Inexpensive small air compressors

[sumguy75]

What are some good air compressors that are small and relatively inexpensive? Not looking for the cheapest option necessarily, but would mainly use this for blowing dirt out after bashing and learning how to paint with an airbrush. Any recommendations are appreciated.

 

[walking_target]

I have one of these and it is tip top

Stanley B6CC304STN710 Air Compressor, Yellow https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WTQY7C8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SP5KJGXE7FT87498GM07

 

[Paulcandb]

Home depot has some for around $100 I got one for the same purpose and has 140psi which is really nice for getting all the dirt and or water out of everything

 

[dure16]

Home depot has some for around $100 I got one for the same purpose and has 140psi which is really nice for getting all the dirt and or water out of everything

Careful with that much pressure near bearings



California air tools makes some good, quiet compressors. I’d get at least 8 gallon.

 

[norcalsc]

i bought a 3 gallon from harbor freight for under a 100 bucks specifically for blowing out rc cars. as mentioned above an 8 gallon compressor would have been more ideal in my opinion but space and movability was a bit of a concern for me

 

[Tex Koder]

Grab one of these at harbor freight Fortress 2-Gallons.
Super Quiet and Very Fast to full pressure!

It's on sale right now I believe. It's going for the same price as the smaller 1-gallon one.

 

[SIK-RC]

i bought a 3 gallon from harbor freight for under a 100 bucks specifically for blowing out rc cars. as mentioned above an 8 gallon compressor would have been more ideal in my opinion but space and movability was a bit of a concern for me

+1

 

[sumguy75]

Looked online at Harbor Freight and they have a 3 gallon model that looks just right. I really would like a bigger tank, but my space is already very limited as is. Thanks to everyone for the input.

 

[Tex Koder]

Looked online at Harbor Freight and they have a 3 gallon model that looks just right. I really would like a bigger tank, but my space is already very limited as is. Thanks to everyone for the input.

If you're getting what I think you're getting.. do yourself a favor and test it out ,their floor model first before final purchase...
The McGraw 3Gallon units are SLow to pressurize and Extremely Loud. And takes a long time just to refill.
Just a heads up.

 

[SIK-RC]

Looked online at Harbor Freight and they have a 3 gallon model that looks just right. I really would like a bigger tank, but my space is already very limited as is. Thanks to everyone for the input.

I keep mine under my rc work bench just for cleaning

 

[Hammer Down]

Check out California Air Tools, they are reasonably priced and super quiet!! I’ve got 6 or so of them.

 

[hobo]

get the biggest you can afford and silent would be good