**EXCELLENT** review. No nonsense, no rambling about his sore foot, he remains on point, speaks clearly and intelligibily, we don't have to suffer through watching him "unboxing" the damn thing and he even includes a before and after effectiveness demonstration. Folks, please direct the 98% of others on YT who attempt to do this type of video to this one, so they can witness for themselves what a near _PERFECT_ product "review" looks like...
Thanks for the post, glad you liked it! LOL.. I know what you mean about other videos... I cut out the un-boxing part when it fell on my foot and broke it in 183 places. I spent 9 days in ICU and another 4yrs learning to walk again. They tell me the gangrene will subside in about another 10yrs- but the pain meds are helping. Time will tell though... Take care, G.
Thank you! This is a really thoughtful and thorough analysis. I had eliminated pneumatic shakers from consideration but now see the simplicity and reliability factors to be more in line with my needs as a DIYer with very little time for "Down Time". Also the great suggestion on moving the valve is as great. Thanks again!
+Bob Howard No problem Bob! I'm glad you found it useful. As a hardcore DIYer myself, it does make short work of bringing old cans of paint back to life with ease. I've another video posted outlining the mods I've made in terms of moving the valve- which might be helpful. Take a peek if you like. Take care, G. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QaqztJE__iQ.html
Great video. I like your cautious and thoughtful DIY approach, anticipating shortcoming in design and improving them before they fail in practice. I was faced with bring back paint from the grave, so to speak, and I used a spare blender, now dedicated to non food applications to resuscitate it. My acrylic paint was almost semi solid. I put some thinner (alcohol) in and then began scooping table spooning in, one at a time, until it began load. Add more thinner until it come back to speed. Eventually, 2 minutes, it became a smooth puree. No solid particles and no filtering required. It applied beautifully, just as it did when it was new. I believe that filtering paint removes essential chemical components.
Thank you for this excellent review! I especially appreciated your idea on how to get oil into the thing. I ran into the same problems you did and the idea to use a fine tipped bottle was inspired. Thanks!
Thanks G for uploading a demo on the paint shaker. I have been in H freight several times and debated if I wanted to use my coupon on this. Now I know. I hate stirring with a drill or by hand. I was concerned that it might lose its grip on a can or may not shake vigorously enough but I can see it does a pretty good job. Thanks again
I'm impressed that the clamps held it down. I bought one of these for something else I need shaken. Been debating clamping it on my 5,000 lb trailer cause I have no clue where else to clamp it. Great video.
One thing to note is that if you're trying to mix a polyurethane or other oil stain finish that's been sitting for a while, this may cause bubbling to form in your finish. Some manufacturers have compensated for this, but not everything's made equally. Great idea on the rattle cans! For the summer it can also make Bond martinis, shaken not stirred. LOL
Good note! I would never shake poly, but never thought of oil stain. They're so easy to mix I will just stick to my high tech stick.. I too thought the rattle can idea I read was brilliant. Good idea on the mixed drinks...lol. I should start peddling them to taverns. Or start up a mobile paint shaking service...lol. G.
This looks good! If I had one of those I might learn to hate painting a tiny bit less than I do now. The suggestion, below, about cleaning parts was brilliant. Best Wishes, Brendan.
Thanks Brendan. I'm right there with you on hating painting. Anything I can do to lesson my misery- I will. Using it for parts cleaning is a great idea! G.
Excellent, excellent review and demonstration. As the reviewer pointed out, installing the air-tool oil is really difficult. After trying to make a funnel that would fit the tiny hole and having no success with that method, my wife came to the rescue with a used small animal (from our cat's vet) oral medical syringe. Again, an excellent no nonsense review of a tool that does what it's designed to do.
have same oil reservoir thing. discovered something. get those evaporative cooler oil bottle... the one you buy at big box hardware store, used to pour-lubricate your evaporative cooler. The tube is small enough to fit into that screw hole of the oiler-reservoir. Even better is the right kind of oil for pneumatic....
