Lee Valley Heat gun?

[tiredofspam]

Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?

[Larry W]

Haven't tried it but consider this one too, it's often on sale for $7.99

[FrozenNorth]

For $20 what can you loose, never been disappointed by anything from LV.

Looks and specs out like a B&D I bought about 13 years ago for a comparable price, I have abused it and so did a friend of mine, still works, and I don't normally loan out tools.

[Lew Hodgett]

"tiredofspam" wrote:

> Opinions...

--------------- It's only 1,200 watts.

I'd pass.

Lew

[Larry Jaques]

extend the pumphouse for a client. I also used it 30 years ago to remove paint from my cupboard doors. I'd say I got my eight or ten bucks worth, don't you?

-- Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills. -- Minna Thomas Antrim

[Larry Jaques]

Grab one. Looks more useful than the cheaper ones, but the cheaper ones work just fine, too.

-- Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills. -- Minna Thomas Antrim

[Lew Hodgett]

metal feet to allow placing on bench in free hands mode.

I'd pass.

Lew

[Lew Hodgett]

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---------------------------------- Searching around a little bit for the gun I bought 15-20 years ago for maybe $35 at Home Depot, and I finally found it.

Surprise, current price ranges from $100-$125.

That H/F unit starts looking better and better.

Add a couple of bent up coat hangers and you get a hands free unit.

Lew

[Robatoy]

=A0 -- Minna Thomas Antrim

I have a 1500 watt 'Digital'(wtf?) Wagner. 35 bucks I think. That thing will light BBQ fires.

[tiredofspam]

[Lobby Dosser]

And it doesn't have feet ...

[Lobby Dosser]

I have a 1500 watt 'Digital'(wtf?) Wagner. 35 bucks I think. That thing will light BBQ fires.

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451F lights paper.

[Dave Balderstone]

I have one and have no complaints, but I've only used it a couple of times.

It worked great thawing the sprinkler manifold in the back yard when I was surprised by an early freeze a few weeks back.

[Larry Jaques]

Yes, the digital, enhanced squarewave, billet Vogner is truly another advertising milestone product, such as Thom. WaterFail and MinWhacked WoodRuiner.

-- Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills. -- Minna Thomas Antrim

[Larry Jaques]

[topposting corrected]

Why do you say that? It can reach 900F. If you need more heat, use a fookin' BLOWTORCH. I have one of these for weeds, not paint/wood.

is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills. -- Minna Thomas Antrim

[Larry Jaques]

What, you guys don't own metal coathangers? Make a stand. Take ya 3 minutes, tops.

-- Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills. -- Minna Thomas Antrim

[Hoosierpopi]

Other than the color, it appears to be identical to the HFT model - with the exception of the rotating damper (which restricts the incoming air - I suspect) that offers more consistency/control than blocking the ports with the palm of one's hand to increase the heat output.

I'm on my second HFT cheapie and I don't use them that often. First one lasted about five years of infrequent use and lots of laying about in a wooden box I made to hold it.

HFT sent out a 25% off any item coupon (good in stores or online) yeasterday so maybe you could get one from them for six dollars

[Lobby Dosser]

Propane torch with the right attachment is fine for paint.

[blueman]

I have been very happy with the "digital" multi-temperature heat gun from Harbor freight - I especially appreciate the auto-cool down feature.

It lists for $39.99 but I paid about $25