Thanks to all of you I know what airbrush I need. And I think I will buy a Paasche H.
But I also need air. I know that there are a couple of types.
Air compressor
Canned air
CO2 tank
Inflated tire
For me a air compressor seems to be the best option.
What are you using?
Right now, several companies are selling small air compressors for less than $100, such as Sears and KMart. These come with a regulator and have more than enough capacity to drive an air brush properly. Since they have a pressure tank, you won’t have the “spitting” action of a diaphram pump like is sold for use with airbrushes (at least $150 for these). Plus, they have the capability to drive small air tools and inflate tires.
Canned air–doesn’t take long to equal the price of an air compressor buying these
CO2 tank–storage problem and very high pressure, can easily get expensive, too
Inflated tire–you have to inflate these somehow
I bought the small Craftsman compressor about 2 years ago for $89 and never regretted it. There’s even a chart in the Craftsman catalog that tells you which air tools you can drive with the different capacity compressors.
El,
I used the canned stuff for a while, but got an air compressor this year from Nu-line that works a treat. It is small and light enough that i can carry it with me as I airbru***rack, and quiet enough that I don’t get driven to distraction on larger jobs. At discount places or online the asian knock off are well under 100US if you look. regards, J.R.
[#ditto]to everything Tom said.
Craftsman compressor is the way to go.
Compressor, no question about it. I just picked up a Delta, 100 psi, with 1gallon tank for $89.00 Cdn. That’s less than the cost of four cans of propellant! I don’t know why I waited so long. As others have pointed out, you will find it has other uses around the home besides painting model trains!
I bought a compressor 1/2horsepower with a tank and regulator at Lowes about 8 years ago after my last “hobby” compressor gave up the ghost. It only cost a few dollars more and has given great service.
If you live in a humid climate you will probably want to invest in a good water trap if you do get a compressor. There is nothing worse than being half way through a great paint job when a blob of water comes shooting out of the air brush.
Bob DeWoody
I purchased a 2 gallon (hausfield / campbell) air compressor from walmart for around $65.00 … it is very light & compact, has a built in adjustable regulator, and the best part is it isn’t as loud as those bigger ones when they are ran inside a building and they supply plenty of continuous air to the gun…what you also need are two moisture traps…one is a regulator type with a moisture trap built into it and it also won’t hurt to put in a replacable in-line paper type moisture / debris filter cartridge that usually comes with the air brush hose…any moisture or debris can ruin a paint job or clog the gun. …stay away from those pressurized cans of air…they always run out of air before the paint job is done and can cause frost bite to your fingers if it’s released in an uncontrolled fashion…chuck
You already have my vote in the other thread… Looks like it’s all for the <$100 tank compressor here… Don’t forget the water trap [;)] You will also need the hose fitting to connect your airbru***o the compressor… Simple, standard, quick disconnect male fitting…
Show us your first paiinted model when you get it done…
Good luck,
Jeff
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Compressors the way to go. A 1 gallon for about $60 will work fine for the airbrush,but if your anything like me, you will start useing it for other things around the home.(air blower,air tools,pressure cleaner). A 1 gallon isn’t big enough for these other applications.If you can afford it, go with a 5 HP with a 20 or 30 gallon tank.( it’ll set you back about $300 but in the long run you’ll be MUCH happier.) I’m looking at getting a 7 HP with a 60 gallon tank to mount outside my out building and plumb the whole building with pvc airlines. What ever you get, get a regulator and a moisture trap/filter.
I use a Kellog American four cylinder two stage comperssor with a 120 gallon tank. Regulated, of course.
SWEET! I don’t think I 3 phase in my neiborhood though.