discussion Paint Shaker.

[spanner570]

Just a thought, but will spinning it actually mix it, or will it act like a centrifuge and separate out the solids from the liquid?

peter

My dad before me used it and I've used it ever since. Something like 40/50 years and still going strong.

Why would I not be telling the truth?
....... and also give my stirrer air time on here if it doesn't mix paints? John's works on the same principle.

I'll butt out now....

 

[colin m]

A few years ago there was a wonderful guy on the old MM forum. He was a true gent. He always made sure his paint was well shaken by putting the pots he was going to use in his pockets before he went to work/shopping/gardening etc and he reckoned they were well mixed when he came back to the bench :tongue-out3:

If I remember, that's what I do.

 

[yak face]

Ive got more or less the exact same one as that john , mines been great , and its had a fair bit of use , although every time I use it from now on I’ll be looking at it from the corner of my eye half expecting it to pack in ! :smiling5:

 

[SteveH]

Good thread

I use a geriatric detail sander without a sanding sheet on it. It sounds like a kango when it starts up and vibrates like mad.

I just hold the bottle wrapped in a cloth against the pad for 30 seconds and its mixed, any longer and you would get vibration white finger!

Works every time, so far!

Steve H

 

[Guest]

I use a geriatric detail sander without a sanding sheet on it.

I'm liking the sound of that, I have one in the bottom of a toolbox somewhere. Combining that with Ron's soldering iron holder to make it "hands free".

I have to be careful of vibrating tools (no sniggering at the back please!) because of my job. All the power tools there have HAVI (vibration) meters attached and I spend a good part of my day filling in paperwork logging which tool I've used, for how long, and how many "points" I've accrued that day. H&S gone mad :rolling:

 

[AlanG]

H&S gone mad :rolling:

Maybe mad to some people. But i have white knuckle/ finger or whatever it's called these days. Joys of being an engineer using power tools for 17 years. Wish i'd had a system to protect me when i was younger

 

[BarryW]

I used the same type for several years (though mine was marketed as a 'nail varnish shaker') and it was fine for Vallejo bottles but it struggled with larger MRP bottles and died on me. I did some searches for a replacement and wanted something more 'heavy duty' and was prepared to spend some dosh. I found laboratory vortex mixers and it works a treat. I got the £96 one on this link.
https:tongue-out3:/www.google.co.uk/search?q=vortex+mixers&tbas=0&biw=1198&bih=632&dpr=1

 

[Guest]

Hi everyone my paint shaker arrived yesterday and initially it was doing the job very well and I was very pleased. But today after less than 24 of it being in my possession and about 12 shakes later it as died with what can only be described as an internal combustion kind of noise. Dead as a dodo. I didn't let any pot shake for longer than 1 minute. Just wanted to make everyone aware as I now have to go to the trouble off returning it. So think twice before purchase as they don't seem to be the best build quality and I'm sure it wouldn't have seen the year out anyways.

Had one for about 4 years works well John. Think you luck ran out quick time. I let the thing run for a couple of minutes.

Laurie

 

[Guest]

In practical terms the best paint stirrer is the Tamiya & a hand.

I use Tamiya XF & about 30% thining with 20A. Just a good stir & you
do not get any bubbles. 10secs complete.

With Vallejo I flick off the top use the Tamiya square end to loosen the
thick stuff at the bottom. Replace top & put on the nail lacquer shaker
for a couple of minutes.

Found that if you put it on the shaker with out the agitation it does not
get a complete mix junk still dwells at the bottom.

Laurie

 

[BarryW]

A ball bearing in the bottle helps with Vallejo Laurie,.

 

[Guest]

A ball bearing in the bottle helps with Vallejo Laurie,.

Hi Barry. Yes got one in all bottles I use. But only use Vallejo for minor hand brushing.

Use Tamiya range XF for airbrushing. Pain that they do not have the Vallejo colour range.
However you soon get to be reasonable at mixing to get the required colour.

Laurie

 

[john i am]

In practical terms the best paint stirrer is the Tamiya & a hand.

I use Tamiya XF & about 30% thining with 20A. Just a good stir & you
do not get any bubbles. 10secs complete.

With Vallejo I flick off the top use the Tamiya square end to loosen the
thick stuff at the bottom. Replace top & put on the nail lacquer shaker
for a couple of minutes.

Found that if you put it on the shaker with out the agitation it does not
get a complete mix junk still dwells at the bottom.

Laurie

My simple Tamiya paint attachment works very well just add a ball bearing and a little thinner attached to my drill via the modified screw top. Forward/ reverse for about 30 secs and it's airbrush ready.

 

[adt70hk]

My simple Tamiya paint attachment works very well just add a ball bearing and a little thinner attached to my drill via the modified screw top. Forward/ reverse for about 30 secs and it's airbrush ready.

John

Our pure genius. Just wish I used T Tamiya paints......

ATB

Andrew

 

[john i am]

Hi everyone there's been some new developments in the engineering department today.:smiling5: As much as I like the drills and jigsaws etc which are a great alternative I wanted something hands free and a little quieter. So I remembered an old milk frother we've had for ages which had been stored in the garage. A small piece of plywood elastic band cocktail sticks holders and two nylon pins for components I've come up with a prototype which will be modified aesthetically later. Rough around the edges at the moment but mixing the paint very well. Cheers John

 

[adt70hk]

Hi everyone there's been some new developments in the engineering department today.:smiling5: As much as I like the drills and jigsaws etc which are a great alternative I wanted something hands free and a little quieter. So I remembered an old milk frother we've had for ages which had been stored in the garage. A small piece of plywood elastic band cocktail sticks holders and two nylon pins for components I've come up with a prototype which will be modified aesthetically later. Rough around the edges at the moment but mixing the paint very well. Cheers John

Looking good John!

 

[Guest]

Some great methods here, I'm like Peter, made up a box for my old jigsaw, takes up to 3 normal bottles.

Ron I haven't got a cocked hat ! :smiling:

 

[john i am]

Whoops forgot to mention it as 3 different heat settings for warming you paint as and when needed.:nerd:

 

[Guest]

Clever these Chinese, little did they know when they created this what its actual purpose would be...................
and nothing soothes the soul like a nice warm bottle of paint. :tongue-out3:
Not to mention that you can probably patent the paint mixing attachment and reap the rewards of your efforts 10 fold. :upside: Put me in for £10 as an offshore investor, I will send you small bills in an unmarked envelope.
But you need to get rid of the push pin, looks tacky.

 

[adt70hk]

So having been inspired by some of the ideas above, I came up with a simple mixer using one of those cheap engraving drill thingies I've had lying around for 20 years and a defunct AB needle bent to an appropriate-ish shape.

I've also invested in some lava rock beads. i saw them mentioned when doing some research on paint shakers and they're about a third cheaper than 'official' paint ball-bearings and come in a variety of sizes. I'm led to believe not all steel ball bearings are the same and may not react well to being left in paint but please correct me if I'm wrong......

I do have an idea for a shaker but I need to do some more thinking on that front!

ATB

Andrew

 

[Mini Me]

The name's Bond, James Bond and I'll have a Vallejo Martini...shaken, not stirred.