HOW TO Set Up your SHOP or HOBBY AIR COMPRESSOR for AIRBRUSH a Beginners Guide!

[@ricardocabrera8112]

FINALLY!!!!! Someone who explained compressor setup and moisture condensation in compressed air setup CORRECTLY! My hats off to you.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

THANK YOU! all that research was worth it!

[@ThinkerTinker74]

​@@DeeJayBeStudios Ah yes, the greatest became the greatest because they researched a lot. Good for you.

[@ershen]

Absolutely the best how to set up your shop compressor for airbrushing guide for beginners! This should be the standard how-to guide.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

THANK YOU!

[@dannyfaulkner3528]

You can unscrew the red collar and use it to attach to the wall fitting with the gauge facing outwards.

[@matthewmcmillan9216]

Super informative. Love the shoes. 10/10

[@imjust2lazy1]

i've been searching for compressor guides in months and i can't believed i just saw this one, its so simple but very very knowledgable and easy to understand THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You are most welcome!!

[@AwkwardBirb]

Aaaaah!! This is the EXACT video I needed at the start of my airbrushing journey. Hopefully this will help future artists not mess up as much as I did 😂

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Me too!!

[@hughjaynus8595]

Great video. One thing for your viewers that want to do this on a double port compressor and run tools without wearing out their arms or regulator knob is to buy a trap with a regulator rated to your normal pressure. Doing that should allow you to set your pressure at the tank to the normal pressure for your air tools while adjusting at the trap down to the eighth inch hose and airbrush limit.

[@rickbarg3980]

Great choice of air compressors

[@japanfour292]

This video is great. As someone who spent $90 on various connections and hoses (none of which worked 😅), the video did a great job explaining the differences in sizes and threading of all the connections. 1/8 to 1/8 hose will be here tomorrow

[@monkeysnark7043]

This was something that I was delving into, instead of buying an airbrush compressor when I was looking to use this medium, ( buy airbrush, need paint, can I use craft paint, oh need hose, ah they have quick connects, damn cleaner and thinner is over expensive for what you get, can I make my own, phew 😮‍💨 😅, and so on). As my plans for this was not so much modeling, or using on canvas or lures, but, for accents on my small woodworking projects. Glittering, faux finish, antiquing, etc, and not just using stain or paint or clear coats. I already had a small workshop compressor from Canadian Tire, and the only thing missing was a water filter, therefore I needed the extra connectors to set it up, which I was looking into. You did give me something new, as I did not think of using one of my 1/4” hoses first, then water filter, and the reason why. Though in all fairness, I did not know or look at the acronyms NPT and BSP, ONLY focusing on 1/4” and 1/8” connectors with what was necessary in male and female. Nicely done on validating and adding what I wanted/needed to do. Great job, as I found this vid by accident looking at other airbrush criteria. Thanks, and cheers. 👍(Oh, fun looking bunny footwear 😂)

[@AndrevwZA]

Very clear and comprehensive info. You must look into 1/8" quick releases with built in air valves. Then you do not need to adjust the wall mounted gauge. I'm sure by this time you do not need to know the exact air pressure you are spraying at. Harder & Steenbeck and Grex makes great ones. If you install the small watertrap before your small quick release, you can use it on both airbrushes, not just the Micron. On the video the compressor sound quite loud. I have a compressor with the same motor and can say that is is not as loud as it seems. For years I painted in the room right next to the bedroom while my wife was sleeping.

[@kaminarimizu411]

Wow. You're incredible. Your attention to detail and making sure we understand you is very impressive. Thank you for this video.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You are most welcome!

[@andrewharris6347]

Love your explanation 👍 Just one tip for you - you can add more tape (trial and error though) to the moisture trap pressure dial fitting/thread so it will face you to then be able to remove the need for a mirror to see the pressure at the air brush end.

[@TotalFun69]

I have the same Makita compressor, as I use it for woodworking and am just starting airbrushing. Nice too see someone with the same idea, I also use an additional slave tank, just so it barely kicks on at all.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Awesome! It’s nice to use equipment you already have.

[@dextor3]

You consolidated so much research here and saved me a lot of time. Thank you!!

