I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
craftsman, tankless? variety.
Thomas
Thomas Mitchell wrote:
> Ok until I get one will practicing without a filter do any damage to the
> airbrush? Ie gum it up or anything?
No, it won't hurt anything. Just between you, me, and the fencepost, I
haven't ever bothered to buy one. My compressor doesn't have a tank
though, so that might be a factor. I usually do my airbrushing in fall and
winter, when the humidity is low, and I only use water-based products.
I've been able to live with the rare water drops, and haven't ever gotten
around to buying one of those moisture trap dooflatchies.
Running off of a tank though, it's possibly a different story. The tank
probably has some water in it, and even if you completely remove the drain
valve thingie (if you even can) and tip the thing to try to drain the last
drops of water out of it, and then take it out to the middle of the desert,
it will probably still be somewhat moist inside. So you really do need to
buy one of those dooflatchies as soon as possible.
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absolutely. I've got a Sears 30gal in the shop and have used it countless
hours with an airbrush to paint models. You'll need a good in-line filter
just before the gun to keep out moisture. I also have a Paasche brush...
dave
Thomas Mitchell wrote:
> I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
> response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
> action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>
> The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
> Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
> can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>
> Thomas
Good to know. Thanks!
Bruce Adams wrote:
> Yes, larger air compressors are fine for airbrushes. The main consideration
> is the pressure regulator. Because the air demand of an airbrush is very
> low, the pressure drop allowed by a normal regulator can be noticeable. You
> may wish to put a small regulator between the 1/4" or 3/8" line from your
> compressor and the 1/8" line to your airbrush. Set the compressor's
> regulator 10 to 15 PSI higher than your in-line regulator. That said,
> "noticeable" is not fatal, try it straight off your compressor at 20 to 40
> PSI and see how you like it.
> HTH,
> Bruce
>
> "Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
>>response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
>>action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>>
>>The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
>>Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
>>can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
>> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>>
>>Thomas
>>
>
>
>
suppose I didn't have an in-line filter at the current time and tried to
use it without one?
Bay Area Dave wrote:
> absolutely. I've got a Sears 30gal in the shop and have used it countless
> hours with an airbrush to paint models. You'll need a good in-line filter
> just before the gun to keep out moisture. I also have a Paasche brush...
>
>
> dave
>
> Thomas Mitchell wrote:
>
>
>>I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
>>response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
>>action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>>
>>The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
>>Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
>>can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
>> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>>
>>Thomas
>
>
That would be a good idea. I primarily use the compressor to inflate the
tires on the cars when they get low. Other than that the compressor
isn't used much except on the occassion when a brad is needed somewhere.
If it becomes too much of a hassle to swap out I'll look at splitting
the line.
LRod wrote:
> On Tue, 05 Aug 2003 12:37:34 -0400, Thomas Mitchell
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
>>The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
>>Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
>>can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
>> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>
>
> The airbrush doesn't care where its air comes from. It would, however,
> like it at a little lower pressure than straight outta the red tank
> jobby (seems to me I remember my Pasche wanted something on the order
> of 20 psi or less). Although you can adjust the regulator on the
> compressor, I found it a pain sharing the compressor that way with the
> other big air hogs. So I ran a drop with its own filter/regulator over
> to the air brush area of the shop. That would be my suggestion for
> you.
>
>
> LRod
>
> Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
>
> Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
>
> http://www.woodbutcher.net
>
There's creative thinking....
Ernie Jurick wrote:
> "Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
>>response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
>>action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>>
>>The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
>>Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
>>can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
>> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>
>
> Just fine. Once in a power outage I used a truck spare tire. :-)
> -- Ernie
>
>
if you not using a water based product, you'll have moisture in the finish which
can range from minor blemishing to ruining the finish. morale of the story is
get a filter unless you live in an ultra-low humidity area like NV. the smaller
compressors like yours and mine will create more moisture problems than my first
compressor: a 2 stage, 3 phase 80 gallon Champion. It ran infrequently and
didn't get as hot, so it wouldn't condense a lot of moisture in the tank.
dave
Thomas Mitchell wrote:
> suppose I didn't have an in-line filter at the current time and tried to
> use it without one?
>
> Bay Area Dave wrote:
> > absolutely. I've got a Sears 30gal in the shop and have used it countless
> > hours with an airbrush to paint models. You'll need a good in-line filter
> > just before the gun to keep out moisture. I also have a Paasche brush...
> >
> >
> > dave
> >
> > Thomas Mitchell wrote:
> >
> >
> >>I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
> >>response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
> >>action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
> >>
> >>The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
> >>Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
> >>can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
> >> craftsman, tankless? variety.
