Although artists’ airbrushes might seem too delicate for a full-size air compressor, if the regulator can be turned down to around 20 PSI, they work fine. All you need is a hose adaptor.

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A gauge before the regulator monitors tank pressure and a gauge after the regulator monitors air-line pressure. In addition, the tank has a safety valve that opens if the pressure switch malfunctions.

Air tools and hoses don't come with fittings installed so unless you buy an air compressor that comes with a starter kit (see the #2 Craftsman), you'll need at a minimum some fittings and an air hose.

[Giorgos] did some calculations and figured out that his solder paste applicator needed about 8 bar (116 psi) of pressure. The refrigerator compressor easily handles that, filling the tank in 1 ...

This included a 5-gallon Firestone air tank (PN FIP-9191), a Summit 1⁄2-inch Puvex push-to-connect air hose and fitting kit (PN SUM-9010KIT), Viair adjustable pressure regulator (PN VAR-90150 ...

If you're thinking about purchasing Makita's Quiet Series 1 HP, 2 Gallon, Oil‑Free, Electric Air Compressor, it retails for $229 from Home Depot and $314 at Acme Tools.

Six years ago we told you about the Scorkl, a mini compressed air tank that allows users to breathe underwater for up to 10 minutes. For easier refills, the 2.0 version can now be ordered with an ...