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stringstretcher
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Heat gun?
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February 13, 2013, 06:05:00 AM »
What make or brand of heat gun do you guys use that does a lot of heat bending? I want to get one that will last, but not break the bank?
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scrub-buster
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Re: Heat gun?
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February 13, 2013, 07:57:00 AM »
I bought a wagner brand heat gun at walmart about 5 years ago for around $17. It is still going strong. When it quits on me, I'll buy another wagner.
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Roy from Pa
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Re: Heat gun?
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February 13, 2013, 08:21:00 AM »
Wagner here also, 1400 watts, have had it a good 20 years and still works fine. Charlie I hope ya don't burn yourself:)
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DVSHUNTER
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Re: Heat gun?
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February 13, 2013, 08:38:00 AM »
Same here except I got mine from Lowe's. Save the receipt. They have a two year warrenty and I hqvent had one make it two years yet so I just exchange em.
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stringstretcher
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Re: Heat gun?
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February 13, 2013, 08:41:00 AM »
Thanks guys. And Roy, I have to look down the barrel of the gun now and then to make sure it's on you know????
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John Scifres
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Re: Heat gun?
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February 13, 2013, 09:53:00 AM »
I've had the same 1200 watt Milwaukee for 14 years and hundreds of bows and blanks. It was about $30 at Lowes or Home Depot, forget which one. You can get it at Jamestown Distributors online for $33. Model #1220.
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dinorocks
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Re: Heat gun?
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February 13, 2013, 11:05:00 AM »
Hi Charlie-
Hope you are doing well! I have gone through three Harbor Freight $10 specials...I was able to exchange the last two for replacements...I will be buying a better model when my current one poops out! Maybe I need to start with straighter wood next time!
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LittleBen
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Re: Heat gun?
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February 13, 2013, 11:38:00 AM »
Wagner from wally world. HAd it for a few years. cost very little, works well.
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JamesV
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February 13, 2013, 07:10:00 PM »
My harbor freight shot craps the second time I used it (the cheap one). Pay a few more $$$$ and get a quality tool.
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mwosborn
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February 13, 2013, 09:00:00 PM »
Wagner works for me too - don't know how long it will lt last though.
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Buxndiverdux
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February 13, 2013, 10:40:00 PM »
I have the milwalkee and have used it several times over the last 8-9 years but just recently started using it on bows.
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Eric Krewson
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Re: Heat gun?
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February 14, 2013, 09:19:00 AM »
I have a two speed Wagner that serves me well. It is my second, knocked the first one off my work bench onto the floor one to many times and broke the ceramic element shield.
I made a holster for my second one. It provides a safe place to store it while it is hot between bending sessions. Heat guns placed on the work bench have a tendency to "bite" you when you brush against them accidentally while you are using them.
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Roy from Pa
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February 14, 2013, 09:48:00 AM »
Eric great idea on the holder, gonna make me one too.
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John Scifres
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February 14, 2013, 04:56:00 PM »
I have a hanger way away from any activity on my bench. I got bit a lot early in my bowmaking hobby
But I like that idea too Eric.
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DVSHUNTER
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February 14, 2013, 08:53:00 PM »
I have never been burned by my heat guns. :D
Also, to be fair, I do beat the tar out of mine.
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scrub-buster
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February 14, 2013, 10:14:00 PM »
Never burned myself, but I will admit the cord on mine does have a big patch of electrical tape on it.
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Roy from Pa
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February 14, 2013, 10:21:00 PM »
Ya all kin bet Ole Charlie Boy is gonna get burnt. Just hope he doesn't burn his weiner...
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