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MarkF
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Harsco
Fireman
USA
1107 Posts |
 Posted - 06/08/2012 : 07:49:24 AM
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| That man is my hero...who'da thunk! |
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hunter48820
Fireman
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Posted - 06/08/2012 : 08:01:57 AM
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Wow, what a great idea!! Thanks for posting, Mark.
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Best, Andy Keeney
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BandO Boy
Section Hand
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2012 : 08:24:11 AM
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| Ingenious!... just another example of, "Why didn't I think of that?"... perfect illustration of the value of RRL Forums... (Micro-Mark will be thrilled!)... thanks for posting. |
All the best -
Jim
Scotch Plains, NJ
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Craig H
Engine Wiper
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Posted - 06/08/2012 : 09:17:50 AM
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snarlman
Fireman
USA
1396 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2012 : 10:11:10 AM
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Mark,
Now that is a great idea I can use! I have one of those battery powered paint stir type things, but it is something else to clean. I was trying to come up with something I could make, but this is quick, easy, and I have all the stuff right under my nose.
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hon3_rr
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 06/08/2012 : 10:50:24 AM
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| One of those "Duh..." moments, and what is really nice, you can fit almost any model paint jar in the unit. Should even work on those Vallejo eye dropper bottles. |
--KP
Life is to short to make all of the models I want to. |
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R.BOUDREAUX
Fireman
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2012 : 11:19:21 AM
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Hey, guys,
I've also heard of using an electric carving knife for a paint shaker.
Have not tried it, yet.
I guess if we use our noggin, we could think up some more ideas.
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jatravia
Fireman
USA
2563 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2012 : 11:20:20 AM
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Now that is good!
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MarkF
Engineer
USA
9327 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2012 : 11:25:15 AM
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Originally posted by R.BOUDREAUX
Hey, guys,
I've also heard of using an electric carving knife for a paint shaker.
Have not tried it, yet.
I guess if we use our noggin, we could think up some more ideas.
Rich
Hey Rich, I like it! In fact, I think I have one of those buried around here some place. It was one of those 'gifts' that I never used, but now maybe I have a use for it! [:-idea] |
Mark
See my homepage at http://home.comcast.net/~prrndiv/
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R.BOUDREAUX
Fireman
USA
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northern6400
Fireman
Canada
3139 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2012 : 1:01:53 PM
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First of all it works, for my 30+ year old Sear's saber saw I had to grind down the thickness of the bar on the clamp where it fits into the saw. I first tried the shacker on some craft paint and it worked well. I then tried it on some white Polly S paint that was thick, seperated, and had sit for awhile. I shook it up for about 30 sec. and it still had some thick parts, so I added water and a couple of split shot fishing weights to the bottle. Shook it for abour 15 sec. and it was perfect.
I wanted to use the paint for air brushing so I had to add a bit more water. To fill up the air brush bottle, as always, I strained the paint through panty hose (Yes the wife's discards, not mine. ) Air brushing went well.
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Chuck Faist
Burlington, Ontario
Enjoy yourself it is later than you think! |
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MarkF
Engineer
USA
9327 Posts |
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R.BOUDREAUX
Fireman
USA
1342 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2012 : 4:05:15 PM
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Originally posted by MarkF
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Originally posted by R.BOUDREAUX
MarkF,
I just found this on the net.
http://modelingmadness.com/others/features/hamm,joel/hammmixer.htm
Check it out.
Rich
Thanks Rich! Interesting conversion. And I like the idea of the sander too!
Mark,
The sander was a surprise to me, too.
Never thought of that.
Real neat.
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closetguy
Fireman
USA
1321 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2012 : 10:43:29 AM
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Very cool idea.
Thank you
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
865 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2012 : 5:30:01 PM
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Great idea.
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Home Made Paint Shaker
