Milwaukee 8977-20 11.6 Amp Variable Temperature Heat Gun

by Milwaukee

Product Description

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The Milwaukee 11.6 Amp Variable Temperature Heat Gun offers ergonomic style and powerful heating elements. With exclusive "stay-cool" handles and heat shields, the heat gun offers convenient all-day use. The heat gun's efficient soft air velocity increases surface temperature much faster than conventional hot air heat guns. The unit offers a 140- to 1040-degree temperature range, and the variable temperature adjustment allows you to precisely dial in the proper temperature. The heat gun weighs only 1.6-pounds, perfect for steady holding.

Product Description

This professional line of Heat Guns offer ergonomic style and powerful heating elements. With stay cool handles and heat shields, you can use these all day while you stay cool. The variable temperature adjustment allows you to dial in the proper temperature for you job.

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TI26
• Item model number: 8977-20
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,907 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #12 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Soldering Equipment > Heat Guns

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

77 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Milwaukee Variable Temp Heat Gun, June 16, 2000

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Daniel Winegarden (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 8977-20 11.6 Amp Variable Temperature Heat Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased a Milwaukee Variable Temperature Heat Gun, Model 8977-20 to strip several layers of old paint on the exterior trim of a 1914 Four Square home. The Milwaukee delivered on the brand's reputation for contractor quality and thoughtful ergonomic design.

After using the heat gun for several window frames, several things stand out: It's light. An important quality when working above your head. (This was one of the key reasons I selected the Milwaukee heat gun over competitors'.)

It's quiet. You barely hear it. Again, a nice feature when you are working several hours at a stretch. It's easy to adjust temperature (just twist the rear housing cover). It really works well. Several layers of badly cracked paint, scraped away with only a few seconds of heat.

Be careful on dry, bare wood with any heat gun. It can burn. I used a spray bottle to wet down old, bare wood when working close to the edge.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Milwaukee 8977 Heat Gun, July 29, 2001

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Daniel Anderson (Winnetka, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 8977-20 11.6 Amp Variable Temperature Heat Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Milwaukee heat gun is very quiet and provides rapid, constant heat. Temperature adjustment is easy, granted it does take some guess work to determine the output temperature. I've used this unit constantly for paint removal and shrink sleeving applications.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Getting Up Self Adhesive Tiles, October 27, 2003

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This review is from: Milwaukee 8977-20 11.6 Amp Variable Temperature Heat Gun (Tools & Home Improvement)

This puppy works great. I have run for several hours while prying up self-adhesive floor tiles and have had no problems. It's light weight and the handle does not get overly hot so you can use it without a glove.