I just started a project that I thought some might find helpful and thought why not make a thread documenting my success or failure. The one thing that I hate when airbrushing is the noise when the compressor kicks on. My setup is pretty simple with an old Coleman "oil less" (meaning annoyingly LOUD) compressor with a 2.5 Gallon tank feeding into a Freon bottle with a conversion kit for holding air, and this feeds a water trap and regulator for the airbrush.
After doing some research on Google (where else, right?) I found the quietest compressor is the type used in your good old refrigerator. Bad news is, that type on a commercially available air compressor is around $600 US. Good news is, you can search "DIY silent air compressor" and find lots of helpful info and videos on making your own for MUCH less. In my case I'll be using everything on the old unit except the compressor and motor that drives it.
Anyway, that's what I'm attempting and I'll post updates with pictures when I have something to show. As of now I have ordered a 1/3 hp refrigerator compressor for $150 US shipped to my house. Still this will be MUCH cheaper and more fun (I hope :rolleyes: ) than buying one.
Anyone who has done this or has ideas, PLEASE chime in, Thanks
Steve
After doing some research on Google (where else, right?) I found the quietest compressor is the type used in your good old refrigerator. Bad news is, that type on a commercially available air compressor is around $600 US. Good news is, you can search "DIY silent air compressor" and find lots of helpful info and videos on making your own for MUCH less. In my case I'll be using everything on the old unit except the compressor and motor that drives it.
Anyway, that's what I'm attempting and I'll post updates with pictures when I have something to show. As of now I have ordered a 1/3 hp refrigerator compressor for $150 US shipped to my house. Still this will be MUCH cheaper and more fun (I hope :rolleyes: ) than buying one.
Anyone who has done this or has ideas, PLEASE chime in, Thanks
Steve
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