Have the same compressor myself and love it. It is definitely quieter than most people even speak. My garage is directly below my master bedroom and needed something very quiet to not wake the wife in the middle of the night. Even when awake she has never heard it upstairs.
Thank you for creating an informative video on this compressor for airbrushing, I have watched a lot of videos, and I believe this one is one of the better ones.
d1, here is a video I did on how to hook up an airbrush to a compressor. I hope you find it helpful. ua-cam.com/video/SskjXQXb3rs/v-deo.htmlsi=6rfQ8at91RHK052n
I also bought this compressor and think its GREAT!. Its quiet, refills quickly, and offers many more uses than what it can do with an airbrush. I refill my car tires, bike tires, use an air attachment to blow-off/clean areas, and its good enough for low-volume tools like small nail guns or staplers. IMHO... don't get the 1 gallon version. I do suggest, like others have, to add a hose between compressor and water trap to allow air to cool and have water trap actually work. I use a 25ft coiled hose. If trap is attached directly to compressor its basically not doing anything. If I really didn't like noise, I could place outside and run hose to inside though a window or make a wall plate and run through wall, but its was much quieter than I expected and its noise is not a problem for me. If you want super silent or noiseless, they are available, but much more expensive. Most of the normal airbrush compressors are louder and not nearly as good. IMHO: never use any tankless compressor.
Hifindider, still going strong. HF does have a full replacement warranty for an extra charge. But if it breaks they give you a new one right off the shelf.
Hey i just got this compressor and my main question that i cant find the answer to is how slowly should i bleed the air after wrapping up. The manual says to open the valve slowly but is the bleeding process normally like 30 minutes? Im to scared to release the pressure any more than a hair when the tank is so full
I just open it up. And there is no need to empty the tank every time. I do mine like once a month or every few weeks. I have mine for somewhere around 4 years now and live it. Thanks for watching
Hey, I just purchased the 1 gallon Fortress and with an airbrush at about 35psi I only get about 15 seconds before it refills. There are no leaks anywhere. I saw your review of that model and you got about a minute. I'm guessing something is wrong with mine? Thanks for any help!
Hi Manny, the test was done at 27 p.s.i. that is my typical spraying pressure. So at 35 p.s.i the take will drain quicker. I bought that for a relative and he loves it. I have the 2 gallon in my shop. Both perform the same except for the cycle times.
I just bought this compressor for running an airbrush. it is Much Louder than I expected. I have the one gallon Fotress which I am delighted with, and intend to keep. The one gallon will be handy for going outdoors on the back patio to paint models, with enamel paints, etc. I wanted the 2 gallon to stay in my art room. But it sure does shake the floor...I am sure that I am going to return it. I am glad you made this nice video, it taught me a lot, but I can't cope with the noise and rattling.
Michael, did you try putting it on a piece of carpet or a rubber Matt? This should make it quieter and stop the shaking. The one gallon is a great compressor I like it as well but I do like the longer run time of the two gallon. Thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching. Much appreciated.
@@TheAirbrushGarage Yes, I have a brand-new package of exercise mats four layers deep still in the wrapping, I put the compressor on it and ran it again. Still just crazy loud. Be-it-known I am sensitive to loud sounds, and I ran a cell-phone app to measure the sound level. It told me that it was operating at 70. I would have to put this tiny monster in a closet and run an extension hose to be able to put up with this noise.
@@144928 - Thanks for sharing this information, a dB meter is the only way to truly compare and know the noise level between different air compressors, especially seeing how noise tolerance and expectations vary greatly between people's situations and surroundings. Testing noise levels without a dB meter is similar to trying to tune a musical instrument without using a tuning fork or an electronic tuner, point being, without some kind of standardized measurement, guesses, assumptions and biasses begin to creep in.
@@__WJK__yea I agree. The video had no sound pressure measuring and that’s a no no for testing anything “ultra quiet”. It might be quiet to so many because old compressors obviously blew their ear drums out after using them for years. 70db is getting close to ridiculous loud. HF sells a tiny compressor just for airbrushes and it’s mad quiet! Also Db meters are dirt cheap. If it was 60db it would be closer to be acceptably worth the extra money it was charging for that feature. But 70 is almost a deal breaker.
