Rather than spending $100 dollars plus on a compressor with tank like I had originally planned, I think I'm going to just buy a 10 gallon air tank for $30 without an air compressor already attached. Then, I will be able to use the air compressor I already have for inflating car tires to inflate the tank. A 10 gallon tank with a 125 PSI should provide more than enough air for airbrushing as well as the fact that it'll save me about $70.
Does anybody advice against this? Does anybody use a setup similar to this?
Looking at the air tank, it appears it does not have a 1/4" or 3/8" connection on the top. Rather it uses the connection found on car tires. I went to Home Depot today and couldn't find an adapter between between the car tire connection and a 1/4" or 3/8" hose. But, I think I can solve this problem by buying the Tire Chuck Adapter from Dixie Art (found at: http://www.dixieart.com/Hoses.html ). Then, I will be able to rig up a regular air hose, moisture trap and pressure regulator. Will using this Tire Chuck Adapter work? ( I hope this last part made sense but I'll be running to Lowe's tomorrow and will hopefully be able to answer this myself)