I've been trying to figure out some sort of machine to shake rattlecan spray paint. I've been able to figure out a few that would probablywork, but a bit more Rube Goldeberg than I would like. However, even better, I think. A sabre saw, or Sawzall, to providethe motion. Probably have to make a frame of some sort, attached to anold blade, to hold a can in, possibly just with rubber bands - don'twant to make it too complicated. Haven't tried this yet, but plan to. Possibly using a timer, socan just set it to 2-3 minutes, and leave it. I can't think of anyreason something like this wouldn't work. Would sure beat shaking thecans by hand. Anyone here ever tried any thing like this? If so, how did it workout? Good, bad, indifferent? People with tired arms want to know.JOATWhoever said a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work neverhad thier boat sink.- Unknown

Here is "The Correct Way to Shake a Spray Paint Can."Looks like you'll need an orbital motor of some kind. :-)

Wed, Aug 10, 2005, 2:13am (EDT+4) (Edwin Pawlowski) dothposteth: Can you tell me what some of the other plans I ran acoss are for?They look kinda strange. Some of them are made from leater, so theydidn't pertain to woodworking anyway. But, there's plans for some woodstuff too.JOATOnly thing I can figure is the leather straps are for attaching different paint cans. Not sure about the wood things. Maybe to check viscosity? :)

Anyone Here Ever Try this?

Aug 09, 2005 46 Replies

Rate this thread:

J T 20 years ago

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 10:41pm (EDT-1) snipped-for-privacy@nospam.mail.airmail.net (Tom=A0Banes) who doseth adviseth: You need to be an ammunition reloader! Most of us have a vibrating brass polisher labels and marking are polished off, so a week later you've got no idea what was in the spray can, but WTH.

Funny you should mention that. I have a brass tumbler I made from an upright vacuum, many years ago. Wood frame, and takes two quart cans at once, one each side. Just off the top of my head, when I was very broke, but works. Also have plans, free, for a vibrating polisher, stuck somewhere.

First time I lost the label, and couldn't figure out what was in the cans, I'd spray the can top, inside and out, with a spot of whatever was in the can. Or, use a marker of some type, and write it on the outside, and inside, of the can top.

JOAT Whoever said a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work never had thier boat sink.

- Unknown

Vote

J T 20 years ago

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 11:49pm snipped-for-privacy@spamtrapmindspring.com (Mike=A0Patterson) has said: If you have plenty of warning before you'll need the paint, you can do what I did.

I believe your definition of "plenty of warning" may differ from my definition.

JOAT Whoever said a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work never had thier boat sink.

- Unknown

Vote

Mike Patterson 20 years ago

My definition means about 20-30 minutes or so.

mp Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." - Lily Tomlin

Vote

Edwin Pawlowski 20 years ago

Only thing I can figure is the leather straps are for attaching different paint cans. Not sure about the wood things. Maybe to check viscosity? :)

Vote

woodworker88 20 years ago

Just slap it into a rock tumbler-like device, doesn't need to be pretty, just two rods, one motorized, with a coffee can in between. The trick would be to somehow wedge (duct tape) the spray can at a diagonal to the coffee can, so it is agitated rather than just rolled around.

Vote

J T 20 years ago

Thu, Aug 11, 2005, 2:34am (EDT+4) snipped-for-privacy@snet.net (Edwin=A0Pawlowski) admits his puzzledity: Only thing I can figure is the leather straps are for attaching different paint cans. Not sure about the wood things. Maybe to check viscosity? :)

Not sure. I suppose they could be used for strapping down to some of the stuff, after all, several do have motors in them. Maybe like seat belts. There is one leather thing, I thought it was a hammock at first, but decided not. Must be some sort of amusement park ride, you sit in it, and are strapped in. If you want any of the plans that use wood, e-mail me, then if you can figure them out, you can post 'em. I didn't post any because I have no idea what there all for. On another site there was something apparently for us on a cordless drill, I didn't bother to check what it was, because I prefer corded drills.

JOAT Whoever said a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work never had thier boat sink.

- Unknown

Vote

J T 20 years ago

Wed, Aug 10, 2005, 9:11pm snipped-for-privacy@spamtrapmindspring.com (Mike=A0Patterson) sayeth: My definition means about 20-30 minutes or so.

Ah. Mine is usually about 5 minutes. Duct tape is my friend.

JOAT Whoever said a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work never had thier boat sink.

- Unknown

Vote

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required