It seemed like not much use time between the one gal and the two gal - both a little over a minute of constant air...do you still use this air compressor?
Hi Barbara. Yes, I use the 2 gallon for all my airbrushing. I've been using it for about 2 years now, and I love it. It's pretty quiet, but best of all, it does not run hot, so I have absolutely no moisture problems, and it holds very consistent pressure. Harbor freight also offers a no hassle warranty that if something goes wrong, you bring it back, and they give you a new one. I never had a problem, but you never know. Hope this helps. Thanks for the question, and thanks for watching
Deersly81, Yes it's still kicking, I use it as my exclusive airbrush compressor. If you want extra protection against buying a "lemon" because that can happen with anything we buy. Harbor Freight offers a No Questions Return warranty. Where if something goes wrong with it you bring it back and they take another off the shelf and replace it. I did not get the warranty but it is there if you want it. Hope this helps and good luck.
Really well formed video. Thank you. Will wait for it to go on sale and pick one up. The quietness is just so important. Especially in an enclosed room.
V Star, Inside Track Club, Harbor's yearly membership ($40) well worth it if you shop at harbor Freight has it on sale for $160. This sale is usually at least once a month. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
Jesse, here is a link to that very question. ua-cam.com/video/SskjXQXb3rs/v-deo.html there are links to all parts in the description of the video. Thanks for the question. Hope this helps.
Add me to the list of people who are happy with there's. I bought the 2 gallon a few weeks ago because of all the good reviews including the one you did Dan on the 1 gallon back in April. This compressor is a really good fit for me and where I use it. Have a few hours on it now and it has given me zero issues. There is one part of the design that bugs me though. Not a deal killer by any means but I'm going to have to do something about it. Oddly enough it is one of the features you liked, the drain valve placement. Yes, it is out in front but it is not plumbed to the lowest point of the tank. If you drain with it sitting level there is still a lot of moisture left in the tank. To get all of the water out you can't just rotate the entire compressor the approximately 40 degrees needed because the valve will hit the floor. You have to lift the tank, put the back part of the compressor on the edge of a bench or table. This will let you rotate the tank enough to thoroughly evacuate the moisture without the drain valve hitting anything. You shouldn't have to go through this at the end of every session. I'm thinking about welding up a cradle that the compressor sits into. It will keep the tank rotated so the drain is at the lowest point and give easy access to turning the valve. Like I said I'm very pleased with this compressor it's just this one balancing act you have to go thru at the end of each painting session that needs fixing. Maybe I'm the only one that can't walk away knowing there is still water in the tank. I've been bitten by that with my shop compressors when doing full resprays on cars and RV's. If anyone else has a method or idea please let us know.
Tom, Glad you are enjoying the compressor and thanks for sharing your experience. It's feedback like that really helps other viewers. I really appreciate your support with the channel.
@@davidknight133 It won't rust but Aluminum forms an oxide layer in the presence of oxygen. Ever seen bright shiny aluminum that has gotten dull and when you run your fingers across it you pickup a little powder? Besides this oxide it's just not a good idea to be spraying paint with pressurized air that has excessive moisture. Even with a water separator and filter located down stream of the tank it goes against the idea of clean / dry air.
Cruso, I love mine. Best compressor I ever had for the airbrush. I have mine (2 Gallon) for about 2 years now and it still runs great. Good luck with yours.
SG Lee, yes! I love my compressor. I had it for a couple of years now with no problems. Just keep in mind that you can get a lemon for anything you buy. Harbor offers a same day full replacement warranty. Thanks for watching.
Hi, I really enjoy your videos. Could you please send me a link to where I can buy a water trap like the one you have connected to your hose? I would also like to know the brand and model of your old compressor. Thanks,
are you able to continuously spray @ 30psi while the compressor goes into recovery mode & fully recovers while still spraying @ 30psi w/o output pressure dropping the whole time, can you try?
You have probably heard of the Super Silent 50-TC 1/2 HP Air Compressor, do you think it’s worth the high price or the fortress is more than enough and at a cheaper price? My thing is the noise... I want the quietest one and the Super Silent one is 40 dba... 20 less than the fortress but does it make a big difference?
