[Coley]

World?s Smallest Vibrator
This vibrating motor, with an eccentric weight on the shaft, replaces the one we considered the world?s smallest! Without the shaft, the tiny 3/16" square motor is only 7/16? long, smaller than most medicine capsules. It has a 3/16" long shaft, (2) small terminal clips at the back, and a removable rubber housing. It weighs in at 1.3 grams, takes 1?1/2 to 3 VDC, draws about 150 mA and will spin at approx 400 rpm. This amazing little gem is from a vibrating pager, and will be great with battery or solar power. The offset cam is easily removed. Think about automation on that model railroad!!

http://www.sciplus.com/category.cfm?category=171

34568 VIBRATING DC MOTOR $3.95 / PKG(2)

Coloey

[Tally]

Hey Coley-
Good to hear from you. Man, you come up with some stuff!
Tally

[funny farm]

I have a dewalt sawzall that the switch went bad in and so I put a regular light switch in , yes it looks funny , so now I have an excuse to use it as a paint shaker and go buy a new Hilti sawzall . Great idea !!! I havent moved into my new shop yet but I can tell I am going to need a bigger one already .

[WaterWerx]

I know this is an older thread, but I have 4 of these...and my oldest is almost 3yrs old.

This is a hobby paint bottle/jar shaker which can be found here
http://www.micromark.com
it's item #27162

I tried posting a direct link but thier site error'd out. Just do an item # search it will pull it right up.

I hope this helps someone out.

[funny farm]

That mixer is sweet !! It only holds up to a one ouncer though . I am just about finished converting my dewalt sawzall into a paint shaker !!! Those flip flop colors will ruin your elbow !! I will post pics

[Tally]

Funny Farm
Let me know how the sawzall works out. I had brain failure the other night and I am looking for a old sewing machine. I won't know for sure until I can find one (cheap) and try to modify it. They have the right motion and they have variable speed. Most important, they are not so noisy.
Tally

[Fishin Big]

Originally Posted by Tally

Thanks to all- I now have some ideas. Never even thought of a jig saw.
Tally

Steel shot works the same as bb's-nontoxic

[Pop]

I use the small glass marbles found at any craft store. They are primarily used for artificial flower designs. From what I was able to find out, these are just what the paint manufacturers use in the spray cans. Pop

[Eastendlu]

Here is one that i made and use.Got the motot from radioshack for 2.00$.

[hazmail]

It really amazes me what we all can come up with, who would have thought of using a jig saw !! or a sewing machine !! AMAZING stuff, I have both in the shed.
I have been strapping mine (with elastic bands) to my drying wheel with a few ball bearigs in the paint, works well, but not near as quick as a jig saw. Keep it coming, pete