heat gun

[jmssaws]

I'm in the market for a heat gun,I run through the cheap ones and need a good one,so what are you guys using?

Also should this thread be someplace else? Technical area?
Thanks,Jason.

 

[Jetmd]

The one and only heat gun I can recommend and that I own and use is a
MASTER APPLIANCE several different models available, pick the one that
fits your needs. As always you get what you pay for!
And always remember to leave the blower run after you turn the heat off
to cool the heating element down. It will last you a longggggg time.

 

[jmssaws]

Thank you sir.
I will check it out,where did you purchase yours?

 

[Barneyrb]

I concur, the bride bought this one for me at a Goodwill store here for $9.95 and it was brand new in the box. She called and asked do I want it? DDDUUUUHHHHHH!!!!!


https://www.masterappliance.com/heat-tool-products/heat-guns/master-heat-gun

 

[angelo c]

i got a cheapass one form homecheapo and its never let me down. Its a Milwaukee brand. doesn't allow the fan to operate after heat shut down though.

 

[jmssaws]

Milwaukee is generally a good tool,
I bought 4 10$ ones from hf in june and I'm out. They work awesome for a month.

I split a ton of saws and use one alot,tired of junk.lol

 

[Jetmd]

I bought mine at Grainger, it is at least 12 years old now.

 

[beaglebriar]

I'd have to agree the Master appliance are tough. We had them last for years on the production floor and those guys can destroy most anything in short order.

 

[drf256]

I have a Milwaukee for 10 years now.

 

[Ozarker]

Have a Master Appliance "ProHeat VariTemp", Model PH-1200. Used to use it regularly, for prolonged periods. Still going strong after fifteen years. Got it either from Grainger's, or McMaster-Carr, don't recollect which.

What JetMD said about leaving it running, to allow it to cool down, too.

 

[beaglebriar]

I agree the cool down feature is what keeps them going. I bought a Porter cable and was disappointed that it doesn't do this.

 

[Genius]

https://www.menards.com/main/paint/...4445988723-c-8076.htm?tid=-693743951517048531

This is the one I have. Granted it hasn't seen to much use yet for heating cases, but it gets them up to temp pretty well.
I have used it quite a bit and for long durations while peeling decal's off trucks and its holding up.

 

[Al Smith]

Master appliance model VT 750 c,1000 degrees.

 

[Deets066]

I use a torch

 

[Moparmyway]

Jason, dont buy anything.
I'll throw a new heat gun in a box with your chain. I have a few extra in storage under the bench and could use the room

 

[jmssaws]

Jason, dont buy anything.
I'll throw a new heat gun in a box with your chain. I have a few extra in storage under the bench and could use the room

Holy *s-word! Thanks kevin I appreciate the hell out of it.
It pays to have friends.

 

[Moparmyway]

Holy *s-word! Thanks kevin I appreciate the hell out of it.
It pays to have friends.

My pleasure.
I hope to finish filing Tuesday or Wednesday....... Then I'll get a box on its way to you.

 

[jmssaws]

I will be anticipating the arrival of a wicked sharp chain.

For those that don't know kevin builds a damn fast chain,when I video a saw I try to only use a Moparmyway or mdavlee chain,I'm lucky to have them as friends.

 

[Moparmyway]

I will be anticipating the arrival of a wicked sharp chain.

For those that don't know kevin builds a damn fast chain,when I video a saw I try to only use a Moparmyway or mdavlee chain,I'm lucky to have them as friends.

You're giving away secrets



I consider myself to be the lucky one ! You, Mike, and Keith live too far away from me !!

Oh yeah, allmost forgot ........ want to try one of my 066 mufflers ?

 

[jmssaws]

I'm loose lipped.