Eh, the Fortress is quiet but not as quiet as my master airbrush compressor. 20 dB is noticeable. The Fortress is definitely more than enough but if having the quietness is what you ate looking for you probably will have to spend the money. If you have a harbor freight near you, you can go in and try the one on the floor. This way you can hear it and then decide. Hope this helps. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
Nice review. I saw another review a few years back on this and replaced my old pancake compressor with this one. I like that I can do airbrushing as well as run nailers and other air tools.
Eye, it probably won't meet the specified cfm that the gun is speced for, but with that said, as long as you are running a 3/8" compressor hose and you are doing small project like modeling it will work fine. I run my Paasche hvlp .8 for small projects with it, and it works well. Hope this helps.
Dushane, It certainly will. Your naibors are more likely to hear your sterio or tv lol. If you are putting it on a hardwood floor put a throw carpet or a rubber mat under it. This will also help absorb any vibration or noise. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
Thomas, this here is a link amzn.to/3LyNu7f for a 1/4 to 1/8. The fitting at the compressor is a 1/4 here is a link for the compressor fittings amzn.to/3RSMA7K thanks for the question and thanks for watching. Hope this helps.
You should have sang us a few songs while running the timer.....lol. I do believe this will be my next purchase. At $130 these are a bargain and very well reviewed especially by professionals such as yourself who know what you are reviewing. Thanks so much.
JAllred2, Great choice on the compressor, good luck with it. The fittings are 1/4", so depending on what airbrush hose you have will depend on what you will need. I have hoses with 1/8" on both ends so I needed an adaptor that went from 1/8" to a 1/4". Some hoses already have a 1/4" on one end and 1/8" on the other. Here is a link to the compressor fittings amzn.to/3NrmfuX Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
@@TheAirbrushGarage Thanks for the reply. I've been happy with the compressor but have noticed that the tank pressure does not equal the output pressure regardless of how much pressure I have in the tank. the output stay at about half. Could I have a tiny leak somewhere. This started about a month after I got the compressor. I airbrush just about every day, Thanks!
@@TheAirbrushGarage Hi, The tanks pressure gauge says 120PSI the outlet pressure says 60 PSI. Half the the output. It stays constant at 60 when I spray but wont rise above that no matter how much I increase the tank pressure using the regulator dial. Is that normal, thanks.
@jallred2 ok. The tank preasure is always going to go to about 120. Now the regulator dial should let you set it at whatever you want. Now. There is a red lock right under the black regulator knob. Make sure that is turned all the way down (lose). That is a stop for the regulator.
I bought this compressor this morning based on your review. It is very quiet. I’m new to airbrushing I hope I order the right reducer fitting from Amazon to connect my air hose.
James, the compressor will handle 60 to 65 psi but the cycle times would be shorter. I apologize, I didn't mean to leave the siphon artist out. Honestly I would probably move to the 4 gallon at a minimum for that type of pressure just for the cycle time. But compressor would not be very portable. Thanks for the comment and watching.
Just letting you know that - I just checked the Harbor Freight website. At this time (11/5/2022), the price for the 1 gallon Fortress Air Compressor is $159.99 and the 2 Gallon Fortress Air Compressor is $189.99.
1880, yes, they go on sale all the time for 20 dollars less, and if you are an inside track member, 30 dollars less. And yes, unfortunately, everything has gone up. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
I want the compressor for a dive system and the air output is more than required. Looks like a good fit for me. People are using the b a u e r cordless from Harbor Freight but I don't want to be charging batteries continually. This looks like the next best option. I tried to DeWalt cordless and it was hopelessly defective and then the DeWalt Service people did not speak English and were even worse than their product! Harbor Freight to save the day!
@@TheAirbrushGarage I just tried the compressor with the air hose and regulator and it refills very fast and provides plenty of air, very solid little machine, and super quiet.
Dewalt hasn’t been “a thing” or good since like 2000-01ish. It was because the army and blonde women on HGTV used them. Not a great combo as a selling point. It fooled most people though. They used to make unbreakable tools, now the tools just don’t work in the first place. It’s Milwaukee here. Never had a tool/battery break or die yet.