> >>
> >>Thomas
> >
> >
Ok until I get one will practicing without a filter do any damage to the
airbrush? Ie gum it up or anything?
Bay Area Dave wrote:
> if you not using a water based product, you'll have moisture in the finish which
> can range from minor blemishing to ruining the finish. morale of the story is
> get a filter unless you live in an ultra-low humidity area like NV. the smaller
> compressors like yours and mine will create more moisture problems than my first
> compressor: a 2 stage, 3 phase 80 gallon Champion. It ran infrequently and
> didn't get as hot, so it wouldn't condense a lot of moisture in the tank.
>
> dave
>
> Thomas Mitchell wrote:
>
>
>>suppose I didn't have an in-line filter at the current time and tried to
>>use it without one?
>>
>>Bay Area Dave wrote:
>>
>>>absolutely. I've got a Sears 30gal in the shop and have used it countless
>>>hours with an airbrush to paint models. You'll need a good in-line filter
>>>just before the gun to keep out moisture. I also have a Paasche brush...
>>>
>>>
>>>dave
>>>
>>>Thomas Mitchell wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
>>>>response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
>>>>action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>>>>
>>>>The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
>>>>Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
>>>>can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
>>>> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>>>>
>>>>Thomas
>>>
>>>
>
I like to think I live in Big Enough City USA, wishing I lived back in
Smallville.
Silvan wrote:
> Thomas Mitchell wrote:
>
>
>>I went to Sears Hardware to look for a filter. HAHAHAHAHAHA...
>>
>>Maybe a serious craft store stocks them. In any case, humidity would
>
>
> Maybe, but I doubt it unless you live in Big City USA. The main reason I
> don't have one is because mail order is annoying, and nobody stocks them
> anywhere within 50 miles of here.
>
You know, I thought model shop but then the thougth flittered away. I
have a decent one nearby. I'll check it out for the filter at least. I
don't use the air copmpressor much so adjusting the regulator isn't a
big issue.
CW wrote:
> No problem. I have used an airbrush at work off a 50 horsepower compressor.
> Turn the regulator down to the appropriate pressure and paint away. You
> might want to get an outboard regulator and air filter. A lot more
> convenient that readjusting the compressor all the time. Go to a good model
> shop. they have everything you need and can set you up.
> "Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
>>response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
>>action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>>
>>The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
>>Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
>>can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
>> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>>
>>Thomas
>>
>
>
>
20,000 is smallville. Tell me where it is so I can move there. :)
CW wrote:
> What's big city? I live in (actually, next to) a town of 20,000 and the
> local hobby shop has all the airbrush accessories you could want. Go to a
> model shop, not one of these arts and crafts things.
> "Silvan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Thomas Mitchell wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I went to Sears Hardware to look for a filter. HAHAHAHAHAHA...
>>>
>>>Maybe a serious craft store stocks them. In any case, humidity would
>>
>>Maybe, but I doubt it unless you live in Big City USA. The main reason I
>>don't have one is because mail order is annoying, and nobody stocks them
>>anywhere within 50 miles of here.
>>
>>--
>>Michael McIntyre ---- Silvan <[email protected]>
>>Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621
>>Confirmed post number: 17045 Approximate word count: 511350
>>http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/5407/
>>
>
>
>
CW wrote:
> What's big city? I live in (actually, next to) a town of 20,000 and the
> local hobby shop has all the airbrush accessories you could want. Go to a
> model shop, not one of these arts and crafts things.
I'm talking about a huge model railroad store, actually. He's got damn near
everything a man who has more money than I do could want (I had to
temporarily abandon the hobby and shelve all my toys for lack of capital)
but none o' them water remover flummies. The shop in question is in the
nearest city, and it's the only good store in that city. He has no
competition. (Well, people *think* they're competing with him, but he has
no competition.)
Locally (town of about 50,000), we have the nearest city. Everyone who used
to be around here folded a long time ago. Couldn't compete with mail
order. We don't have a hobby/model shop at all.
--
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On Tue, 05 Aug 2003 12:37:34 -0400, Thomas Mitchell
<[email protected]> wrote:
>The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
>Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
>can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
> craftsman, tankless? variety.
The airbrush doesn't care where its air comes from. It would, however,
like it at a little lower pressure than straight outta the red tank
jobby (seems to me I remember my Pasche wanted something on the order
of 20 psi or less). Although you can adjust the regulator on the
compressor, I found it a pain sharing the compressor that way with the
other big air hogs. So I ran a drop with its own filter/regulator over
to the air brush area of the shop. That would be my suggestion for
you.
