WTB Looking for air compressor

[702A-Rep]

I recently acquired an airbrush for spray painting my scale models. I just need an air compressor to start painting, so checking locally for one.
I have cash and I also have some kits I'd trade for it as well.

 

[RPilot]

How big and what kind of flow rate are you needing?

 

[TAGS]

HD has some Blackfriday sales still……

 

[JTW_Jr]

I have an upright 80 gallon as my main unit, and as a move around compressor, I have one of these:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt/5013549743

If you don't need that much, harbor freight has some under $65.

 

[Coup d'etat]

There's a member here that has a 20 gallon from Harbor Freight they apparently needs a new motor. He's giving it away. Could be a cheap fix for someone who's handy with tools.

 

[Harley]

There's a member here that has a 20 gallon from Harbor Freight they apparently needs a new motor. He's giving it away. Could be a cheap fix for someone who's handy with tools.

This^^^
If its an oilless compressor, more than likely its a cheap fix. $20 for a rebuild kit.

 

[EXCAL]

Lots of choices. Make sure you get oilless or you'll need to buy an oil separator. You should get a water separator anyway. The cheaper bigger compressor is a lot noisier - plan on building a insulated box around it if you'll be painting in the house/evenings (the most popular hobby time).

Harbor Freight overkill but $50 - https://www.harborfreight.com/air-t...si-oil-free-hot-dog-air-compressor-57572.html

The right tool for the job $90 - https://www.harborfreight.com/air-t...58-psi-compressor-and-airbrush-kit-95630.html

 

[EXCAL]

Lots of choices. Make sure you get oilless or you'll need to buy an oil separator. You should get a water separator anyway. The cheaper bigger compressor is a lot noisier - plan on building a insulated box around it if you'll be painting in the house/evenings (the most popular hobby time).

Harbor Freight overkill but $50 - https://www.harborfreight.com/air-t...si-oil-free-hot-dog-air-compressor-57572.html

The right tool for the job all ready to go $90 - https://www.harborfreight.com/air-t...58-psi-compressor-and-airbrush-kit-95630.html

 

[702A-Rep]

I'm looking for a unit no bigger than 10 lbs, oilless, and with a flow and pressure that can be adjusted on the fly.

Thanks fellas

 

[Harley]

Check out Hobby Lobby for airbrush compressors locally. I know they have them although not sure what they have for in stock selection.

 

[702A-Rep]

That'll probably be my best bet

 

[Stmark73]

HD has some Blackfriday sales still……

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I have this one, too noisy to use during night time

 

[Coup d'etat]

I have a small 10 gallon air compressor that will wake the dead when running.
Unfortunately most air compressors will make you deaf if you don't wear hearing protection.

 

[702A-Rep]

I appreciate it, but I'll need something smaller and quieter for my needs.

 

[TAGS]

I picked one of these up recently.

 

[Coup d'etat]

This is what my son uses for airbrushing his miniature game figures. I think he found it on Amazon. It's very quiet. It has a carry handle and it's a little smaller than your average sewing machine.
It's called a "Cool Runner"