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Offline whitebear

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Heat Gun
« on: June 17, 2013, 02:46:40 PM »
In the past I saw mentioned the use of a heat gun (paint removal kind) to heat parts and sweat them together when soldering.  I did a search and could not find anything.  Anyone have any ideas on this subject?
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2013, 03:16:05 PM »
Not enough heat for soldering.
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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2013, 04:08:00 PM »
Paint stripping heat guns are useful for blushing aqua fortis.  Actually can be too hot and can burn the wood.   

Like Rich said, not for soldering.

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Offline Don Getz

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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2013, 04:16:15 PM »
No good for soldering, fine for blushing the wood after applying aqua fortis.     They do create enough heat that if held too close for too long you can scorch the wood..........Don
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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2013, 04:59:54 PM »
Depending on the size of the work, you might be able to solder something with low temp solder, but the heat is not focused enough for small part soldering. But you sure can burn stuff with one of those heat guns.

A buddy of mine burnt his house down with one. Really.
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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2013, 07:34:41 PM »
For whiskering and turning aqua fortis, only use the heat gun on the low setting.   It may take a little longer,  but you are much less likely to crack or scorch the wood.   Also,  keep it moving.  Don't set on one area.   Also, watch were you point and set that thing, and keep a fire extinguisher handy. ;D
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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2013, 08:51:47 PM »
Thanks everyone.  I guess this would be "MYTH BUSTED"
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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2013, 09:56:08 PM »
I ALWAYS unplug the thing when not in use.

My friend burned his house down by turning the gun off, and he set it down on some cardboard for just a few minutes...a few minutes too long.
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Re: Heat Gun
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2013, 10:21:06 PM »
Unplug everything you're not using!

Most generic heat guns are way over-rated as per their maximum temperature and BTU output but true professional/industrial guns are rated by the actual air temperature and delivered BTU's.  Most 120Vac models are capable of producing a continuous outputs from 1000-1250°F with plenty enough BTU's to solder lugs on a barrel - accidentally passing the airflow over bare skin will blister your hide about as quick as the price tag will blister your wallet but you get what you pay for.
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