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lynnleann
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What is the difference between a heat gun and a hair dryer?  I dont think I have seen a heat gun, so.. might be obvious just by looking! 
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SatinDucky
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #1 on: Jul 4th, 2005, 8:58am » |
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They look similar, but the heat gun would toast your hair! Not to mention scalp, face, etc... Also a hair dryer blows much harder. HTH
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Linnyeg
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #2 on: Jul 4th, 2005, 9:11am » |
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A heat gun is MUCH much hotter than a hair dryer, and doesnt blow out the air with as much force. They do look kinda similar though.
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AngelaVA
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #3 on: Jul 4th, 2005, 9:12am » |
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What Ducky said - I tried using my hairdryer, but it just wasn't working out for me because it is not hot enough. I found a heat gun at Wal-Mart in the paint/plumbing area for $20. Best thing I ever invested in (besides my Presto)
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hollyberry
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #4 on: Jul 4th, 2005, 10:22am » |
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Also the heat guns do not have as much air flow out as the hairdryers..... much hotter etc.. the hairdryers can blow the melted wax all over the place.... mine is a Wagner paint stripper i got at Walmart for $20.....great investment!!
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Donita
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #5 on: Jul 5th, 2005, 10:00am » |
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Oh I guess that is why my hair got fried...I grabbed the heat gun one day and thought it would speed things up......NOT...just kidding....Ducky....you always have all of the answers. Donita
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #6 on: Jul 6th, 2005, 12:56pm » |
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Speaking of heat guns, mine only has "on" and "off" and heats to (I believe) 900 degrees.
Haven't I read somewhere about heat guns that actually have two settings? I don't know if the two settings have to do with temperature or with how hard they blow.
In either case I think that might be a handy option. If anyone has one, would you share what brand it is or where you found it?
TIA,
Ginger
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SatinDucky
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #7 on: Jul 6th, 2005, 7:26pm » |
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on Jul 5th, 2005, 10:00am, Donita wrote:| Oh I guess that is why my hair got fried...I grabbed the heat gun one day and thought it would speed things up......NOT...just kidding....Ducky....you always have all of the answers. Donita |
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I may have all the answers... too bad they'e not always the right ones...LMAO
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realmarcha
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #8 on: Jul 6th, 2005, 9:14pm » |
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Heat gun with two speeds...I have two:
Milwaukee - has Low and High
Wagner - has Cool and High...Cool is actually Low.
The Wagner blows out the air with more force than the Milwaukee. I use the Wagner to clean up my pour pots; melts the wax quickly so I can wipe out with a paper towel. I use the Milwaukee for leveling candle tops and shrink wrapping. Bought both at Home Depot; I think! Possibly one at Lowes. Hope this helps.
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Ginger_N
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #9 on: Jul 6th, 2005, 9:19pm » |
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Thanks for postinig the info on heat guns with two settings. I will look at both Home Depot & Lowe's!
Ginger
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debscent
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #10 on: Jul 9th, 2005, 7:52am » |
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I bought an embossing gun from Michaels, and it works great, but I have to be careful when I shrink wrap-that baby gets HOT.
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kjbrook
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Mine has 2 settings. The low speed is I think about 750 degrees and less air. Here is a picture of the box.
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Wax and a wick, what's so hard about that.
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Re: Heat gun?
« Reply #12 on: Jul 9th, 2005, 9:51am » |
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You are welcome GingerN!
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