Kathy Mccormick on fri 22 nov 96
Hi all-
I'm looking to replace an old, very noisy air compressor. I use a Paasche
airbrush
for applying 'accent' glazes over a dipped base glaze and am thinking of
getting the Paasche D500 compressor that runs about $120. Does anyone use
this combination? Will this compressor really do the trick? (It says works
with all airbrushes spraying properly thinned fluids.) Is the compressor
relatively quiet? I spray about once a week so am not looking to invest lots
of money, but any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks for your help....
Kathy
In freezing Midland, Michigan
Talbott on sat 23 nov 96
If you want a good air commpressor get an Emglo 2 stage air
compressor--it will allow you to maintain a "constant" pressure especially
at higher pressures but they are expensive-- If you ever decide to use a
sprayer for applying glazes or whatever you will need the cfm's of a larger
compressor- Tool Crib of the North carries the Emglo line and there service
has always been very good- (call 800 directory assistance for there toll
free #) ..........Marshall
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Hi all-
>I'm looking to replace an old, very noisy air compressor. I use a Paasche
>airbrush
>for applying 'accent' glazes over a dipped base glaze and am thinking of
>getting the Paasche D500 compressor that runs about $120. Does anyone use
>this combination? Will this compressor really do the trick? (It says works
>with all airbrushes spraying properly thinned fluids.) Is the compressor
>relatively quiet? I spray about once a week so am not looking to invest lots
>of money, but any suggestions are welcome.
>
>Thanks for your help....
>
>Kathy
>In freezing Midland, Michigan
Marshall Talbott
Pottery By Celia
Route 114
P.O. Box 4116
Naples, Maine 04055-4116
(207)693-6100 voice and fax
clupus@ime.net
Scott Finney on sun 24 nov 96
I use to use Pache compressors and got very tired of the low pressure
and constant droning of the motor. Finally got a small compressor with
adjustable pressure and storage tank so the motor doesn't have to run
all the time. It can also be use to apply glaze via a spray gun. The
quite and peice of mind is worth the small extra cost.
Happy spraying,
Scott Finney
Clay Expressions
finney@linex.com
Jonathan Kaplan on sun 24 nov 96
For my money, I would look into the Speedaire Brand available from your
local Graingers. An incredibly wide selection of whatever you need, plus
all the other stuff to go with it. For instance, you need to have a filter
regulator at each station, some kind of separator at some point in the
line, as well as the usual sleeve type quick releases at each station for
convenience.
One of the first things in my shop was to plumb the entire perimter of the
studio with an air line and various taps at places where you may want to
have an outlet. Each tap has a filter regulator and two sleeve connections.
We run our diaphragm pumps and air hoses where ever the closest tap is.
Each filter regulator has a pressure gauge. Its important, and very wise,
never to run full air from the compressor to a work station.
It is important to know what the demand is so thave your tank and
compressor is sized correctly to avoid taxing the compressor with continual
cycling.
Also, I would suggest that no matter what you purchase, that you adopt a
weekly maintenace schedule of draining the water from the compressor tank
and any residual from the filter regulator bowls, as well as always
checking the oil level in the compressor. Unless you use air driven tools,
it is unwise and un-necessary to have a lubricator on the line.
Jonathan
Jonathan Kaplan
Ceramic Design Group Ltd./Production Services
PO Box 775112
Steamboat Springs CO 80477
jonathan@csn.net
(970) 879-9139*voice and fax
http://www.craftweb.com/org/jkaplan/cdg.shtml
Nancy Phillips on wed 16 jul 97
Greetings,
We're finally getting around to buying an air compressor to apply
glazes. Can anyone give some advice? What minimum horsepower and
tank sizes are recommended? Any thoughts on brands, or accessories?
Thanks for your help
Nancy Phillips
Roswell, NM
Jeff Lawrence on thu 17 jul 97
Hi Nancy,
I have a sears 20 gallon home-type compressor and a 60 gallon
Campbell-Hausfeld stand-up unit.
Sears cost $300 and change and wore out in a year and a half -- the aluminum
cylinders just wore out from clay getting into them ... my fault, of course
.... it was too close to the spray booth. It also offends the ears when its
on and cycles a lot. Advantage: 110V
Campbell Hausfeld cost $450 or so, is much quieter and gives steadier air.
Cast-iron cylinders are supposed to last longer. Disadvantage: 220V
I like the big one better, because I have sensitive ears and we use a fair
amount of air.
Just to muddy the waters, Roy my engineer buddy tells me Ingersoll-Rand
makes good (and big) air compressors in Albuquerque and that they sell
direct and cheap. Roy works for a govt research lab, though, so his idea of
cheap is suspect.
Jeff Lawrence
Sun Dagger Design
ph/fax 505-753-5913
Leslie Ihde on fri 18 jul 97
Jeff, I saw your post, and wanted to ask (in case you know) a question. I
have a critter sprayer I've been using with a little quarter hp
compressor. It's been working ok, but would it improve a great deal with
a larger compressor? everyone raved about the critter on this list
several months ago. I agree it's much better than a couple of sprayers I
used previously, but I wouldn't exactly rave.
Thanks
Leslie, Vestal ny
Talbott on sat 19 jul 97
If you want a GOOD compressor get an Emglo "two stage" air compressor.. (it
has two tanks) This designs provides a CONSTANT pressure (other designs
range
+ or - 10 to 15 psi)... A new compressor of this type retails for around
$600 or so.. I lucked out and got a use one for $200... Tool Crib of the
North carries them or did last I knew.. Call toll free information for
their phone #..
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Jeff, I saw your post, and wanted to ask (in case you know) a question. I
>have a critter sprayer I've been using with a little quarter hp
>compressor. It's been working ok, but would it improve a great deal with
>a larger compressor? everyone raved about the critter on this list
>several months ago. I agree it's much better than a couple of sprayers I
>used previously, but I wouldn't exactly rave.
>Thanks
>Leslie, Vestal ny
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David Hendley on sun 20 jul 97
Leslie,
I've found that the Critter actually works better for me at pretty low
pressures - 20 to 30 psi. I have a small compressor and actually lowered
the pressure setting to use the Critter.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
At 06:06 PM 7/18/97 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Jeff, I saw your post, and wanted to ask (in case you know) a question. I
>have a critter sprayer I've been using with a little quarter hp
>compressor. It's been working ok, but would it improve a great deal with
>a larger compressor? everyone raved about the critter on this list
>several months ago. I agree it's much better than a couple of sprayers I
>used previously, but I wouldn't exactly rave.
>Thanks
>Leslie, Vestal ny
>
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