Storing and pouring lacquer thinners

RichardI

Member since
February 2004
From: Canada

Storing and pouring lacquer thinners

Posted by RichardI on Monday, October 10, 2005 10:09 AM

I bought a can of lacquer thinners at my local hardware store. It comes in one of those metal cans with just a squat, screw-on lid on the top. I have found that it is almost impossible to pour this stuff into a smaller container without spilling it. Does anyone have a method of doing this, or a better container to store it in? I got a small funnel, but the issue was it still spilled when I tried to pour it Angry [:(!]

. Is there any kind of a cap I can get to put on in stead of the one it comes with?
Any solutions? Can you suggest a better container to put it in that would let it pour better?

Thanks,
rich Cool [8D]

On the bench: 1/48 Revell PBY Catalina 0A-10A. Next up: Moebius 1/24 Chariot from Lost in Space.

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Ali1kj

Member since
January 2004

Posted by Ali1kj on Monday, October 10, 2005 11:55 AM

Yep use a syringe to take out and deliver to the required pot

AJ

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 10, 2005 2:11 PM

You can also use a straw or a pipette. Insert the straw into the thinner. Cover the top hole of the straw with your finger and pull out. Keep the straw steady and vertical. Tipping it or removing your finger will release the thinner.

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Kykeon

Member since
September 2005

Posted by Kykeon on Monday, October 10, 2005 7:43 PM

I use 2ml polypropylene disposable pipettes. My sister-in-law is a doctor and she gives me a large baggie full every time she visits. I don't know where you would get these elsewhere, other than a laboratory or medical supply store.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 10, 2005 7:59 PM

I too use the pipettes. You can get them on eBay I think I paid $17 for 500. Search for "disposable pipette"

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Sasarchiver

Member since
June 2005
From: Dundee, Scotland.

Posted by Sasarchiver on Thursday, October 13, 2005 1:53 PM

I use the pipettes myself also. U get em on ebay, very cheap indeed. I get them from this guy, http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZscuddlebutt3
He also does 20ml air tight containers, very handy for mixing/storing paints in. very good ebay store. And he ships worldwide and postage isnt high. I recommened the ebayer. very nice service....
sasarchiver

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 13, 2005 9:20 PM

QUOTE: Any solutions? Can you suggest a better container to put it in that would let it pour better?

rich, try your local bookstore or drugstore, anywhere where they sell stuff for Highschool Chem Lab. they sell small glass bottles with Cork covers.very cheap. will keep your paint fresh for a long time.

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Hoser

Member since
January 2003
From: Foothills of Colorado

Posted by Hoser on Friday, October 14, 2005 7:39 AM

Here's what I use -

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=81741

"Trust no one; even those people you know and trust." - Jack S. Margolis

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RichardI

Member since
February 2004
From: Canada

Posted by RichardI on Friday, October 14, 2005 11:08 AM

Hey Hoser!
Yah, I wish they had an equivalent of MM in Canada.. Sad [:(]

Getting stuff sent across the border is a real PITA.

Rich Cool [8D]

On the bench: 1/48 Revell PBY Catalina 0A-10A. Next up: Moebius 1/24 Chariot from Lost in Space.

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MusicCity

Member since
January 2004
From: USA

Posted by MusicCity on Saturday, October 15, 2005 7:52 AM

My experience is that 1) It's usually the gallon-sized cans that pour worst, and 2) They pour a lot better when they aren't full. I finally kept a quart can and keep it about half filled from a larger 1-gallon can. That eliminated most of my spilling problems.

Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page

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Sasarchiver

Member since
June 2005
From: Dundee, Scotland.

Posted by Sasarchiver on Saturday, October 15, 2005 4:30 PM

hey richard, id be happy to send some pipettes to ya if you need em badly mate???

sasarchiver@gmail.com

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seaphoto

Member since
February 2003
From: Grass Valley, CA

Posted by seaphoto on Saturday, October 15, 2005 4:50 PM

I have on small olive oil bottle that I use for laquer thinner. The plastic gasket on the top seems to seal it nicely, and the shape and size is convienent.

Kurt

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