Custom paint shaker
I've been trying to get back into model kits. As a result of such a long pause many of my paints need a lot of mixing and in some cases some additional thinner. I some have bottles/jars as as old a 15 years, may be older. I have purchased some stainless steel BBs to help mix and even bought the Robart shaker which I think is in adequate.
After some watching some videos online, some folks have turned to using an old jigsaw and a clamp. So I bought a cheapo Harbor Freight jigsaw for $22 (could be had for cheaper with coupon) and a $2 clamp. Unlike the videos, the HF jigsaw wouldn't readily accept the clamp due to attachment mechanism. So I filed down the end of the clamp, but it broke on first test due to being weak at the holds in the clamp's shaft. I then decided to Gorilla glue a broken (intentionally) jigsaw blade, I wrapped that in aluminum tape and then used a craft wire laminated with Gorilla glue. This worked, but due to the earlier break, the clamp doesn't open wide enough for Vallejo bottles. So I am currently working on clamp Mk.2. I am going to skip the aluminum tape step as I did it previously as glue didn't cure. I'll also cover the glue and wire with heat shrink tube to protect it from any damage. I'll post photos of Mk.2 clamp when I finish. I may reinstall the blade support roller on the jigasaw if it doesn't interfere with the bonded area.
So does anyone use a custom paint shaker?
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