Small items you can not do without

Quoting ncstripe1, September 10, 2013 (that post is not in this thread):

be careful with the water, do not add to much. You can always add more water, a lot harder to take some back out.

thank you for correcting my typo.

I think you guys are right on with your comments about the paint viscosity and needing to add water. I think I may need to get a better stirring rod. Mine has a small conical end that with vertical fins that are somewhat spiral. This mixing stick may not be getting the paint up from the bottom to the top of the bucket very well and causing inconsistent viscosity in the bucket. Thanks again your help.

Credit for the idea goes to Dwan. This thing is awesome. Video is in ASL so skip to 1:07 to see the Paint can opener in action! http://youtu.be/8qMa4iqo52g

TC opening the paint pail looks like JJ Watt on a pass rush...he goes right after it!

Here is another helpful video about spraying HC stencils. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDdmX737J6o&feature=c4…

Dwan wrote on Sep 10, 2013:Go to #6

Here is another helpful video about spraying HC stencils. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDdmX737J6o&feature=c4…

That was Awesome! Very smart!

who make a good paint mixing paddle or what does a good one look like?

Dwan wrote on Sep 10, 2013:Go to #6

Here is another helpful video about spraying HC stencils. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDdmX737J6o&feature=c4…

i like the spanking the hermie vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLIBU1s8bqk

TruColors wrote on Sep 10, 2013:Go to #4

Credit for the idea goes to Dwan. This thing is awesome. Video is in ASL so skip to 1:07 to see the Paint can opener in action! http://youtu.be/8qMa4iqo52g

that is def the most manly way i have ever seen to put a hole in the top of a can. i can see that going thru the top and bottom of the can tho if not careful. lol

Trailer is quickly approaching completion. Here's what I've got so far. I am definitely going to have to get a weight distribution hitch which I am okay with. I took a little something from each and every one of you. More from Dwan than anyone else but everyone had something to contribute... and as Dwan said for his stuff... feel free to ask away. Painted it a little cooler color for increased visibility . I just mixed some white and yellow traffic paint and just sprayed it on there. The walls used to be black. My work bench. Loved the whiteboard idea from Dwan as well as the toolbox. Fueling station. Got this for $89 using a coupon from Northern Tool. Notice the pin? It's what secures the striper. It's attached to my workbench. Fusebox, 1200 watt inverter, plug to the outside as Milt recommended, solenoid to keep it from draining my truck battery. I like the lazy Susan. I will let you know how it works out in terms of spillage and stuff. I just expoxied it on there. Same with the MEK can. All loaded up.

Quoting Dwan, August 30, 2013 (that post is not in this thread):

[size=78%]Do not get MEK on you. Strongest solvent avalable over the counter.[/size] A little too late for that. I understand now though. That B-U-R-N-S. D'oh.

One more photo... just used an eye screw to hold my big screwdriver aka paint can opener.

Oh yeah oh yeah... one more thing. Forgot the paint rack in the truck bed. Now this rack is going to be redone because I don't think those will hold up so he's going to put in some square tubing after I break this one first. I can fit as much as 125 gallons in the truck bed. I've never needed that much but the point remains...