wdwerker Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I've been using these lids for years . Solvent & water base finishes store quite well & dispense easily. Pour directly through a paint strainer into your spray gun. http://www.rockler.com/mixing-mate-paint-lid-gallon-size-stir-pour-and-store?sid=V20670&utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=%%$product.12.title%%&utm_content=Take+Your+Project+To+The+Finish+And+Save!&utm_campaign=052518_b_r_Spring+Stock+Up+Finish+With+Rockler_V20670&_bta_tid=17727018215476432964585681488943352998564953091855885480881456894922044509912607285595845102833262507014&_bta_c=jkq0t54r4ctk1bojjtno8h1vmyprn oversold but get your name on the list to get the sale price. I must have over a dozen of them . Great for stirring up stain when the solids settle out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Darn, and I was just there today. I bet that would be the answer to ARS skimming and hardening over? I found in kind of humorous that in the demo video the other cans on the shelves didn’t have one though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Someone in the video sure could make a mess before he bought a Mixing Mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 I put one on every new canof finish that I open and it stays there until the can is used up. I stir then pour through a filter before spraying.. They are great when you only need a small amount of stain or finish. I saw a auto body shop that had racks full of every color of car paint. I've go plenty of $50-65 a gallon finishes and hate to waste a drop. Cleaning up the paddles & inside the lid.can be a bit of a chore. I keep the ones for clear finishes separate from stain or paint use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 I’ve got one of these on a can of danish oil and some cheap white primer. It’s been worth the couple of dollars for not having to remove the lid each time. I can see the benifet of the mixer for exspensive finishes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 1 hour ago, wdwerker said: Cleaning up the paddles & inside the lid.can be a bit of a chore. I keep the ones for clear finishes separate from stain or paint use. The first thing I thought of was cleaning things up but from the sounds of things it will be worth trying some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Waterborne finishes mostly just wash off, soak & ScotchBrite on any stubborn spots. Spirits & a rag gets most stain residue off. A few ounces of lacquer thinner then shake vigorously repeated a few times then left to soak overnight usually lets the rest be wiped clean. Dried clear waterbourne finishes flake off . The pour spout cover cap is easy to remove & clean. I remove It & wipe before storing any leftover finish. If you forget you can pop it off from being dried/ glued shut pretty easy. Never had finish dry up, it seals pretty good. The handle and trigger operated spout is very handy. The flattening agents that settle out of satin & dull sheen finishes stir up well before each pour. 4 push down & twist clamps attach the handle/lid very securely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 I use them for various cuts of shellac. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Out of curiosity how do you know when your finish is mixed since you can't see it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Pour a little out, you'll know then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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