BadBob Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 There is no such thing as a smooth one coat paint on wood unless you are happy with you pieces feeling like sandpaper. Rolf, jollyred and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) I have small super quiet California air compressor that came with my Vortex F5 power carver. A very economical well rated clone of that is now sold by Harbor Freight. I don't usually go to HF for power tools, but they have stepped up their game. I think this would be perfect for an air brush https://www.harborfreight.com/1-gallon-135-psi-ultra-quiet-hand-carry-jobsite-air-compressor-64592.html although I would step up to the 2 gallon for a bit more. A compressor with a tank reduces the pulsing caused by the tankless. Just my opinion. I rarely use my air brush since I do mostly one off projects and it takes me longer to clean the brush than to do the spray. I have an Aztec which I thought was great when I bought it. Edited June 11, 2021 by Rolf OCtoolguy, puzzleman and John B 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Rolf said: I have small super quiet California air compressor that came with my Vortex F5 power carver. A very economical well rated clone of that is now sold by Harbor Freight. I don't usually go to HF for power tools, but they have stepped up their game. I think this would be perfect for an air brush https://www.harborfreight.com/1-gallon-135-psi-ultra-quiet-hand-carry-jobsite-air-compressor-64592.html although I would step up to the 2 gallon for a bit more. A compressor with a tank reduces the pulsing caused by the tankless. Just my opinion. I rarely use my air brush since I do mostly one off projects and it takes me longer to clean the brush than to do the spray. I have an Aztec which I thought was great when I bought it. Would this compressor operate a 22ga pin nailer? I have a HF pancake compressor which I rarely use because of the extreme noise. The price is excellent . OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/11/2021 at 12:29 PM, Rockytime said: Would this compressor operate a 22ga pin nailer? I have a HF pancake compressor which I rarely use because of the extreme noise. The price is excellent . The pin nailer doesn't use much flow just pressure. It would be perfect for all of the smaller shop pneumatic tools. Rockytime and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfmoonCT Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 I have thought about using an airbrush to put my top coats on. Right now I just buy rattle cans of Minwax semi gloss poly. I would love to save money and buy it by the gallon, but cleanup is why I haven't done it. I could use water based polycrylic, but I still would have to figure out an easy way to clean the air brush. Since I don't have any experience with an air brush, I'm not sure I want to buy one just to find it's just not as easy as grabbing the rattle can for it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 12 hours ago, Rolf said: The pin nailer doesn't use much flow just pressure. It would be perfect for all of the smaller shop pneumatic tools. Thanks Rolf. I just came home with the 1 gallon compressor from HF. On sale for $106. I'll try it in the morning. I considered the 2 gallon. Only $50 more but the size and weight discouraged me. It's not heavy but still I would not be able to lift it. Also it needs to slide under my bench next to my feet. It is nice and compact. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 Rockytime you will be surprised at how quiet it is. One thing I had happen with my California compressor, something to watch on all compressors. There is a unloader valve that relieves the air pressure in the compressor once it is full. If that pressure is not released the motor can't start and will overheat. I initially thought I had a bad motor. Did a little digging on the web and found an article about this. Ends up there was a bit of debris in the valve allowing air pressure to blead back into the compressor. It has been fine since.! but to be on the safe side I always turn all of my compressors off when not in use. Rockytime and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 I have an electric Wagner airbrush that I use and am real happy with it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 9 hours ago, Rolf said: Rockytime you will be surprised at how quiet it is. One thing I had happen with my California compressor, something to watch on all compressors. There is a unloader valve that relieves the air pressure in the compressor once it is full. If that pressure is not released the motor can't start and will overheat. I initially thought I had a bad motor. Did a little digging on the web and found an article about this. Ends up there was a bit of debris in the valve allowing air pressure to blead back into the compressor. It has been fine since.! but to be on the safe side I always turn all of my compressors off when not in use. Thanks Rolf. It is indeed quiet . Jusa soft purr. I have an 18ga nailer ut did not find 1/2 pins so when I purchased the compressor I purchased a 23ga nailer. Perfect combo. Also thanks to the tip. OCtoolguy and meflick 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 I just got an airbrush for Christmas. Can I spray Tung Oil or Watco Danish oil if they are thinned with mineral spirits? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preprius Posted December 26, 2021 Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 Good gift. It will add to your creativity for sure. You can also add color tint to your spray. I just went through your gallery. You do some really nice work. Some of your projects use color. Me. Mark Eason barb.j.enders and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 14 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: I just got an airbrush for Christmas. Can I spray Tung Oil or Watco Danish oil if they are thinned with mineral spirits? You should be able to spray anything. Tip size is important with acrylic paint due to the larger pigment size. Construction of the airbrush can be a problem when spraying lacquer. Lacquer thinner will eat the seals in some of the Chinese airbrushes. barb.j.enders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 15 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: I just got an airbrush for Christmas. Can I spray Tung Oil or Watco Danish oil if they are thinned with mineral spirits? I have sprayed Danish Oil straight from the can with no issues. Save the mineral spirits to clean the air brush. barb.j.enders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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