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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: timbo on May 01, 2017, 09:44:40 am

Title: Compressor
Post by: timbo on May 01, 2017, 09:44:40 am

I'm looking at purchasing one of these, my budget is a bit tight has anybody got one and are the ok.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262787237714

Title: Re: Compressor
Post by: Bob K on May 01, 2017, 12:18:24 pm

I have one of these, or at least very similar.  Works very well.  It does not have a constant pressure reservoir, but by using the airbrush in burst-passes at a constant distance it has fulfilled my needs.
I would recommend it.

Title: Re: Compressor
Post by: chipchase on May 01, 2017, 12:56:57 pm

You can get the same one with a reservoir for £10 more, go for the one with the tank :-))

Title: Re: Compressor
Post by: timbo on May 01, 2017, 01:26:41 pm

Mmmm think you might be right.

Title: Re: Compressor
Post by: david48 on May 02, 2017, 12:53:10 am

Hi Timbo it was good to meet you at Balne Moor
I have one ,if I remember  it came from some firm in Sheffield ,it holds pressure well get the regulator set and it works the air brush without running all the time . I have had no problems with it .
David

Title: Re: Compressor
Post by: Stan on May 02, 2017, 07:35:10 am

Hi Tim I have had both types and I would recommend one with air receiver.




Stan.

Title: Re: Compressor
Post by: Stavros on May 02, 2017, 07:48:53 am

Keep an eye out on lidl or aldi as they sell compressors on offers...or FB pages for a second hand one




Dave

Title: Re: Compressor
Post by: Brian60 on May 10, 2017, 09:01:02 am

That kit is worth having just for the airbrushes, they might be cheap ones but will still cost about 20 quid each, throw in another tenner for the hose and you get the compressor for free :-))

Title: Re: Compressor
Post by: jarvo on May 10, 2017, 10:15:57 am

Go for the kit with the tank attached, there can be problems with out of the air flow "puffing" causing splatter on the finish


Mark

Title: Re: Compressor
Post by: timbo on May 27, 2017, 10:58:50 am

New compressor has arrived, went for the attached tank, bargain £49.99 from flebay  :-))