Airbrush compressor?

[MikeeD]

Ok Guys...I just found my airbrush-n-parts..(it's been playing hide and seek for about 30 years now) ...it's a Badger. I have 2. One has paint and air flow mix, the other's just air.

Now, my question is, being's that I've been out of the game for so long and technology has gone crazy...:

What kind of compressor do you guys use, and or recommend without spending a million bucks? I'm curious to see how you review them all and what works and what doesn't.

I really appreciate all your help and comments...Thanks in advance guys......Mike...

[crazyjim]

I'm told by the MCM experts that you need an air compressor that has an air tank. So I went to Lowe's and bought one with a 6 gallon tank and a regulator. It came to about $60 and had a nail gun with it. I added a water trap and later bought quick disconnect fittings.

Edited May 9, 2010 by crazyjim

[tabsscale1]

I have been using one like thei one for the last 10 years

[MikeeD]

Interesting alternatives there. I never thought of using one of those nail gun compressors, good idea. When I saw hobby shop prices for theirs, I almost fell over! $2-300.00!!!

Thanks guys..looks like I have to start checking Craigslist now...

I've got a feeling my hobby is about to get a lot more expensive...thank God my wife loves my car addictions (well, tolerates them anyway)