Best Cordless Heat Gun? Makita, Ridgid, Dewalt, Milwaukee, Craftsman, Ryobi, Bauer, Hercules, Green

[@IRMacGuyver]

You're probably the only real review on the first page of youtube search results for heat gun reviews.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah I was looking for a review and comparison, couldn't find one so I made one lol.

[@Kirivon]

Getting some project farm vibes here, how is it you only have 1.69k subs? I'm sure you'll blow up soon, your videos are super high quality. Keep up the good work!

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah a little lol, I have watched a few of his videos but not many to be honest, I sometimes find he hasn’t tested a model in that category I was interested in. So I try to do them all if I’m testing something lol 😂 to determine which is best. I like the data and testing torque test channel does. Yeah don’t really know why the sub count is so low. Hopefully it goes up and the view count goes up. Really want to do more but like most things limited by the $. Thanks! On this one I notice the mic got a little messed up, noticed the issue after the fact but it has been resolved.

[@anothermay6115]

@@Tools-Tested literally ended up here b/c project farm didn't have a heat gun video. Thanks man!

[@v1Broadcaster]

what stuff did you have in mind?

[@ebanksms]

Good comment. Made me feel a bit guilty so I subbed!😂

[@grendel3701]

I didn't even look at the poster, I saw the thumbnail and thought it was project farm and clicked it

[@joeblow1942]

16:48 The table there says the Bauer has a locking trigger (with an asterisk) but you said it didn’t have a locking trigger. What does that mean?

[@ParadoxxedMedia]

Thank you for such a professional, in-depth product comparison video on cordless heat guns... it's 11:30pm at night here, and I realized I needed to get one of these bad boys ASAP... luckily I found your video. Thanks for sharing!

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem! Glad to hear it helped!

[@Ranger42]

Found your channel on recommendation from Torque Test Channel. Excellent reviews.

[@Tools-Tested]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sixtyfiveford]

I had the Milwaukee, then Dewalt, then Makita and now the BEST: Metabo HTP! It is so much better than all the rest. I don't even have their batteries and just use it with an adapter.

[@leaguefixesyourmatches8259]

The Metabo is better than the Makita variable speed? Is it hotter/faster?

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@leaguefixesyourmatches8259 2 speed lock on. Digital temperature control. Higher cfm fan. Yes better than the Makita which is my main tool line.

[@leaguefixesyourmatches8259]

@@sixtyfiveford Oh damn! Any good makita to metabo adapters? I'm in the makita line too.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@leaguefixesyourmatches8259 "tools & stuff" (a Makita nut) did a good video comparing the Makita to the Metabo about a year ago.

[@Tools-Tested]

Interesting, I did just purchase the metabo a few weeks ago. But I probably won't get around to testing it for a while. Thanks for the info!

[@ryane6719]

Makita usually does a good job. Glad to see they made a another good tool.

[@Pho8os]

Makita does consistently make quality tools. A few years ago, I was looking at a cordless platform. I looked at all the brands and whittled them down to just two, between Makita and DeWalt. I created an elaborate Excel sheet rating each cordless skin by reading and watching the hundreds of reviews. I prices checked skins, batteries, accessories, tool selection, and value. DeWalt had introduced their 54v series at the time, which was cross-compatible with the XR range, so for me at that time, DeWalt won my purchase. Now that Makita has introduced their 40v series, they make a compelling incentive to switch to their brand. I think once you are invested with a cordless Brand platform, you should stick with it. Batteries are more expensive than skins sometimes, so if you have five or six batteries, it is not worth swapping brands.

[@syproful]

Makita is always the best choice. Reason being that their tools are always at the top and you can buy other tools for maintenance at home. So as a contractor you buy the mower on the same platform. No other brand has that. Now the microwave or fridge etc…

[@clarkfos3447]

Love the content! Bigger batteries definitely make a difference with high draw tools like this or leaf blowers, vacuums, chainsaws ect.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks, Yep I don't think most channels take into account how much the battery can effect performance of the tool. Im hoping to grow my collection of battery's over the next few months so I can determine which packs have the lowest voltage drop by tool manufacture.

[@jamesfair9751]

Some say the Milwaukee 6h high output provides more than the 8ah high output. Only way that’s possible is if it has higher rate discharge cells inside

[@elliotkane4443]

I've got lots of both Dewalt and Milwaukee 18 & 12v batteries, I remember comparing the 2 and deciding on the dewalt, didn't even notice all the features at the time. Pretty sure most people go corded but I usually work away from power and its handy for a bit of heat shrink at any time.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah you picked well, I agree corded is the best way to go. Yep when you are away from power these are more convenient.

