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 What are you using for an Air Compressor 
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I need a new compressor for pressure casting.
I know what I want but I need the minimum size I can get away with.
What are people using?

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I'm using an Iwata colt hx4004

http://en.item.rakuten.com/tuzukiya/hx4004/

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using this guy with no problems...got it for dirt cheap when they were doing a sidewalk sale about 3 years ago.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-hp-8-gallon-125-psi-portable-air-compressor-67501.html

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wow, both of those are huge. I got mine on ebay. kinda like this one. make sure to get one with a tank... fits on your table

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Quiet-22 ... veQ5fTools

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wow, both of those are huge.

They're just compensating Kirkland . . . REAL MEN don't need big compressors! :D

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wow, both of those are huge. I got mine on ebay. kinda like this one. make sure to get one with a tank... fits on your table

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Quiet-22 ... veQ5fTools

We are talking about compressors for pressure casting kirkland, you're measly airbrush compressor won't get any bubbles out of my resin.

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Whoops...!! Sorry. I mis-read.

now I want a bigger compressor too...!

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I wish i could just use my Iwata but it wouldn't keep up. I need something with a tiny footprint.
Unfortunately Sears won't warranty air compressors.

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You need Pancake Power: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-gallon-1 ... 95275.html

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Uh Oh, if you own property you should shop larger tanks sizes and consider acquiring some air tools. Paint gun, nail gun, pressure washer... just a few of the game changers that await.


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A pancake compressor is what I'm looking at.
I don't own any property and had a big compressor I sold to move here. I wish I had a bunch of air tools. That would be nice.
I think I decided on a CH pancake compressor. I just need to find room for it.

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Don't forget to scour your local craig's list for freebies. Bulky gear like that will pass thru hands freely.


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