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Here's one that crossed my mind the other day. I have a some squirt bottles next to my lathe. BLO, DEFT-thinned a little, sanding sealer, etc. Do you give your bottles a healthy shake before you apply liquids? The reason I ask is that I have a bottle of BLO/Deft/Thinner, all mixed together and I noticed the BLO settles to the bottom a little, like "crud". If I shake it vigorously, it is okay. While it means I probably need to dump the solution and make fresh, it did cause me to wonder about the "shake" question. Just curious what the rest of you do.
 
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I don't know if this will help or not, but here goes.... I shake everything before I use it for a pen. BLO, sanding sealer, C/A, friction finish, tung oil. I shake 'em all.

That's what they do in the paint store, ain't it??[;)]
 
I don't shake BLO or DNA (though I'm not against shaking them!), but I do shake CA and most of the other stuff. However, it should be noted that with as small as my shop is, things have a tendency to go flying and even the BLO and DNA get shaken pretty regularly, it's just not intentional.
 
I am the king of shake! Having Parkinson's Disease, everything gets a good shake.

Be carefull when shaking your finishes. You create air bubbles when you shake it. It can be a chore to remove air bubbles from your finish.
 
Robert, the BLO settles out in my Deft based FP as well, and yes, I shake it vigorously prior to use. I wasn't sure if the lacquer thinner would emmulsify the oil, but hoped it would. It doesn't, so it needs to be mixed each time you are ready to use.
 
For those bored with having to shake the finishes, a very practical suggestion:

Do a CHA CHA, or the Twist, or whatever you like, while holding the bottle. Half a minute should be sufficient, unless you acquire a partner in the process.
 
Originally posted by Ron in Drums PA
<br />Didn't James Bond say "Stirred, not Shaken"
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Actualy, James Bond preferred his martinis shaken, not stirred. From Casino Royal (the book):
Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon-peel.
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Originally posted by Ron in Drums PA
<br />Didn't James Bond say "Stirred, not Shaken"
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Actualy, James Bond preferred his martinis shaken, not stirred. From Casino Royal (the book):
Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon-peel.
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I know, I was playing with words because it's better to stir than to shake a finish when mixing the contents. Maybe I should have said Harrison Ford since he's a woodworker also.
 
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I STILl want to know why someone would shake CA?
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I shake C/A so I have something to do. It keeps me from playing with my toes.[:p]
 
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