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. :-)

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.



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

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 (in ) said:

| 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.

In one of the ATOH episodes, they showed a compact drill-powered can
shaker. I tried later to track the device down; but could never find a
manufacturer, distributor, or dealer.

I've been tempted to liberate a defunct weed eater from the landfill
and cut it down until I could attach a can holder to the piston head -
then use a drill to turn the crankshaft.

Anyone know anything about the product shown on ATOH?

--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/solar.html

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

in 1225106 20050809 105537 John B wrote:
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

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

I have this sort of metal picture (not usually a good thing, for me) of a long
stroke reciprocating saw with a metal plate with one end ground down to blade
fastening size, with one of those adjustable pool or fishing pole clamps bolted
to it... hmm...
Might be overkill, though... easier to do a Huck Finn with the neighborhood
kids.. *g*


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

In article ,
says...
n one of the ATOH episodes, they showed a compact drill-powered can
shaker. I tried later to track the device down; but could never find a
manufacturer, distributor, or dealer.

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 :-).

--
BNSF = Build Now, Seep Forever

"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

In article . com,
"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.

Mon, Aug 8, 2005, 10:40pm (EDT-3) (Dhakala)
burbled:
Well, if every can tells you to swirl it around instead shaking it up
and down, why would you use a Sawzall?

Because it's there.



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

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 2:16am (EDT-1) (Morris=A0Dovey)
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.



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

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 12:57am (EDT-3) (bridger) queries:
maybe modify a test tube shaker?

Possibly. Send me one, and I'll try it.



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

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 9:55am (EDT+4)
(John=A0B) doth enlighten the unwashed masses with:
G'day JOAT,
Yep, I like you, snip More tape and away she went, did a great job.
snip

I like you too. AT LAST, someone that understands You're my new
hero. Love it.



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

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 11:26am (EDT+4) (Bob=A0Martin)
doth asketh:
How about taping it to an orbital sander?

Wouldn't that be if you wanted to "swirl" it? LOL



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

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

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 12:40pm (EDT+4)
(Unquestionably=A0Confused) confusedly advises:
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.
snip

Cushoning the blade sounds like a good idea, just in case. But,
electricians tape? Bah, only the finest duct tape. And I think I might
have been the one who brought up a Sawzall. Nope, no hose clamps, take
too long, too complicagted. Duct tape all the way.



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

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 8:51am From: (Pop) has
spake:
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

Yeah, right. If I thought this was marketable, or patentable, this
would be the last place I'd post anything on it.

I'm wondering how, and why, you got one of those bed vibrators.
But, please don't tell me, probably wouldn't want to hear the answer.

I've long since passed on rubber bands as a hold down. I'm into
the advanced stuff now - duct tape.



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

"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.

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 1:16pm (EDT+4) (Edwin=A0Pawlowski)
puzzingly asks:
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.

Gee Ed, don't know anything about anything like that. What exactly
are they, and how are they used?



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

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 3:18pm (EDT+4) (Norm=A0Dresner) who doth
asketh:
snip 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.

Didn't "exactly" answer the question? Rather, didn't even come
close. I think you got the dork part right tho.



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

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

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 9:27am (EDT-3) (lgb)
snip a shaker would eliminate the need to plan ahead :-).

Plan? You plan ahead?



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

Tue, Aug 9, 2005, 4:32pm (EDT+4) (Vic=A0Baron) who
doth dream:
snip 5) retrieve shaken can snip

You're assuming a lot.
That the cat doesn't climb a tree.
That the dog doesn't bite the can.
That the cat doesn't whip the dog, and remain highly ****ed.

Let us know how it all works out.



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

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/

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.

Might be a good use for old motors that are laying around (from those
periodic dryer motor threads, for example). Figure a cam made out of
1/2 or 3/4 plywood with a little cage or tube riding on it would do
the job just as well. You could mount the cam to the motor (or pulley
attached to the motor) and plunk the can in something like a cardboard
tube or PVC pipe that is mounted over the cam, and it'd shake it
pretty well, I imagine. To clarify that just a little, the tube would
be stationary, and the bottom of the can would ride directly on the
cam.

Might be able to do it with an old blender, too, if you had a wedge,
and then cut it or turned into a circle so it'd fit where the blade
used to be. Then you've got a cage ready-made. Plunk the can in it,
and start it up. Might ruin the bearings, but I imagine you wouldn't
be using the good blender for something like this anyhow, so it's
worth a shot.

I don't know about the recip. saw- it'd probably work somewhat, but it
seems like one of those things that would end up being a whole lot
more trouble than it's worth. I can just see that as a good idea gone
terribly awry, especially if you've got a can of paint hooked to a
blade with a rubber band...

Personally, I'm fond of the blender idea. Seems like it'd be really
simple provided you've got a bandsaw or a lathe (or even a coping saw,
for that matter) and it could be done for a quarter or so if you like
going to thrift sales. Variable speed, contains the paint should
something go awry, and it'd give you a sort of random orbit. They've
even got little covers you can use to make sure the can doesn't come
flying out.

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.


You need to be an ammunition reloader! Most of us have a vibrating
brass polisher used to clean up cases befores reloading them. It's
sort of a big bowl with a small motor and off center weight under it -
that causes the bowl to shake pretty fast.. Reloaders fill it with
crushed walnut shells, ground corn cob and a bunch of other strange
substances that polish cartridge cases, throw in the cases and fire it
up for an hour or so. Bright, clean brass!

I just throw the spray can in the bowl without removing the polishing
media, and run it for a couple of minutes. Shake, rattle and roll!
Works great!

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

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
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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.

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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.
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