DEWALT DCE530N-XJ Cordless hot air Gun, 18V (Base), Black/Yellow

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The DeWalt D26411-GB is probably the best heat gun you can find right now. It’s robust, powerful, and has a stable base for hands-free use. DeWalt is one of the best known and most loved power tool brands in the world, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on their heat gun.

This is a futuristic-looking heat gun with a large, rubberised handle. It’s more comfortable to use than some of the more expensive heat guns that just have a plastic handle. This makes it ideal for long paint stripping sessions and overall ergonomics. The Dewalt DCE530N heat gun is ideal for stripping paint, thawing pipes and much more. It features a 2 set temperature selector allowing you to choose between a high or low temperature for specific applications.

DeWalt 18V XR Heat Gun Bare Unit DCE530N

Heat guns are versatile bits of kit found in all the best toolkits. They are great for stripping paint or varnish, applying heat shrink tubing to cables, crafting or for pipe bending. Heat Source Producing a range of quality and affordable heat guns, SEEKONE have managed to produce one of the best heat gun kits for a surprisingly reasonable price. This heat gun is perfect for smaller and more delicate jobs when a regular heat gun’s blast of air is too big and clumsy. If you’re planning on doing a lot of heat shrinking or crafting, this is the right heat gun for you. Terratek make an impressive range of DIY gear, from paint sprayers to hedge trimmers. They also make one of the best 2,000 Watt heat guns I’ve tried out.

Spec-wise, this heat gun weighs just under 1 kg and puts out a maximum of 600° C. It uses the 2,000 Watt power input to put out up to 500 litres per minute airflow. DeWalt have included two quality tips as well. A fishtail one that will be great for paint stripping, and a narrow cone for when you want more control over the heat spot. Easily one of the best known European tool brands, Germany’s Bosch have two main lines of tools. “Blue” professional tools and “green” DIY level tools. This handy UniversalHeat 600 heat gun fits into the DIY section, but don’t be fooled, it’s a sturdy and reliable little beast.DCE530 Cordless Heat Gun reaches a temperature of 530 C on a high setting and 290 C on a low setting Now for the specs. This heat gun weighs just 650 g but puts out up to 600° C using the powerful 1800 Watt power input. You can select from two different airflow speeds, up to 450 litres per minute airflow and it makes a maximum noise of 79 dB during use. Japanese tool brand Ryobi are famous for producing excellent cordless power tools. Their excellent ONE+ battery system allows you to share them across their range of 18V tools. Power up anything from a lawnmower to a circular saw without needing to buy separate batteries! Their R18HG-0 18V heat gun cuts the power cord and lets you use a heat gun wherever you want, even off-grid.

The power rating on a heat gun is measured in Watts. The higher the number, the more power the heat gun pulls in from the electricity source. Usually, this translates to a higher temperature at the nozzle end but also means your electricity bill will be higher. Tips As for the specs, this is a super lightweight heat gun at just over 500 g. It makes the most of its 1800 Watt power to create 600° C. It can put out up to 500 litres per minute airflow.

DeWalt DCE530N 18v XR Heat Gun Body Only

Compared with most full-size heat guns, this hot air machine looks more like an oversize board marker. You hold it like a pen rather than a pistol, and it creates a much more localised heat patch than one of the big boys.

Power tool brand Ginour have made a powerful heat gun kit. It comes with a decent set of accessories, hands-free capability and won’t empty your wallet when you buy it.As for the specs, a power input of 2000 Watts pushes the heat up to 550° C at 550 litres per minute. Weighing in at close to 1 kg, it’s not exactly heavy but it’s a bit weightier than the competition. You get two selectable modes to choose from as well. SEEKONE have included three different sizes of standard cone tip. There’s also a wide flat tip and a glass protection tip. It looks like it’ll come in handy for all sorts of paint removal jobs. To go with the tips, they’ve also thrown in a standard putty scraper and a triangular pull scraper too. Everything you need to get to work.