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Milwaukee 8988-20 Variable Temperature Heat Gun | 
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| Brand: Milwaukee
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $284.00
Buy New: $149.97
You Save: $134.03 (47%)
New (6) from $149.00
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 2953
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 11.9 x 11 x 4.5
MPN: 8988-20
Model: 8988-20
UPC: 045242063031
EAN: 0045242063031
ASIN: B00005Q7B0
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Ceramic encapsulated heating element for maximum tool life | | • | LED Digital Readout Display shows present temperature in increments of 10 F | | • | One hand operation with lightweight and easy grip handle | | • | Upright stationary use with pads on back cap and lower handle | | • | Limited warranty |
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Product Description
This variable temperature Heat Gun offers a range from 90 to 1050 degrees Fahrenheit. The LED digital readout display allows you to monitor the temperature via a digital display when precision control is needed. Three controlled air volumes, 7.06/8.83/15.89 cu.ft.min., allow you to match the air speed to your application. The first stage air volume does not include heat for cooling applications.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
outstanding product August 29, 2008
G. Defenbaugh (Humid Houston, Texas)
I had never used a heat gun to remove paint, but now this heat gun is what I turn to first. I have layers and layers of paint to remove from trim on an older house and this heat gun does a great job.
Well made and precise tool - worth the money October 18, 2007
O (Milwaukee,WI)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well built, reliable, does what it's supposed to. The LCD temp gauge is great. Heats up fast, vertical built in stand is nice.
Awesome September 30, 2007
L. Wise
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The heat gun is very nice and works great! Gives you a wide temperature range. And the digital readout is perfect, the tool should have come with a case to protect it.
Excellent Heat Gun - Highly Recommended! November 20, 2006
M. J. Nicholas (Brighton, Colorado USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this heat gun primarily for heat shrink tubing, which it does nicely and it beats using an open flame for this task. I also ordered the 3/8", 9/16" and hook nozzles for the unit.
I found another use I hadn't intended...soldering wire to an automotive rocker switch. Soldering electronic components is not my strong point, and my little soldering iron just couldn't handle a lousy 1mm piece of rosin core solder, a 3/16" terminal tab and 18GA wire. I put on the 3/8" nozzle, cranked up the heat, soldered away, and then cooled the switch down with the gun's air only blower. Worked great!
The gun heats up rapidly, and cools down quickly too. The tripod base is stable, which was a great surprise considering the top heavy nature of heat guns. This allows one to use two hands to manipulate the work piece if need be.
I would like to see Milwaukee make a few minor improvements; but this is splitting hairs on an excellent heat gun. A longer throw switch would make setting temperatures easier. A switch to display the temperature in degrees F or C would be nice, and a case would be helpful.
Best of all was that the tool was made in Switzerland and the nozzles in Germany. I was so happy NOT to see the evil "Made in China" label.
Rugged Industrial Quality December 24, 2004
Tyler Slade (NY, NY)
19 out of 23 found this review helpful
This heat gun is ultra fast-to-heat-up and stays put at your set temperature because of its high-tech thermo-reactive properties. It has an ultra-accurate, cool-looking, bright green temperature LCD display on a black background, which makes it visible in the dark. It is located in the ergonomically correct location (on top). Three different air-flow settings allow for ultimate control and air pressure/heat ratio exertion.
The intuitively-designed shape includes separate temperature control (by 10 degree increments) and fan speed control buttons. Unlike most variable guns, the integrated stand allows for a fully erect stance--when needed--with optimally located trigger controls located side-by-side on the handle.
The double-insulated, ceramic-encapsulated heating element is safe and efficient. If you vaporize herbal substances such as tobacco using a heat gun, you want a ceramic core so that it doesn't give off toxins. Moreover, this product has a stunning five-year warranty, partially because ceramic heating elements last longer.
I highly recommend this item to everybody ranging from heat gun novices to legendary heat gun users. It has great controls, a sturdy feel, and a long warranty to back its obvious integrity. Enjoy the control of a professional product with luxury features. A lot of thought went into the multi-faceted, ergonomic design and I am a proud owner.
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