On 8/10/2014 10:18 AM, Gary wrote:
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> "Nancy Young" wrote:
>>> 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.
>>
>> I might be wrong but I think Gary is a professional painter Gary?
>
> I've been doing it for a living for over 41 years now. I did learn the
> trade well over the years and I am one of the "high priced" painters.
> That said, it's no big deal to me...I could have done better with my
> career. I'll do better in my next life. heheh I can and will offer a
> decent opinion of what to do for anyone that asks.
>
> The drill attachment for mixing paint will certainly work but too much
> trouble and time for me. We never use one and we do have better
> methods. Using a wooden paddle and boxing is the normal way. The
> paint store shakers do a decent job but still they don't mix it all
> that well. You should still mix those a little better before starting.
>
> G.

Glad to hear that you are a successful painter, and for over 41 years, I
wish you lived closer. Finding a painter around here, who is sober, is
hard to do. I can see why you are successful, you probably stay sober.

Becca