What's a heat gun?

[mom2boys]

& where would I get one for DH? What should I expect to pay for one that does the job?

 

[Olaf]

It's a paint stripper. You couldn probably find one at Lowes or Home depot. Michaels carries them too. People use them for embossing while rubber stamping.

 

[mom2boys]

DH wants to use one to bend/shape vinyl siding. He's experimented with his blow torch but that makes the vinyl too hot & leaves burn marks.

 

[Mamu]

They look like a drill. Have an opening where the drill bit would be, about 2". When plugged in they produce a intense heat thats often used to strip paint.

They are not expensive and can be purchased at any hardware store or the hardware section of most department stores.

 

[BarryHom]

I've always wanted a Cold Gun, like the one Mr. Freeze had.

 

[mom2boys]

Thanks You guys are great!

 

[Ricola]

Think "Hair dryer on steroids".

I bought one last summer at an electronics supply store for 35 bucks or so.

There are some models that cost more, with more attachments or controllable heat/air flow. For working with siding and other home improvement things, you don't want the small craft-store kind, but you don't need one with lots of controls.

Barry - I always wanted a bank account like the Austrian dude who PLAYED Mr. Freeze has.