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Anyone Here Ever Try this?
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 |
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. Here is "The Correct Way to Shake a Spray Paint Can." http://www.woodzone.com/tips/shaking_spray_paint_cans.htm Looks like you'll need an orbital motor of some kind. :-) |
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J T wrote: Mon, Aug 8, 2005, 9:38pm (EDT-3) (Dhakala) did put out: Here is "The Correct Way to Shake a Spray Paint Can." http://www.woodzone.com/tips/shaking_spray_paint_cans.htm Looks like you'll need an orbital motor of some kind. :-) I re-read my post, "just to be sure", but that wasn't the question I asked. If I'd wanted to know that, I'd read a can, Last I looked, that info's printed on the back of every can; along with some other info. Well, if every can tells you to swirl it around instead shaking it up and down, why would you use a Sawzall? |
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. maybe modify a test tube shaker? http://cgi.ebay.com/Vortex-K-500-2-Test-Tube-Mixer-Lab-Shaker-2-in-one_W0QQitemZ7535951614QQcategoryZ26235QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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 |
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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 How about taping it to an orbital sander? |
J T wrote:
Mon, Aug 8, 2005, 9:38pm (EDT-3) (Dhakala) did put out: Here is "The Correct Way to Shake a Spray Paint Can." http://www.woodzone.com/tips/shaking_spray_paint_cans.htm Looks like you'll need an orbital motor of some kind. :-) I re-read my post, "just to be sure", but that wasn't the question I asked. If I'd wanted to know that, I'd read a can, Last I looked, that info's printed on the back of every can; along with some other info. No prob, decided I'll just duct tape a can to the blade, quicker, easier, faster. If you're determined to try this, I would cushion the blade with something (electricians tape?)and maybe use a sawzall as someone else mentioned. Then use a hose clamp or two to fasten the can to the blade. Any slop in the connection will allow a tooth or two or three to dig into the can as it shakes. About 40 seconds or less of THAT action ought to solve all your problems. Just make sure you shake it close to the item to be painted so you can salvage at least some of the paint that flies out once you breach the can. |
"Dhakala" wrote in message oups.com... J T wrote: Mon, Aug 8, 2005, 9:38pm (EDT-3) (Dhakala) did put out: Here is "The Correct Way to Shake a Spray Paint Can." http://www.woodzone.com/tips/shaking_spray_paint_cans.htm Looks like you'll need an orbital motor of some kind. :-) I re-read my post, "just to be sure", but that wasn't the question I asked. If I'd wanted to know that, I'd read a can, Last I looked, that info's printed on the back of every can; along with some other info. Well, if every can tells you to swirl it around instead shaking it up and down, why would you use a Sawzall? Hmm, wonder what that site author knows that the paint manufacturer's don't? They describe it differently. Don't believe everything you read. Especially this part is interesting: "Then shade the can for 30seconds to a minute the next time the can is used during the same day. " Now, why should I "shade" a can of paint for 30 seconds to a minute? Pop |
You might have a marketable idea on your hands there!
I've had one of thos bed vibrators like they use in motels around for years and never found a use for it: Maybe you've found one for me. Dunno why your idea wouldn't basically work; don't know about rubber bands though. Need something that'll clamp for quicker de/attachment. Unless you're going to patent it, let us know what you end up with g Pop "J T" wrote in message ... 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 |
"J T" wrote in message I can't think of any reason something like this wouldn't work. Would sure beat shaking the cans by hand. How about one of those toys for women things? They vibrate and stroke back and forth at the same time. Rather than rubberband it, just get the lucky woman to hold it for a few minutes. |
"J T" wrote in message
... Mon, Aug 8, 2005, 9:38pm (EDT-3) (Dhakala) did put out: Here is "The Correct Way to Shake a Spray Paint Can." http://www.woodzone.com/tips/shaking_spray_paint_cans.htm Looks like you'll need an orbital motor of some kind. :-) I re-read my post, "just to be sure", but that wasn't the question I asked. If I'd wanted to know that, I'd read a can, Last I looked, that info's printed on the back of every can; along with some other info. You've got to be kidding! Do you really expect every dork on the internet to answer _your_ question instead of spouting whatever garbage he wants to preach? Okay, that's kinda strong language since the information was somewhat related to the subject and could be interpreted as showing you what kind of motion you needed to generate. But don't disparage information that people take the time to post just because you don't think it _exactly_ answers the question you thought you asked. Norm |
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"J T" wrote in message ... 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. 1) Get a cat 2) Get a dog 3)strap can to cat 4)mix cat and dog in yard 5) retrieve shaken can 6)make pushstick from cat 7) save dog for next time v |
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"Dhakala" wrote: Looks like you'll need an orbital motor of some kind. :-) Strap it to a Katherine Hepburn BobbleHead. |
