harmonyards posted:Mixed Freight posted:If you shop around, you can find a little 3 gallon oilless air compressor like this or similar to it for under $70. Try Menard's, Harbor Freight, Home Depot, etc. Quite frequently they will come with a an airline and a small handful of accessories. If so, about the only other things you might want to pick up are a water trap and extra quick-disconnect fittings.
I have a 3-gallon Husky that I bought at Home Depot about 10 years ago or so. In addition to air brushing, I also have a little air gun I use for blow-drying solvent out of train parts, dusting off the the layout, chasing off the cats, etc. etc.
Paul, are these really noisy? .....I’m looking for a small compressor for the railroad shop...I’ve been looking for dentist office compressors, but good golly are they expensive!....I’m looking for a quiet(er) one!........thanks ! .......Pat
Noisy? Well, that's debatable. They might be considered a little noisy if they're sitting right next to you and running. Or maybe not too bad if they are a ways away from you (doable with a long air hose). They're definitely quieter than a regular 2 or 3 h.p. oil-type compressor that you might use in your garage for airing up vehicle tires or running small air tools.
One might be able to cut down on their noise even more by setting it inside of a small cabinet or other enclosure. Not too small though, so it has enough air to breath and cool properly.
