I am looking into getting an airbrush, again. I had one, but I think it broke. But while I was at it, I was going to get a compressor. This compressor
With this airbrush
I was wondering if there was anything else I needed. Or should have. LINKS PLEASE!
I’m not sure about the airbrush, but with regard the compressor you are looking at…
The compressor has no regulator “(Not for use with tank)”
You might be better off getting a compressor with a regulator.
because a good stand alone regulator is quite expensive.
The Paasch airbrush would be fine. Skip the tire inflator type compressor - not useful for airbrushing. You want one with a regulator for sure and, perhaps, a tank. If you’re looking for inexpensive look HERE at tthe TC20 or TC20T or the Harbor Freight similar.
Check walmart. Campbell Hausfeld air compressor with tank and pressure regulator for less than $100 in the automotive dept. Been using with my Paasche for years w/no problems.
Glenn
Ditto what Glenn said!! I bought my cheap compressor at Walmart for right at 80 bucks. Added a cheap regulator with water trap and its been humming along for 5+ years now.
Thanks for all the help guys! I have the airbrush bookmarked on my computer,and will probably get that air compressor from Walmart first since I have an airbrush with a can of propellant, but I think the only reason why it does not work i because the air pressure in the propellant is low. Keep you guys informed. Keep up the great work!
Another vote here for that Campbell Hausfeld compressor. Pretty happy with mine, except it does get noisy. Definitely easier on the budget though.
I vote against the Campbell Hausfeld compressor from Walmart. Too loud in noise for indoor airbrush use unless you live alone in a big house. Too weak to do any useful household job around the house except pumping bike tires.
I respectfully disagree with you on your second point. I have done tons and tons of finish nailing with my Walmart compressor and it works excellent for that. Of course, I wouldnt attempt to tear down a small block Chevy with air tools using it, but there are many other common uses .
That being said, they do make some some noise so definitely take that into consideration before you buy.
I agree with Eric. If noise (and, with my Home Depot ‘Husky’, lots of noise) isn’t a problem those not-to-expensive pancake compressors work fine for airbrushing - and - for filling CAR tires as well as bicycle, for air nailing (a contractor doing some repair work for me forgot his and used my Husky and it worked quite well for the 4-5 hours he used it - me, I don’t know how to use a nail gun), for blowing swarf off metal working tools and, for loaning to your neighbor who doesn’t have one. Noise, for me, was the reason to get a real airbrush compressor. But if noise isn’t a problem, they work fine.
Eric,
If you are happy with your Campbell Hausfeld compressor, that’s all it counts.
I have a 1-HP Craftman oiled compressor which has 3-4 times the airflow of the Walmart Campbell Hausfeld compressor. The Craftman can be used with a small nail gun without long waits (10-20 seconds) in between nails. The Craftman is good for house paint spray gun too. But is still too low powered for most other air tools. Anyone who is interested in getting a compressor for doing handy work around the house should do the home work to match the compressor spec to the airflow requirement of the airtool before purchase.
Well if you want me to get it then get a link and I will make my final decision. Lets all be gentlemen here.
My Porter Cable airless is about to driving me insane , it’s just too loud.
the 6 gall pancake tank is nice but i will definitely have to get something quieter for the inside.
I understand the ROLAIR JC10 is very quiet.
The following link is to a video with a modified A/C compressor. it’s actually very nice and not to loud.
I don’t think anyone here WANTS you to get anything. I realize from your post in “Introduce Yourself” that you’re only 13 years old but, you’ve been given some links and some opinions. If you want the most help then be fairly specific about what you want. Is noise a problem? Will you use the compressor only for airbrushing? What general budget do you plan? And, remember ‘google’ is your friend - you can find lots about airbrushing on YouTube, you can find compressor reviews from the various sites that sell them. You can use a computer so go to the WalMart site and look at their Cambell Hausfield compressors then come back here and ask questions. I’d sure like to see you get something that works and makes you a happy modeler -do a little research on your computer - including doing a ‘search the community’ search here for airbrushes and compressors. Stick with it.
People here are trying to help you, not wanting you to buy anything. You need to get your parents to agree how loud your compressor can be if you are using it inside the house. Even if one of the tools compressor at Walmart did not sound that loud to you in the store (with high ceiling and open space), it may sound terrible to your family insdie the house.
The Sparmax TC-2000 compressor at Hobby Lobby is portable, quiet and runs cool. If you are in modeling for the long run, spend the extra money on quality tools, you will not regret it. Don’t forget their 40% off coupon.
After burning out two Campbell-Hausfeld 1-gallon pancake compressors, I now use a Porter Cable 6-gallon pancake compressor from Lowe’s that’s supposedly rated for light commercial work.
It is not as loud as the C-H compressors, nor as inexpensive, but it is loud enough to be a problem for some. But… it does provide as much, or as little, air as is needed for a paint job (and I can run a second AB from it as well).
modelaircraftperson, I want you to get an Ingersoll Rand 30 h.p. (150 PSI) rotary screw w/120 gallon tank. This should handle pretty much any model-painting job you’ll ever have.
Hello everybody!
If we’re talking compressors, I’d like to show you this thing - best quality for the least money, but you have to do something yourself, too:
http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/tools_techniques_and_reference_materials/f/18/t/151920.aspx
Hope it helps, have a nice day
Paweł
If you look you will see I did, as a member on air soft society forum, I know they would have said the same thing as you did, but in a nicer tone than you put it Bick, but from what I have seen of the forum, people are a lot more friendlier and I have looked some of the compressors up and find different models, years, prices, must I go on? If you know what works all I ask is that you be specific or you provide, a link! The link is a lot easier for everyone because that saves a lot of work on my end, and a lot of typing and words just instead of 1 google search and a copy paste. Just think it over, I really want to learn on here and want to become a valuable info source for other people on here new to the hobby.
I think we are all trying to help here to be honest. No one can paste a link to any one in particular because we don’t know your whole situation. How much is noise a factor in your decision? Cost? I wouldn’t recommend a Walmart compressor if you want to be airbrushing while people are sleeping in the house. Just the same, I wouldn’t recommend a $300 hobby compressor if noise is not an issue but you are on a tight budget. I think everyone here is more than willing to post a link to something for you, but it would help if we had more information.