hobby air compressor?
I bough an Iwata smartjet Compressor and I love it:
http://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Studi ... 711&sr=8-1
Don't be fooled by the price, I bought mine on ebay brand new for $100, so you can get them much cheaper than retail if you are diligent in searching ebay.
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http://www.amazon.com/Iwata-Medea-Studi ... 711&sr=8-1
Don't be fooled by the price, I bought mine on ebay brand new for $100, so you can get them much cheaper than retail if you are diligent in searching ebay.
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Re: Good hobby air compressor?
If you're looking for something inexpensive and quick, check out Harbor Freight. Got mine there, and it works AOK.
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Re: Good hobby air compressor?
PM sent flyboy with a possible lead.
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Re: Good hobby air compressor?
PanzerArm mentioned Iwata. It is the best. In my (former) line of work, painting cars nothing performs better, is put together as well and as reliable. I still have my Iwata clear coat guns (full size) Worked with custom painters who used the airbrush and compressor on a regular basis, and I used them for micro touch-ups. They have a patented spray pattern on all their guns and airbrushes that can't be matched, and proven reliability with their compressors.
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Re: Good hobby air compressor?
Hey, I have a D500 that I never use anymore, you can have it if you pay the shipping.
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