Looking for a good heat gun

[jgelack]

Hi, could someone recommend a good heat gun electrical work. I appreciate any suggestions you can give me.

 

[CWP1616L]

Weller 6966C

 

[AV tinker er]

Steinel's are great; I use them daily at work. I do a lot of solder sleeveing, some desoldering with the gun (makes a mess though) and will shrink the heck out of heat shrink.

 

[RCP]

Stay away from Bosch, Mine just crapped out and I barely used it..

 

[humber2]

Discussed a while ago...
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58280

The Steinel reappears as a Milwaukee

 

[mickeyone]

have bosch for 20yrs still going,milwaukee,ideal,and a warner.The mlwaukee is best of newer ones Ideal is clunky but powerful.

 

[Davefr]

For electronic work (ex: heat shrink tubing) this is the one to get:

For general purpose use get this one:

If you're on a budget get this one. It's actually pretty good. Just don't get the lower end model:

If cost is not a consideration then get this one (about $300):

 

[PT Doc]

My hf 2speed heat gun has been great. Just. Thought before you run out and spend 50. Mine cost 10.

 

[sgs236]

I personally like the PH-1300K Master Proheat Variair Heat Gun. I really like being able to vary the heat to get just the right amount. Heat gun and kit are shown in the link. I have found the attachments to be handy to have as well. Gun is available cheaper by itself.
http://www.amazon.com/home-improvement/dp/B000X0093K

 

[senor fozz]

I didn't choose my heat gun, the boss just bought it. It is a porter cable he likely bought it from lowes or home depot. It has two variable speeds and a wide adjustable heat range. I have used it for over two years day in and day out with no hiccups. It also is made so it can stand up on its back which comes in handy for myself. It is not grounded though. One more thing i see a lot of heat guns fail by the variable rheostat on for the temp, i just leave mine on full heat and don't touch it, so far so good.

 

[CWP1616L]

For electronic work (ex: heat shrink tubing) this is the one to get:

That's why I recommended it. The smaller diameter nose looks like it would be ideal for heat shrink tubing.

 

[Davefr]

That's why I recommended it. The smaller diameter nose looks like it would be ideal for heat shrink tubing.

It is, but helps to have this attachment:

 

[jgelack]

Thanks guys for all the suggestions. I ended up going with the Milwaukee.

 

[T1320T]

One more vote for China Freight... not. Hope that Milwaukee works well for you, they seem to have a decent reputation

 

[Monte]

www.weldy.com
www.leister.com

 

[crewchief888]

anyone know of a brick and mortar store that carries the weller?

 

[bimmerZ5]

anyone here have experience with the Dewalt? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007X2ATZE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[greasemonkey44]

anyone know of a brick and mortar store that carries the weller?

gotta admit im tempted too; i do way too much heat shrinking