question for the compressor experts

[markitsnappy]

I'm a total newbie when it comes to air compressors. I bought this little compressor because it worked and it was cheap, 10.00 cheap. its a paasche type d. I know its meant to use with airbrushes but I was wondering if I could use it for anything else. It just looks so cool I want to keep it in the workshop but if I can't really use it for anything what's the point. can I at least use it to put air in my tires? lol. Here is the info i found online for it:

D Air Compressor

This durable, "studio quiet" oil-less diaphragm air compressor is ideal for home, office, studio or workshop. It is the workhorse of the Paasche Air Compressor line. Designed for use with any airbrush and delivers up to approximately 40 lbs of pressure. Equipped with a six foot 3 wire cord and on/off switch. The D operates on 115 volt, 1 phase, 60 cycle, 1/4 H.P., 4.4 amps and delivers .5 CFM @ 20 P.S.I.

 

[mrjaw14]

.5 CFM @ 20 P.S.I. can't be used for anything but airbrushes. most things was 2+ CFM, with many wanting more like 4-5 CFM @ 90 PSI

 

[930dreamer]

Use it to blow out computer cases and what not?

 

[firebox40dash5]

Will it pull a vacuum? If not, probably pretty useless. I mean, unless you wanna airbrush stuff, then I guess it would be awesome.

 

[GeneralDisorder]

Nope. Completely useless unless you are an artist.

GD