Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

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tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com wrote:
Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

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

http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-wa...112-96289.html

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On 11/24/10 8:39 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

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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.

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Froz...


The system will be down for 10 days for preventive maintenance.

"tiredofspam" wrote:
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

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It's only 1,200 watts.

I'd pass.

Lew

On Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:53:10 +0000 (UTC),
(Larry W) wrote:

In article ,
tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com wrote:
Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

Opinions...

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

http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-wa...112-96289.html

I used one of those last week to soften roofing shingles so I could
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?

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-- Minna Thomas Antrim

On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:39:48 -0500, tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com
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Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

Opinions...

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

On Nov 24, 9:30*pm, Larry Jaques
wrote:
On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:39:48 -0500, tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com
wrote:

Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

Opinions...

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

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

The nice thing is that it seems totally temp adjust
But as it is 1200 it is low..

On 11/24/2010 9:30 PM, Larry Jaques wrote:
On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:39:48 -0500, tiredofspamnospam.nospam.com
wrote:

Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

Opinions...

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" wrote in message
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"tiredofspam" wrote:
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

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It's only 1,200 watts.

I'd pass.

Lew




And it doesn't have feet ...

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If your name is No, I voted for you - more than once ...

In article , tiredofspam
wrote:

Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

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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.

On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:03:02 -0800 (PST), Robatoy
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On Nov 24, 9:30*pm, Larry Jaques
wrote:
On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:39:48 -0500, tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com
wrote:

Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

Opinions...

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

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

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

On Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:16:20 -0500, tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com
wrote:

[topposting corrected]

On 11/24/2010 9:30 PM, Larry Jaques wrote:
On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:39:48 -0500, tiredofspamnospam.nospam.com
wrote:

Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

Opinions...

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

The nice thing is that it seems totally temp adjust
But as it is 1200 it is low..

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.
http://www.harborfreight.com/propane...ter-91037.html

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

On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:08:31 -0800, "Lobby Dosser"
wrote:

"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
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"tiredofspam" wrote:
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

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It's only 1,200 watts.

I'd pass.

And it doesn't have feet ...

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

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

On Nov 24, 8:39*pm, tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com wrote:
Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

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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

"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
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On Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:16:20 -0500, tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com
wrote:

[topposting corrected]

On 11/24/2010 9:30 PM, Larry Jaques wrote:
On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:39:48 -0500, tiredofspamnospam.nospam.com
wrote:

Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

Opinions...

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

The nice thing is that it seems totally temp adjust
But as it is 1200 it is low..

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.
http://www.harborfreight.com/propane...ter-91037.html

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


Propane torch with the right attachment is fine for paint.

http://www.harborfreight.com/propane...ers-91899.html

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tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com writes:

Has anyone tried the variable temp lee valley heat gun?
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/pag...t=1,44047&ap=1

Opinions...

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
http://www.harborfreight.com/profess...ngs-97114.html