[David McLaughlin]

I just bought (for a new company I work for) a DeWalt 15Gal compressor from Lowes. It cost $359. It will provide just enough air for my spray gun but barely. It's small, light, has wheels and is 120V. I'm sure it would be fine for most small projects but if you're painting something like a car it will not do. For small air tools it's perfect.

For another $40 we will probably exchange the DeWalt for a belt driven 60Gal. 208/480V compressor as it will be able to handle my painting better as well as run hand sanders and such for extended periods of time.

A CO2 tank will most likely not work. You will be using more CFM/ PSI than would make a CO2 rental worth while. For an Airbrush it's great.