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 Two possibilities. One is the good old vibrator/ polisher. Heck you could even strap the can on a back vibrator. But if you go with this type just build a light frame holding a motor with an off balance wheel that you can strap to the paint can. Can be a very small motor. Hang the whole thing by string from 3 points. Second, you don't need to shake just rotate the can. Use the principle of a rock tumbler. Two parallel round bars closer than the width of the can. Use a small motor that drives turns one of the rods, other bar is an idler. Rotate the bar so that the can turns about 40 times per minute. You could even put a bump on the drive bar to create a bit more agitation. |
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lgb (in ) said:
| I don't know about a shaker, but model builders have been know to | use two slowly rotating dowels with paint bottles nestled in them. | Just turn it on every time you're in the room. Would probably work | for spray cans as well, but a shaker would eliminate the need to | plan ahead :-). For a while I was using over a dozen cans of shake-before-use spray paint every day. Not only could I not find the shaker I'd seen - but the manufacturer makes that particular paint available /only/ in aerosol cans. It's not so much a matter of planning ahead as not wasting time and energy... -- Morris Dovey DeSoto Solar DeSoto, Iowa USA http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/solar.html |
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"Robatoy" wrote in message ... In article . com, "Dhakala" wrote: Looks like you'll need an orbital motor of some kind. :-) Strap it to a Katherine Hepburn BobbleHead. Isn't that redundant? B. |
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Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 9:26am (EDT-3)
(mac=A0davis) I have this sort of metal picture snip Try increasing your dosage. Try a new pictu Reciprocating saw - blade - paint can - duct tape. Viola - paint shaker. JOAT Whoever said a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work never had thier boat sink. - Unknown |
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Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 11:11pm (EDT+4)
(George=A0E.=A0Cawthon) tosses out: Two possibilities. snip Only two? Nah, way to complicated, and sounds like you've got to buy stuff. I'm going with the saw, duct tape, option. JOAT Whoever said a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work never had thier boat sink. - Unknown |
J T (in ) said:
| Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 2:16am (EDT-1) (Morris Dovey) | wanteth to knoweth: | snip Anyone know anything about the product shown on ATOH? | | Somebody e-mailed me (stop e-mailing me people, respond to the | thread, I've run out of polite replies), about something called a | "rattleshake", which is what I think you're looking for. They | included a link - which didn't work. That looks like the product. The only contact info I could find is: Doug Sharp Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 3907 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147-3907 888-657-1957 www.rattleshake.com But I got a 404 error when I tried to visit. I'll try the phone number in the morning. -- Morris Dovey DeSoto Solar DeSoto, Iowa USA http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/solar.html |
"J T" wrote in message Gee Ed, don't know anything about anything like that. What exactly are they, and how are they used? http://sybian.com/aff/ |
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If you have plenty of warning before you'll need the paint, you can do what I did. I built a small 5-sided box that holds 4 cans side by side with a small bar across the front to hold them in. Ran a bolt through the back of the box sticking out about 2 inches. Took an old barbeque rotissierie motor (6 rpm) and mounted it to the wall. Inserted bolt into chuck of rotisserie motor, load paint cans and turn on. Come back in 30 minutes. (I just left it running while I prepped the project I was working on. I also ended up gluing small chunks of wood in between where the cans go to hold them in place better and so I could load less than a full load of 4 cans. Works pretty well for free. HTH Mike On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 00:16:14 -0400, (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 Mike Patterson Please remove the spamtrap to email me. "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." - Lily Tomlin |
Tom Banes wrote in
: Minor problem - on some cans the labels and marking are polished off, so a week later you've got no idea what was in the spray can, but WTH. Regards. Tom Permanent marker... Duct tape. Problem solved. Puckdropper -- www.uncreativelabs.net Old computers are getting to be a lost art. Here at Uncreative Labs, we still enjoy using the old computers. Sometimes we want to see how far a particular system can go, other times we use a stock system to remind ourselves of what we once had. To email me directly, send a message to puckdropper (at) fastmail.fm |
Wed, Aug 10, 2005, 2:13am (EDT+4) (Edwin=A0Pawlowski) doth
posteth: http://sybian.com/aff Ah, one of those thingies. Why didn't you say so in the first place? I ran across free plans for a homemade version long ago. I'd of posted them, but couldn't figure out what it was for. 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 they didn't pertain to woodworking anyway. But, there's plans for some wood stuff too. JOAT Whoever said a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work never had thier boat sink. - Unknown |
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