[@dextor3]

and that air compressor guide 🍰

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ThinkerTinker74]

There you go! So many videos about the small kits... but One to rule them All, yours! I already have a 2 tank 5 gallon compressor similar to yours and wanted to know if I could use IT with an airbrush. At the "Toys for Men" store, I was surprised to see an airbrush kit for the first time, and when I inquired about the setup, I was shown the hobby kits with the pump but no one knew about whether it could be connected to the bigger compressor. So, Thank You for the video THX 😊

[@richardrussell7082]

Once you're roughly dialled in the desired pressure at the tank, you can zero it in by adjusting it while spraying air through your brush to get the exact spray pressure you want, rather than just estimating an overshoot of 5-10 psi. 👍 As well as draining the moisture trap after every session, also use the drain at the bottom of the tank about once a month to clear any moisture in there as well. I just watched a video of Barbatos Rex demonstrating a new compressor and he mentioned that he had forgotten the tank drain on his old one for about a year and it blew out because of the amount of water in it.

[@gamehulk]

Perfect video. Finally a video that explains the adapters and their threads. Thanks!!!

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Glad it was helpful!

[@richardlange9094]

I should have watched you last week, LOL. So today I am ordering all the other stuff I need to use the stuff I have bought over the past few months,

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Glad I could help ☺️

[@scottebeller1067]

I build models and I've been using a 8 gallon quite compressor and love it. So I totally agree with you.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Yes!! It’s been way better than the hobby one by far!

[@cache4pat]

Thank you for this well laid out and informative video. I have recently started my Air Brush journey with a very similar Amazon Timbertech hobby compressor set up. I have wondered about shop compressors, especially since they sometimes come up for sale as low as $150. Now I have a good reference on what will be needed when the time comes to move away from the hobby version.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Glad it was helpful!

[@peteraziz5521]

Wow, thank you for explaining this! Couldn't find how this thing works easily and your video helped. Now I am interested in airbrushing 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dagoelius]

The safety horse slippers tells me you are an experienced airbrush professional.😁

[@naturalmystics-kd9vt]

Real smart lady I like your video and you explain everything so clearly without and complicated talk thank you 🇯🇲

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Thank you!

[@Keimzy]

Awesome thanks you for this video my model kits are going to be awesome

[@ChairMan71196]

Build you a lil baby shack that fits just around your compressor get a longer hose and put it outside right against your house. Make the lil cover lockable bc that’s a nice compressor. Good video, very informative.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

I’ve thought about this too. Though I have Canadian winters.

[@ThinkerTinker74]

@ChairMan71196 made me think: the muffler on the air ¿intake? of my machine doesn't stay in place (I broke it by accident) and I notice a very obvious difference in sound when it falls off from the vibration. It needs a minimum of 1 foot clearance all around, but some sound absorbing material could be used to reduce the sound even more. I also wanted to mention to you, because I find you're sharing good info, my machine is a bit quieter than some other models because it uses oil to lubricate the pumps piston. On my basement cement slab, I only use a rag under the pump mainly to catch the water and debris coming from the tanks when I drain them. If I were on carpet or a finished floor, I would use a cardboard or piece of wood wider then the pump under the rag - under the pump to ensure the carpet/ floor stays clean and to catch any oil spill from the compressor. I'm not the most knowledgeable person on compressors. I got mine a while ago to paint house doors which turned out nice and to power tools while I was renovating. I recently used an airless paint sprayer for some furniture pieces and it does produce less over-spray but I'm not sure about the results. I might need more practice. Keep making videos; you seem to do them right.

[@ChairMan71196]

@@ThinkerTinker74 thanks guy. It does take a lil practice to make the paint job perfect, like anything in life “practice makes perfect”. You can prolly get a rubber coupling to fix your intake at a hardware store if you have a piece sticking out on the air box that is. If not I’d get some epoxy and the right size pvc and make my own if it’s broke off flush with the air box, just mak sure one piece is small enough to slide in the box so you can epoxy on the inside and outside so it’ll be stronger then use a coupling that sizes up to what size you need ( I forget what it’s called). Ive snorkeled many bikes, it’s easy. On the paint I’d start out with a light coat it (like can see the background light coat) help’s with adhesion then you can lay it on a bit thicker, 4 coats tops. Ive also worked in construction and done a lot of painting lol. I don’t really make videos so there’s that lol have a good one.

[@ChairMan71196]

@@DeeJayBeStudios you could maybe seal it up with insulation and put a light or two in there to keep it warm ish and it should be good through the winters.

[@legocircus]

Thank you so much for such a clear, concise, helpful video! I greatly appreciate it. I purchased all my accessories (hose, trap, fittings, etc) via your links. And I subscribed. Thanks :)

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You are so welcome!

[@cb3984]

Paasche also makes their hoses with a 1/4” NPT female end so you can thread directly onto an air compressor hose. Good video! I’ve been running the Milwaukee cordless air compressor, curious how the Makita would stack up to it. I went with Milwaukee because all of my tools are Milwaukee and I have far too many accessories and batteries to switch brands. I will say, though the Milwaukee is ridiculously quiet, if I had a speaker playing music loud and my Milwaukee kicked on I probably wouldn’t hear it. I also like that it’s batteryoperated and portable. However, it will drain the small batteries so fast so you will have to invest $200-250 on a bigger battery. I’m in construction so I have a crap load of batteries anyway.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

I did see the battery ones are much quieter. Maybe one day I’ll covert to that instead!

[@steggles667]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I’d been searching for this info for ages, thank you so much! 😊

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Yes you have answered my questions on how to set up my pancake compressor for air brushing. And the idea of a longer hose so I put compressor somewhere else perfect, now I need a new regulator and moisture trap , I am a model railroader so I and painting detail stuff at the moment but I want to use a fan nozzle for larger kits etc , going to your subscribe

[@demonsorrow536]

Thanks to your videos i got the amazon compressor.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Glad I could help

[@mrcarlo1966]

Thank you very much .. I’m about to pull the trigger on a bigger compressor and this video was a big help.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You are most welcome!

[@jmill4062]

Just came across your channel. Love it!! Please keep the content coming! Greetings from the Bahamas🇧🇸

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ErgonomicChair]

Hum, interesting! I kinda figured you would just connect the water trap directly to the QD, but that wall mount is cool

[@mikedeleon2003]

Thank you DeeJayBe, you have some amazing content and great explanations of the airbrushes and compressors. I’ve enjoyed all those videos very much as I am just starting on my journey. Can’t wait to see your other videos. I have one question, what are the Amazon codes for the male and female quick connects? For 1/4 and 1/8? Also the tape you use to prevent air leaks. Thank you.

[@kitoushi66]

Thanks for the set up video. It helped me with my purchase.

[@EonSound]

I've been losing my damn mind trying to figure out why the regulator i bought from amazon wasn't working. Had no idea that it wasn't supposed to leak out air lol. I bought and applied some teflon tape the way you showed and now it's working perfectly. Thanks a lot fam.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Yay! I’m so glad this helped!

[@lalremsangaralte6396]

You can remove the red plastic collar on the moisture trap/regulator and stick it through the wall mount hole from underneath, and then screw in the red collar from the top. This will firmly fix the moisture trap on the clamp.😊

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Yep! I have since done this!

[@GnaReffotsirk]

Thanks a ton for this!

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You are welcome!!!

[@madsam7582]

My Compressor came with a moisture trap attached. I'm in the UK, and it's a Hyundai Super Silent. I got it for other bigger stuff, but I also wanna paint minis. The tape is called PTFE (Poly Tetro Fluro Ethylene)

[@movieprop]

Excellent Video! Do you have a link to the moisture trap you bought?

[@mikebalis9963]

Very nice explanation.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Thank you!

[@ZeppyCustoms]

What a great video ! Thank you so much !!

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You are so welcome!

[@pgizzy1]

The red ring on the trap is a nut which secures it to the bracket. Your gauge will then be the correct way round .

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Yeah, I’ve since fastened it to the wall!

[@smallscenesh0]

I was considering connect the filter directly on the compressor output. It looks like that is a bad ideia. Congratulations for this video!🤩 I will subscribe your channel... Clearly there is a lot to learn with you! 😊 Cheers!

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Thank you!!!

[@capt.martin5169]

Nice video, big help! thanks!

[@StatueBossProductions]

Very helpful video. Thanks for posting!

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You're welcome!

[@Filipp81]

Thanks sweetie

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You’re welcome!

[@ArunKumar-sz1pd]

you are very good thanks

[@sslusshy]

I just wanna say that I converted my milwaukee compressor for airbrushing and its light years ahead of other compressors! So quiet, no oil, small, can be moved around with ease and I can dial the air down to 1 psi if needed. Not to mention ive never gone past 1 battery bar with hours of air brushing for days.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Is this the battery powered one that you use?

[@jefflove5421]

Wow! Huge help!😊

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You’re welcome!

[@raymondlee4640]

Very good job for this.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Thank you!

[@russrote6344]

Great job!

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-mc9iw6tx8u]

The valve on the bottom of the compressor tank is actually to drain the moisture from the tank.

[@mmiller2978]

Yes but draining the air when done prevents a lot of the moisture from building up in the first place.

[@robertriggs2818]

You do know that that red ring on the regulator is to be unscrewed, and a mounting bracket can be placed between or rather below the red ring, and then the ring can be tightened to permanently mountain to regulator

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Yes I know this now ☺️ always learning

[@hand4letters851]

Thakita is pretty good but I feel the California air tools is a bit more quiet

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Good to know!

[@davidlaue8225]

Great video! Can you provide a link to the moisture regulator you have? I cannot find one with the 1/8 bsp, and I'm assuming thats what size my airbrush hose is. Thanks! Part 2: No worries, I figured it out. I was over thinking it.....

[@TheRealSlimTeddy]

Thanks a lot!

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You’re welcome!

[@necrokillerj]

damn, that makita air compressor looks like a real chad

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Its big & loud!

[@user-fo4qd4mb9e]

When I lift the pressure gauge it comes off.

[@zackvargas3350]

Damn she’s so beautiful 😍

[@suanloke]

Actually I think you can unscrew the red ring on the gauge to mount it to the wall bracket instead of just handing it there.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

That would make a lot of sense actually!

[@markwilder5385]

Here’s an attempt to paste a pic showing the mounting bracket being held in place UNDER the red ring. m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cloIIpglL._AC_SX679_.jpg

[@Taskorilla]

Can you link to where to get that quick release on the actual airbrush?

[@emilykg]

Thank you so much!!! Hey question for you... I want to get an air compressor because I'm tired of gessoing my canvases using a brush. It is so time consuming. I want to do a range of sizes of canvases. I want to do small to big (like the size of a wall (8x10).. I'm willing to do smaller). Can you please tell me what you would recommend (specs and brand)? Thank you so much! 💕

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

That depends what kind of airbrush or spray gun you are using. Using a normal airbrush would probably take just as much time as hand painting.

[@lilboiflacko7672]

Hi there. I recently bought an air brush and air compressor but I don't have a male connector. I can't seem to find them anywhere, only on temu. I'm not sure what to do?

[@asdf9890]

Thank you! I just got back into modeling (WWII aircraft) and want to get into airbrushing. I almost bought a kit but I have a big and little shop compressor so thought why can't I do this? You told me exactly what I need to get this done, and save some money! I already knew a lot of the basic stuff, like using teflon tape and the thread sizes, but you covered everything anyone needs to know for this process. Do you recommend the traps on the base of the brush?

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

So glad I could help! I live in a dry climate, so the airbrush traps aren’t imperative for me. I kind of find them bulky. As long as there is a trap before the airbrush hose, you should be fine!

[@asdf9890]

@@DeeJayBeStudios gotcha, maybe I'll need to use an extra separator in the humid spring/summer. I'll just have to find out through trial and error with my setup, thanks again, I cant wait to get started. I got it all setup just need to gain the confidence to put paint in it haha.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Can you post the link for the correct regulator you are using

[@Ziplock9000]

So it's about a 4-5x cost investment over the old system. I wonder if there's a middle ground, especially when the new compressor is not running at full capacity.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

The pressure is unmatched. For the price, this is a good option.

[@TheFenrirulfr]

Random comment but your teeth are beautiful.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Thank you! Haven’t heard that before.

[@zebr]

how is your ventilation set up? I have cats in my house and not comfortable airbrushing indoors so I would probably have to set something up outside.

[@TheRealSlimTeddy]

Great

[@ChristiannTyler]

Great video! Since the compressor has a regulator built in can you just use an inline filter and skip the filter/regulator combo?

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You sure can! I just have my compressor set too far away from my desk, so I like to have a read close by.

[@Preezyfosheezy]

Thanks for posting making this video! I just bought the same Makita Mac320q compressor and wanted to get it set up with an airbrush, but I can't find the 1/4" NPT to 1/8" BSP adapter anywhere. Do you have a link to where you bought yours? Or am I possibly searching for the wrong part? Please let me know. Thanks

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

I have links & a document in the description of this video.

[@bullwinkle7542]

What air pressures do you mostly use for your horses etc and paper I’ve been oil and brushes and at 69 finally got the airbrush equipment and 20 psi is around what pressure is common for models etc I will doing both plus automotive touch ups but now I like your horses in particular and I have a stable of them in some drawings now it’s time to tackle them so please give me feedback on your pressures used . Thanks

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

I spray at a higher pressure than typically recommended. 40-60psi

[@bullwinkle7542]

@@DeeJayBeStudios thanks

[@user-vy9kn3oj2k]

Do you think that the pressure gauge & regulator on the Compressor itself is fine enough so that I can mount a screw in moisture trap underneath the pistol?

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

It depends on your climate. I never have moisture in the traps, but it is very dry here. In high humidity, you definitely need a trap. Otherwise you’ll be spraying the moisture in your painting and it will ruin your project.

[@user-vy9kn3oj2k]

@@DeeJayBeStudios Just thought that the little Screw On Pistol Moisture Traps arent enough to safely do this. But may be fine enough

[@TheNewnan3]

I understand you set your spraying pressure to 5 psi over what you need but What pressure do you turn the air compressor to ? Thanks!

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

I spray at around 60psi

[@cgn10]

How did you find that information about the regulator having a 1/4 NPT female port?

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

All regulators are set for 1/4 NPT.

[@kumarmanbajracharya6178]

Can i apply water base Daler Rowney’s Cryla pale gold 708

[@Darryl603]

Can you remove the 1/4" quick connect from the compressor and convert it to 1/8" from there? Like with a 1/8" quick connect? Thanks

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You potentially could, it was recommended to run a normal hose though as the pressure is strong from these machines, that a 1/8” connection can’t handle. The setup I show here is recommended.

[@Darryl603]

@@DeeJayBeStudios Turn the line pressure down with the regulator.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Go for it!

[@blitzme99]

I have the exact air compressor. what PSI are you setting yours at?

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

I use it between 50-60psi Some people prefer 30psi

[@ColinRichardson]

I never considered that the secondary moisture trap could act as the ⅛" BSP adapter. Seems obvious when you stop and think about it.. Thank you for the video.

[@ColinRichardson]

I actually found the exact same regulator you recommended, but the UK one had a rear connecting pressure gauge, so rather than it facing left/right it actually faces OUTWARDS, basically the exact way you want it to work from your setup.. You may be able to find the exact same gauge for yourself.

[@michaelburt4926]

Why no link for regulator

[@BrianAdriance]

Oh wont you be, my neighbor.

[@Lilgyrlie1]

@DeeJayBeStudios do you have to have a pressure gauge on the regulator moisture trap? I picked up a Central Pneumatic 1/4” mini air filter from Harbor Freight. It says it removes excess water and dirt particles from the air line. 60 SCFM at 100 PSI maximum flow capacity. Manual drain. It does not have a pressure gauge on it. It only has a hole on each side to connect the lines to. Did I get the wrong thing?

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

You don’t need a pressure gauge, but it’s helpful in seeing what you are spraying at.

[@Lilgyrlie1]

@@DeeJayBeStudios okay, thanks so much for responding! ❤

[@dailydrivendiecast]

I dont see the link for the filter u bought?

[@dailydrivendiecast]

Nevermind, found it in your store thanks

[@michaelburt4926]

Why no link to large regulator??

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Link in the description! www.deejaybe.com/air-compressors.html

[@chrisg0001]

Harbor Freight's Fortress compressor is 57db. WAYYYY quieter

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

I can’t get those here in Canada.

[@joshandhuntersadventures5046]

What compressor is that

[@dralscustomcolures1095]

I can't find anyone selling a 1/4 npt male to 1/8 bsp male connector/reducer. Do you have a supplier?

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Amazon?

[@MatsungPongen]

👌👌

[@user-ib5mx8ro4k]

Eyewata…

[@greyowl9295]

is a 1 gallon makita good enuff, or 2 gallon?????

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

1 gallon will run more often. I recommend the 3 gallon for sure!

[@greyowl9295]

I may/maybe can squeeze funds for a 2 gallon, tis why i asked about 1 gallon

[@greyowl9295]

oops 4got, thanx

[@greyowl9295]

hello, I studied, want ur thoughts, makita 1 gal. costs 159.00

[@greyowl9295]

but a stealth, which had majority goog reviews n comments for 179.00 20 dollars more i can squeeze that for a 2 gallon stealth cant afford more can only go 2 gallon, ur thoughts

[@SingleTrack66]

Don’t release the valve under the compressor onto your carpet ! The tank has water in it and you should use the valve to get the water out as well as the air.

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Yes, I have a mat underneath it now!

[@kennyward4674]

Well, that was accurate, albeit a little drawn out. 😊

[@andre1987eph]

oh no she forgot to add link for the shop compressor accessories 🤨

[@DeeJayBeStudios]

Link is in the description! www.deejaybe.com/air-compressors.html

[@mydemon]

Eyewater

[@jws44444]

Eye-watta. 😢