Michael, thanks for the feedback it helps me improve my videos and I am glad you found the review helpful. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
At $130 that is a great price, though 60db is not something I would call ultra quiet. My Silentaire Super Silent 20-A runs at 30db. My studio is in my house so I need something a bit more quiet. Great review thank you for the content.
Jason, thank you for sharing. That will be very helpful to other viewer's. I have not had the opportunity to test or own a Silentaire but but my research says they are very good compressors and at 30db....Dam that's quiet. Thanks for the comment and watching.
I just purchased the Silentaire Super Silent 20A from a nearby thrift store for $60 and have been looking around on here and there to find out just what exactly it is that I have . . . and what all I might can be able to do with it. I need A LOT of info, accessories . . . not to mention operating & maintenance instructions since all I have at this time is a box with air coming out of a hose when I turn it on. HELP !
@@TheAirbrushGarage thanks. After seeing them in person I came close to getting the 1 gallon. It's such a nice size but it was hard looking at the size difference in the motors and not going with the 2 gallon for $40 more. Thanks for the review
The oil-free designs do not allow oil in the compression chamber and use pistons of self-lubricating materials. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching.
Just bought this compressor as an open box for under $100 and this thing is quiet! Can’t wait to use it after watching this video!
Carlos, good luck with it. I love mine. Happy New Year.
Great video, thank you!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Best review out there..... I purchased one recently and it's still in the box. Looks like i made a great choice
Thanks for the nice comment, Joe. I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching, and good luck with the compressor.
Have the same compressor myself and love it. It is definitely quieter than most people even speak. My garage is directly below my master bedroom and needed something very quiet to not wake the wife in the middle of the night. Even when awake she has never heard it upstairs.
Aaron, great information for other viewers. Thanks for sharing and watching.
Recently just bought the same one. It's by far the best I've ever used.
Bought this compressor a few months ago. Love it. It works great.
Keith, thanks for sharing your experience with the compressor. Other viewers will find that helpful. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for creating an informative video on this compressor for airbrushing, I have watched a lot of videos, and I believe this one is one of the better ones.
Thanks, Kimers. I am glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.
Question, do you have to get a certain hose for it or any works with the machine? New to the air compressor game, great review 👍🏼
d1, here is a video I did on how to hook up an airbrush to a compressor. I hope you find it helpful. ua-cam.com/video/SskjXQXb3rs/v-deo.htmlsi=6rfQ8at91RHK052n
I also bought this compressor and think its GREAT!. Its quiet, refills quickly, and offers many more uses than what it can do with an airbrush. I refill my car tires, bike tires, use an air attachment to blow-off/clean areas, and its good enough for low-volume tools like small nail guns or staplers. IMHO... don't get the 1 gallon version.
I do suggest, like others have, to add a hose between compressor and water trap to allow air to cool and have water trap actually work. I use a 25ft coiled hose. If trap is attached directly to compressor its basically not doing anything.
If I really didn't like noise, I could place outside and run hose to inside though a window or make a wall plate and run through wall, but its was much quieter than I expected and its noise is not a problem for me. If you want super silent or noiseless, they are available, but much more expensive. Most of the normal airbrush compressors are louder and not nearly as good. IMHO: never use any tankless compressor.
Trevor, great review. That will be helpful for other viewers. And I agree, no thankless air compressors. Thanks for watching.
True the 1 gal. version doesn't have enough capacity for most jobs.
@@NotNowLater”.7 cfm at 90 psi” sounds just downright scary and wrong. Worthless.
i worry about the reliability of the HF compressor. how is it lasting since this video?
Hifindider, still going strong. HF does have a full replacement warranty for an extra charge. But if it breaks they give you a new one right off the shelf.
@@TheAirbrushGarage oh i thought the extended warranty is a repair. thank you!
Thank you for demonstrating clearly what I have been looking for. Just a frivolous note, the Subscribe arrow is misspelled on perimeter during video.
