What airbrush compressor do you use?

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What airbrush compressor do you use?

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I'm sure glad Ken Schlotfeldt sent me this Badger Million Air compressor over 20 years ago.
Very quiet and reliable. Works as good as the day I got it.
Glad I didn't sell it like I was thinking about years ago.
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I just have a Harbor Freight airbrush compressor. Its not the greatest but it does its job. I've had it well over 10 years.

I use to work for a guy who had an Iwata that was so quiet. Would love to get one someday
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I started with an ancient, pulsing air-compressor that must've been 30 years old when given to me back in '88. After using that for several years, I switched to CO2. I lease two 20-pound tanks and I like that there is no noise and no moisture in the air either. I used to wait for the humidity to drop before spraying, even with a moisture trap or two. No longer. But I do have to take them in (about 30 miles) for refills and there is that lease as well. I probably should've just bought the tanks. :grin: :hmm:
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Cheap timbertech from amazon. $100 with an airbrush lol. Its quiet and does the job.
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I have a garage type compressor from Harbor Freight. It has two quick release points, so one has a hose for garage use and the other is for my airbrush. I adjust the pressure as needed for whatever uses. I think it has something like a 3 gallon tank… :hmm:


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Can't remember what brand I have but I'm guessing Central Pneumatic or something along that line.
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Gary Brantley wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 9:30 am I started with an ancient, pulsing air-compressor that must've been 30 years old when given to me back in '88. After using that for several years, I switched to CO2. I lease two 20-pound tanks and I like that there is no noise and no moisture in the air either. I used to wait for the humidity to drop before spraying, even with a moisture trap or two. No longer. But I do have to take them in (about 30 miles) for refills and there is that lease as well. I probably should've just bought the tanks. :grin: :hmm:
This! I've been using CO2 for 30+ years. Local place says an exchange for a 20LB tank is $16 and I refill about every 18 months or so. There is no substitute.
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Craftsman 12 gallon stand-up unit. It will be 20 years old next year :-D
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I use a simple Paasche compressor I got form an estate sale. Works great for me!
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I can't remember what brand mine is but it came from Amazon. I've had it forever with no issues.

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