# My new scoop/resin mixer

**URL:** <https://forum.formlabs.com/t/my-new-scoop-resin-mixer/2180>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [October 5, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/my-new-scoop-resin-mixer/2180 "2014-10-05T17:47:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![KenCitron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/kencitron/32/1741_2.png) [@KenCitron](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/KenCitron)\
**Post date:** [October 5, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/my-new-scoop-resin-mixer/2180/1 "2014-10-05T17:47:23Z")

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I found an inexpensive paint stripping knife that seems to be alcohol and resin resistant so I cut some slots in it with my co2 laser to make a sort of kitty litter scoop. Lead edge is nice and smooth and the grates should catch any lumps and artifacts floating around. Just a little weary about dragging a metal edge across the silicone pad, they say it won’t harm it but any slight scuff might pose a problem later. Will keep you posted on how it works out.  
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**Author:** ![KenCitron](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/kencitron/32/1741_2.png) [@KenCitron](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/KenCitron)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2014, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/my-new-scoop-resin-mixer/2180/2 "2014-10-27T17:14:59Z")

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For the most part the scoop works really well and picks up quite a bit. However when I have a horribly bad print failure I haven’t been taking any chances and I dump the tank through a paint strainer into a metal pint can (cheap light proof container).