Hey i just got this compressor and my main question that i cant find the answer to is how slowly should i bleed the air after wrapping up. The manual says to open the valve slowly but is the bleeding process normally like 30 minutes? Im to scared to release the pressure any more than a hair when the tank is so full
I just open it up. And there is no need to empty the tank every time. I do mine like once a month or every few weeks. I have mine for somewhere around 4 years now and live it. Thanks for watching
Great review!
Thanks, Jesus. I appreciate the feedback, and thanks for watching.
Hey, I just purchased the 1 gallon Fortress and with an airbrush at about 35psi I only get about 15 seconds before it refills. There are no leaks anywhere. I saw your review of that model and you got about a minute. I'm guessing something is wrong with mine? Thanks for any help!
Hi Manny, the test was done at 27 p.s.i. that is my typical spraying pressure. So at 35 p.s.i the take will drain quicker. I bought that for a relative and he loves it. I have the 2 gallon in my shop. Both perform the same except for the cycle times.
I just bought this compressor for running an airbrush. it is Much Louder than I expected. I have the one gallon Fotress which I am delighted with, and intend to keep. The one gallon will be handy for going outdoors on the back patio to paint models, with enamel paints, etc. I wanted the 2 gallon to stay in my art room. But it sure does shake the floor...I am sure that I am going to return it. I am glad you made this nice video, it taught me a lot, but I can't cope with the noise and rattling.
Michael, did you try putting it on a piece of carpet or a rubber Matt? This should make it quieter and stop the shaking. The one gallon is a great compressor I like it as well but I do like the longer run time of the two gallon. Thank you for the feedback and thanks for watching. Much appreciated.
@@TheAirbrushGarage Yes, I have a brand-new package of exercise mats four layers deep still in the wrapping, I put the compressor on it and ran it again. Still just crazy loud. Be-it-known I am sensitive to loud sounds, and I ran a cell-phone app to measure the sound level. It told me that it was operating at 70. I would have to put this tiny monster in a closet and run an extension hose to be able to put up with this noise.
@@144928 - Thanks for sharing this information, a dB meter is the only way to truly compare and know the noise level between different air compressors, especially seeing how noise tolerance and expectations vary greatly between people's situations and surroundings. Testing noise levels without a dB meter is similar to trying to tune a musical instrument without using a tuning fork or an electronic tuner, point being, without some kind of standardized measurement, guesses, assumptions and biasses begin to creep in.
@@__WJK__yea I agree. The video had no sound pressure measuring and that’s a no no for testing anything “ultra quiet”. It might be quiet to so many because old compressors obviously blew their ear drums out after using them for years. 70db is getting close to ridiculous loud. HF sells a tiny compressor just for airbrushes and it’s mad quiet! Also Db meters are dirt cheap. If it was 60db it would be closer to be acceptably worth the extra money it was charging for that feature. But 70 is almost a deal breaker.
Thanks for the informative video
Based on this review, I ran out and purchased today. Thank you sir.
Kennethh, I use mine every day and love it. I think you made a great choice. Good luck with it. Thanks for watching.
It seemed like not much use time between the one gal and the two gal - both a little over a minute of constant air...do you still use this air compressor?
Hi Barbara. Yes, I use the 2 gallon for all my airbrushing. I've been using it for about 2 years now, and I love it. It's pretty quiet, but best of all, it does not run hot, so I have absolutely no moisture problems, and it holds very consistent pressure. Harbor freight also offers a no hassle warranty that if something goes wrong, you bring it back, and they give you a new one. I never had a problem, but you never know. Hope this helps. Thanks for the question, and thanks for watching
Is it still kicking?? I’m getting started with my bday money and wondering if it was still worth it! Thanks! 🤜🤛👍🙋🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤦♂️🌿
Deersly81, Yes it's still kicking, I use it as my exclusive airbrush compressor. If you want extra protection against buying a "lemon" because that can happen with anything we buy. Harbor Freight offers a No Questions Return warranty. Where if something goes wrong with it you bring it back and they take another off the shelf and replace it. I did not get the warranty but it is there if you want it. Hope this helps and good luck.
Really well formed video. Thank you. Will wait for it to go on sale and pick one up. The quietness is just so important. Especially in an enclosed room.
