Air Brush Set: Brush, Compressor & Accessories

Bruce M · Apr 15, 2020

FishArt said: ↑

I have used both the braided hoses and the plastic, coiling type. I have the latter now and like the coil type slightly better as I don't seem to be moving it out of the way as much as I did with the braided hoses. I think you're going to possibly need an adapter from 1/2" to 1/4" from your compressor? I believe a 1/2" fitting is standard. Which depending on your airbrush type it may be a 3/8" or a 1/4" and could be a female or male attachment. That you're going to have to look closely and figure out if you haven't already.
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All fittings were the same as the compressor so I had everything I needed with the "starter accessory kit" I picked up.

DJdave · Jun 15, 2021

socalmountainman said: ↑

Where do you live? Do you have high humidity? Also, the compressed air will form moisture inside the tank, so you should drain your tank after use. I purchased a regulator/moisture trap to mount away from the compressor because it is noisy. Also, the regulator gauge included with the compressor has larger increments so it is difficult to read. My regulator/trap has 1lb. increments so I can fine tune the pressure. Remember, set your pressure higher at the gauge so when you depress the trigger the pressure will drop down to the DESIRED pressure at the airbrush!
I live in Southern California (SoCal - that's why they call me the So Cal Mountain Man) and in Santa Barbar Co. we have no humidity problems and, honestly, I have never, ever had to drain my moister trap because it is always dry. But you do need to drain the tank and you will actually feel the moisture on your fingers.
Because I may use multiple guns at once, I use quick disconnects on all my airbrushes. I did just purchase a block manifold for 4 lines but have not mounted yet. If you bought the Harbor Freight compressor you already have 1/4 NPT threads at the compressor. View attachment 216091 View attachment 216092
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DJdave · Jun 15, 2021

I was told how important a GOOD mask with goggles would be to use with my airbrush. I was trying to clear out my airbrush between colors with airbrush cleaner. It is so small that I took off the cumbersome protection and triggered it into a bucket. I thought I was good to go. This morning I could not open my right eye. I was all mattered and stuck together. I am going to the eye doctor today. BE VERY CAREFUL !!!

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