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QUOTE: Originally posted by woodbeck3 Decent set up there I-beam... whats the decibels on that one.

Uh, yeah, about that: I've kind've got this thing about not making any noise...ever. I turn the volume way down on my TV so that no-one can hear it (even me). Anyway: are those industrial compressors very much louder than the special hobby ones. More importantly: will they produce too much pressure and make my airbrush explode.

No, they won't make your airbrush explode, you just need a regulator to set the pressure at which you spray. If you're in a house you can put that compressor inside and run an air hose to your modeling area, if your'e in an apartment, you might just have to suck it up and get some ear plugs or something. I don't think I can really help you with your sound problem though..

Yes it's loud, but I've gotten used to it and it only turns on to recharge. If I ever got one of those quiet ones I would wonder if it was broke or something cause no sound. I would still want a tank. But hey, it pumps up car tires as a side job

regulator, eh....Are there any of those for cheap? As I mentioned, my budget is only $200 (minus $15 and 1.19 pounds) I-beam's looks like it comes with the compressor. What type of Copmpressor is that, anyway?

Maybe I could stick my compressor in a padded box...but then no air would get to it...Urgh, more setbacks.

Hey, maybe I could get my parents to pay for part of the cost if i agree to pump their tires for them...

BTW:
a little anecdote: Going along with No noise paranoia, I have an intense fear of asking for things. So the way that I get my modeling supplies off the internet is as follows: I go the site, ring everything up, and leave my computer on the checkout screen. Eventually, my mom gets the hint and asks me about it, at which point I whip out some money to pay for the use of her credit card. Sometimes, it takes a while. For instance, I left my computer on, and about an hour later, my mom asks me "So, you want to buy an airbrush?"
I reply in the affirmative, and run upstairs to get my wallet. By the time I return, my mom has forgotten about it and is watching TV. So it appears I will have to try angain. Maybe during the weekend, I could leave the computer on the whole day. Maybe by dinner, my parents will be so fed up that they will listen to me.

Hey, but who am I to complain? I just got them to get me two new printer cartriges, a shiny calculator (my old one thought Y was a number), and a bunch of modeling supplies.Life is Good

QUOTE: Originally posted by Comrade Sergei What type of Copmpressor is that, anyway?

Comrade Sergei, It is a Campbell-Hausefeld (sp?). Got it at Walmart for $70. Check them out if you can. Not trying to sell to you anything. But have somebody plug one in at the store and hear the "loudness" for yourself.

If you're looking for inexpensive air compressors, try this site: www.harborfreight.com

Type in air compressor in the key word search and you will get 4 pages of compressors they carry. Go to page two and they have several Cambell Hausfeld compressors with 1, 2 and 3 gallon tanks all well under $100. They also carry a selection of accessories for air compressors (small and large regulators, moisture traps, hoses etc).

interesting...

BTW: is the badger 100 LG and 100 SG basically the same thing?

Nope. Same AB but the SG only holds about 1 mL of paint because it is a really really fine precision detail brush. Won't do you sh** for general coverage.

I-beam:
How often does the compressor have to kick on, or how long will the full tank last you? I've been thinking about making a setup like yours, but not sure.

Also was wondering if anyone could comment on how loud hobby compressors are. I live in an apt., so I don't want something that will be going none stop with annoying noise. That's why I'm considering something with a tank so I don't have to run the compressor all the time.

Thanks in advance, sorry for all the questions but thought I could post here instead of starting a complete new thread.

Hey TurboMoe, Welcome to the forum and all that stuff. I just happened to be here right when you posted this. It kicks on pretty often for me because I like to spray at around 15-20psi and I use a double action AB (spray alot of wasted air while pulling trigger back). It charges up to 100psi then restarts when it drops below 70psi. I don't know how to judge it by time.

I have a Badger 100 LG and I really do like it. I would recommend it to anyone wanting a AB. I also had a Paasche H. It was my first AB and I wish I would have just gotten a gravity fed double action at the start. Do yourself a favor and get a double action first it will be cheaper in the long toss.

Yep, that's the plan. Hopefully soon, I'll leave my computer on a site selling the Badger 100 LG

Breaking news: the 100 hasd been ordered. This thread is now obsolete. Thank you for your time.

Far from obsolete. I'm in the market for a compressor. I was thinking about the Testors Mini with regulator and moisture trap. I live in an apt, so I don't want to make much noise. I'm using a cheap, single action AB and cans at the moment, and man oh man is it inconsistent.

Between these 2 compressors, which would it be?
http://www.airbrushcity.com/1601d.htm
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/tes/tes50204.htm

i use the blue mini. it is pretty quiet, and it works.

QUOTE: Originally posted by ABARNE For one starting out, I do recommend the H-Set, which gives you 3 different sized tips, large and small bottles, and extra bottle, color cup, and a good hose. About all you need then is a compressor with regulator and moisture trap. For prices, check out Dixie-Ar, $49.95 with free shipping. http://www.dixieart.com/HSet.html

Help me out here...the H appears to be a bottle brush, but the set includes a color cup. How does that work, exactly? Can you mount the cup on it and use it as a gravity feed brush?

Originally posted by MusicCity A moisture trap is always a good idea but if you use primarily enamel or laquer it is even more so. I usually collect about an ounce of water in my moisture trap after a day of spraying. Hi, Forum, I just want to second the moisture trap, at least in my particular experience. As some have noted, I never really had any moisture problems with acrylics ( or lacquers for that matter), when I used an old W.R. Brown air brush compressor. However, when I exceeded my reach and began using a 25 gal shop compressor pumping air through a manifold to a regulated station in the hobby area, I did begin to experience water in both airbrushes. I suspect the combination of distance, holding tank, and the temperature differentials between house and garage are the culprits. I just bought a trap and regulator assembly at Sears, and it seems to work really well. I Still can't paint worth a hoot, but at least I only have myself to blame. While this setup would not be for everyone, I have found the combination of no noise (the air compressor is in the garage), inexhaustable air source (a constantly recharging tank), and the ability to use the compressor for other purposes made sense for me. One word of caution: It is possible to tear up an airbrush with the pressure a shop compressor can produce. HTH. Cordially, Paul Reply Edit 12 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account. Login Register SEARCH FORUMS FREE NEWSLETTER SIGN UP By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy. FORUMS PRODUCT REVIEWS READER GALLERY HOW TO VIDEOS SHOP ABOUT US FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SIGN UP By signing up you may also receive reader surveys and occasional special offers. We do not sell, rent or trade our email lists. View our Privacy Policy. More great sites from Kalmbach Media Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy