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I'm just getting back into modeling and have never airbrushed. I'm planning on going with a Badger Gravity air brush. I dont have much experience with compressor parts, connectors, ect. Yes I've searched the forums for this specific model and only found one reply stating "it is large".


Anyone have any experiences with this compressor?

I know it's not small, but that's not an issue for me. It does come with a moisture trap and a quick connect, but that's it.

Connection size of the compressor is 1/4" . I know the compressor has an "M" style connector/fitting(TEKTON - Quick Connect Male Coupler) for the quick connect from the moisture trap to where the hose connects to the compressor, not that I know what and "M" style connecter is. Is that style connector compatible with the set up i want to run? If not what do i need to do to set up my hose?

I'll initially be set up in a garage, but will be set up in an interior workshop when I move later in the year, so I think i'll be fine with 20 feet. I would go with a 25' Braided Hose /Transaprent In-Line Drainable Water Trap but have not been able to find one. I'm going with two 10' Braided, one having the in-line trap.


Thus far my accessory list:

-Adapter fitting? Dependent on size of fitting from Compressor to hose.
-Badger 10' Braided Hose w/Transparent In-line Drainable Water Trap
-Badger 10" Braided Hose(for a total of 20 feet with in line trap)
-Quick connect adaptor to connect hose to airbrush.
-?
-?


Is there anything I'm overlooking?

Check out reviews for it. Get in the habit of hitting up Google for reviews. The world is much larger than just Dakka, and a quick Google of "California Air tools 6310 Ultra Quiet Compressor + review" gave me all I needed to know.


If you're looking for a basic airbrushing compressor, and that's all that it will do, you're currently looking at a low end home-owners general purpose air compressor; primarily for the use of a small nail gun, airing up tires, and small pneumatic tools that don't require much torque.

If your goal is all-purpose, go for it.

M style connector:


1/4" adapter:

Your list looks solid. I have the same compressor, best one I ever bought, I keep both my airbrushes hooked up to it at the same time, I have actually had a friend over as well and it kept both of us airbrushing with plenty to spare.

Solid choice


A.

just a little follow up.

I'm loving the compressor. It's very quiet, and air pressure is never an issue. Not too big or bulky and really doesn't take up much space.