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Pro tip: That $40 paint mixer attachment from Harbor Freight was a complete waste of money
Honestly, I thought I was being smart buying that cheap drill attachment to mix my paint. Took it home, hooked it up, and within 2 minutes the plastic bit started wobbling like crazy. Ended up using a stir stick for 20 minutes like an old timer told me to. Anyone else had bad luck with those budget paint mixing tools?
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harperwright1mo ago
Yeah, that "pro tip" hit a little too close to home. I bought one of those $40 mixers, convinced I was being clever. First spin with a gallon of semi-gloss, the shaft bent at a 45 degree angle and nearly took out my shin. Ended up with paint flecks all over my garage and a useless hunk of plastic. Shoulda just stuck to the old stir stick technique like a normal person. My ego's still bruised from that one.
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hannaho521mo ago
Isn't it amazing how a "deal" can turn into a three-hour cleanup project?
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