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Started by DA6righthand at 07-06-2009 9:25 PM. Topic has 28 replies.

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07-06-2009, 9:25 PM

DA6righthand

Joined on 07-06-2009
Okeana/Cincinnati, Ohio
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Re: Opinions on these types of paint shakers?

JunV wrote:

I don't know about you guys but I took my cue from an old solution I used to see in my mom's nail polish bottles. Glass bearings (about 1/4" to 3/8" in diameter).
I save up on the ones you find in the spray cans, put in two per gunze or Tamiya bottle (a smaller ball for Tamiya Enamel and Testor's bottles), add a little thinner before closing it everytime and you've got paint that will always be mixed and useable till the very end.
Jun

i think i might try this. sounds like this should work pretty good with the robart shaker...

-Thanks!

whether you think you can or cant, either way you're right.
-Henry Ford

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08-01-2009, 4:17 AM

jimbot58

Joined on 06-08-2009
Posts 171

Re: Opinions on these types of paint shakers?

	I made my own stiring tool with a "c" cell battery holder, small electric motor and apush button switch all from radio shack. A brass sleeve, a bent paper clip, and lot's of epoxy gave me a very ugly but useful tool. For shaking paints, I use zinc plated steel BB's. These can be left in the jar for enamals, but should be removed right away for any water based paint-they will rust. How to remove them from the bottle? Remember I specified STEEL BB's? When done shaking, place a good magnet against the top of the bottle before turning right side up and Bingo! There are the BB's once you unscrew the cap! On my workbench now: 1/72nd: Italeri A-6e Intruder, Revell F-22 Raptor, Italeri SU-27 Flanker, Academy/Minicraft SR-71A Blackbird, Acadamy P-51 Mustang. 1/144: Trumpeter F-22 Raptor Completed on display: 1/72 Hasagawa F-15C Eagle 1/72 Hasagawa FB-111A 1/72 Academy F-117 1/72 Hasagawa F-16C 1/72 Hasagawa P-47 1/72 DML YF-23 1/72 Hasagawa A-10A Warthog 1/144 Scale: F-15E, SR-71, A-10, YF-23, F-117. Kits unbuilt or partially built: Way too amny to list here!
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08-01-2009, 10:45 AM

Milairjunkie

Joined on 10-08-2007
Scotland
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Re: Opinions on these types of paint shakers?

	I have an ample supply of free ones which I have never had any issue with; They work a treat with; Done: B-1B, XB-70, IV-A, Vulcan, Hawk In the pot: 1/72 B-58, 1/72 Victor Wants: 1/72 TU-160, TU22-M3 & another Vulcan
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08-12-2009, 9:34 PM

M1Carbine

Joined on 08-06-2009
Scappoose Oregon
Posts 472

Re: Opinions on these types of paint shakers?

	I use Hawkeyes method, I had a badger paint mixer the konked out, I dremeled off the end and it fit in my dremel no problem. Cheapest rout for me. Remember, SAMs and AAA have the right of way
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08-13-2009, 5:53 AM

redleg12

Joined on 07-09-2006
New Jersey
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Re: Opinions on these types of paint shakers?

	I prefer the Robart shaker. I have not found a jar yet I can't mix and there is no cleanup after mixing. For those in the shaking and stirring argument.....when you go to home depot, how do they mix the big cans of paint.....a big shaker Well...that's my Rounds Complete!! "The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery." My Artillery Collection for your Review: http://s177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/redleg12/redleg12%20collection/
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08-13-2009, 7:31 AM

camo junkie

Joined on 01-03-2009
clinton twp, michigan
Posts 2,400

Re: Opinions on these types of paint shakers?

Milairjunkie wrote:

I have an ample supply of free ones which I have never had any issue with;
They work a treat with;

. its all you need. i have never needed to "shake" my paints for any reason. you can get good paint mixture by simply mixing it by hand. however, if you want to buy one, its your money...it's a waste if ya ask me.

"An idea is only as good as the person who thought of it...and only as brilliant as the person who makes it!!"

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09-03-2009, 6:28 PM

In The Woods

Joined on 02-27-2004
Dillwyn, VA
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Re: Opinions on these types of paint shakers?

	How about the butt end of a paint brush? I usually have a few lying around, they're effective and already paid for. I lick 'em clean after stirring. (Just kidding!) With best regards, Stephen S. Mack Never put temptation in the way of a weak soul. Mrs. Dinkins' First Precept
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09-23-2009, 5:22 AM

MikeV

Joined on 04-19-2003
Hayward, CA
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Re: Opinions on these types of paint shakers?

redleg12 wrote:

For those in the shaking and stirring argument.....when you go to home depot, how do they mix the big cans of paint.....a big shaker

That's house paint and not what we use. And once that paint is open you will see painters stir it not shake it.

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10-19-2009, 10:53 AM

Archangel554

Joined on 01-26-2009
So Cal
Posts 64

Re: Opinions on these types of paint shakers?

	humm what about where i saw someone said put a copper BB in it and shake it or have your kid shake it and tell them they can stop when it stops rattling! lol
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