J T wrote:
I've been trying to figure out some sort of machine to shake rattle
can spray paint. I've been able to figure out a few that would probably
work, but a bit more Rube Goldeberg than I would like.

However, even better, I think. A sabre saw, or Sawzall, to provide
the motion. Probably have to make a frame of some sort, attached to an
old blade, to hold a can in, possibly just with rubber bands - don't
want to make it too complicated.

Haven't tried this yet, but plan to. Possibly using a timer, so
can just set it to 2-3 minutes, and leave it. I can't think of any
reason something like this wouldn't work. Would sure beat shaking the
cans by hand.

Anyone here ever tried any thing like this? If so, how did it work
out? Good, bad, indifferent? People with tired arms want to know.



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

G'day JOAT,
Yep, I like you, got bloody sick and tired of shaking spray cans and
those little pots of paint. Had Ryobi Scroll saw sitting under the
bench, had updated. Taped the can to the top arm and turned her on. Had
to make a couple of saves with the first few cans as they decided they
would rather be somewhere else than getting the sh.t shook out of em.
More tape and away she went, did a great job.
and no tennis elbow.
All the best
John