LRod
Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite
Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999
http://www.woodbutcher.net
Greetings and Salutations...
On Tue, 05 Aug 2003 12:37:34 -0400, Thomas Mitchell
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
>response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
>action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>
I like Paasche brushes, although there are other good
brands out there too...But then that is what I have used for
a few years.
>The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
>Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
>can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>
>Thomas
>
Compressed air is compressed air. The only thing you REALLY
need to do is feed the output from the compressor into a water filter
and a pressure controller, to get it down to the 30 PSI or so that
the airbrush needs and to make sure it is DRY air. Water in the lines
will make everybody's day suck big time.
Regards
Dave Mundt
"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
> response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
> action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>
> The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
> Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
> can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
> craftsman, tankless? variety.
Just fine. Once in a power outage I used a truck spare tire. :-)
-- Ernie
You life in a deprived area. You can find it on the internet. Have it in a
couple days.
"Silvan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> CW wrote:
>
> > What's big city? I live in (actually, next to) a town of 20,000 and the
> > local hobby shop has all the airbrush accessories you could want. Go to
a
> > model shop, not one of these arts and crafts things.
>
> I'm talking about a huge model railroad store, actually. He's got damn
near
> everything a man who has more money than I do could want (I had to
> temporarily abandon the hobby and shelve all my toys for lack of capital)
> but none o' them water remover flummies. The shop in question is in the
> nearest city, and it's the only good store in that city. He has no
> competition. (Well, people *think* they're competing with him, but he has
> no competition.)
>
> Locally (town of about 50,000), we have the nearest city. Everyone who
used
> to be around here folded a long time ago. Couldn't compete with mail
> order. We don't have a hobby/model shop at all.
>
> --
> Michael McIntyre ---- Silvan <[email protected]>
> Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621
> Confirmed post number: 17071 Approximate word count: 512130
> http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/5407/
>
I was wrong. I just looked it up. It's more like 35,000. Auburn, WA. Home of
Jet tools. Actually, that's the closest big town. The one I live in has a
population of 2000. We don't even have a gas station here.
"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> 20,000 is smallville. Tell me where it is so I can move there. :)
>
> CW wrote:
> > What's big city? I live in (actually, next to) a town of 20,000 and the
> > local hobby shop has all the airbrush accessories you could want. Go to
a
> > model shop, not one of these arts and crafts things.
> > "Silvan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >>Thomas Mitchell wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>I went to Sears Hardware to look for a filter. HAHAHAHAHAHA...
> >>>
> >>>Maybe a serious craft store stocks them. In any case, humidity would
> >>
> >>Maybe, but I doubt it unless you live in Big City USA. The main reason
I
> >>don't have one is because mail order is annoying, and nobody stocks them
> >>anywhere within 50 miles of here.
> >>
> >>--
> >>Michael McIntyre ---- Silvan <[email protected]>
> >>Linux fanatic, and certified Geek; registered Linux user #243621
> >>Confirmed post number: 17045 Approximate word count: 511350
> >>http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/5407/
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
I use my 25 all the time in the basement a some on the 100 gal in the shop
with no problems
"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
> response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
> action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>
> The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
> Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
> can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>
> Thomas
>
Yes, larger air compressors are fine for airbrushes. The main consideration
is the pressure regulator. Because the air demand of an airbrush is very
low, the pressure drop allowed by a normal regulator can be noticeable. You
may wish to put a small regulator between the 1/4" or 3/8" line from your
compressor and the 1/8" line to your airbrush. Set the compressor's
regulator 10 to 15 PSI higher than your in-line regulator. That said,
"noticeable" is not fatal, try it straight off your compressor at 20 to 40
PSI and see how you like it.
HTH,
Bruce
"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
> response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
> action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>
> The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
> Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
> can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>
> Thomas
>
No problem. I have used an airbrush at work off a 50 horsepower compressor.
Turn the regulator down to the appropriate pressure and paint away. You
might want to get an outboard regulator and air filter. A lot more
convenient that readjusting the compressor all the time. Go to a good model
shop. they have everything you need and can set you up.
"Thomas Mitchell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I posted this question in airbrush.art but have yet to received a
> response. I ended up buying a Paasche H airbrush by the way, single
> action. Thought it might be a little easier for my wife to learn.
>
> The question. I have a regular type air compressor in the garage.
> Craftsman 25 gal? red tank jobby. Does anyone know if this compressor
> can be used with the airbrush? Last time I had an airbrush I used a tiny
> craftsman, tankless? variety.
>
> Thomas
>