Has anyone used one of these

[Paul]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360644628654? ... 1423.l2649

Please let me know if you have

[Lee]

No but - Ha ha ha....

[Bagpiper]

Yes. I have one but really don't like it at all. If you have a very thick paint you really need to stir it up first. It is good as long as the paint has not sat for a long time.
It does the job but only to mix paint that has not separated too much.

It also make a heck of a noise and the rubber strap does break so you need to make sure you have spare straps - real overkill in my mind that does not do a good job. Better to use an electric stirrer than use this in my opinion.

Cheers
Jim

p.s. I got one with an external power supply

[Paul]

Yes. I have one but really don't like it at all. If you have a very thick paint you really need to stir it up first. It is good as long as the paint has not sat for a long time.
It does the job but only to mix paint that has not separated too much.

It also make a heck of a noise and the rubber strap does break so you need to make sure you have spare straps - real overkill in my mind that does not do a good job. Better to use an electric stirrer than use this in my opinion.

Cheers
Jim

p.s. I got one with an external power supply

Cheer jim

I was just perusing ebay and saw it, I thought it would probably not be much good.

[schweinhund227]

7$. Tamiya stainless steel paint mixers sticks are your friend
That thing is just a Toy! LOL

[Paul]

7$. Tamiya stainless steel paint mixers sticks are your friend
That thing is just a Toy! LOL

Yeah they are what I use, I just saw it and wondered if anyone used one.

[Bagpiper]

7$. Tamiya stainless steel paint mixers sticks are your friend
That thing is just a Toy! LOL

Why could you not have told me 6 months ago before I bought this darn thing But yeah! It really is a toy rattle.

I have one for sale if you want to buy mate.

I think by now Paul is never going to buy one which is not a bad thing to be honest.

Cheers
Jim

[Paul]

7$. Tamiya stainless steel paint mixers sticks are your friend
That thing is just a Toy! LOL

Why could you not have told me 6 months ago before I bought this darn thing But yeah! It really is a toy rattle.

I have one for sale if you want to buy mate.

I think by now Paul is never going to buy one which is not a bad thing to be honest.

Cheers
Jim

Ha ha I would not waste my money jim.

[Tiger131]

how many things have i brought for this hobby thinking i can't live with out it and i have never took the dam thing out the box

[schweinhund227]

Ppffff !


hey Jim ! I didn't know you 6 weeks ago ! LOL

Sorry ! but you try selling it on Evilbay for a profit ? LOL

it is a good idea ! but I would rather have a Laboratory Magnetic Mixer... so I could drop
a few nuts in my bottles and place on the magnetic table and Voila...

I am looking at making my own ! Like here

[youtube]c_EbGN98ZKA[/youtube]

there is potential there... LOL

I like making my own stuff... and that fits the bill !

Off I go !

[Lee]

That's cool - Science is fun

[Paul]

Now that's cool norm.

Them only paints I have an issue with are vallejo model colour they can be a bit of a pig to mix in the bottle.

[schweinhund227]

Now that's cool norm.

Them only paints I have an issue with are vallejo model colour they can be a bit of a pig to mix in the bottle.

Maybe this could help?

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[Paul]

Now that's cool norm.

Them only paints I have an issue with are vallejo model colour they can be a bit of a pig to mix in the bottle.

Maybe this could help?

[youtube]hdtGRpsIMOM[/youtube]

It might be able to norm yes, one question, what the hell is it

[PhildaFish]

That's superb! I want one!
On a similar not: I was thinking about adding a couple of drops of water to the dried up dregs of paint in the bottom of a pot and putting it in the microwave on low for a few seconds, hoping that the water molecules would agitate and break up the dried paints. Anyone ever tried this?

[Paul]

I found one on eBay £130

[schweinhund227]

I found one on eBay £130

I never said a Test Tube stirrer would be cheap.. but I am sure.. some Chinese Knock Off could be more affordable ! LOL

[schweinhund227]

New Microwave = 100$

New paint bottle = 4$

sorry but I would not try this in your home.. buddy !

something in my Gut tells me not to even try !!! LOL

[PhildaFish]

Yeah, I guess you're right. Once bitten, twice shy: I can still remember cleaning out a microwave 20 years ago not long after I got my first pet snake and tried to defrost a pinky in there... Who knew such a small thing would make such a big mess, or such a big POP!

