How low can you dial down the pressure? I am wondering if it could be used for model painting with a small air brush. Thanks.
509421
You can dial down infinitely. Both pressure in tank and output are adjustable Good machine. A little loud though
509422
I don't know anything about what is needed for model painting. However, the unit can be set down to as low as 15 psi output, or as high as 200 psi. I use it primarily for various tires and blowing dust and dirt out of my garage & hangars. I like it because it is really quiet, portable, and well made.
509423
I'm not sure how much pressure you need but blow 10 lbs it doesn't seem reliable. I think I would look for a different source.
1660259
I'm new to airbrushing as well. I got a hobby compressor from a company called Harbor Freight. It's a small thing, barely makes any sound, and gets good reviews. You can get a whole airbrush kit from them, but I wanted multiple brushes and a gravity feed one, so I got this brush for cheap. If you have a harbor freight near you I suggest stopping by, take the brush with you even, and match it up. They're small compressors, and very simple. Look for one with the moisture trap and pressure regulator on it. They sell it without the pressure regulator on it, and you'll want one with it rather than buy one separately. You can get the same basic compressor on here as well, but from Harbor Freight they've always got coupons online and in flyers, or sign up to have them mailed to you on their site even. You also could simply order it on their website if you DON'T have a Harbor Freight store near you.
987764
I find the gun very easy to use. I use it to remove top layer of paint from HO scale model trains in order to change the lettering. I use this airbrush with both my standard air compressor and with a portable diaphragm one with equal results. Best of luck, I think you will find this airbrush is very versatile and forgiving.
519707
The unit I purchased is a single piston unit (as pictured). This is my first airbrush system. I paint 1/72 and 1/35 scale models. I have only used one of the 3 air brushes. I found that I learned to use it without difficulty. The compressor provides (for my use) ample air at a steady rate. I would expect a twin piston would be more suitable for tasks requiring more CFM's of air.
97771
My gun gets occasional use, and I've owned it for several years. So far, no problems. It does require decent air pressure (100 psi or more) and a large air hose to fire properly. I notice that I'm having to hammer in quite a few nails when the compressor pressure is low enough (80 psi) that it's about to kick on.
1011787
Hi I'm Moor concerned That you may have a loss of pressure for a effective cleaning due to lower pressures of electric models. I use a generic gas 3100 psi. and I due notice a bit of a drop in pressure. the wand it self for me is awesome. I'm a painter and power wash every job before painting, no moor ladders for those two story houses.
1303529
Hi Olga, I've never seen an paint gun that stay's pressurized. My recommendation would be to have as large a tank as you can carry, and perhaps a good (small) 12v compressor with tank (assuming you have a vehicle with you).
1300193
not for an air brush the one piston is a small pulse..you should consider a small compressor with small tank
253139
Not sure ..paint could be to thick or compressor may not be turned up enough. I am having a similar problem with my gravity feed one haven't tried my airbrush with the cup.
2249494
the operators manual that comes with this unit says the oiler can be turned off I believe it works like a siphon and the shutoff closes the opening to the oil reservoir but is it worth risking a paint job you would still have to have dedicated air hoses for painting as there would be oil residue in your every day hoses. you could use this with confidence if you never put oil in the reservoir, or split your system and put in a stand alone regulator /dryer system parallel to this one
1902127
My little compressor doesn't go above 30 psi and that wasn't quite strong enough for my purposes. It worked, but took a really long time. I bought a larger air compressor, but couldn't connect it to the airbrush. I guess the air requirements really depend upon what you are using it for. Hope this helps.
1722013
I don't know what volume of air you require, this doesn't put out very much but it will build to a pressure of about 130lbs. The compressor is designed to operate small finishing nailers and would also work great for airbrushing. The best thing about this compressor is it's quiet operation. It's an excellent small compressor. Thank you. Jerry
279966
I run mine At 90 psi or less. A small compressor is perfect for this nailer. The pin nails are small and hold well. I use it for finish work on small items and to hold items when I am gluing.
2144479
It's a 20 ounce cup like it says. Concerning paint, I just used latex paint in mine today to paint a door. It just needs to be thinned or it will clog the sprayer. As far as pressure goes, that's only limited to the compressor it's attached to though there is a safe operating range. It's all in the instructions that come with it. I'm not sure how this could be used to paint a ceiling as the paint is gravity fed meaning that the nozzle can't really be pointed upward. I've only used mine on rockets and a door so maybe someone else can help you there.
1051740
Any compressor will work for a limited time before the pressure is too low. But I would think that is too small to work for more than a minute or so. Others may have a different experience. If you have enough air to power it, this is the most fantastic purchase of a piece of precision equipment that I have ever made. Works extremely well. I would have expected it to be 3-4 times the price
833225
I would think a lower pressure would just cause it to spray in a smaller area. Otherwise, I don't know.
1588682
You need a compressor with a tank for airbrush. This compressor is not going to work for you.