On 8/10/2014 9:21 AM, Gary wrote:
> 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.

Truth is, Ron painted houses with his dad for a living for
a while, and my ex's family owned apartment buildings and
also paid the bills by having his own painting company for
some time, so I have, indeed, mixed paint with a stick many
times. I never boxed it, I watched. That's men's work. (laugh)

Spending my weekends painting all those apartments probably put me
off the idea of being a landlord forever.

To each his own, I am sure professional painters don't bother
with the drill thing, but I have found it useful. Handy.
It's not a big deal to use it or not.

nancy