Paint roller cleaning method.

[olderdan]

Paint roller cleaning method.
I got this idea from a commercial product but made one myself as I used to have a decorating business and would always spin clean a new roller before use to get rid of manufacturing debris which can spoil a nice finish. Just a length of rod and two wood cones, top one fixed bottom one removable but a tight fit and mount it in an electric drill. All you need now is a deep bucket and a bin liner, soak the roller and give it a spin in the bucket, repeat and you now have clean and almost dry fluffed up roller to hang up to air, just a few minutes work and saves using the kitchen sink, usually not appreciated by a customer or at home.

[DIYer]

Thanks olderdan! We've added your Paint Roller Cleaner to our Cleaning category,
as well as to your builder page: olderdan's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Paint Roller Cleaner by olderdan

tags: cleaner

[Jon]

Congratulations olderdan - your Paint Roller Cleaner is the Homemade Tool of the Week!

Second week in a row that a simple tool won it, and this easily beats other roller cleaning methods.

Some good picks from this week:

Rod Drilling Fixture by rgsparber
Electric Threading Stop by machining 4 all
Hydraulic Wheelbarrow by Kwandotechnic
Table Saw Tapering Jig by Didpoolhall
Bucket Stacking Tool by jkahn
Small Plastic Part Repair by rgsparber
Scaling Hammer by orioncons36
Table Saw Circle Jig by Didpoolhall
Lathe Indicator Universal Mount by Crusty
Ice Dispenser Chute Extender by rgsparber
Kayak Valve Adaptor by rgsparber
Boston Valve Adaptor by rgsparber


olderdan - we've added your tool entry to our All Homemade Tool of the Week winners post. You'll be receiving a $25 online gift card, in your choice of Amazon (US-only), PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and gift card choice and I'll get it sent over right away.

This is your 9th Homemade Tool of the Week win. Congratulations and well done.

Here are all of your Homemade Tool of the Week winning tools:

Tool Sharpener by olderdan

tags: grinder, sharpening, dial indicator

Lathe Milling Table by olderdan

tags: milling, lathe, table

Dividing Indent Tool by olderdan

tags: measurement, divider

Gantry Type Milling Attachment by olderdan

tags: milling

Handee Tool by olderdan

tags: hand tools

3 Speed Lathe Milling Attachment by olderdan

tags: milling, lathe

Pliers Modification by olderdan

tags: pliers, modification

Plug-in Drilling Spindle by olderdan

tags: drilling, spindle

Paint Roller Cleaner by olderdan

tags: cleaner

[jjr2001]

Nice one Dan.
Looks much faster than the way I used to clean my rollers.
I think I will make one for my kids as I do not paint much anymore!
Cheers, JR