Leesters Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 So, what does a first timer look for in a heat gun? Will any of the 20 dollar models work? Should I make sure I get certain attachments? There are heat guns with 700 and 1000 degree settings, is that what you pros use? Have you tried different kinds, and some didn't work out? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I'm not a pro but ... I love my heat gun. I don't know what I did without it. Got mine from Home Depot ... somewhere around $25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I have one from Wal-Mart, also in the $20-$25 range. It came with several attachments and I've never used even one of them! I believe mine is a Wagner, which I think is a good brand and I can't imagine how I got by without it--I think it must be the best candle-related purchase I ever made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clc404 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 If you have a Harbor Freight Tools in your area they have them for $9.99. Here's their addy www.HarborFreightusa.comI bought 2 forthat price. The one I'm using knowI got from them. Have had no problem. clc404 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayMaire Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I love my heat gun too! I got mine at Home Depot too, for about $30. It has 2 temperature settings. No attachments came with it, but I haven't felt I needed anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I got the basic Wagner one at Walmart for around twenty dollars - I've had it for over a year - still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I buy several at a time from Wagner. They are reconditioned. Actually they are new but ones that people returned for one reason or another. I ordered several reducers from them. It narrows the air flow so I can direct the heat exactly where I want it. It is my favorite tool. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britishgirl Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 are these the industrial type ones you all buy ie for home decorating or the embossing ones?? this will be one of my next purchases after a melting pot and was just curious as to which is best type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 When I first started using them in 1994....it was my daughter's idea. She used my embossing tool to take wax off of the sea shells. We burned that one up in a week. So.....just get a regular heat gun....for stripping paint etc. They usually last for a long long time. Donita Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 are these the industrial type ones you all buy ie for home decorating or the embossing ones?? this will be one of my next purchases after a melting pot and was just curious as to which is best typeI had the use of an embossing gun until I got myself a decorating one.The decorating one is so much quicker.I got mine for £6.99 in LIDL & love it.Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I actually bought my heat gun at Big Lots for $9.99 (where the house tools were) six months ago and its still going strong. I use it all the time for those "ugly tops" I get from my 444.I think a heat gun is a MUST for candle makers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyc Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I bought mine at Ocean State Job Lot for $4.99. It doesn't have any attachments or special features. It has a narrow opening allowing me to direct the heat where it is needed. That is all I need. I use it for marbling, smoothing containers, preheating containers and shrink wrapping. When I bought it I planned on getting a better one later, but found out I didn't need a better one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I got my heat gun from Michael's craft store. It is $20. but I used my 40% off coupoun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I got my heat gun from Michael's craft store. It is $20. but I used my 40% off coupoun.Now why didn't I think of that? Thanks for being a genius!! As soon as I'm off restriction, I'm off to Michael's...:tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacien Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 If you have a Harbor Freight Tools in your area they have them for $9.99. Here's their addy www.HarborFreightusa.comI bought 2 forthat price. The one I'm using knowI got from them. Have had no problem. clc404:highfive: Yeah, Harbor Freight. You can also get the infra red thermometers there for about $30. They are whey better then constantly cleaning off Mercury's and very accurate. It doesn't have to be a high powered heat gun. Just enough to reach melting point for candle tops. Yes, home depot has them in the paint section for about $24 Milwaukee brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I too bought a Wagner after I burnt up a supposed commercial one. This is one for stripping paint and it can shrink wrap all day and be fine. Think I paid $30 but was on sale at Lowes.. reg $39.95. So much better because the settings are adjustable.. and it blows gently on low so I dont have things shrinking too fast and tearing holes in the shrink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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