[@anthonyland400c]

My old trucks defrost went out this winter and I didn't wont to fix it because I was buying a new truck so I used that dewalt all winter to defrost my truck worked good

[@4bearsi678]

Good comparison Sir. I can confirm your results with 2 of the brands. I currently have the Makita, Milwaukee Bosch and Ryobi 18v platforms and due to not being able to find the Makita heat gun in stock and Bosch doesn't make one I bought the M18 heat gun, after trying it out and even testing it with one of my Calibrated HVAC high temperature probes I found it lack and not putting out near its advertised peak temperature. Not being a big Dewalt fan I reluctantly but bought one along with a battery adapter and I'll say I have no regrets. The Dewalt is far superior than the M18 when it comes to heat guns. It also has 2 temperature settings, cruise control and like you stated comes with included tips. Can't speak to the longevity of the gun but performance wise it's better. Like I've said before, all of cordless tool makers have certain tools that are a little or even sometimes a lot better than their competitors. But some also don't last or at least don't hold up like others do. I will say after seeing this I wish I had waited and got the Makita. It's near the top and I would put more faith in it longterm.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! Good to hear my results match your experience. Yeah Milwaukee definitely a letdown for the price.

[@PhillyFixed]

Excellent comparison. Subscribed!

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks for the sub! Now we just need to see a Flex version with the new stacked battery.

[@baseballdude8491]

This would be a great tool for Metabo HPT 36V and AC adapter capable for those higher temps I have their corded version and it is a great runner

[@wandersworkshop4957]

Nice Job, I appreciate the graphic charts you use.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks!, yeah it took me sometime to figure out how to animate them.

[@1x4x93]

Yes, very helpful!

[@achotrod]

Just found you! I was looking for reviews on Cordless Heat Guns. I was going to buy Harbor Freight but decided on Makita from this vid. I have a bunch of Makita tools and batteries/chargers, so the cost was not that bad compared to HF. I considered Milwaukee a lot but after the reviews Ive seen Im glad I didnt adopt that system.

[@piotr2951]

Thank you for mentioning the difference between corded and cordless power. Going to buy the corded version for home use after all.

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem! Glad to hear it helped!

[@albe23]

This was another fantastic roundup!

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep with some interesting results.

[@WhiteVaille]

Wow, this is crazy!! Thanks so much for the test. I've been wanting to get a heat gun but have been struggling to decide between a cheapo plug-in vs the "luxury" cordless Dewault. Awesome to see such a vast collection compared!

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem!

[@24revealer]

The true luxury model will be the Makita. Their tools have come a long way since the 9.6V models.

[@m3coupe4me]

You sold me on the corded version. Thanks!

[@Tools-Tested]

Lol yep!

[@ThePainkiller3666]

Thanks man, I didn't know the hercules heat gun had that quick disconnect. That's awesome.

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem, yeah makes it easier when in the nozzle is hot.

[@11148420]

Nice review, not boring at all love your work. I’ll get the Makita because it’s the best (and I have 22 batteries✌🏼).

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! Dang 22 batteries!

[@esmerk]

This was helpful. I have Craftsman and Makita. You had me sold on the Makita but comparing price with the Craftsman after watching the video, I might go with the cheaper. All I would use it for is heat shrink and connectors usually for vehicle wiring. Now over to your torque wrench videos...

[@Tools-Tested]

Great to hear! Yeah if you already have the Craftsman platform its the best value play.

[@esmerk]

@@Tools-Tested Picked up the Craftsman last night. I think it's gonna work. I also found the Kobalt and Craftsman Torque wrenches you compared there too. Your channel is definitely going to be my first place to check when I need something new.

[@JVBL1]

Compare the the Makita, Metabo, and Bosch cordless heat guns.

[@Tools-Tested]

Hopefully at some point, I need to buy into the platforms.

[@JVBL1]

Correction; Makita, Metabo hpt/ hg, Bosch, and Steinel mh5.

[@justinvanaulen2478]

No doubt on the Makita. Excellent company overall. Nice video.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep they just need to sell it now in the US! Thanks!

