Any middle aged modeller suffering from wrist cramps ?

[PanzerWomble]

No , not for that reason ..😁

..from shaking with wits out of paint bottles to mix them up, esp if they are a bit older .

I bought one of these Timodel Shakers a year ago , was a bit dubious how effective it would be , as it is a rebranded generic chinese nail polish shaker. However after using it for a while I can report it works well . With new paint if you added some thinner to the bottle @ 15 seconds and your good to go. Also works for rejunvinating older paints that have settled. For ancient paints I give them quick stir to break up the sediment and then shake them for 30 seconds , with good results. I work mainly with Tamiya, Alclad and Vallejo FYI

This one is battery powered ( not great) but works far better on a mains lead . Comes with a UK plug too . Paid £28 for mine from Jadlam , they are on eBay for the same.

I've no relation or stake in the company , just a surprised happy user .

 

 

 

[Bomber_County]

Hmmmm one thing I’m guilty of as well is not shaking or stirring paints for long enough. Thanks PW, I’ll have a look……..

[belugawhaleman]

I have a bag...100 or more....3/16" steel balls that i add a couple to each

bottle of paint....rattle, rattle works well. I wouldn't mind having a paint shaker

though......

[ScottsGT]

I use an old jig saw with a small Irwin wood clamp inserted into the blade holder. 
 

I simply cup my hand around the bottle while it’s running.  Jig saw is variable speed so it’s not full throttle shaking.  Go as fast or as slow as I want.  

[CrankyCrafstman]

I have this one.

It works really well on Vallejo style dropper bottles. It's a little harder to use for Tamiya style bottles, but the advantage of using it is, it really feels good on your hand, thumb and wrist when you use it...lol

Ron G 

[GazzaS]

Thanks for the suggestion, Guy.  I've been thinking about a paint shaker for a while. 

[Wingco57]

Lazy gits😌, I use a large nail and stir until it hurts and then some. Cleans very well.

[biggtim]

On 6/13/2023 at 3:53 AM, ScottsGT said:

I use an old jig saw with a small Irwin wood clamp inserted into the blade holder. 
 

I simply cup my hand around the bottle while it’s running.  Jig saw is variable speed so it’s not full throttle shaking.  Go as fast or as slow as I want.  

That is F-ing brilliant! Reminds me of this: