Best caulk gun ?

[Marctrees]

Regular manual standard like 10 oz cart size.

Got a few "better" ones, they're ok, want one to finish life with.

Budget - Under $30 maybe ?

Marc

 

[NUTTSGT]

I bought a blue Kobalt from Lowes several years ago, it has worked decently up till the last time of two that I've used it. Then again, it could be the tubes of what I'm squeezing out creating the problems.

I know when I bought it, it had a lifetime warranty as it had the sticker on the side of it. I'm not sure the sticker is still readable.

 

[engineer2]

The one you can find.
But seriously, make sure it has a tip cutter and a foil seal stabber.

 

[Marctrees]

Sure, good features.

This will be for in shop bench use so not important.

Most important is smooth action, easy pressure relief.

Marc

 

[The Cobbler]

Tajima

 

[strutaeng]

I've had one of these for over 10 years. Highly recommend it. I believe Ace Hardware carry them. Reasonably priced too.

https://www.doitbest.com/products/786624

Mine says Made in England

 

[LeeG]

I have been real happy with my Dripless 10 gun

 

[Marctrees]

Interesting info in Amazon answers -

What’s the difference between this and the 3000 model? (Dripless)
Answer: Typical caulking guns run from a low of 3:1 thrust ratio up to 18:1 thrust ratio. - Dual component epoxies, polyurethanes, construction adhesives all require high ratio guns anywhere from 18:1 thrust ratio to 26:1 thrust ratio. - DIY models are anywhere from 5:1 to 12:1 thrust ratio

ETS2000 is 12:1 thrust ratio vs ETS3000 18:1thrust ratio I personally use ETS2000 & love it .Hope this helps see less
By Mike on April 1, 2018

 

[Marctrees]

I see the linked Do it best english one says 7:1 ratio.

Marc

 

[gregcr]

The Ryobi 18v caulking gun was the first Ryobi 18v tool I bought. Now I have bunches of Ryobi gear.

The caulk gun is great for paneling as you can hold the panel in one hand and squirt away with the other, without killing your hand.

 

[Monza Harry]

The one you can find.
But seriously, make sure it has a tip cutter and a foil seal stabber.

And "Stop Drip" that is the action that lets the plunger relax after you finish squeezing, not as great as it sounds but it does help. Also make sure your tube of "Cone" hasn't gone solid when you are, well P!$$Y! I was determined to get the goods out, and, well, I grabbed it with two hands and gave it the death grip and broke the tube off of the handle, so maybe check for a good attachment there [I cut the tube open to get it out afterwards when I discovered it had gone solid]. Just a thought if that is important to you. Harry

 

[FANTM58]

I prefer the type that has notches in the plunger that you twist to disengage.
Home Depot or Lowe’s used to carry a chrome one I liked it was like $7.

 

[MushCreek]

I have a bunch of cheap ones, and they all work OK except the large-size Kobalt I bought for construction adhesive. It has slipped since Day One, and I should have brought it back, but I muddled through. Now, I seldom use it.

 

[Skiff Builder]

Marc,
This is the one to get. About $25

https://www.newborncaulkguns.com/products/cartridge/high-thrust/model-250/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q25CJ3N/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I use it on the boat builds to run two part epoxy adhesive through a mixing tip. It has performed like a champ. You'll own it a long time.
SkiffBuilder

 

[Jeepster04]

Recently discovered the 'no drip' caulking guns and Ill never buy another that doesnt relax when you let off the handle. Not sure why they make the other style that keeps pressure on the tube.