[@travisjazzbo3490]

Makita - over 110 years old... always been Makita - never anything else More tools than anyone on a true one battery platform 18V along with X2 Debt-free since early 1960s - unheard of Quality - ergonomics - service - best overall in the business People say they are behind in battery tech... they have been always well ahead, where it counts, but the typical construction person doesn't understand this: - Have been shipping only fast chargers for 10 years already - they put the tech into the chargers to monitor current and heat and also have a fan keeping the battery cool to maximize battery life while fast charging. A lot of companies STILL haven't figured that out yet, with some having fast chargers as an option, but don't have the intelligence to do it right in the charger. - Have always made their own motors, not outsource it - Built-in around 13 countries, including here in America. Never left America like a lot of other companies did - True one battery system that can use the most often used 18V and also 36V with two batteries for those higher power applications... True one battery system is not truly appreciated unless you are a real construction person running a jobsite with a lot of cordless tools Can't go wrong with Makita.

[@chip9177]

@@Tools-Tested They sell in the US now, I have one. Purchased from Acme Tools

[@8bitflea]

I need a heat gun and I’m on the Milwaukee platform, I’m kinda mad that Milwaukee is not ranking higher, I might still get it when it’s on sale because I already have the Milwaukee batteries, they need to update the heat gun though.

[@erickgutierrez7487]

We need more good quality channels like these! Subscribed! 👍

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks for the sub!

[@NWGR]

I like your review style. Subscribed. Going for the dewalt in since I'm already in the dewalt ecosystem.

[@Tools-Tested]

Nice it’s a good heat gun, that’s what I ended up keeping. Thanks for the sub!

[@PFab]

Thank you. You sold me on the makita heat gun.

[@Tools-Tested]

Glad it helped!

[@PFab]

I was revisiting this and noticed that you might of missed the Metabo. Not sure if that was an option at this time.

[@jaymedina3142]

The Hercules has a lock. Why when you pulled out the ones with lock, did you miss it? You showed having it on your spreadsheet list of features however?

[@toaa618]

I have a makita myself and it's true Is $300 for one So nice and fast Thanks man for the video GOD BLESS YOU

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah its awesome! No problem thanks!

[@baseballdude8491]

Perfect tool for the 36V Metabo HPT and also being able to use the AC adapter their have their corded model and it's top notch Please bring this to market MHPT I have the smaller Worx that works well No pun intended

[@NotAJ-yn3xe]

After your icon torque wrench video i went and bought one. Now I will have to go buy dewalt heat gun. Your costing me money my brother. You should do a video on the new dewalt cordless ratchets. Nobody on youtube has done a really in depth video yet.

[@Tools-Tested]

Lol, I have some good content in the works that might cost you even more.. @Torque Test Channel Has no review on it? I know dewalt did just launch a few.

[@NotAJ-yn3xe]

No kidding im sure its expensive to do these reviews and i will check out that video I havent seen it yet

[@jlrockafella]

If you are getting hercules 20v get the extreme performance 2170 cell battery

[@EcoMouseMX]

While not ideal, I chose Bauer only because I also wanted a cordless Glue Gun in my mobile kit and didn't want 4 different systems and also having to carry those extra chargers. So I rounded out the Bauer kit with the Work Light, that also can plug in to the wall. Got a 5ah battery for each tool. And no way was I going to go with those old school designed, clunky Ryobi batteries. That seemed to be the only other company that carried both a glue gun and heat gun. (Well, also Einhell... but after looking real closely, it's obvious that they are sourced from the same factory that Bauer gets theirs from)

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep the glue gun is also nice and cheap compared to Ryobi. Overall I don't think you can go wrong with Bauer for the money.

[@ES44AC-2]

Great data ! Some very surprising results.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks, Yeah I didn't expect the Milwaukee to do that bad.

[@xXGOTCRABSXx537]

New subscriber, great content. Keep doing these. You will grow !

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks for the sub! Will do, have some great content in the works!

[@gts5930]

Great job! I don't have any Makita (just MW and Dewalt) but I will buy that next time I really need one. Thanks for the video!

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! The Dewalt works really well with the PowerStack, not a bad option seeing your running Dewalt.

[@mangosmakemesmilee5164]

Do you have any quick recommendations for a durable corded heat gun? Really need one, and it will likely end up as one of my most used tools so want it to last.

[@Tools-Tested]

Sadly I can’t speak much for reliability long term. I only ended up keeping the Makita and Dewalt, both are only used a few times a week, that being said I haven’t had issues with them.

[@bloomMajor]

Great video, nice and easy to understand!

