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Title: Stirring It Up
Post by: superharmonix on 07/30/12 17:37 UTC
Hey all-

I thought I'd start a new thread with a little different topic- what is your favorite stirring tool?  Personally, I use aluminum BBQ skewers!  I know Jason likes to use an icing knife.  How about the rest of ya?
Title: Stirring It Up
Post by: Justin9j on 07/30/12 17:59 UTC
Screw driver. Long handle. But I'm a mechanic   
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: biglewers on 07/30/12 18:46 UTC
That's funny because I use a 3/8 drive extension  for a ratchet.
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: DobynsTriton on 07/30/12 18:50 UTC
i use butter knives & flat tip screw drivers. i measure my flake & hi-lites out with the screwdrivers too lol
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: superharmonix on 07/30/12 18:51 UTC
That's awesome.  I'm sure Frank will chime in but I seem to remember he told me once he uses welding rods.  Other than making baits I am a guitar player, so I can't really use a tool from my trade to stir hot plastic.  Guitar strings would be a bit floppy.   ;D
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: Billmo on 07/30/12 19:09 UTC
Glass rods for stirring chemicals
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: Botanophilia on 07/30/12 19:09 UTC
Other than making baits I am a guitar player, so I can't really use a tool from my trade to stir hot plastic.  Guitar strings would be a bit floppy.   ;D

Well, you could pull a truss rod out of an old guitar neck.  Might be a bit of a clumsy stirring instrument tho.  I know it's OT, but what kind of music do you play and what's your most awesome guitar?   8)

I use a couple of spoons for stirring  at the moment.  I've used bamboo kabab skewers and those work well, they just got put in storage while cleaning up the house.  Welding rods should work well, may have to grab a couple and give it a try. 
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: MonteSS on 07/30/12 19:54 UTC
Butter knife serves me well.

....Bill
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: Denny Welch on 07/30/12 20:17 UTC
Butter knife...don't tell Rosemary.
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: andrewlamberson on 07/30/12 22:07 UTC
Stainless steel spoon or butter knife.
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: Keith Stone on 07/30/12 23:01 UTC
I use the mental end of the candy temp taker thing.
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: BareKnuckleJigs on 07/30/12 23:26 UTC
I use a Stainless Spatula that's made for Rod Building Epoxy.  I got both of mine from AcidRod.com.  I buy from AcidRod whenever possible, and stay away from most other retailers of Rod Building Components.  AcidRod does business right.  My spatulas fit in the hand well, they're stiff, fairly fine-tipped, and machined so they're not sharp anywhere so they don't scratch...and about $3 each.  I also have, from AcidRod, a Marbling Tool that's made for Marbling Pigment and Work.  Pointed tip on one end, small Rounded tip on the other end.  Very nice little tool, also $3.
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: Frank on 07/30/12 23:44 UTC
Stainless welding rods folded over to make a loop.
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: captian chaos on 07/31/12 04:28 UTC
My FINGER  :P :P
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: Muskygary on 07/31/12 05:30 UTC
Flat head screwdriver.
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: superharmonix on 07/31/12 13:18 UTC
Well, you could pull a truss rod out of an old guitar neck.  Might be a bit of a clumsy stirring instrument tho.  I know it's OT, but what kind of music do you play and what's your most awesome guitar?   8)

Yes, off topic but I cant help but answer, and I'll be real quick!  (and if I ever need to hand mix about 20 gallons of plastic in a tall thin container I just may try the truss rod idea jsut to say I did it.  :D)  I have played literally all types of music (some different types before I chose to walk with the Lord-we wont get into that.  :-X) but if I had to pick a favorite I would have to say a toss up between southern rock and good ole blues.  My most awesome guitar currently is an acoustic electric made by a small little company in Praiseland, CA called "Vineyard".  Their guitars are sadly now made elsewhere and imported under their name but this one was well before they chose that route.  It's about 25 years old and it just keeps on getting better and better.


To everyone else- thanks for the stirring instrument answers!  As always, I LOVE the diversity around here!
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: Denny Welch on 07/31/12 13:52 UTC
Ya know, I think all you musical types and artistic types should be posting your talents on Youtube.  That way all of us unmusical types and unartistic types can either make fun of you or give you the accolades you so richly deserve.  Just a thought.
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: TheDreamer on 07/31/12 13:54 UTC
x2!
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: Botanophilia on 07/31/12 17:28 UTC
Ask and ye' shall receive.  Have a listen here, keep in mind these are amatuer recordings and fairly rough.  www.bonelessvodka.blogsp ot.com  I recommend using google chrome, as for me IE doesn't show the track icons in the playlist.  Haven't checked other browsers.  Tracks 1, 10, and 11 are good places to start. ;)
Title: Re: Stirring It Up
Post by: superharmonix on 08/01/12 22:32 UTC
Now you set the bar.  I am going to have to find some time and record and upload some stuff.  Nice tunes by the way!     I enjoyed "Turn To Dust" very much.