Timbertech Upgraded Airbrush Single-Piston Oil-free Mini Compressor ABPST08 with Cooling Fan, 3L Tank, Regulator, Moisture trap for Hobby, Body Tattoo, Model Painting, Automotive Graphic, Make-up

Update: This unit worked for half a day. Then the PSI would fluctuate dramatically, then just stopped holding any pressure.Requested a replacement, Amazon has received the package a week ago. All I can find is “well email you when replacement is shipped”. Well I can get a new one overnighted by Amazon, so why am I not getting my replacement ‘overnighted’?!?My original compressor finally took a dump. Thought it was the regulator, replaced it with a better one, still not holding pressure.So, I dropped the dime on this with overnight delivery. Installed the better regulator and 0-30psi gauge, plugged it in and works great.It’s very quiet, doesn’t cycle as much as ones without the tank.I’ve heard there’s only 2-3 Chinese mfg of these, so they’re pretty much the same in this price range.

I had been using a 3-gallon pancake compressor from Harbor Freight and, while it got the job done for my airbrushing uses, it was incredibly loud. No way to use it without everyone in the house hearing it. And it rattled my nerves every time it cycled on, causing me to screw up at least a couple of paint jobs unnecessarily. Then I saw a product review online of this Timbertech unit by one of my favorite YouTube modeling pros and figured the time was right to jump on a new compressor. Man, am I glad I did! This unit is WHISPER QUIET! It takes up less room than my old compressor and, with the reserve tank, it doesn’t cycle on very frequently, so I can airbrush for several minutes without hearing ANY noise from it at all! When it does cycle on it makes about as much noise as an average aquarium air pump, if not less. Very consistent airflow at every setting, with no significant reduction in pressure while spraying. The pressure regulator works very smoothly and I can adjust pressure settings and lock the regulator easily with one hand. And that’s important when you’re balancing parts and an airbrush.Now for the negative…. I had quite a time trying to locate the proper couplers so that I could use my favorite airbrush, a Paasche Talon ( that has a proprietary thread design) AND my other airbrushes, which use standard fittings. For the record, the fitting on the Timbertech pressure regulator ( where you screw on your air hose) is 1/8 NPTB male, and should work fine with standard air hoses. If you use the majority of airbrushes available you probably won’t need any special adaptors or couplers to use them.I firmly believe that, for the price of this unit, considering as it includes a cool-down fan and a pressure regulator, not to mention a very low decibel rating, this is a HONEY of a deal!

I have had what I believe to be the same compressor a few times over the years. This is the first with a tank. This is the cheapest I have paid for one. I have had it for a week, which is far from long enough to know it is reliable, but plenty of time to know if it has build quality issues. It does not.I run it at 30-40 psi and it is solid. It is relatively quiet, I use it indoors and I am not worried about bothering my neighbors (apartment complex). It’s certainly not silent but it’s quiet. I feel it is high quality for the price and consistent. If you need better than this, you are certainly not in this price point. I have been impressed with this.

For 30 or more years i used a badger airbrush compressor without a tank. it was loud. Teeth shaking loud. This compressor is far more quiet. This is a great bargain for what it has- tank, regulator and an automatic on/off pressure switch. Its much lighter than my old compressor too. This will serve me well. Only caveat- you must get an adapter for the outlet thread- Its a british standard. youll need: 1/8" BSP Female to 1/4" NPT Male adapter. they are found pretty cheap. make sure you order that along with the compressor. The airflow is great- can handle upwards of 25psi and can regulate down fairly well.

Wicked cool little compressor. Works great and nice quality too with a very polished appearance. I would have rated it at a 5 easy except for the crooked stickers placed all over it. After the significant effort at removing them, I became a happy camper, big time. A minor issue at best but this is way too nice a compressor for haphazard sticker placement.

I am so glad I purchased this compressor as it works so nicely. My old Harbor Freight compressor finally died after fifteen years of service, and I wanted one with the air reservoir tank. It is pretty low noise and having the reservoir makes airbrushing so much smoother.

Quiet, easy to operate, lightweight

It's a nice unit, haven't used it yet....but am looking forward to it !