hpiguy Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Easy, cheap, works perfectly and fits any hobby paint bottle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7jwhy7neaI 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 That's a great idea, I'm going to try it. Thanks for posting the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 One of those smack-your-forehead "Why didn't I think of that" ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russosborne Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) That has to be one of the all time BEST tips I have ever seen for modeling.I've been trying to think of how to rig up some sort of shaker as opposed to a stirrer and never could come up with anything. I tend to buy paint and then it sits around forever and separates and that makes me not want to deal with it.Thanks!Russ Edited April 5, 2017 by russosborne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Neat tip! I don't have a jigsaw or I'd build one. I did pick this up on eBay for around $25 - It's a called a vortex mixer they're used in labs for mixing test tubes. They're hundreds of dollars new but sometimes you can find them used on Ebay for pretty cheap (I don't know about $10 cheap.) It's pretty beat up and you have to turn the speed knob up high before it cuts on but it has plenty of life for what I need it for. Edited April 5, 2017 by Brett Barrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpiguy Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Yup, those work well too. Not as easy to find at the garage sales or local thrift shop, but they work well from what I've heard. Edited April 5, 2017 by hpiguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 what a great idea, thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Wow! Thanks for posting Chris! I do in fact have an old saw stored away that will get a new life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Going to the basement to grab one of dads old saws and giving it a go! Great idea..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I didn't want to use my good one, so went to the local pawnshop and got one for $9.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 What a great idea. I already got the clamp. Next trip to the Flea Market I am gonna pick up the saw.ThanksMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpiguy Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 What a great idea. I already got the clamp. Next trip to the Flea Market I am gonna pick up the saw.ThanksMikeYou're welcome, hope it works well for you. Always nice to save some bucks and salvage paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Really awesome idea. I have a lot of paint I can save now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Really awesome idea. I have a lot of paint I can save now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 There is another one on homemadetools.com that uses a sawsall with a 6" or so flat length of metal and 2 large hose clamps tack welded to it to do spray cans. simple, but looks like it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Easy, cheap, works perfectly and fits any hobby paint bottle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7jwhy7neaI Since I saw this 3 weeks ago, I have been to every Yard Sale in the area looking for a Jig Saw. I have a Craftsman Scrolling Jig Saw but could not see my clear to modifying it. Today however, I finally found the same model used in the video. The guy wanted $10, I offered $5 and he took it. I have 3 of the clamps at home. 10 minute modification, maybe less. Found an old bottle of Testers Orange Gloss that was never opened and OVER 20 years old. Paint was definitely separated. 30 seconds later, I took a paint brush, dipped it and painted a few strokes over a scrap hood. Paint covered perfectly. Thank you, Chris for posting this tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpiguy Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Sweet! Glad to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERT100 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Yeah sure this works (and really darn clever too ) but what am I going to do with all those stainless steel nuts and the battery powered egg beater? Hugh? bet ya didn't think of that did ya? never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Bought a reciprocating saw over the weekend. Can't find my little sliding clamp. So in the interest of trying to shake up some separated paint and play with a new tool, I did a ghetto version. I wrapped masking tape around a blade and the bottles and cans. This is where it can get dicey. it takes a LIGHT TOUCH on the trigger. I kept the speed to where I could hear the ball rattling in the can. Too fast and the ball seemed to stop rattling. Go slow and it works. I am using up an OLD roll of tape that has too much tack to use on anything else. You could seriously injure yourself with this method, so I can't really recommend it. But in a pinch, it does work. Some of my paints haven't been shaken in years. And I'd never have patience to shake or stir them properly. Remember, LIGHT TOUCH. I didn't do this, but could easily see flinging a paint bottle into space. Or something expensive that belongs to wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Thanks Chris that is a Cool tool for the shop......................... your make me LOL you sure have a way with words . like yummy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Now, I've got to scrounge up a saw. This has to be close to the Best Tip ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlhowell24 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 I use my Ryobi cordless sawzall. I just tape the bottle to the blade. Mine is variable speed so you can control how fast you can shake it. I always do this over a trash can just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 On 4/4/2017 at 5:42 PM, hpiguy said: Easy, cheap, works perfectly and fits any hobby paint bottle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7jwhy7neaI Great tip , I plan on putting my jig saw to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul Ross Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Ha! That is stupid easy! I have a variable I haven't used in years that I'll be doing this with. Great Tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 What a great idea! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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