Thank you very kindly. That was very informative. I like to think I have a fair mechanical knowledge, and have worked with huge compressors etc for many years. The noise factor is why I am looking at getting something to suit airbrushing. When my current and older 50L (about 13 Gallons?) 2.0 Hp machine kicks in, the “jump” factor spoils the moment to say the least! 😅 Different models available for me in Australia, but the info and opinions you shared was great. Thanks again. I’ll have to check out some of your other vids 🙏🏼
Hey there! Awesome video- everyone is suggesting these Airbrush compressors but I'm also keen to use the compressor for sometimes filling up tires or blowing dusty stuff. Now I want to use a 0.5mm Airbrush pistol. Which constant flow the Compressor should put out for these bigger Airbrushes (or mini Sprayguns)
I used a ‘quiet’ Dewalt shop compressor, and it was only ‘quiet’ because it ran less often. When it needed to charge it was LOUD! If you truly need quiet go with a Silentaire Super Silent model. Just be ready to shell out some serious $
Wait what, you airbrush at 60psi. Im totally new to this but been watching a lot of tutorials and the max anyone says spray at is 30psi with most saying 25psi but 15-20 for fine line work. You’re the first I’ve seen say spray at 60psi!
@martinoconnor4314 After 1 hour of work, hobby compressors heat up, is this a problem in model painting etc. works. Or in which jobs can be a problem, is it enough?
@@ahmetttt10 I don't use my hobby compressor for anything above 5 minutes, I only use it for paint touch ups or spraying glue for static grass layering. I have a huge workshop compressor for the serious spraying, if you spray model acrylic paints at higher psi it causes the paint to dry on your needle tip.
@@martinoconnor4314 Does it provide uninterrupted air flow for a sufficient period of time in model projects such as 1/34, priming or model painting models with 3 liter tanks for hobby purposes
@@ahmetttt10 My hobby compressor has no air tank and that is why I just use it for small jobs. If you used an airbrush and a compressor with a 3 litre tank at 60 psi then your compressor would work 3 times harder than if you used your airbrush at 20 psi. The higher your psi then the faster your tank empties, the lower the pressure you use with your airbrush then the longer you can spray without uninterrupted air flow. As the air in your tank runs low your pressure will drop until the auto start kicks in to boost the air in the tank.
They sure do hold a lot of air! That’s why I like them! I paint on a larger scale than 30psi allows. Usually 40-60psi depending on the project. It works for me. If I was painting small scale only, 30psi would be sufficient.
If you had a hobby compressor that ran continuously then there was something wrong with it. I have a Timbertech hobby compressor with no tank and it only runs when the airbrush trigger is pressed.
I have tested a couple hobby compressors now and they aren’t good enough for what I do. Maybe if you’re painting super tiny miniatures. But anything bigger, they run too much and overheat.
@@DeeJayBeStudios Thanks for your reply but I don't paint miniatures, I never have, I'm an armour and scenery modeller. I use a large compressor with a 100 litre air tank for my main workhorse and the Timbertech hobby compressor for touch ups and other small jobs inside the house. If the hobby compressors (with no tank) were running constantly then they must have had a valve fitted to the water filter that was for a single action airbrush which allows air to flow constantly, even with a double action airbrush connected. As I said previously, my hobby compressor only runs when the double action airbrush trigger is pressed so it doesn't really work too long or get too hot. I guess that there is a big difference between testing something and actually owning something.
I had one of the California CAT-8010 back in the day. Something was wrong with it and when I flipped the on tab it shorted and blew my circuit. I don't mess with electricity and returned it. I know people are going to grill me in the comments. I worked in construction for years and I was running the compressor at my own commercial space. something was not right with the electrical box. The switch was on the black box where the red knob is shown in the image. I went with the cheap hobby compressor with a tank. It works fine but runs all the time so that is why I am watching videos to see what's out there. I would not buy a California compressor again after my experience. I'm sure they are nice but like I said I do not like electricity.
Thank you very kindly. That was very informative. I like to think I have a fair mechanical knowledge, and have worked with huge compressors etc for many years. The noise factor is why I am looking at getting something to suit airbrushing. When my current and older 50L (about 13 Gallons?) 2.0 Hp machine kicks in, the “jump” factor spoils the moment to say the least! 😅
Different models available for me in Australia, but the info and opinions you shared was great.
Thanks again.
I’ll have to check out some of your other vids 🙏🏼
It’s so loud, I know! These quiet options are great. And if you have the money, silentaire types are pretty sweet.
Not really into air compressors but on looks alone, you'd be my fav!
Thank you! Video was very helpful.
Thank you so much you do so much research to help and guide other people thank you for this update video
You are so welcome
Great video. Thank you!
Great video. Thanks for the info. I was about to buy a hobby compressor but you provided great info about the quiet compressors.
I didn't know you could use a 2 or 3 gallon tank. I bought the small one. I have three air compressors. Thank you for your video...,
Glad I could help
thank you so much this is very helpful!😃
Based. Thx for the research
Shout out to another Canadian hobby artist!
