The key to the silentaire is finding one used. I paint a lot of models and trains. Sometimes a painting session lasts me 4 to 5 hours. I don't have to let the compressor catch up on its duty cycle. It's air on demand, plus its super quiet. And other than changing oil there's no maintenance. So for me personally it's justified. But the caveat here is finding one used. I'm cheap. I could buy one new but I'd rather spend my pennies else where.
Recommendation for a quiet airbrush compressor
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Gary Pershall
, Dec 14 2017 07:11 PM
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Posted 01 January 2018 - 12:25 PM
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Posted 02 January 2018 - 01:56 PM
You can't beat the price for that one Nate shows!! A couple of guys can go together and get anther %10 off? Awesome!!
She's real fine, my 409!!!
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Posted 17 January 2018 - 03:17 PM
This a great one and I have used it for years.
$100 on Amazon
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Finally got off my butt and ordered this compressor... Thanks to Noose and others that recommended it..
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Posted 17 January 2018 - 03:39 PM
I just got one of these as well...for 65 bucks. It is super quiet. Now I have to learn to paint!
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Posted 17 January 2018 - 03:42 PM
Same here... LOL.. Trying right now to convince my wife that I can airbrush in my office without getting paint all over everything.. Probably should order a small paint booth or make one.. Can't paint for sure in a 40 degree garage...
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Posted 17 January 2018 - 04:09 PM
Gary, a good-sized cardboard box makes a great spray booth. I've used them for years. Do a YouTube search on "spray booths" & you'll find an assortment of materials used to build them.
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Posted 17 January 2018 - 06:40 PM
Gary, a good-sized cardboard box makes a great spray booth. I've used them for years. Do a YouTube search on "spray booths" & you'll find an assortment of materials used to build them.
Yes, good idea..
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Posted 30 January 2018 - 12:03 PM
Finally got off my butt and ordered this compressor... Thanks to Noose and others that recommended it..
Received the compressor and it is just as quiet as noted by Noose and others.. I recommend it highly..
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Posted 30 January 2018 - 09:47 PM
Is the box large enough to use for a paint booth?
I am not a doctor, but I played one as a child with the girl next door.
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Posted 30 January 2018 - 10:04 PM
Is the box large enough to use for a paint booth?
Maybe i guess. It's about 6 inches deep by a bit over 12 inches tall
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