AllenS

More good info! Thank you.

Thanks for all of the info. This is the respirator I was looking at: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Company-3M-7179-Cartridge-Respirator/dp/B0150920NU The 20gal compressor is going to sit in another room so the noise will be minimal.

I've got a 20gal compressor that I use with a motorguard filter to dry the air for my plasma cutter. I'd like to buy a brush and was looking at the Paasche VLS http://www.paascheairbrush.com/discount-class/u/VLS-SET Is that brush good enough to get started? Was also looking at a secondary regulator like this one: http://www.paascheairbrush.com/products/Compressors/Regulators/R-75 Not sure what fittings will be needed and planned to connect the secondary regulator to my current air line, and then the brush.

Have been photographing and blacksmithing for a long time and now starting to create edged items which means I need to learn how to make leather sheaths. After reading and watching youtube vids, had no idea how fascinating leatherworking can be. I've been to my local Tandy in Harrisburg a couple of times and picked up a few items to get started. And then I discovered this forum with lots of good info and have been searching through the archives. Have a great day!