If, forty years ago when I was a teenager, you'd have told me I'd be sitting on my couch enthralled in a 20 minute video on hobby paint mixerx I would have laughed in your face😀
I've had one of these for a couple weeks bought directly from Japan, and it's brilliant highly recommended. One thing you didn't mention is that it runs for two minutes and stops, which is a great feature.
I have a 3D printer. I designed and printed my own shaker. Its powerful enough to mix up to 300ml of paint. The current container holder cant go any bigger. (coke can size) Because I designed it, it clamps to my desk, so vibrations dont make it walk around. It vibrates and shakes, it runs off a 3amp 12v PSU... If something breaks.... I can print myself a new part.
Mine arrived from Tyrrell`s today. Very good quality and very quiet smooth motor. Excellent design capable of shaking multiple size bottles/tins etc. Very pleased.
Got mine on Friday,great piece of kit saves all that shaking great service from you David would recommend your shop for any new device that help in our hobby.Very pleased thanks.
I have been using the Vortex mixer for about a month and it's hands down the best hobby paint shaker! I highly recommend purchasing it, but it does come with a price of $94.00 on Amazon. Just awesome though.. you will love it! Colorado U.S.A.
I've had this Vortex paint mixer for about a year or so. I think it's great. I use all the time. I have even used a bottle as big as Createx paint. I had to hold it in place but it did the job. Most paints are not as big as a Createx bottles and this performed great on every size.
Looks good, I’ve been using a vortex, along with SS ball bearing and a magnet. I’ve always thought a lab roller system would be decent but haven’t been able to find something smaller and still quality. This nice thing about this you can mix the paint without having to hold it.
It would've been nice to see a seperated paint, in the bottle and a little on a palette, before and after mixing to show a true demonstration of the device.
Four E's doesn't vibrate it's a vortex mixer, it spins the bottom at high speed creating a vortex in the bottle, at 6000 rpm which is a minimum for hobby acrylics
I've got a smaller 'Four E's', it is ideal for the usual size dropper bottles and so far no issues with acrylics, metallics, primers. Only one a challenge, a very gunky old bottle which took a little more effort. The vibration through my hand/wrist hasn't been a problem as you don't need to hold the bottles for long.
@@NickAndrewsFaulkner yeah, the high rpm on them makes a world of difference, 5-10 seconds is all you need with regularly used colors, a bit longer for something that's been sat for a while. I've had 2 other brands that only went up 3000 rpm, max. It's not enough.
I purchased that paint mixer 3 months ago at a hefty price. I had doubts, not going to lie. I was completely shocked by how well it worked. This mixer is the best tool I’ve purchased. I use it to mix 2 ounce Createx Wicked paint bottles mostly. I would buy this again if I needed to.
Both his and the 4E are vortex mixers. The difference appears to be the 4E is much more stable due to its size and weight, its greater speed, and the fact that you hold the bottle rather than clip the bottle in. The clip lets you let it run by itself but I’ve never had to mix anything longer than 30 seconds even when it has been siting for a long time. The 4E makes it really convenient to mix during a painting session, just push it into the mixer for ten seconds and dispense.
TL:DR - The Turbo Vortex and FourEs Vortex mixer work in the same way but the Turbo is a direct mounted platform instead of a dimpled, flexible cap. The FourEs is a vortex mixer, not vibration. The dimple rests on an off-centre 'cam' (for lack of a better word) which rotates the base of the container, causing the contents to swirl up into a vortex. If it just vibrated it would actually serve to settle the pigments toward the bottom of the medium. The main difference between it and the Turbo Mixer is that the inside of the rubber cap fits onto the offset cam (you can see this if you take the cap off; they're replaceable), where the TurboMixer has a platform fixed direct to the offset. I have the smaller FourEs one and had someone 3D print bottle adapters from free online STL files. They're basically a cup that fits onto the top or bottom of assorted paint container sizes. The bottom of the cup has a half-ball shape to make it sit better in the dimple on the vortex mixer, as they were originally designed for use with test tubes. It still doesn't cover all sizes but it does make it more flexible. I first saw the Turbo Mixer in a video by BarbatosRex here on YT and was likewise dismayed that I couldn't get it in the UK. Rather than supplying a US to UK adapter, why not just a UK USB-A mains charger? This way you wouldn't have to have: USB Plug -> US Adapter -> UK Adapter. I have joint issues and have been using one of those cheap 'nail polish' mixers (strap down jiggling type) to start paints that have been sitting for a while, then go back to the vortex for regular shaking. I removed the sucker cups from the bottom and replaced them with a piece of 3M heavy duty velcro on my large cutting mat. It holds it in place really securely but can be put away when I don't need it.
