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piemma 12-03-2011 08:16 AM

Compressor recommendation
 
So I bought a real good airbrush and I need a recommendation for a compressor. I have a Porta-Cable pancake that generates 125 PSI.

Problem is I'm always using it with nail guns, pumping up tractor tires, impact wrenches, etc. Besides it's noisy. I need a small compressor for spray painting detail on plugs.

Recommendations from the plug building sharpies, of which I am NOT?

striperman36 12-03-2011 10:02 AM

I've done this also for a few years. I am planning on getting a harbor freight airbrush compressor

Airbrush Compressor Kit

piemma 12-03-2011 11:04 AM

Thanks man, gonna order it today! I'll just buy the compressor as I have all the other stuff.

spence 12-03-2011 11:17 AM

The small airbrush compressors work fine, and while not as noisy as your PC (I've got the same one) since they don't have a tank they're always on/off/on/off.

Might be obvious but make sure you use a decent regulator.

-spence

piemma 12-03-2011 01:04 PM

Thanks Spence, hadn't considered that.

BTW, how are the kids?

spence 12-03-2011 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piemma (Post 905060)
Thanks Spence, hadn't considered that.

BTW, how are the kids?

Doing well. Going to head out soon and try to get a good picture for my parents xmas card.

-spence

spence 12-03-2011 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piemma (Post 905060)
Thanks Spence, hadn't considered that.

All the airbrush stuff I did was more fine art...but I'd think even for plugs you'd want to be able to dial the flow precisely.

-spence

Grapenuts 12-03-2011 06:07 PM

using that will be like bringing a knife to a gun fight....takes more steady air flow then you think even for just detailing...I bet it's oilless too...meaning it'll die an early death as many of them do....having the air come into the air gun in short bursts will only make a mess of what your spraying.....stick with your pc......or better yet look on the RI cl..there's plenty of dual tank's for a 125. or under almost new if you need one or an extra...you'll be glad you did in the long haul.

Slipknot 12-03-2011 08:26 PM

just use the one you have
nothing wrong with that
add a water separator and put in in another room, close the door using a longer hose, have a regulator nearby where you spray. simple

piemma 12-04-2011 09:57 AM

Thanks Guys. Appreciate the feedback

afterhours 12-04-2011 10:15 AM

makita mac 700, quiet. i love this thing for airbrushing and other light comp needs.
Amazon.com: Makita MAC700 Big Bore 2.0 HP Air Compressor: Home Improvement


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