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Just started powder paint a few weeks ago and I've been using a candle to heat jig head. I've been thinking of getting a heat gun as it would not produce soot if you held jig in wrong place.
so...
Who uses heat gun?
Who uses a flame? (and what kind)
Have you tried both?
Thanks
I started out with a heat gun, moved to a alcohol burner (burns denatured alcohol).
alcohol burner and been using one for over 5 years now.
I use a heat gun, I like the clean dry heat better than anything else - been painting ice fishing jigs for several years that way.
I use a wagneer heat gun from walmart. 2 speeds, under 20 bucks. Perfect for all sizes....
Since when I paint I usually paint either half a day or all day and don't want to hear a heat gun all day, plus it's so much easier to control the alcohol lamp. Don't know of anyone that went from a alcohol lamp to a heat gun, but do know lots that went the other way and I have 2 heat guns.
can of sterno from sams club........clean flame. Im sure the alcohol burner is the same concept and allot less noise than the gun.
Will the Sterno or alcohol burner soot the jig like a candle? Not a big fan of the noise of a heat gun...just won't dirty the head. Will probably do a dozen or two at a time...and not very often.
NO the alcohol burns clean and no soot at all. Lots of guys tying jigs and been tying them for a long time use that and you can get one from Barlow's. Plus the denatured alcohol is cheap fuel. Get it at any hardware store.
Oh and some that are out there have a small wick and the one like Barlow's has it perfect size, I think it's a 1/4".
Skip
Don't know if WalMart would have one, but a hardware store or craft type store should. Think I'll look for one today. I guess Sterno will work the same if I don't see an alcohol burner.
Thanks
I use a tourch hooked up to a 20 lb cylinder. Sure works good for me and can get a pencil point flame that heats the lead pretty quick. I powder paint bunch every year.
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I have not been in many craft stores other than the big one in Lufkin (hobby lobby I think), but never seen a burner in walmart, craft store or any place like that. Not saying you will not find one, but all of the burners I have came off the internet or Barlow's. When I said hardware store I was speaking of the alcohol not the burner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gator Bait
Found something like Sterno at Academy. It has a screw on top and a wick. Works pretty good but...I passed one through the flame a little too long and the lead fell right off the hook! I started just passing the jig through it about 4 or 5 times about medium fast and it works better. Will still look for the burner or order one in the near future.
I followed Skips advice and use the alcahol burner, works great for me. The only place I could find it was at Barlows
Gator I hold it in the flame and count to three on each side... I guess the fuel has allot to do with the heat. Trial and error... You will soon be telling others how to do it.
I use a heat gun and it has worked well for me so far!
I use a candle and will until I find an alcohol burner or 3. Have tried a heat gun and hated it because it made the entire room so hot and was way too loud with the kids around and dangerous if they don't pay attention. I have done 350+ jigs a day with a candle so I have no reason to switch now.
Jann's Netcraft carries alcohol burners. You can get denatured alcohol at any hardware store or paint supply.
Found a couple alcohol burners here $6-$7 http://www.hometrainingtools.com/alc...ss/p/CE-LAMP2/
And here
http://http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018BJW6S/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lp o-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001D7JL0E&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX 0DER&pf_rd_r=10BA19F19W0N4RV352MZ
I've used a candle for 4-5 years now with no problems. Just hold it above the flame and no soot.
I use an heat gun and the count changes for the different size and type of jig
I am just starting to get into painting jig heads, but I used a candle to paint a few dozen before switching to a heat gun. Yes, it is loud but the temperature is more consistent and there are no open flames, soot or flammable fuel to worry about. Once you turn it off, it's off. Plus you can use a heat gun for other jobs, such as stripping paint and removing wallpaper.
Harbor Freight sells heat a heat gun for $20, but they often run coupons on the gun for $9. If you don't want to wait, you can buy the coupons on ebay for about a buck.