Air compressor?

[Munkin]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Paasche-D200-Air-Compressor-1-6-HP-for-Airbrush_W0QQitemZ250170819815QQihZ015QQcategoryZ134557QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Does anyone use this compressor or one like it? I am looking for a quiet compressor that I can use in my basement to paint baits.

Allen

[BIG M]

Allen, go over to TU and ask Dean what he uses.  I know he is painting in his house and he said his set up was very quite.

[dampeoples]

Allen,

In the airbrush bible, or Bear Air, they list a Paasche d500, and claim that it is not a silent model, so I do not think this one would be. They mention that diaphragm models are generally noisy, and do not require oil, while the models that require oil are quieter.

[Munkin]

What about the airbrush city air compressors? Right now I am leaning torwards a badger 180-10/12.

Allen

[dampeoples]

I really don't know anything about any 'airbrush' compressor, Allen, although if noise is a concern, I would look for the dB rating, if given, and look for one that turns off when you're not spraying.

What I do, and another option, would be to get a large compressor, mine is a 5HP, 25 gallon, and fill it once, then forget about it. I can paint a LOT of baits before I need to fill it up again, sometimes even leaving it full for a few days before using it again, or even painting baits over several days without refilling. At least that way, you'll also have a compressor around the house that will run air tools, fill tires, etc.