Heat Gun

[David Ilvedson]

In 35 years I've never bought a new Ungar.   They work great...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Willem Blees" <wimblees at aol.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 4/29/2008 7:08:58 PM
Subject: Re: Heat Gun


>I have the Weller. I have never used the Ungar, but from the description, it looks 
>like the Weller would be a better tool. In 31 years in business, I have only bought 4. 
>The cold air switch is very useful. You should turn it to cold when you're done using 
>the hot, to cool down the heating element slowly.That helps in the long run. I don't 
>think there is a need to go higher than 800 degrees, which is the option with the 
>Ungar. Also, I think the tip is smaller on the Weller. I've never used the 
>attachments, but it looks like the Weller gives you four, instead of two. 

>Just my 4 cents (inflation) worth 


>Willem (Wim) Blees, RPT
>Piano Tuner/Technician
>Honolulu, HI
>Author of 
>The Business of Piano Tuning
>available from Potter Press
>www.pianotuning.com


>-----Original Message-----
>From: Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net>
>To: pianotech at ptg.org
>Sent: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 3:47 pm
>Subject: Heat Gun



>In the newest Schaff catalog on p. 77, can someone tell me the difference between 
>the $155.93 Weller Heat Gun and the $63.99 Ungar Heat Gun?? I'm just wondering 
>why the almost $100 difference.

>?

>I am trying not to go with cheap, and sometimes by paying more you get a better 
>advantage, but I just want to know if the Weller Gun is worth the money.

>?

>?

>Thanks all,

>Matthew