Tweedybird

cool thanks that should work perfect, my local art supplier said I would need an air regulator moisture trap for any industrial type compressor.

There goes another 60 bucks lol

those fittings will work well tho, added to the p/u list

thanks again

Tweedybird

DeanDome

I was doing some checking into that harborfreight compressor, I got an email back from a vendor re; that compressor for use with the Iwata eclipse airbrush:

This tells me that I only need to find a filter regulator that goes from 0 to 120 psi and I should be set.

Tweedy

Deandome

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Don't sweat the regulator, they're dime-a-dozen.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...s=hi&n=3753811

And even that's not really necessary, as these compressors ALL HAVE REGULATORS BUILT IN. They're not always the most precise, which is why I got the add-on, but all you really need is a filter & dryer. BTW, you do NOT want/need a 'lubricator' (often bundled w/regulators and/or filters). They add oil to the air for pneumatic tools, DEFINITELY a no-no for airbrushing!!

OOPS!! I just noticed that I only linked to ONE compressor at HF, not the twin-stack that I've been touting. Here it is, and though you can't really see them, there are two dials, one for the 'master' tank pressure and one for the output level you select w/the built in regulator : http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42321

BTW, I have had nothing but good experience w/Harbor Freight, but "high end" they surely aren't. If you see other uses for this compressor, or if you want to get a 'better' one, check out Amazon or your local Depot. And if you want something that has great specs and is VERY handy to tote around the house/drop in your trunk for other uses, this is my fave (though @ $329, its more than THREE TIMES more $$ than the HF!!):

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...&s=hi&n=552674

IMHO, you want oil-lube, NOT oil-free, and other than that, well, ANY of these 'tool' compressors will last you forever for just airbrushing.

Tweedybird

cool almost there, all the filter regulators in your list were lubricators too, but I did find this one:

will this work?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...?v=glance&s=hi

Tweedy

Tweedybird

Ok I think I found the right regulator/air filter combo

http://www.mytoolstore.com/astro/astmat10.html
(has two option fittings I think upon order placement)
(1/4 NPT which is the connector size on the harborfreight compressor, and a 3/8 NPT connector)

its the 5th one down like 45.00 bucks not to bad considering the compressor is 109.00

and the brush is 120.00

and yes I'm only using this setup for my MT lids, and fiberglass lids for my helis'

Deandome, Let me know if you think this will work together.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=90385

Tweedy

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Deandome

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You can do a lot better than $45!!! Well....maybe just a LITTLE better

You don't need a metal housing & stuff. This one sez it is a moisture trap, filter AND regulator: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43242

Here's another:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=1118

Here's a moisture trap/filter for $13 (add the $5 regulator & you're set): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...s=hi&n=3753811


You'll see that these filters also say they remove moisture, that's why it's hard to find things that are called "moisture traps". I always use the filter, but as I didn't know they serve as moisture traps too, I added a $6 thingie I found @ HF (it's not online). It's just a 4" plastic cylinder with threads for fittings on each end. Inside it's stuffed with these little tiny balls that act like the silica packs you find in electronics packaging. It might not be necessary, but it sure doesn't hurt!!

Tweedybird

Sweet!! I now have everything I need to complete my Tweedy Bird Custom painting shack

Thanks a bunch Dean

I'll let you know how everything goes once it arrives.

Tweedy