I'm glad I found this video. I've been looking for a paint shaker that is effective and within a decent price range. I'll be picking this thing up next chance I get. :)
I’m a fan of many of Harbor Freight tools. I’m just a DYIer, too. I paint a lot and after I open a can of paint I put a clean pebble or two in it to help stir it up. I have often thought I would buy a shaker if I ever saw one at an auction or could get one at low cost. I don’t hate painting , but it would be nice to just be ready in a couple minutes versus the ten or so minutes and as you said extra clean up of stirrer.
This sounds like it would be right up your alley- providing you have an air compressor that can run it. If you go with one, feedback on how well it works for you, good or bad. Take care, G.
Thanks for the review! I don't like painting or cleaning up either, and I've got ten gallons of paint that life problems prevented me from using when I bought them. This looks like a luxury I can afford. I think I would mount it at about a 45 degree angle though.
I just bought one too and I am a DIY guy too but I do spray Cerakote and it takes a lot of manuel shaking so it is really useful. Thanks for pointing this gadget out to me.
As usual G, great video, and I think I've mentioned this before but I really need to stop watching them. Yet another tool I'm gonna have to buy now. :-) I've been doing a lot of rattle can painting lately and always wished I had a better way to shake them and after watching this video you showed a great solution. Thanks!
Thanks Larry! I'm pretty good at spending others money, as well as my own! I thought the post I read for shaking rattle cans was a great use. For anyone that does much of it, it certainly would take the effort of shaking away. Plus being able to to three at once is nice. I have a rattle can project on my list and this tool will be what I use for sure. Take care, G.
Ok G, That was most certainly more entertaining that watching the paint dry...LOL! Oh...., I sure pity you. I'm so glad all my structures have vinyl but it too has to be cleaned every year. Great review by the way. I received a couple different coupon flyers from HF last week but dang it, I've not got to use any of them. Maybe next weekend! It's suppose to be beautiful here in my neck of the woods then.
Yeah Bain, it's pretty fun to watch it dance. I'll take your pity for sure. I have three structures to paint, then have to finish my inside remodel and paint all of that as well. If you're having to wait to go until the weather gets better, and can't stand the wait, you most certainly have a tool problem...lol. G.
I made a modification to my paint shaker that did not alter it, or void the warranty. Rather than threading the shut off valve into the shaker, I threaded a female air coupling into it, and a male air coupling onto the shut off valve. Now I can completely remove the oiler/shut off valve assembly when the shaker is not in use, or to make refilling the oiler easier.
Thanks for the video, it told me everything I wanted to know. But, not only would I shake paint, I'd like to see if it would work for homemade ice cream and Butter!
With regard to the air fitting you mention at the 1:21 minute mark, which you state that such does not come with the product, do you have a link to (or reference info) for the one you purchased and added on yourself, and also (asking pardon for my ignorance), would such pretty much work with any compressor air chuck connection (i.e., is it universal), or is there something more that should be known in that regard? I am going to be needing to purchase an air compressor to go along with the shaker as well, and this is all new territory to me, so I appreciate your patience and reply - and once again, I still think your videos are great Thanks again, and in advance..
Steven, this is the most common for air fittings but there are different sizes. This kit should give you everything you would need for a hose and the shaker. Good luck, G. www.harborfreight.com/38-in-automotive-coupler-and-plug-kit-4-pc-63545.html
Thankyou for this review. I have always wondered about the Harbor Freight paint shaker. I assumed the price was too good to be true, and reframed from buying one. I remember the old Red Devil paint shakers the old hardware stores had. The owners said those machines were always breaking down. The machines ,( in the 1970s & 80s), I was told at that time, cost about $850.00. So what do you expect to get for only $130 ? I do know one thing , machines hate to vibrate, welds hate it, and metal fatigues under its' stress. Please let us know how well this machine works for you over the next several years.
I just got one today and I like it cause it did the job very well. The one thing I notice was that once you turn the knob to tighten the can it gets loose when is shaking so you have to keep stopping and making sure stays tight, other then that it works really good.