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@Zorastegard]

Really nice! Just ordered the Makita 😃🤝🏼

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! Nice!

[@joshoconnor6684]

I'm a Milwaukee fan but I used to be on the Dewalt platform and I will say, both are just as good as the other, some in certain areas. Throw makita in the mixx and ur gonna have a good time.

[@njo9966]

The Amp Hour rating of a battery doesn’t tell you how much output it gives. That is just how much capacity it holds. The stat you need to look at is the Continuous Discharge Rate, or CDR. That is what determines more output from a battery pack. Assuming more output from more Amp Hours is like assuming how fast a car is by how big the gas tank is.

[@justingiovanetti]

For max temp, Craftsman with nozzle came in *first* place, and without nozzle came in second place. But Craftsman didn’t even make it to the podium? Is the CFM as important as the temp?

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah really depends what you're using it for, CFM is a big factor if your trying to heat a large area.

[@activeal]

Li-ion cells have different amperage ratings. That is to say, for example, some can give 10 amp sustained output where others can provide 20 amps. A heat gun draws a lot of amps. So it is probably the battery amps-rating and not so much the amp-hours that really makes the performance difference.

[@apolinarponce4506]

Have the ridge had trigger problems and would only last 10mins with new 4ah batt

[@J.Wick.]

Great content. Have been curious on these. Went with the Bauer myself. Just made sense. Kobalt was 2nd pick, DeWalt 3rd for me. Don't understand the Kobalt slant here, but 🤷🏼‍♂️. Seems like a solid pick to me.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks!, Yeah the Bauer is defiantly the best bang for the $ when you add the 5ah. Y Yeah its kinda weird, Kobalt has good power, I just don't care for the build quality, just feels cheap to me.

[@Kalianyia]

Great video. Super helpful and well done. I really want to see your corded heat gun test video. When you do that, please make sure you include 1-2 of the best cordless heat guns reviewed here so that we have a good sense on where the corded stand vs the cordless. Subscribed!

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah I need to test them at some point. But I can say even the top cordless ones can’t even come close to a base cored version.

[@UkatzGaming]

Good overview. Makita seems to have done a great job. I'm personally gonna go with the Milwaukee though. Simply because I'm already on their M18 platform. Don't want to invest into another battery platform either. It's not the greatest, but for my needs it will do the job. Since I will mostly be using it for heat shrink in places where there's no electricity around. I do have a more powerful corded heat gun at home for bigger projects aswell. And who knows, maybe Milwaukee will eventually bring a brushless fuel version of it on the market. Since their current model has been around for ages.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! Yeah in the end it really depends on the platform you are running. Milwaukee defiantly has a good amount of tools they need to update.

[@johnnewell5025]

This is a question, not an attempt to start an argument - for a tool like this where almost all the load is resistive heating elements rather than a motor, would brushless make much of a difference? I'm guessing no, because the only motor here is the fan motor, which is a relatively small low-watt motor.

[@UkatzGaming]

@@johnnewell5025 If Milwaukee simply went to brushless motor without making any internal improvements, then no. If they actually did a complete overhaul and create something new with a brushless motor. Then yes.

[@sylversyrfer6894]

Good video man!! Keep at it! Wishing you all the best for your channel!! 😊

[@Tools-Tested]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jonstechchannel]

Bosch just released one and I'd love to see how it compares, especially to the rigid and makita

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah I see its on preorder, hopefully I can pick one up at some point.

[@SVVV97]

If you end up revisting this topic in another video I'd really appreciate seeing how a Steinel stacks up :) they're considered the absolute gold standard for heatguns in Germany

[@gf2e]

Looks great! I’m not sure if I missed it - did you include a chart for how long it took to do heat shrink? A couple years ago, Ridgid made one design that was, theoretically, perfect. Butane heater and battery fan. From the complaints online, it sounds like it broke easily, sadly.

[@Tools-Tested]

Sorry I didn't chart that...but that portion was in real time, so looking back looks like they are all about around 45 seconds each Yeah I seen that old Ridgid online, I agree sounds like the better idea, but yeah the reviews are bad on it.

[@ProxyFinal]

They just released a Metabo hpt Heat gun. Do you think you will compare that?

[@Tools-Tested]

Hopefully in a month or so, I don't have any Metabo tools so I would need to get the heat gun, batterys and charger. Im currently out of $'s until some more of the tools I have tested sell on eBay. Hopefully thing will change soon and the videos will generate money, that way I can test more tools! But as of right now YT only pays me 275 a month lol

[@petepoling5199]

It’s a bummer that Milwaukee dropped the ball, guess I’ll stick with my plug in unit. Great video!!!