V Star, Inside Track Club, Harbor's yearly membership ($40) well worth it if you shop at harbor Freight has it on sale for $160. This sale is usually at least once a month. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
What adapter do you need to use an airbrush with this unit?
Jesse, here is a link to that very question. ua-cam.com/video/SskjXQXb3rs/v-deo.html
there are links to all parts in the description of the video. Thanks for the question. Hope this helps.
Great Video… You Sold Me… Gettin’ One Tomorrow..!!! 😛
Anna, I have mine about 3 years now and still living it. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.
When I use mine it won't hold the tank pressure, am I doing something wrong?
@SinCityDeliveries are you saying that when you spray the compressor doesn't cycle?
Add me to the list of people who are happy with there's. I bought the 2 gallon a few weeks ago because of all the good reviews including the one you did Dan on the 1 gallon back in April. This compressor is a really good fit for me and where I use it. Have a few hours on it now and it has given me zero issues.
There is one part of the design that bugs me though. Not a deal killer by any means but I'm going to have to do something about it. Oddly enough it is one of the features you liked, the drain valve placement. Yes, it is out in front but it is not plumbed to the lowest point of the tank. If you drain with it sitting level there is still a lot of moisture left in the tank.
To get all of the water out you can't just rotate the entire compressor the approximately 40 degrees needed because the valve will hit the floor. You have to lift the tank, put the back part of the compressor on the edge of a bench or table. This will let you rotate the tank enough to thoroughly evacuate the moisture without the drain valve hitting anything.
You shouldn't have to go through this at the end of every session. I'm thinking about welding up a cradle that the compressor sits into. It will keep the tank rotated so the drain is at the lowest point and give easy access to turning the valve.
Like I said I'm very pleased with this compressor it's just this one balancing act you have to go thru at the end of each painting session that needs fixing.
Maybe I'm the only one that can't walk away knowing there is still water in the tank. I've been bitten by that with my shop compressors when doing full resprays on cars and RV's. If anyone else has a method or idea please let us know.
Tom, Glad you are enjoying the compressor and thanks for sharing your experience. It's feedback like that really helps other viewers. I really appreciate your support with the channel.
But since it’s an aluminum tank it won’t rust, right? Agree it would be nice to have it empty but is there risk of damage by leaving it?
@@davidknight133 It won't rust but Aluminum forms an oxide layer in the presence of oxygen. Ever seen bright shiny aluminum that has gotten dull and when you run your fingers across it you pickup a little powder? Besides this oxide it's just not a good idea to be spraying paint with pressurized air that has excessive moisture. Even with a water separator and filter located down stream of the tank it goes against the idea of clean / dry air.
Outstanding review! Currently shopping so this was so helpful. Keep on posting!
John, it is nice to hear you found the video helpful. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching.
I'm sold! Thanks for the review for 1 and 2,gal variants
Cruso, I love mine. Best compressor I ever had for the airbrush. I have mine (2 Gallon) for about 2 years now and it still runs great. Good luck with yours.
Hey buddy I'm new to your channel and I really like your info I was just wondering if your air compressor is still working good
SG Lee, yes! I love my compressor. I had it for a couple of years now with no problems. Just keep in mind that you can get a lemon for anything you buy. Harbor offers a same day full replacement warranty. Thanks for watching.
Hi, I really enjoy your videos. Could you please send me a link to where I can buy a water trap like the one you have connected to your hose? I would also like to know the brand and model of your old compressor.
Thanks,
Hi Ken, Here is a link for the water trap amzn.to/456f6sG.
And Here is a link to the video with links ua-cam.com/video/BdxOWTef36M/v-deo.html
And...one more. Here is a video on my compressors before I got my Fortress. ua-cam.com/video/WwxBwIOcEE8/v-deo.html
Thanks for the great video and information
Thanks. I’ve been looking at these.
are you able to continuously spray @ 30psi while the compressor goes into recovery mode & fully recovers while still spraying @ 30psi w/o output pressure dropping the whole time, can you try?
Joe, I will take a close look for you and get back to you. I have never noticed a drop but I will verify.
