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Post by champagnetrail on May 13, 2020 9:54:47 GMT -8
I saw an earlier thread from a few years ago about airbrush recommendations. I have an old Paasche H series airbrush but never got a decent compressor to go with it. That was 30 years ago and I'm thinking of getting a new airbrush now that I am planning some modeling projects. However, if I get a new airbrush, I want to get a compressor to go with it so I don't have to use cans.
Thoughts?
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Post by edwardsutorik on May 13, 2020 11:04:15 GMT -8
One of those really quiet medical ones might be nice. As I recall, they're shaped very nicely for fitting under a counter. They cost a bunch. And I suspect they don't make a LOT of air.
You should consider if you want to use it for other things. That might be where you'd need a bigger (and noisier) compressor. I use a pancake style. It's noisy, but it works.
My previous one was some little dinky thing that ran off of a sewing machine motor. It was midway between the above in noise. It was small. It was adequate for an airbrush. I still have it in the garage.
If it doesn't come with the setup, you'll need a regulator, an air tank, probably a water/oil filter. The medical ones probably include all that. My pancake only had the tank--I supplied the rest.
Ed
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Post by Great-Northern-Willmar Div on May 13, 2020 11:33:00 GMT -8
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Post by bdhicks on May 13, 2020 11:55:52 GMT -8
I've got a Badger TC910. It works for my purposes (airbrush-only, pretty quiet), though you can probably find better or cheaper models (in fact now I'm looking at the California Air Tools model posted above since I think I need more pressure if I ever want to run a grit blaster).
I will say (more for anybody who might be lurking that still uses the cans, since you've already decided to upgrade) definitely get a compressor. I lived with those cans for far too long because I didn't want to spend a lot of money or make a lot of noise in my apartment, but switching from cans to a compressor was like night and day.
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Post by riogrande on May 13, 2020 12:00:30 GMT -8
The California Air Tools looks nice, but naturally pricey.
Like Ed, I have a noisy pancake compressor - I got mine from Harbor Freight for around $40 back before I moved and was poor. I'll probably use it until it dies and then figure out what to replace it with, but probably not one as expensive as Jim's.
Just be sure to get a moisture trap so you don't get water spitting out in your paint if here is humid air.
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Post by champagnetrail on May 13, 2020 13:06:42 GMT -8
The California Air Tools looks nice, but naturally pricey. Like Ed, I have a noisy pancake compressor - I got mine from Harbor Freight for around $40 back before I moved and was poor. I'll probably use it until it dies and then figure out what to replace it with, but probably not one as expensive as Jim's. Just be sure to get a moisture trap so you don't get water spitting out in your paint if here is humid air. Yeah, I live in SC so it is always humid here it seems.
I'm more or less sending myself back to square one as it has been so long since I painted anything (more than 30 years). I'd like to get a compressor that has all the stuff I need. I'd like to avoid having to figure out what extra stuff I need to obtain to get it to work properly.
Is it better to airbrush using the air from a tank or directly from the compressor? I see some compressor models have a tank and some don't.
Thanks!
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Post by nsc39d8 on May 13, 2020 13:20:16 GMT -8
The California Air Tools looks nice, but naturally pricey. Like Ed, I have a noisy pancake compressor - I got mine from Harbor Freight for around $40 back before I moved and was poor. I'll probably use it until it dies and then figure out what to replace it with, but probably not one as expensive as Jim's. Just be sure to get a moisture trap so you don't get water spitting out in your paint if here is humid air. Yeah, I live in SC so it is always humid here it seems.
I'm more or less sending myself back to square one as it has been so long since I painted anything (more than 30 years). I'd like to get a compressor that has all the stuff I need. I'd like to avoid having to figure out what extra stuff I need to obtain to get it to work properly. Is it better to airbrush using the air from a tank or directly from the compressor? I see some compressor models have a tank and some don't. Thanks!
Since I live a little north of you in NC, I would recommend one with a tank. With the changes in humidity I have and sure you have, the air from a compressor might develop water. Using a tank let's the water condense in the tank not your air line. I also use a moisture trap on the line to the airbrush, just in case. I have a cheap noisy compressor I found at an auction with a 5 gallon tank and have less than $10 in it and going on over 10 years now. Of course I only use it for the airbrush. I let it build up about 5 minutes before I paint anything too. |
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Post by Christian on May 13, 2020 14:39:10 GMT -8
If you don't want to spit, spit, spit, spit paint onto a model you need a tank compressor.
Paasche has a little tank compressor that seems to be about $140 to $160 street price. I have seen an identical appearing compressor under a couple of other brand names for about the same price.
It is ready to go for airbrush work with a regulator, moisture trap, and adapter for Iwata and Badger. It does not have the oomph for tires and air nailers.
Google is your friend;
Paasche AirBrush Oil-less Piston Compressor with Tank and Regulator - D3000R Product Code: ET10355
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Post by edwardsutorik on May 14, 2020 11:53:39 GMT -8
As pointed out above, you need an air tank to even out the pulses. I have found that you can do the same with a long enough hose.
That Paasche looks real nice, and it's quieter than the California Air. I expect either would be good choices.
If you want to build it out of parts (as I did), you'll need all the stuff I listed, and you'll have to connect it and mount it. If I didn't already have mine set up, I'd go with one of these two, and be done.
Ed
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Post by Artur on May 14, 2020 18:28:50 GMT -8
If you’re on a budget get one of those hotdog portable air compressors and replace the compressor with one from an old fridge. They run almost silent, just replace the oil in it with 10W-30.  |
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Post by trainmanjeff on May 16, 2020 14:43:10 GMT -8
I’ve had a Pasasche with the equalizing air tank for about 20 years. I also bought their air regulator/moisture trap and hooked it all up with coomonly available brass fittings. It’s served me very well, and recommend it highly.
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Post by ncrc5315 on May 21, 2020 16:49:18 GMT -8
What I have used in the past, is dry nitrogen, and will probably use again. You can get it from a welding supply house.
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