Fishin Big Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Can anyone suggest a good air compressor? something small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 I use a 1/8 hp Badger with auto cutoff, 40 psi sustained pressure. Works well. There are inexpensive Chinese compressors on Ebay but their sustained pressure is a minimal 15 psi (half their 30 psi max pressure). Take a look at dixieart.com for a variety of choices. Lots of guys use small tool compressors, some around $100. They're not small compared to airbrush compressors however. If you plan to use it in the house and have a family, noise is a big consideration. Most compressors tend to be loud. So you need to narrow it down by asking yourself: how loud, how small, and how much you're willing to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlander Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 If there is a Hobby Lobby nearby, go look at the ones they sell. They have a 40% off coupon every two weeks or so. One I looked at is reg priced at $240 or so but it can be right at your feet and you could still carry on a conversation. I'll get the brand name today when I stop in. I went the cheap rout and have the comp in another part of the basement. Sounds like a jackhammer. The one I saw at the store has a piston and a tank. I put my finger over the outlet while it was running and under load it is quiet. You get what ou pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishin Big Posted September 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Hey Guy's, Thanks! I have been shopping around and the badger seem's to have what I like best, quiet,and on demand air supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
