discussion Paint Shaker.

[Guest]

I made a similar mixer by modifying the end of an Ikea coffee frother (£1) to a similar shape to yours Andrew. Outwardly the case looks identical to the Badger mixer, but it runs far too fast and tends to whip the paint rather than stir it!

I've looked into converting it to use a single battery instead of two, which should slow it down, but to be fair manual stirring then a shake with a ball is working fine for me.

 

[outrunner]

Some innovative ideas being put forward here, almost makes me think I am a dinosaur still shaking paint by hand.:smiling:

Andy.

 

[Mini Me]

That's right, I have two paint shakers........left and right:rolling:

 

[Guest]

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

With that puppy will you settle for whipped

 

[Guest]

OK been trying to stay on top of this so doing some research came across a really good product ( may not be available in all areas) seems functional, operates on 110 volts, international adapters included.
I just recently became a international authorized dealer. and of course free shipping.

 

[Guest]

That's right, I have two paint shakers........left and right:rolling:

you put your right foot in, you put your left foot in, then you shake your booty all about...........
Of course don't forget the paint

 

[SteveH]

I also use small stainless steel nuts to agitate the paint.
Apparently the none round shape is better and the stainless steel doesn't degrade and they are cheaper.
Just make sure they are small enough to go through the neck of the plastic bottle
I probably wouldn't recommend them in a glass jar !

Steve H

 

[john i am]

OK been trying to stay on top of this so doing some research came across a really good product ( may not be available in all areas) seems functional, operates on 110 volts, international adapters included.
I just recently became a international authorized dealer. and of course free shipping.

You'll need something to pull that Bob! :smiling5:

 

[Peter Gillson]

Hi guys

the jigsaw works really well but is noisy so I have to use it in workshop which is a bit of a pain. Here is my new shaker which arrived in today's post. Designed for nail varnish it comes with a number of rubber cups of different sizes so can hold my Vallejo paints by the cap or by the body.

i've tested it and so far it seems ok. Very quiet so I can use it in the lounge, and not bad for the price -we will see how long it lasts ...

peter

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looks interesting Peter, but being a bit thick I can’t quite see how it is used. Could you give a few more details please?

 

[Peter Gillson]

Hi Tim. Here is a photo of it in action. it spins the paint very fast, but with a slight wobble which I think creates a vortex type of movement whihc mixes up the paint.

peter

 

[Tim Marlow]

So it’s a commercial version of Ron’s then....Looks promising for longevity, I think it’s the reversal that causes failure. This one just goes round and round so will experience less wear than if it operated with oscillation.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks for sharing that Peter.....I'll be on the look out next time I'm out shopping with SWMBO. Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Guest]

You'll need something to pull that Bob! :smiling5:

Works for me

 

[Guest]

Hi guys

the jigsaw works really well but is noisy so I have to use it in workshop which is a bit of a pain. Here is my new shaker which arrived in today's post. Designed for nail varnish it comes with a number of rubber cups of different sizes so can hold my Vallejo paints by the cap or by the body.

i've tested it and so far it seems ok. Very quiet so I can use it in the lounge, and not bad for the price -we will see how long it lasts ...

peter

WHAT........ No free shipping?

 

[Guest]

This my method, have to remember not to put the machine into rough cut mode or the blade is ripped from the box ! :crying::smiling3: Also takes one 60 ml bottle . Handy little tool.

 

[adt70hk]

Hi Tim. Here is a photo of it in action. it spins the paint very fast, but with a slight wobble which I think creates a vortex type of movement whihc mixes up the paint.

peter

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Peter

Thats looks perfect and cheaper too than the other one! Might have invest in one myself - might even be able to split the price with my daughter!!

ATB

Andrew

 

[Guest]

This my method, have to remember not to put the machine into rough cut mode or the blade is ripped from the box ! :crying::smiling3: Also takes one 60 ml bottle . Handy little tool.

Good thing you aren't into building sex toys........................

 

[Peter Gillson]

This my method, have to remember not to put the machine into rough cut mode or the blade is ripped from the box ! :crying::smiling3: Also takes one 60 ml bottle . Handy little tool.

john - yours is a lot better quality build than mine. i sandwiched the blade between two pieces of plywood and have a compartment each side for the paint. I worked on the basis that twice as much araldite would be better, and having paint on either side of the blade would balance the forces on the blade.

 

[Peter Gillson]

Good thing you aren't into building sex toys........................

bob - perhaps taping the bottle to an appropriate 'toy' might work!