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Ok brand new as you all know to painting jigs. Got all my equipment and did a few test heads with a heat gun. No problems. Here is my question? I have a smaller desk I work at and the heat gun takes up needed space. I was wondering if anyone used an alcohol lamp and how well it works?
Thank You,
Art
I know some of the guys use alcohol burners
I have one and have used it since I started powder painting jigs. I recently tried a heat gun and I will admit I found the heat gun easier and more forgiving. The lamp will work fine and you might like it. I like and used the lamp because it was quiet and since I’m usually doing it after I put my girls to bed I don’t want to do ANYTHING to wake them……lol
I put mine in the drawer, pointed upwards and close it to lock the gun in the upright position. The gun is a good method and wirth finding a way to use.
I only use a alcohol lamp works well for me. It takes a little getting use to it. Hear gun made to much noise for me.
I've been painting jigs for over 30 years and in that time I've painted over 500,000 jigs using a Bic lighter. Doesn't use up much space, and I make some nice jigs with them counting to a certain number depending on head size before dipping.
I used a candle for years. Got a heat gun and wondered why did it take me so long to switch. My guns resides on the floor near my feet. I simply put on my desk top when I need it.
I use a propane torch. Quick and easy, does take some getting the feel for it. SAFETY!
Mine sits on a lamp stand next to m6 couch where I powder paint jigs and watch tv….it’s a nice heat gun with a sturdy stand built into it though,,,,
An alcohol burner is all that I ever use. Works great.
Thanks Guys!
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Originally Posted by midnight508
A alcohol burner is what I use as well. Have tried many other types of heat but the burner is what works best for me. Have heated many many many jigs using one.
for me I use a Wagner Dual Heat heat gun.
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Originally Posted by Fatman
I tried the alcohol lamp. Didn’t like it one bit.
I also use a heat gun.
Toaster oven for me.
Alcohol burner works fine, just slow and once the wick gets used up,,,good luck finding new wicks because sizing it’s a pain,,,,cooking starter torch works good too,,, refills are butane gas
I started with an alcohol burner and still have original wick. I’ve had no problems finding wicks on amazon they all appear same for my burner. I mainly went that route because of noise and it being quiet. Now my girls are a little older I’m using a heat gun. It’s pretty easy to use and does a good job.
I used one several years ago with Denatured Alcohol. It worked just fine, only mine would let the alcohol evaporate out between uses. Now I use a propane torch mainly, sometimes the alcohol lamp.
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I always have to empty my alcohol lamp after use so it doesn't evaporate. I've started using heat gun and like it pretty good.