+MrElPoderozo1 That's cool. Your the first to feedback on getting one. Mine doesn't seem to have the problem, but any variance in quality control might cause it on other units- not sure. My first thought was to put a flat washer and nut on the shaft opposite the handle, then after tightening up your can, jam the nut so it can't shake the can loose. But, after looking at mine, it's pretty tight under the angle so I don't know if their would be enough room. I didn't check to see if they're left or right handed threads on that end. You might check into it as an option and if it worked, let me know. Good luck, G.
I am thinking about maybe putting rubber band like nice and tight or maybe a strap. I dont know yeat but I ll let you know what happens. All I know is that today I opened up a can of Eastwood Countour polyester primer and it was THICK big chunks at the bottom and I try to move it around with a paint stick and I was not getting nowhere with it so I dicide it to go to H F and get one and after putting it together and clamping it down to the table I put the can on and gave it about 5 minutes and when I checked it was very impresive tp see that actually worked really good, but like I said I had to keep checking and making sure the can was tight. You can hear the sound getting different when it gets loose. I ll let you know if I fix the problem or not. It really isn't a big deal you know still beat the heck out of moving it around with a paint stick, lol😄
+MrElPoderozo1 Very impressive results. That's exactly why I went to get mine- I was getting nowhere fast with a stick. You might be onto something with a strap, and more simple over my approach. This stuff might do the trick, if you can get it around the handle and maybe around the center post. Quick and easy, and adjustable on the fly for different sized cans. Either way, let me know what you discover. G. www.amazon.com/CableWholesale-4-Inch-Yards-Velcro-30CT-07115/dp/B000I97FJ2
For filling that oil reservoir, try a Zoom Spout Oiler. Ace sells them around here for $2. Instead of drilling a hole and rerouting the hose, how about just adding an elbow? That way you can add a brace near the air fitting and take the strain off it when you connect or disconnect the air hose.
Bill, thanks for the info on the Zoom spout oiler. That is just the thing I need to pickup and will work great. And I have an Ace within a mile from me! I've already finished moving the fitting on mine. I'm not sure there would be enough clearance to install an ell and then tread the rest of the parts back on without hitting the base. However, I didn't try so it might be an option. Thanks for the tips, G.
Hey Bill, just picked up a Zoom Spout Oiler. It was just the thing I needed. I just topped off my reservoir and it worked great! Thanks again for the lead, G.
Wonder if you could sit a 5er on there width ways? Have a bunch of fence stain (very thin like water) that I need to mix but trying to shake a 5g can by hand is a PITA.
I didn't know harbor freight sold one of those. Lol. That is so neat too. I'd definitely use it a lot around here. This summer I will hopefully be painting 2 boats and maybe a few boat trailers. One boat is 14 feet long. The other is 13 feet long. I have to paint them inside and out too. This would come in so handy. I bought harbor freights 90 amp welder a few days ago. Never welded before. Hopefully it works out for me. Trying to buy 2 10lb spools of weld wire off ebay today.
I didn't either until I went on the hunt. I usually start at HF and they have most odd things I'm looking for. Lots of painting you have lined up for sure. I think it would be worth the cost if you can swing it for what I called the "luxury item". My friend has that welder and it works well. I've used it a few times The only thing I would do is upgrade to a better wire- like a Lincoln wire. The wire that comes with it isn't that great. The only thing I couldn't get used to is the arc isn't trigger controlled. It's more like an stick welder where you have to strike to start the arc to begin welding. I'm not much of a welder, but those are my two cents. I guess it's just what you get used to- and practice. Other than that, the thing works and is a great buy. Good luck with your learning. You can find all the info you need on RU-vid! G.
Thanks. I was doing some welding with it today and i'm getting some decent beads for it being my second day at it. Lol. I'm not a professional though. The first beads were down right terrible. I had glob after glob after glob. I thought about returning it but then I changed the wire to a 10 lb spool of wire I bought off ebay and it worked much better. I got 2 10 lb spools of welding wire off ebay for $75. It was a great price. Its neat welding. I love that it runs off 110 volt current. No need for a special plug. We have a generator and I can weld anywhere. I love it.