I have the four e’s and the turbo vortex. I use the first one for brush, painting, Vallejo, and similar paints. Use the other, turbo vortex for lacquer paints that I intend to spray. they each work brilliantly for what I use them to do. The turbo vortex does not shake spray cans. Well if you leave them unattended, they will fly out of the clip. Luckily I had the cap on. If you stand there and push the spray hand down into the clip as it’s shaking, you defeat the purpose of the clip shaker. Just my two cents.
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Buy a tattoo version….we have a muuuuuch higher pigment load and ours are great. Though yours looks lab grade. So I don’t know why you’re saying it’s not great? Mine is half the size and mixes my white paint and white tattoo ink which is crazy pigment load fine. Great I’d say.
If, forty years ago when I was a teenager, you'd have told me I'd be sitting on my couch enthralled in a 20 minute video on hobby paint mixerx I would have laughed in your face😀
I've had one of these for a couple weeks bought directly from Japan, and it's brilliant highly recommended.
One thing you didn't mention is that it runs for two minutes and stops, which is a great feature.
I have a 3D printer.
I designed and printed my own shaker.
Its powerful enough to mix up to 300ml of paint. The current container holder cant go any bigger. (coke can size)
Because I designed it, it clamps to my desk, so vibrations dont make it walk around.
It vibrates and shakes, it runs off a 3amp 12v PSU...
If something breaks.... I can print myself a new part.
I've been using this for maybe 7-8 months now, best mixer out there, even though it's not cheap...
Mine arrived from Tyrrell`s today. Very good quality and very quiet smooth motor. Excellent design capable of shaking multiple size bottles/tins etc. Very pleased.
Makes a change, that the little guy is cheaper than Ebay or Amazon, well done
Got mine on Friday,great piece of kit saves all that shaking great service from you David would recommend your shop for any new device that help in our hobby.Very pleased thanks.
I have been using the Vortex mixer for about a month and it's hands down the best hobby paint shaker! I highly recommend purchasing it, but it does come with a price of $94.00 on Amazon. Just awesome though.. you will love it! Colorado U.S.A.
I've had this Vortex paint mixer for about a year or so. I think it's great. I use all the time. I have even used a bottle as big as Createx paint. I had to hold it in place but it did the job. Most paints are not as big as a Createx bottles and this performed great on every size.
It's a paint shaker, not a vortex mixer.
I the clamping shaker after seeing it in another video a few months ago. Definitely a great tool to have for modeling!
Looks good, I’ve been using a vortex, along with SS ball bearing and a magnet. I’ve always thought a lab roller system would be decent but haven’t been able to find something smaller and still quality. This nice thing about this you can mix the paint without having to hold it.
Really cool tool. 🛠
It would've been nice to see a seperated paint, in the bottle and a little on a palette, before and after mixing to show a true demonstration of the device.
Great idea. I'm sure there will be a mark II of this at some point. I'll bear that in mind for the next one. Thanks! Dave.
Great device 👍 your review about the compactness isn't a big difference 😂😂 but yeah, thanks for sharing
Four E's doesn't vibrate it's a vortex mixer, it spins the bottom at high speed creating a vortex in the bottle, at 6000 rpm which is a minimum for hobby acrylics
I've got a smaller 'Four E's', it is ideal for the usual size dropper bottles and so far no issues with acrylics, metallics, primers. Only one a challenge, a very gunky old bottle which took a little more effort. The vibration through my hand/wrist hasn't been a problem as you don't need to hold the bottles for long.
