Nancy Young wrote:
>
> I've used the stick many times, of course. Being straight, it
> doesn't bring up the goop from the bottom all that easily.

First you scrape the bottom of the can to loosen all the settled paint
solids. Once you do that, it's a matter of technique to bring it to
the surface. You give the paddle a swirl then swish it up at the end
of each stroke.

You can quickly stir up a 'less than full gallon' of paint with a
stick. If a full gallon, best to pour off a little of it into a 2nd
bucket, then stir the remaining, then box them together.

Breaking out a drill thing is nifty but not necessary and will usually
take up more of your time.

G.