Love2boat92 Sounds like the wire was part of the problem since it's working better with the new stuff. Past that, I guess it's just learning and practice. Good luck with both, G.
No problem Gerald! For me, it was a great purchase. Since I've uploaded this video- I've resurrected many cans of paint that would have taken hours to mix up by hand...lol Good luck and take care, G.
I've been thinking about getting one of these for some years now and you may have pushed me over the edge. I know you mentioned the CFM requirement of the shaker, but I'd like to know what the specs on your compressor are and does it cycle a lot? My big compressor is so loud, (and I do mean *loud!*), that even with it in the basement it scares the heck out of the cats upstairs. ;-[
+Pro1er It's hard to answer your question for a couple of reasons. I don't use this compressor since I upgraded to a larger one- but it was an old Speedaire 3 horse 20gal tank model. I can't say if it cycled much since it was in a different building across the yard from my shop. LOL, it sounds like you may have an oil-less type compressor. If so, they are loud indeed. I can say I don't use the shaker wide open so it probably uses way less CFM then they state. I say pick one up to test out. If it doesn't work out for you, return it. Good luck, G.
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have an old Craftsman 30 gallon, (I forget the HP/CFM), oil-less that rattles the house. I almost never use it because I also have a couple smaller California Air Tools Ultra-Quiet compressors, but they don't have the output the shaker might need. I'll do some more research before buying a shaker, or perhaps look into making one myself. I don't like to buy something just to try it out and return it, the store shouldn't have to pay for my ignorance.
+Pro1er No problem! Yeah, I bought a 21gal from HF to use offsite and although it works great- it makes me jump out of my skin when it turns on. I've read the CAT compressors are nice and quiet. I agree and I'm really the same way- I don't like returning things so I do my homework up-front. But it was an option. If you end up picking one up, let me know your thoughts. Be sure to find a 20% off coupon if you do. G.
The Container Store carries very tiny funnels that would be perfect for filling your oil reservoir. Can this paint shaker be used to shake aerosol paint cans?
+Karen Brauneis Thanks for the info Karen! I started using a Zoom spout oiler and it works great for filling it up. Yes, you can shake aerosol cans with it. Good luck, G.
Thanks. I also wanted to thank you for sharing your upgrade with the hose placement. With reference to the designers, it makes you wonder "what were they thinking?".
+Karen Brauneis No problem Karen! LOL! I agree, they couldn't have picked a worse place to put the air hookup! A few bucks and a little work- problem solved. Take care, G.
Rhonda, the video made it quieter than it really is- but it's still not that bad too me. But, I do have a bit of hearing loss which might sway my opinion....lol. As for greasing it, there are two zerks (labeled part 25) in the manual on page 9. This is where you would lubricate it with a grease gun. Any bearing grease should be fine to use. Give it a few squirts and wipe off the excess. Hope this helps, G. Here's a link to the manual: manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/94000-94999/94605.pdf
Oh my gosh...that's EXACTLY what I'm planning on doing after I get one of these today. I have about 20 pounds of garlic I need to peel and doing it by hand would take days!
Just put a drop or two into the male connector every other time you use it just like air tools. Btw check the t handle after a minute or two they do want to loosen up on there own.
I'm hoping maybe you can help, I just bought this paint shaker and it doesn't work. Specifically it shakes a few times before getting stuck in the middle, then all the air just bleeds away. Running at 60-65 PSI. Can you offer any suggestions?
Christopher, You might try turning up the regulator some. What's at the gauge will be different than what's at the end of the hose. Aside from that, exchange it for another to see if it may have had a problem. G.
Also, from the video it sounds like you're using a pancake compressor, if so, let it fill fully before turning it on. If you are using a pancake type compressor, I probably can't keep up with the volume of air this needs. Hope this helps, G.
