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nancy326

Post subject: Heat Gun - Check out link to see if ok

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:01 am

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http://www.uline.com/BL_2451/Industrial-Heat-Gun

Does anyone know of this company and would this heat gun work or should i get another one. Thank you.

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WinterMoon

Post subject: Re: Heat Gun - Check out link to see if ok

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:17 am

Joined: Fri Oct 29, 2010 11:00 am
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Location: WI

Uline is a good company and those heat guns would work just fine.
But if you're looking for something similar but less expensive, Harbor Freight has them.
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsea ... q=heat+gun

I got mine from our local Harbor Freight years and years ago and it still works perfectly.

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MissRhosie

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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:53 am

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Location: Natick, MA

I just learned that if you the sides first with the heat gun and press the soap as you go makes a better wrap. Then do the top and bottom.

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WinterMoon

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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:09 am

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Kat2011

Post subject: Re: Heat Gun - Check out link to see if ok

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:36 am

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Location: Alberta, Canada

wow - that's expensive!! I bought mine for $40 off ebay, and it came with a case and lots of accessories.

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jrose729

Post subject: Re: Heat Gun - Check out link to see if ok

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:03 am

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You might also want to check out your local hardware and home improvement stores (check in the paint section). I bought the Wagner HT1000 at Home Depot last summer for about $23: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R ... ogId=10053

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nancy326

Post subject: Re: Heat Gun - Check out link to see if ok

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:12 am

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Thank you all for such wonder suggestions. Just new so I don't want to break the bank, but i still want to invest in something nice!

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soapbuddy

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Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:28 am

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PurpleMolly

Post subject: Re: Heat Gun - Check out link to see if ok

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 2:53 am

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Location: Melbourne, Australia

I got this hint from this forum ... when you're heat gunning your shrink wrap, have a rolled or folded tea towel handy and press each edge onto it as you heat ... this pushes the spikey bits in and give a lovely smooth seal. If you are going to put them in decorative cello bags to sell then don't spend the extra on shrink wrap - just saran wrap them then pop them in. Every little bit you can save is a little bit more in your pocket!
And GOOD LUCK!!!!

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WinterMoon

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Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:23 am

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thepomseed

Post subject: Re: Heat Gun - Check out link to see if ok

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:53 am

Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:54 pm
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I'm sure that one is just fine, but it's almost 3x as expensive as the one I use... I got mine at Walmart for $23 and it works great!

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wildchild

Post subject: Re: Heat Gun - Check out link to see if ok

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:26 am

Joined: Sun Jan 03, 2010 5:01 am
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nancy326: The ones' they sell at Harbor Freight are good heat guns and not expensive at all. You can also get a 40% or 50% off coupon from:Joann,Michaels or Hobby Lobby and the heat guns they have there are I think $20 regular price. Hope this helps

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