Thread: Nice to meet everyone

JeffMc,

Welcome to the forum. I never used the CO2 container, so I'm not sure if that's the best way to go. I think most of us use compressors. The good tanks aren't cheap and you must have a place close by to recharge it. You'll use a lot of air, especially when you first start. I upgraded my compressor 4 months after I started. You'll get many opinions on which compressor, but most everyone will tell you get the biggest and best you can afford. Noise may be a factor, so shop before you buy.

Jan

Jan,

Thanks...I'll have to take a look. I don't know the first thing about compressors - I'll have to sit and read some of the articles here. I know WalMart has compressors that will go as high as 100 psi, but will have to take a look. One of the things I don't understand is the connections....I can see where a hose will fit on my airbrush BUT the cord I purchased, which has screw on connections, doesn't fit where the connection would take place....what it looks to me (in my unprofessional opinion) is that a basic piece of tubing would fit, with no need for a screw type connection...if that makes sense.

Jeff

Welcome Jeff

As far as connections go, here's some pictures to give you an idea of what to use and do.

Co2 tanks are a good way to power up your airbrush, but you'll find yourself always having to get them refilled. Like Jan already stated, invest in the best compressor you can afford. It will make airbrushing allot more fun for you. You don't want to run out of air in the middle of a great masterpiece do you ?

Gio

Your welcome Don
I enjoy helping when I can...

Gio

Jan and Gio -

thanks for the links.

Jan - I'm actually in Watertown NY (not that far from Gio, actually)....we don't have a Harbor Tools yet, but one is coming here shortly.

Gio - thanks for the pix. My question is, regarding compressors. I see the cord leading from the comressor to the airbrush itself. And I can see where it would connect by threading to the brush itself. However, on the model I have, there is a valve on the underside of the brush....this valve can be removed, leaving a female opening, but the hose I have doesn't fit....the valve is, according to the parts sheet, a hose connector barb which is not threaded, but looks like a length of small tubing would simply slip over it - but no way to use a screw type connection, if I'm making any of this clear.

Loved the quote by Maslow - always a favorite of beginning psych students everywhere....

:-)

Jeff,

Is this the same airbrush that you own ?
If so, just get the female connector that attaches to it from your compressor hose.
Reinstall the valve under your airbrush and buy the proper adapter for your compressor hose.
Go to any place that sells compressor parts and they should be able to help you.
You can even bring in the compressor hose and get them to match it up with your G23 airbrush.

I hope this helps. I don't know what else to suggest

Gio

Gio -

Yes, that's it....thanks, I'll have to explore locally and see what I can find.


Jef