Caulking guns

[THE Ravens Fan]

Who do you guys use for caulking guns? I have a buddy who swears by Newborn's line. Anyone have a go-to? If so, why?

 

[k-os]

I used a Newborn when caulking the seams of the OSB I put up in my garage, as well as some various caulking around the outside of my house. It's worked really well for me.

 

[winlinmac]

Get the Newborn one, but try to buy the contractor size, you save a lot in the end.

 

[Duck tape Bill]

I have a COX that works great, plus it's made in USA. http://www.toolbarn.com/cox-41004.html They make other styles, but this is the one I have.

 

[winlinmac]

I really wanted to purchase the COX, especially since it was made here in the states. However, the plastic / fiberglass material was a dealbreaker for me. The metal material on my Made in Taiwan one never broke on me in spite of the countless number of times I've dropped it from waistline, lol.

I have a COX that works great, plus it's made in USA. http://www.toolbarn.com/cox-41004.html They make other styles, but this is the one I have.

 

[Duck tape Bill]

I really wanted to purchase the COX, especially since it was made here in the states. However, the plastic / fiberglass material was a dealbreaker for me. The metal material on my Made in Taiwan one never broke on me in spite of the countless number of times I've dropped it from waistline, lol.

Mine is all metal, except for the little plastic tab that releases pressure after you stop squeezing. I have the "Chilton" http://www.cox-applicators.com/our-products/category/single_component/sc_10oz_cartridge/sc_10ozc_manual/detail/chilton You must have looked at a different model.

 

[Ainsley]

I have one made (perhaps just branded) by power's fasteners.

Looks similar to the Cox one that was posted.

 

[zkling]

I have a COX that works great, plus it's made in USA. http://www.toolbarn.com/cox-41004.html They make other styles, but this is the one I have.

The one I have is all metal, orange and black.

 

[Thumper68]

My son and I were just having this discussion a few weeks back when I had forgotten mine at home.

We were looking through the selection at the hardware store and he asked what the best one was.



My answer as far as calking guns go there is no best there is **** and almost ****.

 

[winlinmac]

Thanks, I might just pick one up

Mine is all metal, except for the little plastic tab that releases pressure after you stop squeezing. I have the "Chilton" http://www.cox-applicators.com/our-products/category/single_component/sc_10oz_cartridge/sc_10ozc_manual/detail/chilton You must have looked at a different model.

 

[THE Ravens Fan]

I've heard nothing but great things about Newborn's model called the 250, I think this one: http://www.newborncaulkguns.com/products/high-thrust/model-250.
Can anyone confirm?

 

[Beater5liter]

I have a COX that works great, plus it's made in USA. http://www.toolbarn.com/cox-41004.html They make other styles, but this is the one I have.

X2 with cox
I use the fiberglass cox guns daily. They last if you don't abuse them. Can't stand the cheap metal bastards that continue to shoot caulk for 5 minutes after you let off the trigger.

 

[PeterT]

X2 with cox
I use the fiberglass cox guns daily. They last if you don't abuse them. Can't stand the cheap metal bastards that continue to shoot caulk for 5 minutes after you let off the trigger.

Yeah those guns that dribble all over the place are junk

 

[gahrajmahal]

I have one I bought at the PPG paint store, metal with a tip cutter built in plus a flip out pin to poke the foil tops. It has a square bent rod about 1/4 diameter and cost about $14. It's on the job site right now so I can't give you the brand or point of origin. I never saw anything as nice at the big box stores.

 

[gahrajmahal]

Looked it up pg 28

http://www.ppgpaints.com/pdfs/ppg_painting_supplies_catalog.aspx

Drip free half barrel

 

[93calypsohatch]

I've heard nothing but great things about Newborn's model called the 250, I think this one: http://www.newborncaulkguns.com/products/high-thrust/model-250.
Can anyone confirm?

I read some reviews and thats the one i settled on. Haven't used it yet but seems well built

 

[NUTTSGT]

I tried to find a decent one a few years back after mine died. I wanted to find a USA made caulk gun locally and couldn't find one. I ended up buying a Kobalt gun at Lowes. It has a tip cutter and flip out rod.

 

[cashishift]

Cox metal..

big and small one.

I'll probably never buy another brand.

 

[sbd4de3]

I too got the Kobalt one at Lowe's. I broke about three of the cheapies over a couple moths time and when I went back for a fourth that one caught my eye. I used it for about an hour and asked my wife why we didn't get that one the first time?! She laughed and said, "I told you to get that one the first time!"
Steve

 

[winlinmac]

I have the Newborn model Made in Taiwan, it offers a piece of mind since its an all metal construction. If I step over it, I don't have to worry about breaking the tool itself. Also, as long as you remember to disengage the caulk mechanism on the back of the tool, you don't have to worry about dripping.

I've heard nothing but great things about Newborn's model called the 250, I think this one: http://www.newborncaulkguns.com/products/high-thrust/model-250.
Can anyone confirm?

 

[THE Ravens Fan]

I have one I bought at the PPG paint store, metal with a tip cutter built in plus a flip out pin to poke the foil tops. It has a square bent rod about 1/4 diameter and cost about $14. It's on the job site right now so I can't give you the brand or point of origin. I never saw anything as nice at the big box stores.

Just saw your link, those are the Newborn models. Looks like I'll try out Newborn since people seem to like them.

 

[rlitman]

We were looking through the selection at the hardware store and he asked what the best one was.

My answer as far as calking guns go there is no best there is **** and almost ****.

For the most part, I would agree with you. However...

To replace the windshield on my Jeep recently, I picked up a Mikwaukee M18 caulk gun. I was warned that it is nearly impossible to get a good bead using a hand powered gun (it will waver as you squeeze it, and the urethane sealant is so viscous that it is quite difficult to hand pump anyway) and requires too much force for a 12V battery gun to dose, so this was my weapon of choice.

All I can say is I've seen the light. Unfortunately, the gun is severely heavy, BUT it puts out an amazingly smooth bead, and when you release the trigger it backs off exactly enough to not drip at all. Now, I use this thing for all my caulking needs.