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Old 10-25-2012, 03:06 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by Marin View Post
Amen to that. A proper heat gun can be used to remove old brightwork finish, help get plumbing hoses on and off their fittings, dry a damp portion of a teak deck if you need to replace a plug..... long, long list of uses. The Makita we have has a dial on the back for a wide range of temperatures. The technique is to keep it moving and as Ron says, just don't get too close. You can judge how hot the surface is getting and adjust accordingly.
Don't forget shrinking the insulation on electrical connectors.
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