"Mixing Mate" Paint Lid

Mixing Mate Paint Lid FARM HOME Miscellaneous You can mix and then pour paint accurately with no spills with the new Mixing Mate paint lid that attaches to any 1-gal paint can It also provides an easy way to rescue old paint The unit comes with a crank on top attached to an auger-style paddle which lifts paint from all parts of the can and thoroughly mixes it It locks onto the can with a pair of cam locks You rotate the crank a few times to mix the paint then press a thumb-operated lever and grab the pistol-grip handle to pour A slide opens on the paint spout and uncovers a bleed hole to let air in so the paint pours out smoothly Release the lever and the cover slides across the top of the spout to seal it A built-in ring on the unit forms a tight seal on the can to keep paint from getting on the rim As a result the can’s lid seals back tight onto the can There’s no mess and no wasted paint When you’re done painting you simply undo the cam locks and lift the unit out of the can The auger and handle come apart which makes them easy to clean The 1-gal model sells for $19 99 plus S&H; a model for 1-qt paint cans is also available and sells for $14 99 plus S&H Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Rockler Woodworking and Hardware 4365 Willow Dr Medina Minn 55340 ph 800 279-4441; www rockler com

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