Using a vortex mixer

[Tim Marlow]

That’s a shame Dave. Perhaps you need one of the nail varnish types that hold the bottle for you while it is shaken?

[davecov]

I have one but it is too noisy, Tim.

Dave

[Tim Marlow]

I’m running out of ideas now Dave…sorry :loudly-crying: :loudly-crying:

[JR]

Like the rest that have a vortex machine and I now swear by it. Used to have a jig saw powered reciprocating shaker, but forgot to set the speed low having used it for cutting and the whole box including the paint flew off . Thankfully no paint was lost !
That's when Tim told me about those vortex machines .

[hirschberg]

Hi all

I have seen a TiModel mixer. Looks good.
Has anyone got one?

[adt70hk]

Hi Stuart

Not used that.

I followed Tim Marlow's advice on this front.

He suggested keeping an eye on eBay for second-hand scientific ones. The rationale being that they are extremely well built and will last forever based on how little use they will get from our hobby when compared to being used in a lab. I did that and whilst it took some time for one to come up, I paid £35 including p&p for one which is £200 brand new. In my case it comes with a speed control so you can just how fast is shaking.

ATB.

Andrew

[hirschberg]

Hi Stuart

Not used that.

I followed Tim Marlow's advice on this front.

He suggested keeping an eye on eBay for second-hand scientific ones. The rationale being that they are extremely well built and will last forever based on how little use they will get from our hobby when compared to being used in a lab. I did that and whilst it took some time for one to come up, I paid £35 including p&p for one which is £200 brand new. In my case it comes with a speed control so you can just how fast is shaking.

ATB.

Andrew

Hi Andrew,

Nice idea, think I will try that, as in no great hurry to get one.
One question, what did you type into the search engine?

[adt70hk]

I think i just used 'vortex mixer' in the ebay search bar

There is one on there I can see. Just be careful it is not being sold for spares!!

ATB.

Andrew

[adt70hk]

Just found this.... He has more than one. If obviously look for online reviews of new ones to be certain.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grant-Bio-PV-1-Vortex-Mixer-/284530994450?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[Tim Marlow]

You could look for Vortex mixer, Lab mixer, Whirlymix, or Rotamix. All should give you hits. Make sure you buy a working one though, a lot of the cheaper ones are listed as spares or repair…..unless of course your electromechanical skill are up to scratch…..

[hirschberg]

Thanks all, oh sugar, now more hours to spend on ebay lol

[JR]

But think of all the excitement when you find one Stuart .

[Isitme]

But think of all the excitement when you find one Stuart .

Yes I remember your joy and excitement when you found a left handed hair comb.... we had to tie you down for a week.

[hirschberg]

Hi all.
My Timodel shaker has just arrived. It works well, even with a thick fluid, like Humbrol Maskol.
So another happy bunny. Cost £26 inc p&p, not bad.

[AlanG]

I really need to get me one. Going to have to wait until i have the funds though