Airbrush compressor

[alanworland]

Prompted by a post on the site about airbrush painting I purchased an example myself.
I haven't used it yet and was planning on supplying it from my large compressor but I got to wondering if an electric tyre pump might do the job?
I have a well made GM pump laying around which could be put to good use possibly, limiting its pressure via a regulator
Anyone done this or experiences of?

Alan

[olderisbetter]

I have a cheap airbrush from toolstaion, i have tried pond air pumps and small electric pumps but none seem to have the kick to make it go, i found it ok on my big compressor but as i use it for arty farty stuff i am looking at getting one of theses
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FoxHunter-KMS-A ... AP6FVDKC76
mainly for the noise and partable factor, as its a chrismas present i will let you know how it goes.

[irmscher]

Be very careful as some of the cheap compressors for the airbrush as you cant get spares for them

[olderisbetter]

Thanks for the information, i do prefer things that last, i have been using my old broom wade dentists comressor for airbrush work but it is loud in the same room, still good for about 40 years old.

[alanworland]

Thanks for your guidance. On second thoughts and having it temporarily piped up to my large tank I don't think my spare pump would be up to delivering the air volume required.
I am not planning on using it a lot but a separate pump would make it more convenient!
Keep looking.

Alan

[philthehill]

If anyone wants an ex dental air compressor see:- http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=62400
Phil