[Lee]

Yeah, I guess you're right. Once bitten, twice shy: I can still remember cleaning out a microwave 20 years ago not long after I got my first pet snake and tried to defrost a pinky in there... Who knew such a small thing would make such a big mess, or such a big POP!

Talking of snakes, do you remember that I breed them?

Here's a few pics of a couple of them for you Phil..... http://intscalemodeller.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=190

[PhildaFish]

How can I forget - you have one of the most beautiful piebald royals I've ever seen! I had 2 male and 3 female royals but all standard colours and genes so only ever standard babies.

[WebbyNZ]

I looked at one of the paint shakers but they were expensive to get down under and then I have to get a new ac adapter to get it to 240v etc etc.
I dont like the 'milk frother' style mixers as i find them messy and wasteful.

So instead I went to the 2nd hand store and brought an onl electric knife (you might use for bread or carving roast meat) and i took an angle grinder to the serated edge and then taped an old rattle can cap to one side for shaking up cans and lust some velcro straps on the other side for paint bottles/jars
Its quick, easy, cheap and most importantly effective on all types of paints.

[Lee]

I looked at one of the paint shakers but they were expensive to get down under and then I have to get a new ac adapter to get it to 240v etc etc.
I dont like the 'milk frother' style mixers as i find them messy and wasteful.

So instead I went to the 2nd hand store and brought an onl electric knife (you might use for bread or carving roast meat) and i took an angle grinder to the serated edge and then taped an old rattle can cap to one side for shaking up cans and lust some velcro straps on the other side for paint bottles/jars
Its quick, easy, cheap and most importantly effective on all types of paints.

Excellent - Pics are a must Webby...

[Ironic]

Is any one use go daddy.com and what it is use for?









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[UKscalemodeller]

I like the fact that it states that along with batteries it also requires 'paint'

[Paul]

I like the fact that it states that along with batteries it also requires 'paint'

lol I guess it would be handy

[WebbyNZ]

I looked at one of the paint shakers but they were expensive to get down under and then I have to get a new ac adapter to get it to 240v etc etc.
I dont like the 'milk frother' style mixers as i find them messy and wasteful.

So instead I went to the 2nd hand store and brought an onl electric knife (you might use for bread or carving roast meat) and i took an angle grinder to the serated edge and then taped an old rattle can cap to one side for shaking up cans and lust some velcro straps on the other side for paint bottles/jars
Its quick, easy, cheap and most importantly effective on all types of paints.

Excellent - Pics are a must Webby...

Not mine but gives you the idea
http://modelingmadness.com/others/featu ... mmixer.htm

The upturned lid of a tamiya rattle can seems to hold most paints (Vallejo, Tamiya 10ml, Tamiya rattle cans, Humbrol Enamels, Testors) and worst case u just hold a couple of fingers on the vessel to stop it jumping out

[Gb64c]

Paul

I have one, the AC one and like it very much. Many years ago, one of the old timmers had one and I always wanted one. So when I got back into it, it was one of the first things I bought.

I also bought a badger batt powered little mixer, like you would use for mixing a drink. It works great.

Many of my paints were 20 years old and I did not want to replace them all, hence all the mixers and shakers.

But for the mixer, I have had mine 6 months and on the same rubber band, but did buy extras but think a real rubber band would work too.

It is load and will move across the table, I have double back tape holding it in place.

Overall I think it does a good job mixing paint that has not sat 20 years. It is very similar to what they have for the big gallons of paint at the paint store, and they seem to think they work well for hOuse paint.

It may be really best for paint that has sat for a month or more. If you use a pot every week, then a good shake may be all you need.

gb

[Paul]

Paul

I have one, the AC one and like it very much. Many years ago, one of the old timmers had one and I always wanted one. So when I got back into it, it was one of the first things I bought.

I also bought a badger batt powered little mixer, like you would use for mixing a drink. It works great.

Many of my paints were 20 years old and I did not want to replace them all, hence all the mixers and shakers.

But for the mixer, I have had mine 6 months and on the same rubber band, but did buy extras but think a real rubber band would work too.

It is load and will move across the table, I have double back tape holding it in place.

Overall I think it does a good job mixing paint that has not sat 20 years. It is very similar to what they have for the big gallons of paint at the paint store, and they seem to think they work well for hOuse paint.

It may be really best for paint that has sat for a month or more. If you use a pot every week, then a good shake may be all you need.

gb

Thanks for that GB