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HighonFirewood
Posted 11/18/2018 7:39 AM (#923772)
Subject: Iwata Ninja recommended?




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Looking for something quieter than my current compressor..it’s old and loud. Is the PSI ok for this application? Sounds like it’s quiet, anyone love it/hate it?
supertrollr
Posted 11/18/2018 6:45 PM (#923810 - in reply to #923772)
Subject: Re: Iwata Ninja recommended?


iwata dont make their own compressor ,so you pay just for the name,dys a favor get one with oil it last a lot longer than the oiless crap which is noisy. look at silentair or junair .if noise is not a problem you can get something industrial that will
also work for power tool.forget the california one it,s not silent at all.when i start mine no1 noticed it ,it,s that silent ,and at one oil change per year it,s not the end of the world.ive got 1 water trap and from the microscope pov there is oil and no water at all in my paint .that kind of oil in paint bs spread by guys that have never operated one.personally i,ll never buy another one without oil again
supertrollr
Posted 11/19/2018 1:10 PM (#923873 - in reply to #923772)
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* there is no oil no water
mnmusky
Posted 11/19/2018 7:53 PM (#923932 - in reply to #923873)
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not a good unit based on specs. 18psi max. regulator is lacking. vibrates all over the place.
All Eyes
Posted 11/19/2018 11:55 PM (#923946 - in reply to #923772)
Subject: RE: Iwata Ninja recommended?




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I'm far from an expert on airbrush compressors, but I've used a Sparmax TC-501N for quite a while now and really like it. Very quiet and very little vibration. My experience is with water based paints and Eclipse HP-C airbrush @ 15-35 PSI or so.
All Eyes
Posted 11/20/2018 6:53 PM (#924020 - in reply to #923772)
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The first airbrush compressor I bought was this one from Harbor Freight. It was a little workhorse and did a great job for several years. I actually still have it and it still works. They are pretty inexpensive and run quiet. If you don't want to spend any more than necessary, you may want to check them out.


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Barphbag
Posted 11/20/2018 9:21 PM (#924027 - in reply to #923772)
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Location: Southern Indiana
California quiet compressor works great for me. It’s not silent, but quiet enough for me to use in the basement without being able to hear it upstairs. And it has a 2 or 3 gallon tank so it doesn’t run very much.
supertrollr
Posted 11/22/2018 12:52 PM (#924152 - in reply to #923772)
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quiet depend on what it have been compared .if you compare it to a lubricated compressor ,i would say it noisy.trust me there is no advantage at all to get an oiless
HighonFirewood
Posted 11/25/2018 7:12 AM (#924284 - in reply to #924020)
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All Eyes - 11/20/2018 5:53 PM

The first airbrush compressor I bought was this one from Harbor Freight. It was a little workhorse and did a great job for several years. I actually still have it and it still works. They are pretty inexpensive and run quiet. If you don't want to spend any more than necessary, you may want to check them out.

I ended up going this route for now. It seems like it’ll work pretty good in my basement this winter! Didn’t get the kit just the compressor for $69. Thanks all!
All Eyes
Posted 11/25/2018 8:22 PM (#924317 - in reply to #924284)
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For painting baits, especially indoors like I do, you should find that compressor to be everything you need. I painted an awful lot of baits over the course of a few years with mine. Eventually, the on/off switch went out. I bypassed it and now just plug it in for power. Still have it as a backup for the one I use now.

Edited by All Eyes 11/25/2018 8:24 PM
HighonFirewood
Posted 11/25/2018 9:35 PM (#924321 - in reply to #924317)
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All Eyes - 11/25/2018 7:22 PM

For painting baits, especially indoors like I do, you should find that compressor to be everything you need. I painted an awful lot of baits over the course of a few years with mine. Eventually, the on/off switch went out. I bypassed it and now just plug it in for power. Still have it as a backup for the one I use now.


Thanks All eyes, your stuff is awesome! Random question..do you seal your baits before testing your weights? Wasn’t sure if it was a bad idea to have any water hit the wood Incase I need to add or adjust my lead fillings..never weighted a bait so I’m in the test phase!
All Eyes
Posted 11/26/2018 1:45 AM (#924328 - in reply to #924321)
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Thank you and Yes, wood needs to be sealed before entering the water. Otherwise it will absorb and hold moisture which will eventually work it's way to the surface. Once you have a system figured out you can add the weight before sealing. Feel free to send me a PM if you run into any questions.

Edited by All Eyes 11/26/2018 1:52 AM
Brad P
Posted 11/28/2018 9:46 AM (#924504 - in reply to #923772)
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Rather than start a new thread, I'll just piggy back on this one:

What air brush is reccommended for detail work? I currently have a Paasche which does fine with general painting, but it is lacking when it comes to finer details. (So does the painter...) I know I've seen the Iwata Eclipse throw around on here is that a good bet or are there better options?
7ovr50
Posted 11/30/2018 7:03 AM (#924659 - in reply to #923772)
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The Paasche Talon may be a brush to consider or the VL series with a #1 tip. I use both and have excellant results. Unless you intend to do very fine detail touch up (photo touch up) either should work well. I've got eight Paasche VL brushes that I use in my business. Several are over 20yrs old and work like new. Great brush for the $$$ IMO.
7ovr50
Posted 11/30/2018 9:05 AM (#924677 - in reply to #923772)
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P S If you decide to use a tank style compressor I would use a moisture trap as well in the line.

Edited by 7ovr50 11/30/2018 9:07 AM
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