Hey folks! Does anyone know what is the quietest, and affordable, air-brush compressor on the market today? I live in an apartment and a regular one is too noisy. Someone also recommended I just get an air-tank because it is re-fillable at the gas station Air machine. If I go that route do they usually work with air-brushes? Or must they be modified to work with airbrushes? Do they usually come with gauges/moisture traps? Or are those separate items? I'm starting out in airbrushing so I am clueless right now. Thanks!

Well, I'm kinda partial to the Iwata line of compressors.

You can see the entire line here http://www.iwata-medea.com/index.php/pr ... mpressors/.

They're extremely quiet and reliable.

As far as using an air tank, you need to make sure it has a regulator that can be dialed down to 10-15 psi. A moisture trap is always a good idea too.

Hope this helps!

Rob
Iwata Padawan

Hiya folks,
I use a CO2 tank I picked up a welding supply house for about $170. Costs $25 for a refill which I do about once a year and I do alot of airbrushing. Can't get any quieter than CO2 and no moisture trap needed. You can also rent one for about $10 a month. I got the tank regulator right there at the shop and then hooked up a Badger regulator to it with a 3" section of plumbing pipe.
Back at'cha.
Bruce