AIRBRUSH COMPRESSOR QUESTION???????

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AIRBRUSH COMPRESSOR QUESTION???????

Post by Buckyroo » Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:55 am

I have been toying with the idea of getting an airbrush. I am of the thinking that I can regulate the pressure down to the 30lbs add the filter/seperators needed and use my Craftsman "hotdog" portable compressor. I have no experience with an airbrush and I am hoping to break into this one step at a time. If I can use my compressor and purchase an airbrush that helps me get started. Does any one have thoughts or comments to this idea?

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Post by hworth18 » Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:19 pm

I used a shop compressor when I first started airbrushing but it was noisy and time consuming when I had to wait for the tank to refill. I went and bought a tankless hobby compressor and everything got 100% nicer. I could paint (acrylic paint) inside my house without everyone griping and I had a constant flow of air.
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Post by Rogue » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:23 am

I use a CO2 tank, with a regulator.
No sound, perfect adjustable pressure, and gas last for a long time.

Got it at a homebrew store.

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Post by Folkwulfe » Mon Mar 02, 2009 2:42 pm

I used a large capacity shop compressor too for awhile, but I had to add the seperator and micro-adjustable air valve in order to fine tune the pressure. Eventually I went to a small pancake electric that already had the seperator and fine tune air valve for around $50.00. It can be a little noisey, but it works great and I do all my painting either in the garage or back patio, so the noise isn't that much a problem. You need to be able to adjust the air pressure from 10psi up to about 25psi and that's about all I use. Most all spray painting I do is in the 12-15psi range and it works out super for acrylic paints. If you live in a humid area like I do here in Texas, make sure you get the water seperator and keep it clean!!!
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Post by Jesse James » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:16 pm

If I may suggest this, Harbor Freight has an inexpensive small (and very quiet) compressor and airbrush kit for pretty cheap. If you're new to it, I suggest getting this to break yourself in before you jump into other more expensive compressor/airbrush kits.

You could also get the airbrush itself and try it with your compressor at home to see how it'll work. It's a good place for beginners to start for cheap.
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