30 oz. Caulk gun assistance

[cyberdyke]

Howdy, I'm building a sound proof booth and using some caulk that comes only in a 30 oz. size. I'm having a very hard time getting the caulk out of the dispenser, because of the size of the dispenser, the thickness of the caulk and hand strength. I was hoping someone might have a suggestion as to how I might make this job easier? Thanks!

 

[jhelrey]

Milwaukee Cordless Caulk Gun!

 

[cyberdyke]

Yes, but I'd really like to stay on budget $50 is all I'm willing to spend. I don't suppose Home Depot or Lowes rents those?

 

[tarbellb]

Using sausages correct?

Only thing you can really do for easier appliaction force is cut a bigger tip or buy a powered gun.

There are better and worse guns, some advertise higher squeeze (drive) strength.... I would shop around

If you are a Prime member here is a smoking deal on a Albion gun warehouse deal- $35
Amazon warehouse new and used section

 

[The Cobbler]

I've not experienced any more difficulty with sausage guns over regular guns. is your product within it's best use by time?

 

[cyberdyke]

Not sure what a 'sausage' is, but expect you're talking about a tube of caulk?
yes I can cut the nozzle bigger but then the opening in the tube can only be so big, right?

Fresh yes its with in its used by date.

I'm experienced with using the small 10 0z. sized gun. Some times the cheap handles cut into my hands but don't have any issues getting the caulk out of the gun. But this jumbo sized one is really difficult to use.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

Using sausages correct?

Not necessarily. Some product comes in quart tubes, like regular caulk on steroids.

 

[PugetDude]

Heat gun to warm the tube, cut the opening bigger, make sure you obliterated the foil seal.

I’ve never found them any more difficult to use than the smaller tubes.

 

[tarbellb]

Not necessarily. Some product comes in quart tubes, like regular caulk on steroids.

You are right, I forgot about the 29oz hard cartridge types

Heat could be good, tub of hot water for tubes in queue

Otherwise largest hole possible and a better (drive ratio) gun are about your only good options

 

[Half-fast eddie]

, make sure you obliterated the foil seal.

One poke with a coat hanger isn’t enough.

 

[mike93lx]

A high thrust ratio gun. I have two quart guns, a regular and a high ratio. The high ratio is easy to dispense, it's just a lot of squeezing.

JES 1 Qt. 26:1 High-Thrust Caulk Gun

JES 1 Qt. 26:1 High-Thrust Caulk Gun M26L - The Home Depot

This unique JES High-Thrust Caulk Gun is perfect for applying thicker materials, adhesives, or when working in low temperature.

www.homedepot.com

SKU# 305860776

 

[The Cobbler]

sausage is a larger caulking package than the large caulking tube. I thought that's what you were using . it looks like a large sausage casing, thus the sausage term.

 

[cyberdyke]

sausage is a larger caulking package than the large caulking tube. I thought that's what you were using . it looks like a large sausage casing, thus the sausage term.

Mmm I'm using a 30oz. tube of caulk in a gun that fits that size.

I decided to make sure the opening in the tube to the nozzle was as large as possible, I also cut off more of the nozzle. It is now easier to use the gun. However, I think I'm using more caulk, but I guess its a trade off.

Thank everyone for your help!

 

[danski0224]

Mmm I'm using a 30oz. tube of caulk in a gun that fits that size.

I decided to make sure the opening in the tube to the nozzle was as large as possible, I also cut off more of the nozzle. It is now easier to use the gun. However, I think I'm using more caulk, but I guess its a trade off.

Thank everyone for your help!

What kind of caulk gun are you using? It makes a difference.

You shouldn't have to cut an extra big part off of the nozzle. Yes, more than a little hole in the foil seal is needed.

The only real exception is cold temperatures, but a good caulking gun will easily blow out the cardboard tube if the stuff won't come out of the nozzle.

So called "professional" caulking guns not made in China can easily be 50 bucks or so and not readily available in a box hardware store. None of the good manual ones will have a toothed dispensing rod.

Box store knockoffs of good caulking guns are more readily available. They usually aren't as good as a nice caulking gun, but certainly better than the $3 version.

 

[cyberdyke]

it was $20 from home depot or lowes. I had to pad the handle, and as I said I ended up cutting 3/8" extra off after varying the opening into the nozzle was completely open.
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[tarbellb]

That cheap gun is your problem

Those stamped metal guns are prone to flexing and making your hand hurt. Better guns have cast parts, and better mech to push and importantly hold position.

Ive sworn off those stamped guns

 

[danski0224]

That's a **** caulking gun.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

That's a **** caulking gun.

Don’t be so negative and condescending. Say it like this: mr cyberdyke, that caulking gun is designed as a price-point mass-market tool intended to be sold to consumers who place bargain prices before quality tools that exhibit proper performance. Many contractors would consider that model to be a consumable item, purchased to be used for the duration of the project and then discarded with the empty tube.

 

[mike93lx]

That cheap gun is your problem

Those stamped metal guns are prone to flexing and making your hand hurt. Better guns have cast parts, and better mech to push and importantly hold position.

Ive sworn off those stamped guns

Agreed. Grabbing a high thrust cast gun will make this a non issue

 

[Sumboodie]

Don’t be so negative and condescending. Say it like this: mr cyberdyke, that caulking gun is designed as a price-point mass-market tool intended to be sold to consumers who place bargain prices before quality tools that exhibit proper performance. Many contractors would consider that model to be a consumable item, purchased to be used for the duration of the project and then discarded with the empty tube.

Meh, I'd rather go with the less wordy response.

If the baby is ugly, it's ugly.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

If the baby is ugly, it's ugly.

I like the folks on jerry springer arguing about who the father is. Picture of a week old kid: “See? It looks just like Jumanji … he be da baby daddy!”

 

[alinc100]

Convoy® Super 26 ｜ TAJIMA TOOL

 

[cyberdyke]

Agreed not the best tool, but this is probablly the only time I'm going to need this size of caulk gun. I was trying to do this on a budget, which I've exceeded by 50%. . I've got it working better now that I've expanded the opening between the tube and the nozzle. Thanks everyone!!

 

[danski0224]

The box stores have a knockoff high leverage version for less than $40.00.

Material savings might offset that quite a bit.