Does anyone here have experience with the Badger Model 80-3 Bakery air compressor? I am looking for a super quiet compressor, but don't have the space those huge oil canister compressors take up (Badgers model 480-x series).

My other alternative would be to run an air line from the garage into the house. However, I think there will be too much condensation in the lines living in Michigan. The hose run would be like 20 feet from house to garage.

Thanks,

I've seen (and barely heard) this one in operation.

Tuck, who posts here occasionally, demoed it at a meeting a few years ago and it's about as loud as an exhaust fan.

Not good for what you need for modeling, Don't know about the one Al suggested, but the Badger one will barely eek out 10 psi on a good day.

The 20' like would actually be a good thing in a way. it'll allow the Moisture to condense... The basic Idea is to have a Moisture trap as far away from the compressor as possible. Run a PEX tubing line into the house. it's a great alternative to metal lines or rubber hoses. I've began switching my lines over to PEX. (int he garage anyway)

Very interesting... I fount this sight if anyone else is interested:
http://www.ppfahome.org/pex/faqpex.html

As I have a future project of running electricity to my garage, i think I will kill two birds with this project...

Thanks again for all this information. It pays to ask.

Somewhat good news.

I found a 2 gallon portable compressor for $50 at a retail store named Meijer. They are located in the Great Lakes region of the USA only, but if you are in the market for such an item, the sale is good for another week.

It's about as noisy as a regular oil less compressor, and comes with a pressure regulator (0-150 psi), a coil air line, needles for inflating sports balls, and tire inflation attachment.

http://www.silentaircompressor.com/