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compressors?
SSG_Q
Member Since: June 21, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 02:31 AM UTC
I'm sure it's been done, but bang for the buck what are your opinions/ criticisms? Santa might bring me one!!!!
Neo
Member Since: January 20, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 02:41 AM UTC
I've been using one 2 gal. I got from Wally-Mart for about 18 mo's. Included pressure regulator and 25' hose, no water trap.
Was about $79. I've seen the same thing now for about $20 cheaper plus some include other accessories.
Works great very small and portable - alittle loud.
Harbor Freight Tools has a small airbrush compressor on sale for $49. I think I would get a bigger/other one, more versitile eg... flat tires, etc...
Check out Harbor Freight - they have a ton of stuff CHEAP.
Good Luck
N E O
Was about $79. I've seen the same thing now for about $20 cheaper plus some include other accessories.
Works great very small and portable - alittle loud.
Harbor Freight Tools has a small airbrush compressor on sale for $49. I think I would get a bigger/other one, more versitile eg... flat tires, etc...
Check out Harbor Freight - they have a ton of stuff CHEAP.
Good Luck
N E O
Blade26
Member Since: October 06, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 10:15 AM UTC
Erik check this out!
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/?source=FNWT&keyword=air+compressors
Being in U.S you may find it very usefull!
I unfortunatelly couldn't get anything from there because i'm far far away!
Anyway there is a Campell Housfeld Compressor that says 6Gallons and Quiet!
Check it out!
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/?source=FNWT&keyword=air+compressors
Being in U.S you may find it very usefull!
I unfortunatelly couldn't get anything from there because i'm far far away!
Anyway there is a Campell Housfeld Compressor that says 6Gallons and Quiet!
Check it out!
mauserman
Member Since: September 27, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 08:42 AM UTC
You might also check out Ebay. I found a small airbrush compressor there for $50.00. It was used but like new. I've had it about a year now and so far, so good.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 09:15 AM UTC
I would suggest the home/shop compressor style. It is more versatile and can do more thean just airbrushing. As stated above, you can find them reasonably priced at Wal-Mart or the likes. I have a 3/4 HP Craftsman connected to a 3 gal. tank that I have been using for 18 years. It does it all from airbrushing to running an impact wrench for working on the cars.
Jim
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2006 - 07:49 AM UTC
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I've been using one 2 gal. I got from Wally-Mart for about 18 mo's. Included pressure regulator and 25' hose, no water trap.
Was about $79. I've seen the same thing now for about $20 cheaper plus some include other accessories.
Works great very small and portable - alittle loud.
Harbor Freight Tools has a small airbrush compressor on sale for $49. I think I would get a bigger/other one, more versitile eg... flat tires, etc...
Check out Harbor Freight - they have a ton of stuff CHEAP.
Good Luck
N E O
Has anyone tried out one of those harbor freight compressors yet? If so please advise
StuckFingers
Member Since: December 30, 2005
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Posted: Monday, January 30, 2006 - 02:16 AM UTC
I just bought a compressor from Harbor Freight for $69. Its a 1 gallon and it seems to do the job just fine. Its a tad loud, but it doesnt make my cats run off so it cant be too bad! :-)
My only complaint with this rig is that it lacks a regulator. I had to pick up one as well as a water trap. Also, be aware of your hose orientation. I ended up having to get a male/male coupler to attach the hose I purchased.
One other thing, and this is very important, Dont think you have to buy the "Iwata" hose or the "Badger" hose etc. at $25 or more. You can get a generic hose and a small adapter to make it work. I paid $7 for the hose and $2 for the adapter.
And dont forget the Teflon tape!
My only complaint with this rig is that it lacks a regulator. I had to pick up one as well as a water trap. Also, be aware of your hose orientation. I ended up having to get a male/male coupler to attach the hose I purchased.
One other thing, and this is very important, Dont think you have to buy the "Iwata" hose or the "Badger" hose etc. at $25 or more. You can get a generic hose and a small adapter to make it work. I paid $7 for the hose and $2 for the adapter.
And dont forget the Teflon tape!
GunTruck
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Posted: Monday, January 30, 2006 - 02:39 AM UTC
A few years back I bought one of Badger's Million Aire silent compressors from Squadron for around $600 bucks. I have never regretted it one second - I love it! Probably the single best modeling investment I've made since buying an airbrush...
Gunnie
Gunnie
StuckFingers
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Posted: Monday, January 30, 2006 - 07:56 PM UTC
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A few years back I bought one of Badger's Million Aire silent compressors from Squadron for around $600 bucks. I have never regretted it one second - I love it! Probably the single best modeling investment I've made since buying an airbrush...
Gunnie
Yikes... you have to be a million aire to afford it :-)
tomeboy
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Posted: Monday, January 30, 2006 - 08:29 PM UTC
i have the harber freight aibrush compresser it is loud and no pressure regulater!
VonCuda
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 02:50 AM UTC
I use a Black & Decker 2 gallon compressor. Bought it from Home Depot for $69.00 and it included a pressure regulator, moister trap, 10 feet of hose, and get this.....a finish nail gun with a hard plastic case. I can spray models all day long with it and still pump up the tires on my wifes car after she runs over the curb at the grocery store.
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