When's the Olympics?......
Hey there! Awesome video- everyone is suggesting these Airbrush compressors but I'm also keen to use the compressor for sometimes filling up tires or blowing dusty stuff. Now I want to use a 0.5mm Airbrush pistol. Which constant flow the Compressor should put out for these bigger Airbrushes (or mini Sprayguns)
I spray about 50-60psi. So a spray gun would be around there, if not higher.
@@DeeJayBeStudios Then I did everything right by choosing a shopcompressor with up to 120PSI
I used a ‘quiet’ Dewalt shop compressor, and it was only ‘quiet’ because it ran less often. When it needed to charge it was LOUD! If you truly need quiet go with a Silentaire Super Silent model. Just be ready to shell out some serious $
Yep! This one isn’t super quiet, but it’s far away enough that it’s fine for me. I didn’t want to spend $2000 on a silentaire.
Thanks a lot
Glad this was helpful!
@DeeJayBeStudios it was super helpful. I subscribed to your channel
Great video thank you. What do you think of the silentaire compressor, Jump like you and the Silentaire is only 40db
I would’ve loved to have one of those, but they are quite pricey to bring into Canada.
@@DeeJayBeStudios Pricey here also. amazon had the Makita on sale for $259.00 so ordered and hope to have tuesday, thank you for your help :)
Wait what, you airbrush at 60psi. Im totally new to this but been watching a lot of tutorials and the max anyone says spray at is 30psi with most saying 25psi but 15-20 for fine line work. You’re the first I’ve seen say spray at 60psi!
I have been airbrushing for years and I very seldom have my air pressure above 20psi and certainly never above 25psi.
@martinoconnor4314 After 1 hour of work, hobby compressors heat up, is this a problem in model painting etc. works. Or in which jobs can be a problem, is it enough?
@@ahmetttt10 I don't use my hobby compressor for anything above 5 minutes, I only use it for paint touch ups or spraying glue for static grass layering. I have a huge workshop compressor for the serious spraying, if you spray model acrylic paints at higher psi it causes the paint to dry on your needle tip.
@@martinoconnor4314 Does it provide uninterrupted air flow for a sufficient period of time in model projects such as 1/34, priming or model painting models with 3 liter tanks for hobby purposes
@@ahmetttt10 My hobby compressor has no air tank and that is why I just use it for small jobs. If you used an airbrush and a compressor with a 3 litre tank at 60 psi then your compressor would work 3 times harder than if you used your airbrush at 20 psi. The higher your psi then the faster your tank empties, the lower the pressure you use with your airbrush then the longer you can spray without uninterrupted air flow. As the air in your tank runs low your pressure will drop until the auto start kicks in to boost the air in the tank.
There's a model horse community!? Good video very helpful, i'm getting a compressor tomorrow!
Welcome!
Most of us modellers are only running 15-30psi and these compressors with tanks will hold a lot of air before booting back up.
I think at 60psi she must be spraying peanut butter! 🤣
They sure do hold a lot of air! That’s why I like them! I paint on a larger scale than 30psi allows. Usually 40-60psi depending on the project. It works for me. If I was painting small scale only, 30psi would be sufficient.
If you had a hobby compressor that ran continuously then there was something wrong with it. I have a Timbertech hobby compressor with no tank and it only runs when the airbrush trigger is pressed.
I have tested a couple hobby compressors now and they aren’t good enough for what I do. Maybe if you’re painting super tiny miniatures. But anything bigger, they run too much and overheat.
@@DeeJayBeStudios Thanks for your reply but I don't paint miniatures, I never have, I'm an armour and scenery modeller. I use a large compressor with a 100 litre air tank for my main workhorse and the Timbertech hobby compressor for touch ups and other small jobs inside the house. If the hobby compressors (with no tank) were running constantly then they must have had a valve fitted to the water filter that was for a single action airbrush which allows air to flow constantly, even with a double action airbrush connected. As I said previously, my hobby compressor only runs when the double action airbrush trigger is pressed so it doesn't really work too long or get too hot. I guess that there is a big difference between testing something and actually owning something.
Wow the prices have skyrocketed. The 3 gal malign is $384 at Home Depot now.
I got one for 50 bucks this guy walked up to me at a gas station I think it fell off a truck😊
does everything in this video apply to someone whose going to be airbrushing wargaming minis
Yes
I had one of the California CAT-8010 back in the day. Something was wrong with it and when I flipped the on tab it shorted and blew my circuit. I don't mess with electricity and returned it. I know people are going to grill me in the comments. I worked in construction for years and I was running the compressor at my own commercial space. something was not right with the electrical box. The switch was on the black box where the red knob is shown in the image. I went with the cheap hobby compressor with a tank. It works fine but runs all the time so that is why I am watching videos to see what's out there. I would not buy a California compressor again after my experience. I'm sure they are nice but like I said I do not like electricity.
I want you to airbrush me holding a pumpkin
Lol
It’s a motor not an “engine” sorry I couldn’t help myself
Ty! No combustion occurring here! 🙏🏾
Oops!