Black & Decker HG1000K Variable Temperature Heat Gun

by Black & Decker

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Lightweight and compact, the Black & Decker HG1000K Variable Temperature Heat Gun comes with a 1,500-watt variable heat control dial (100 to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit) for added control in a variety of applications. Features include a built-in stand for easy cool downs and a kit box for easy storage. Included with the gun is a scraper for stripping paint and varnish, a glass protector for protecting windows from overheating while stripping frames, a spoon reflector for soldering pipes, a cone nozzle for directing heat in a smaller concentrated area for light welding or shrink sleeving, and a fish tail nozzle for spreading heat over a wider area. This heat gun comes backed by a 2-year limited warranty.

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BLACK AND DECKER HG1000K VARIABLE TEMPERATURE HEAT GUN

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 4.4 x 12.2 inches ; 5.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000077CPS
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: HG1000K
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,887 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars burned out, August 27, 2004

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Philip Smith "saylorphil" (sc us) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker HG1000K Variable Temperature Heat Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

THe Unit Was good at stripping varnish. The problem it quit after only two weeks of light use ( would strip for 15 mins rest for 30 mins) A very light duty unit. Will pay more next time for heavy duty.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very weak performance for a B&D product..., July 25, 2005

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M. Vo "Designer" (Campbell, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker HG1000K Variable Temperature Heat Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was highly disappointed with this product because it is extremely weak. The "blow" factor was equivalent to that of your hair dryer on the lowest setting. I returned the item.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Typical Made in China Junk, August 17, 2005

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the beauty "the beauty" (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker HG1000K Variable Temperature Heat Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

And it sure is. Another example of how a good name has sold itself out to the economical race to the bottom.Had I known, I never would have bought it.

It worked for about a total of 10-15 hours, and simply died. If you were to attempt anything of real work in your home, say stipping the paint off an old fireplace mantle, you'de be out of luck. It is just not up to the job it is advertised for, from a very small workable area, to not having he basic durability to be used at the high tempertaure setting required for any degree of time. Hopefully you'll have a chance to return it within the 30 days required. I just barely did. But I had to waste my time, and energy as well as delay my project by several weeks. I didn't buy it for commercial use, so I didn't buy industrial.

Its a sad day when you have to buy industrial/commerical product for some basic simple home use. Black and Decker is forever removed from my list of products, and now I am suspicious of Dewalt, owned by the same manufacturer.Supposedly it is still made in the USA, but which parts inside might be made in China?

I actually gave it a rating of 2, becuase for shrink wrap and plastic shrinkable coverings, it should be just fine. In which case, just get the item without the little carrying case and tools.

Avoid Black and Decker for any legit projects, buy it if you just want a toy to collect dust on a shelf.