@@NickAndrewsFaulkner yeah, the high rpm on them makes a world of difference, 5-10 seconds is all you need with regularly used colors, a bit longer for something that's been sat for a while. I've had 2 other brands that only went up 3000 rpm, max. It's not enough.
I purchased that paint mixer 3 months ago at a hefty price. I had doubts, not going to lie. I was completely shocked by how well it worked. This mixer is the best tool I’ve purchased. I use it to mix 2 ounce Createx Wicked paint bottles mostly. I would buy this again if I needed to.
Both his and the 4E are vortex mixers. The difference appears to be the 4E is much more stable due to its size and weight, its greater speed, and the fact that you hold the bottle rather than clip the bottle in. The clip lets you let it run by itself but I’ve never had to mix anything longer than 30 seconds even when it has been siting for a long time. The 4E makes it really convenient to mix during a painting session, just push it into the mixer for ten seconds and dispense.
Just ordered one. Interested in how it performs. Cannot wait to try it out.
Yes. Let me know how you get on.
TL:DR - The Turbo Vortex and FourEs Vortex mixer work in the same way but the Turbo is a direct mounted platform instead of a dimpled, flexible cap.
The FourEs is a vortex mixer, not vibration. The dimple rests on an off-centre 'cam' (for lack of a better word) which rotates the base of the container, causing the contents to swirl up into a vortex.
If it just vibrated it would actually serve to settle the pigments toward the bottom of the medium.
The main difference between it and the Turbo Mixer is that the inside of the rubber cap fits onto the offset cam (you can see this if you take the cap off; they're replaceable), where the TurboMixer has a platform fixed direct to the offset.
I have the smaller FourEs one and had someone 3D print bottle adapters from free online STL files. They're basically a cup that fits onto the top or bottom of assorted paint container sizes. The bottom of the cup has a half-ball shape to make it sit better in the dimple on the vortex mixer, as they were originally designed for use with test tubes. It still doesn't cover all sizes but it does make it more flexible.
I first saw the Turbo Mixer in a video by BarbatosRex here on YT and was likewise dismayed that I couldn't get it in the UK.
Rather than supplying a US to UK adapter, why not just a UK USB-A mains charger? This way you wouldn't have to have: USB Plug -> US Adapter -> UK Adapter.
I have joint issues and have been using one of those cheap 'nail polish' mixers (strap down jiggling type) to start paints that have been sitting for a while, then go back to the vortex for regular shaking. I removed the sucker cups from the bottom and replaced them with a piece of 3M heavy duty velcro on my large cutting mat. It holds it in place really securely but can be put away when I don't need it.
I have the four e’s and the turbo vortex. I use the first one for brush, painting, Vallejo, and similar paints. Use the other, turbo vortex for lacquer paints that I intend to spray. they each work brilliantly for what I use them to do. The turbo vortex does not shake spray cans. Well if you leave them unattended, they will fly out of the clip. Luckily I had the cap on. If you stand there and push the spray hand down into the clip as it’s shaking, you defeat the purpose of the clip shaker. Just my two cents.
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Brilliant repurpose of a woman's ponytail (crab) clip! 👍🏻👍🏻
You haven’t seen my video of a paint mixer made from a electric shaver 😂 mind you yours does look good 😮ps they still need to turned upside down
You can get one from Plaza Japan for about $40 USD. plus shipping.
But what will I do for exercise now? 😲
Wow, paint shakers in the US are almost twice the price of this.
Buy a tattoo version….we have a muuuuuch higher pigment load and ours are great. Though yours looks lab grade. So I don’t know why you’re saying it’s not great? Mine is half the size and mixes my white paint and white tattoo ink which is crazy pigment load fine. Great I’d say.
8 mm squared by 5 mm???
Think that was probably centimetres :)
Leave it on a madsage chair for an hour.
US shipping or US distributor?
I think you can buy them on Amazon US.
...or aliexpress
what's the RPM range?
never mind, found the link