jimmie7915 Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 I was just wandering if anyone could tell me if there are any advantages on using an airbrush compressor over a regular tool compressor.I use one that I use for my nail guns I was just wandering if there is any difference.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lure--Prof Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 Well, pressure is pressure. I like an airbrush compressor simply for it's small size, light weight, and very low noise, because I paint in the house. And I'm used to it, and its certain amount of pressure drop between trigger-0ff, and trigger-on. If none of these considerations are an issure to you, I see no reason to change. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 I also use one of my construction compressors for airbrushing. I like that it has a larger tank, and I can leave the pressure set at what I used for nail guns, since I have a separate pressure regulator and water filter inline just before the airbrush hose. I paint in the garage, so noise isn't an issue, but I only use a small 2hp pancake compressor for painting because it is quieter. I'd go nuts from the noise if I used an Emglo or one of the big const. compressors. Dean, I just finished my first four baits on my new drying wheel, and you were right. The finishes look amazing. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 With a moisture filter, a pressure regulator and fittings, think you'll be set with a small tool compressor. Good airbrush compressors start at around $150, so you might as well use what you have. The only reservation is if you paint inside the house where a tool compressor would be too noisy. However most of the airbrush compressors are far from quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankee jigger Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I bought a Pasche airbrush compressor,used it about 30 hours and it crapped out. Last one i buy. Bought a Husky at Home depot,$89 works great and doesnt run all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 The one I have is just a general compressor and it works great. I bought it at a local hardware store and it's a 16 gallon size I believe. I had one smaller before this one and didn't like it because it kicked on too much. This one I fire up before I paint and then generally only have to recharge it once or twice during each paint session. RM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie7915 Posted December 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Thanks again guys I figured they worked pretty much the same I just wanted to double check with the experts! Thank You, Jimmie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbass Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I have a Porter Cable with a 26 gallon tank. Got it on close out at our local hardware for about $219. My paint sessions sometimes last hours with four brushes going off and on and it only comes on a couple of times. I have had several of the smaller airbrush type compressors and I like this one better by far. I have it mounted in the garage outside my shop and a 30 foot airhose going to the manifold. I barely notice it coming on. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
