hi,
just wondering if this compressor could be attached to an airbrush? Anybody know?

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?llama=adname%3Dargos1%3A1782%3Badfield%3Dms-dlist&storeId=10001&referredURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.argos.co.uk%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D10001&referrer=LO03X&productId=50055¶ms=adref%3DDIY%2C+garden+and+pets%7CDIY+tools%7CCompressors+and+pumps&langId=-1&langId=-1&catalogId=651

if so it'd be a good bargain me thinks

They usually come with a permanantly attached hose with a tire fitting at the end. You could probably modify it to fit, but I wouldn't recommend it. Those little auto compressors are extremely loud and the air they put out pulses with each compressor stroke, which will make your paint splatter.

If the nozzle adapter on it is of the screw on type. Some these specialty compressors have the nozzles that are compression clamped to the hose. That would mean you need to cut the current nozzle off and replace it.
More importantly, it needs a cigarette lighter for it's power. So, unless you going to be ABing near you car...

Don't ever use high psi for airbrushing! Tried something similar to that and the paint splatters around the model

SR, try asking Crismag. He has experience modifying a car's AC for AB use.

Hi, i do part time at Homebase we sell those things I wouldnt reccomend them for air brushing for a start you dont have a bleed valve so you couldnt control the air pressure, believe me I checked them out thourghly. the other day they sent in some power nailers comes complete with a compressor which has a six litre tank all for £99.00 well i ripped the box open, bummer needs a major conversion to take a A.B. I ended up with a Revell Omega does the job for me. sorry for pratling on.

Martin

If you are going to try putting together a workable airbrush compressor from a Tyre inflator (at least this one is 100 psi, they are usually 250), you will need;

A tank
Pressure regulator and switch
And a bench power supply (unless you are going to keep it 12V)
Assorted connections and pipe

Converting one of these will take some work, unless someone out there has a few tips or a shortcut.

I eventually bought a Hobby Air - Oilless Air Compressor below is a link, Price : £43.00 + VAT.

http://www.compressorsolutions.co.uk/hobbyair.html

Full range at:

http://www.compressorsolutions.co.uk/compressors_catalogue.html

Before everyone shoots me;

I did forget to mention that these are entry level (other people might disagree) diaphragm compressors and do stutter to a degree. I believe the best compressor has a tank, water trap and pressure regulator for even ‘distribution’.

thanks for the link savage,
how does that compressor work for you is it worth buying?
im looking to buy one and obviously i want a decent one that costs not too much!
cheers

thanks for the link savage,
how does that compressor work for you is it worth buying?
im looking to buy one and obviously i want a decent one that costs not too much!
cheers

Martin

For me it's OK, I am still getting into this airbrushing thing. It beats using 'canned' air and is not very expensive. As mentioned it is entry level (other people might disagree) diaphragm compressors and do stutter to a degree. When used correctly in short bursts it is fine. If I had a choice again I would get a compressor with a tank and a little higher pressure ±35 psi.

Maybe this one?
http://www.compressorsolutions.co.uk/wertherone.html