You have probably heard of the Super Silent 50-TC 1/2 HP Air Compressor, do you think it’s worth the high price or the fortress is more than enough and at a cheaper price? My thing is the noise... I want the quietest one and the Super Silent one is 40 dba... 20 less than the fortress but does it make a big difference?
Eh, the Fortress is quiet but not as quiet as my master airbrush compressor. 20 dB is noticeable. The Fortress is definitely more than enough but if having the quietness is what you ate looking for you probably will have to spend the money. If you have a harbor freight near you, you can go in and try the one on the floor. This way you can hear it and then decide. Hope this helps. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
Nice review. I saw another review a few years back on this and replaced my old pancake compressor with this one. I like that I can do airbrushing as well as run nailers and other air tools.
Johnny, I only have used it to airbrush and I do really like it. I have had very good luck with it. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
Do you think this compressor would run a small HVLP gun for modelling?
Eye, it probably won't meet the specified cfm that the gun is speced for, but with that said, as long as you are running a 3/8" compressor hose and you are doing small project like modeling it will work fine. I run my Paasche hvlp .8 for small projects with it, and it works well. Hope this helps.
Great review. I live in an apartment complex and I need something quiet and this looks like it will fit the bill.
Dushane, It certainly will. Your naibors are more likely to hear your sterio or tv lol. If you are putting it on a hardwood floor put a throw carpet or a rubber mat under it. This will also help absorb any vibration or noise. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
Very informative, what fittings did you use to convert airchuck to airbrush hose?
Thomas, this here is a link amzn.to/3LyNu7f for a 1/4 to 1/8. The fitting at the compressor is a 1/4 here is a link for the compressor fittings amzn.to/3RSMA7K thanks for the question and thanks for watching. Hope this helps.
@@TheAirbrushGarage thank you, I looked at this at Harbour freight down the street from me and the employee who insisting on helping me was not,lol
Wow really nice artwork buddy. Very impressive. Wish I could airbrush like that man 👌
Bryan, thanks but you can. It just takes some time and practice. You'll get there. Thanks for watching.
You also have a lock ring under the pressure regulator knob. Its the red ring which twists to butt up against the top knob.
Dash, good info. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
I’ve had mine for over a year ❤it.
Thanks for the comment Steve. That will be helpful to other viewers.
You should have sang us a few songs while running the timer.....lol. I do believe this will be my next purchase. At $130 these are a bargain and very well reviewed especially by professionals such as yourself who know what you are reviewing. Thanks so much.
Humacao01, lol. Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching.
Hi I just bought this based on your review can you tell me the reducer coupling size for a standard AB hose? Thanks and keep up the vids!!
JAllred2, Great choice on the compressor, good luck with it. The fittings are 1/4", so depending on what airbrush hose you have will depend on what you will need. I have hoses with 1/8" on both ends so I needed an adaptor that went from 1/8" to a 1/4". Some hoses already have a 1/4" on one end and 1/8" on the other. Here is a link to the compressor fittings amzn.to/3NrmfuX
Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
@@TheAirbrushGarage Thanks for the reply. I've been happy with the compressor but have noticed that the tank pressure does not equal the output pressure regardless of how much pressure I have in the tank. the output stay at about half. Could I have a tiny leak somewhere. This started about a month after I got the compressor. I airbrush just about every day, Thanks!
@jallred2 I'm not sure I understand. You have your output pressure set at say... 27 psi at your regulator and when you spray it goes down?
@@TheAirbrushGarage Hi, The tanks pressure gauge says 120PSI the outlet pressure says 60 PSI. Half the the output. It stays constant at 60 when I spray but wont rise above that no matter how much I increase the tank pressure using the regulator dial. Is that normal, thanks.
@jallred2 ok. The tank preasure is always going to go to about 120. Now the regulator dial should let you set it at whatever you want. Now. There is a red lock right under the black regulator knob. Make sure that is turned all the way down (lose). That is a stop for the regulator.
Thanks !
the voice over when you said "45 seconds" and " one minute and 35 seconds" is hilarious
Do you have a link to the inline water trap?
CJ, here's the link. amzn.to/3QEhjW0
I bought this compressor this morning based on your review. It is very quiet. I’m new to airbrushing I hope I order the right reducer fitting from Amazon to connect my air hose.
