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Offline bow101

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Heat Gun
« on: June 25, 2014, 01:14:29 pm »
Thinking of getting a heat gun,  is 1200-1500 ample enough for doing the kind of work we do.   Don't want anything to expensive.  I could look in the thrift shops, but then again its buyer beware. Lots of garage sales now, but have not found anything.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2014, 01:21:31 pm »
I paid about $20-25 for my Wagner 200 bows ago! I think its in that wattage range.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2014, 01:32:30 pm »
I use the cheapo wagner also.  Still going strong after years of use. 
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2014, 03:08:52 pm »
I paid $5 at a garage sale for mine about 100 bows ago. I think it is a B&D 2 speed(1200-1500).  I think you can get a Wagner for $20 to $30.
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Offline Will H

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2014, 03:17:57 pm »
I'm with pearl, my Wagner has been going strong since '08.
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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2014, 03:46:44 pm »
My Wagner works. Got it at Home Depot. Around $20 I think.

Offline bubby

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2014, 05:34:13 pm »
Yep the Wagner, I tried the cheapo ones at harbor freight, and they don't last long, they take them back and give  ya a new one but it ain't worth it, Wagner is a great gun
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Offline tallpine

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2014, 07:13:51 pm »
I'm glad this subject came up because I need to replace mine,  I've been looking a few guns and some go up to 2000 watts. The gun I have now is 550 watts, seems to do OK but kind of slow . My question is what watt guns are you guys using?

Offline TRACY

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2014, 11:09:04 pm »
Got the Wagner with high low for $35 this spring. Works great

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2014, 11:10:51 pm »
My Wagner is 650-1200 watts. Temp is 750-1000 F. It will get too hot to fast if you don't watch it. Heat treating is still boring though ;)

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2014, 11:01:57 am »
Heat guns are about like any tool,by the best you can afford and generally you
won't be disappointed.  ;) :)
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