I purchased an airbrush but am confudes about compressors. Lowe’s has a compressor with a tank , air pressure control, auto shutoff, water filter,for $88. I plan to work in my garage so noise is not an issue. Is there a reason I would purchase a Badger compressor for $200?
your advise would be appreciated
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Get the Lowes compressor - that is a good deal and gives you all the basics you will need.
Welcome, Jon!
Take a cruise through the forums here and I’m sure you’ll find all the info you need.
Welcome aboard jon. I’m sure you’ll get all the help that you need here.[:)]
Hello jon404, Welcome to the forum. I use a Badger oilless diaphram compressor and couldn’t be happier with it. It is quiet and provides the perfect amount of airflow/pressure. It doesn’t pulse like some compressors and runs much cooler that many compressors, minumizing the condensation problem. The compressor your looking at does sound like a great deal and would more than likely make a good hobby compressor. I work at a factory and the maintenance department recently purchased a pair of small tanked compressors from Walmart, in order to save money. They were small and blue (the brand name escapes me) but in about 6 month time period both gave up the ghost! They function but don’t produce enough pressure to be used by Doug’s crew. The reason I relay this story is because 5 years ago I worked in that department and I brought “MY” compressor up to work and used it for the very same tasks! My Badger compressor has been kicking along with no loss in performance for nearly 20 years! Doug has switched to a compressor by a company called Dayton and is happy, I’m still using my Badger and couldn’t be happier!
HI THERE JON
I would suggest the Lowe, as it has an air reciever and will provide a constant supply of air. The other types are ok but are hard to regulate the air pressure.
on my last compresser I could only use it at 20psi and this would drop to about 4psi as soon as I pressed the trigger, so I took it back to the shop.
I bought a Hardware store compresser (not a modeling one) which
Is great. I can regulate the pressure from 1psi upwards, and it was a lot cheaper than a modeling one even if it is a little large.
I used to use an inflated inner tube before I got a compresser, it worked pretty good I also tried canned propellant, WAAAAY TO DEAR MAN.
Yours Gotter
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Welcome to FSM forums Jon.
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Jon, welcome to FSM and the forums. I’d go with Woody and recommend the compressor designed for the job. I have two Binks airbrushes, as well as a couple of Azteks. I have two Binks compressors, one of which has been in my shop since 1971 and still pumps right along without missing a beat.
Welcome Jon.
I would get the one from Lowes
Welcome to FSM Jon. Good to have you join us here.
As you can see, the answer is going to draw some diverse answers. Myself, I would go with the one from Lowe’s. Not too sure about the price though, you might be able to do better. Cehck out the Airbrush Forum, this topic is quite well documented.
Enjoy the forums.
[#welcome] John. The lowes compressor I think will work fine. You may want to upgrade the water fliter or maybe a double filter setup. Enjoy the site everyone here is willing offer assistance just check out the forum. Good luck and have fun.
Welcome John. I went with the Home Depot version of that one and so far am happy with it.
Welcome to finescale, Jon. Enjoy the forums.
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Hello Jon and Welcome Aboard!
Welcome Jon, im new here also , less than a month. For the compressor i have no idea as until to date i never use compressor , all the while i do hand painted [
] an all my models . i realy wan a compressor , i live in an apartment and it is trouble to drag the whole thing up , in future i will changed to compressor
being new to this arena as are you i would shop around and ask questions dont get
sucked into the “name brand” catagory there are plenty of quality comp. out there for
a really good price speaking as an employee of the big “L”
Welcome to the forums, jon! It’s always nice to meet people new to the hobby! As for the compressor: I have no idea, since i have yet to scrape enough money together to buy one! MikeV should know, i hear he’s pretty handy with an airbrush! [:)]
Welcome Jon.
welcome to FSM!
Welcome to FSM, Jon. I think the guys already have you covered.