Vladimir, very cool. I hope you like the compressor as much as I do. Good luck with it. Thank you for watching my videos.
What parts did you order from Amazon to connect your hose to it? I’m having some trouble locating what I would need
Very cool! I need 2.2 cfm to run my new mini air gun- shame! So nice and portable.
This will work fine then. This is 2.1 and that .1 difference won't be a problem
This compressor of yours still in use?
Jcy, absolutely! Use it just about every day for about a year now. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
@@dancuccurullo8453 thanks for letting me know... I may get the 4 or 5 gal version.
Reminds me...I will use a spare (aluminum 😎) tank when QUIET EST is needed 👂😴
what about testing it at 60 psi, most t-shirt artist shot at 60-65 psi, because of we want the color to saturate the shirt..
James, the compressor will handle 60 to 65 psi but the cycle times would be shorter. I apologize, I didn't mean to leave the siphon artist out. Honestly I would probably move to the 4 gallon at a minimum for that type of pressure just for the cycle time. But compressor would not be very portable. Thanks for the comment and watching.
Have it love it
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Just letting you know that - I just checked the Harbor Freight website. At this time (11/5/2022), the price for the 1 gallon Fortress Air Compressor is $159.99 and the 2 Gallon Fortress Air Compressor is $189.99.
1880, yes, they go on sale all the time for 20 dollars less, and if you are an inside track member, 30 dollars less. And yes, unfortunately, everything has gone up. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
I want the compressor for a dive system and the air output is more than required. Looks like a good fit for me. People are using the b a u e r cordless from Harbor Freight but I don't want to be charging batteries continually. This looks like the next best option. I tried to DeWalt cordless and it was hopelessly defective and then the DeWalt Service people did not speak English and were even worse than their product! Harbor Freight to save the day!
Doug, I have mine for a few years now, and it still works great. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
@@TheAirbrushGarage I just tried the compressor with the air hose and regulator and it refills very fast and provides plenty of air, very solid little machine, and super quiet.
Dewalt hasn’t been “a thing” or good since like 2000-01ish. It was because the army and blonde women on HGTV used them. Not a great combo as a selling point. It fooled most people though. They used to make unbreakable tools, now the tools just don’t work in the first place. It’s Milwaukee here. Never had a tool/battery break or die yet.
We're in,watch + sub!😎🖖
Beeperbugs, thanks. much apriciate.
Thanks for the review, but you really need to incorporate fast forward in your timing tests.
Michael, thanks for the feedback it helps me improve my videos and I am glad you found the review helpful. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
@@TheAirbrushGarage I’m 68 and I know my attention span has succumbed to all the social media postings lol. Keep up the good work!
$160 seems like a very decent price for a compressor.
At $130 that is a great price, though 60db is not something I would call ultra quiet. My Silentaire Super Silent 20-A runs at 30db. My studio is in my house so I need something a bit more quiet. Great review thank you for the content.
Jason, thank you for sharing. That will be very helpful to other viewer's. I have not had the opportunity to test or own a Silentaire but but my research says they are very good compressors and at 30db....Dam that's quiet. Thanks for the comment and watching.
But are you really comparing a $160 compressor to a $750 compressor??
I just purchased the Silentaire Super Silent 20A from a nearby thrift store for $60 and have been looking around on here and there to find out just what exactly it is that I have . . . and what all I might can be able to do with it. I need A LOT of info, accessories . . . not to mention operating & maintenance instructions since all I have at this time is a box with air coming out of a hose when I turn it on. HELP !
What are the dimensions? LWH
David, 16" x 16" x 13"h
@@TheAirbrushGarage thanks. After seeing them in person I came close to getting the 1 gallon. It's such a nice size but it was hard looking at the size difference in the motors and not going with the 2 gallon for $40 more. Thanks for the review
I cant see the dislikes, but I got a feeling they're very low.
colburn888, No dislikes, at least yet. This is the compressor I use and I love it.
That's "quite" the air compressor, lol
is this piston or diaphragm
The oil-free designs do not allow oil in the compression chamber and use pistons of self-lubricating materials. I hope this helps, and thanks for watching.