Oiler fill issue as soon as I learned that longer needles were available (veterinary clinic or hardware store) 3 to 4" I have used these for years, oiling recessed motor bearings. I bought needle tube 4 plus feet long through Ebay years ago, drug stores, also printer ink refill bottles work great. Move air connection = cheaper prices call for reduced parts cost also - hose for your purposes is longer, does the oiler actually work - re: it takes velocity to get the oil to be picked up into flow of air. regards
Good info on the needles. All of the uses you've found over the years sure has made life easier I'm sure. I purchased a Zoom spout oilier and the reservoir fills easily now. You're probably correct on the reason for it's location. I do have a video posted on the modification. It did require a longer length of hose- but it worked out quite well. Yes, the oilier does work quite well. That's a good question and it should be noted that if you use it on a surface you care about it will have oil on it after use. It's only a real concern if the surface is absorbent. For reference, I run about 100psi on the regulator in my shop- with 50' of 3/8 hose. With that setup, I have no problems and usually don't run the shaker at full speed. Hope this helps. Good luck, G.
Hello I appreciated your video. I wanted a paint shaker for some time. So.. Yesterday I purchased my paint shaker 94605 today I set it up. However I have air coming out of under the 3rd hole on the motor part. Is this normal? the paint shaker is not moving at all. Part number 19 in the owner manual. I oiled in both places, as directed, greased in one area, using correct pressure. Connections are all good. Just seems weird that air is just coming out from the motor. Any suggestions? Thank you, cheryl anne
@@ghostses Hello, Thank you for taking your time to write me back. Yes, unfortunately we did end up taking back, come to find out we had a defective unit. But yes, they were very good about exchanging. Just felt badly that our store about 10 minutes away did not have them in stock, so my husband had to go way out of his way to get it exchanged. But he got the replacement, oiled everything up, and it worked like a charm. Love it works great. Thank you again for your review and writing back. Have a nice Easter. cheryl anne
Man, that's a great idea for a duel purpose! I really don't know if it would work, but well worth trying for sure. I have one of their vibratory tumblers but haven't used it enough to give an honest review of it yet. I guess I could have strapped my can to it to shake the paint, but didn't think of it. I bet it would work just as well...lol. G.
acklan3 I see know reason at all it couldn't be mounted vertically. The hold down bolts would even work if using 3/4 ply- but they didn't come with washers which would need to be used. I would relocate the air supply like I mentioned so the hose would come straight down from the bottom. G.
***** I may have to pick one of these up. I have 3 lawnmower gas tanks that have inside rust. A cup of playground sand and an hour running may clean them up very nicely. I have been using a lathe, but that ties up my lathe for quite a while. It also puts ware the bearings. $6k lathe or $100 paint shake? Paint shake maybe a better choice.
LLuE88 Perhaps Johnny will add more detail, but I believe that shaking an oil based aluminum paint causes a pressure build-up and the container could explode. G.
I had the same question, if you look up the paint shaker on the harbor freight website they have a video showing it being wall mounted and seems to work just fine.
I even think they could make more money at $50 because everyone breathing would buy one. Question is, could they hold to the same quality at $50, and I'm not so sure. Perhaps the best price might be about $75. It is quite a luxury at $130.
hahahaha this is a lot better than doing it by hand i am going to get one to do can spray paint i know this will do it long as leave the caps on the ends
I had to buy longer bolts! Ones came with it are way to short ~ Its got a good built frame! but trashy working parts . That is the trashiest air hose they could fine. ~ Car Polish separates to from setting to long! I got some jars and led's to put the polish in and shake them up to ~ It ever did said what weight oil to uses either! he hee grease? or WD 40?
They do have smaller units that are handheld and run with an electric drill to shake aerosol cans. I think it was on Amazon where I just saw them the other day.
I'm thinking about this shaker to use on cans of Fluid Film (FF) the vehicle rustproofing. Now FF is thixotropic which means it thickens when it sits. So after it has sat around in someone's garage for six months it turns into pudding. A lot of people complain that their spray guns won't work with this but you can't just stir FF with a stick or even a paddle. I believe it has to be really agitated (shaken) to reform it back into its' liquid state. The Fluid Film company really should emphasize that but they don't. I don't think the individual spray cans have that problem because they are under pressure. But, there are can shakers even for such aerosol spray cans. Now do another video and shake up a can of FF so I can see if it works. Thanks. I'm waiting.