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah what really gets me is no nozzles are provided with it! You cant go wrong with the plugin version!

[@ltzmartinez5927]

I have nothing but Milwaukee batteries and was thinking of buying the adapter to make my Milwaukee batteries fit on that Bauer. I'll be mostly using it for heat shrink butt connectors. You think it's worth it? Adapters about 25 bucks on Amazon n well 50 for the heat gun itself.

[@Tools-Tested]

That’s tricky, I personally don’t care for adapters, but I understand. Seeing the Milwaukee is crazy over priced. One option would be to go Hercules then you could use the extreme battery packs. It’s another battery and charger but at least the extreme pack use quality Samsung cells.

[@ltzmartinez5927]

@@Tools-Tested thanks for the reply. I'm still trying to decide. Greatly appreciated!

[@hopehunterrider]

does heat guns only good on for indoor or summer use...if you use less than under +10C degrees weather environment will be useless keep in mind ...

[@MasteringMayhem]

Appreciate the review son all those heat guns! I have the Harbor Freight Hercules heat gun myself. New subscriber here 🙂✌️❤️

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem, thanks for the sub!

[@Rock_Shady]

I think on the next generation of battery heat guns they should focus more on the internal fan 400 degrees is hot enough for most applications if it can actually throw that heat out.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep the CFM is very low.

[@LilasTools]

The DeWalt is a beast, works great and for the price $99 Canadian on sale! 👍

[@Tools-Tested]

Nice!, yep I really do like that it has the trigger lock.

[@Darapti]

Be nice to see these be tested for shrinking window film.

[@Tools-Tested]

Sadly they are all long gone, I end up selling the tools so I can buy others for testing and review. That being said, I don't see why they couldn't do the the job. Would be a little slower vs corded though. You cant beat corded for performance.

[@georgemartin4354]

No Bosch?....it was the main one I was looking for.

[@Tools-Tested]

Nope at the time I didn't have the batteries, hopefully later this year I will redo this video.

[@MoragTong_]

Why the hell wouldn't you make your max temp graph display highest temp to lowest or vice versa?

[@CrashPro1]

For Ridgid "Max Output" it technically needs 6 pins. That said, the 4ah Max batteries are still standard 18650 cells and don't seem to be much better than standards. The BEST batteries are the 3ah & 9ah Octane with high Output 21700 cells, sadly both discontinued and hard to find. However, the 6ah Max Output do work noticeably better than the 4ah options and seem to be on par or closer to the 21700 cell batteries.

[@Tools-Tested]

Interesting, thanks for the info! Im hoping to get the new 6ah soon and put it to the test.

[@michaelmaclachlan2152]

Nice job buddy!

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks!

[@ABB-ow3bs]

my god did you have the gun on freeze mode? that 1st pink heat shrink took eons

[@search_eternal]

I have a Kobalt, got it for free when the had a bogo sale. It works great.

[@Tools-Tested]

Can't beat free!

[@MrWhite-fo3es]

Big help. Thanks you so much for the video

[@Tools-Tested]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@NGMonocrom]

Looks like that Kobalt is on my short list. Performed well, and has a lock. Don't really care that it's a bit bulky. Does Kobalt use a lower grade of plastic? Yes, but they're all plastic. Plastic on the Kobalt itself didn't melt during use. So, who cares?

[@damienkinchen]

Does any of the concentrator nozzle tips fit on the dewalt? Been wanting to use the dewalt as a hot air gun for smd soldering.

[@Otsp922]

Did you ever find the answer to your question? I’m looking at getting a DEWALT heat gun

[@ElevatedHome2]

Run time would have been interesting to see

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep sadly I didn't run that test.

[@tannerolsen92]

Heckin good job man 👍

[@bsfishing7073]

Okay it funny I just thought about them today so I went to the store and I noticed that they don’t sale a battery with them anymore 😮so you have to buy the battery separately the tool is a hundred bucks and then the battery pack with the charger just doesn’t make sense to separate them you are better of buying the one that plugs into the wall

[@hlpang1075]

Can these do crankcases to drop in frozen bearings?

[@Tools-Tested]

I don't think so, I have always used a torch.

[@marlonwilliams7556]

I don't know which to buy. I'm looking for reliability, durability, and performance

[@ExtremDIY]

Awesome video thank you

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem!

[@pedromartinezjr5907]

Bro great content. I have the Milwaukee one but I was upset it came with no nozzles.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks! Yeah I don't know what the deal is there, spend 150 and then have to buy nozzles what the .....

[@MoneyManHolmes]

Man, the Craftsman put out some heat. I think a cool test might be time to reach xxx degrees (maybe 500?) when the gun is cooled down to room temperature.

[@Tools-Tested]

It sure can, defiantly a good gun just wish it had a lock on trigger. Yeah I just did 30s temp and then max temp.

[@greauxpete]

Probably a function of the lower cfm.

[@heavyspam1]

U Gonna Try the Hilti Nuron gun ??😳

[@Tools-Tested]

Can’t find one in the US.

[@heavyspam1]

@@Tools-Tested not even Hilti Website?? 😳 i got the Nuron Usb adapter and blower from there

[@Tools-Tested]

@@heavyspam1 nope not that I can find.

[@simonlang2001]

bot sure you are hitting the hottest part of the plume, of air ? you could try lifting it a little seems to be on the edge.

[@Tools-Tested]

Surprisingly I tried one in multiple positions, this spot provided the highest performance, which I agree is kinda odd.

[@lenhdenh4805]

thank you

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem! Glad it helped!

[@davidcohen4237]

I bought the Ridgid kit prior to watching your video, I thought it was pretty good value at $149 with Tool / Charger/ 2 batteries. There are no adjustments though on the tool which might be a downer for some.

[@Tools-Tested]

Nice, yeah I think its a decant gun for the price. I did like it had a lock.

[@shedonleemf]

Think I'll still stick with Milwaukee since all my cordless impact/ratchet tools are Milwaukee and it'll share the same battery charger, less clutter in my tool box 😅

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah I can understand that

[@mikekmm]

Amazingly explained

[@Tools-Tested]

Glad it was helpful!

[@UncleIvan1]

I have that dewalt, but I rarely need a heat gun - I got it for a great price. Makita is awesome though. !

[@Tools-Tested]

Nice, the Dewalt is defiantly a good heat gun for the money!

[@UncleIvan1]

@@Tools-Tested I have mostly makita tools, few Milwaukee and Dewalt

[@HurrahAbyeh]

Anyone uses a cordless heat gun for mobile tinting? If so what are your thoughts? Is it worth it? How many batteries do you take with you?

[@rdeh1678]

Uhmm you forgot the Metabo htp heat gun which beats these very easily

[@van1196]

Nice comparison, but I’m not sure why you chose the Makita as your #1 pick. The DeWalt did the test in 73 seconds and the Makita took 100 seconds, unless you edited some of the footage out.

[@Tools-Tested]

Its really close between the two, I gave Makita #1 because it comes with 4 nozzles vs 2 with the Dewalt. Also the Makita has high/low fan speed and variable temp vs the dewalt with high/low. But dewalt has the power stack battery. Again to me it's really a toss up between the two. I sold the rest and currently still own both because I haven't really decided between them yet...

[@Ffoo_ffighter]

Metabo HPT beats the Makita. 2 temps , same quick release nozzle.

[@Tools-Tested]

Hope to test it, others have also said good things about it.

[@baseballdude8491]

Metabo HPT has a great 18V version now that specs out and tests better than the ithers-check out tools n stuff for the youtube review

[@Tools-Tested]

Hopefully I can test HPT at some point, just need to find the $$$ lol. But it defiantly looks like a good heat gun!

[@nickabel8279]

So the big take away is that none of them are above another to get into a new battery platform; buy your brand?

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep no real performance differences when running 4ah/5ah just more so the (comfort features like Trigger lock, high low etc etc)

[@Ultor_]

The Craftsman may be $89 from Amazon, but it’s only $49 at Lowes’s

[@dumitrascuclaudiu7097]

I would use the cone one for more precision!

[@mediocreman2]

Nice video. Seems like the downside to the Makita is the noise, and the high price, and non existent warranty.

[@Tools-Tested]

Thanks!, yeah defiantly $$$ and noisy. I couldn't find anything on the warranty online. And the manual is in Japanese...........seeing I had to import it.

[@mediocreman2]

@@Tools-Tested It's awesome you went to the trouble though. I think if it was Made in Japan I'd be willing to risk it. But then again, a corded heat gun is like $10 at Harbor Freight.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

Makita is 3 years on cordless tools. People get sold on warranties, which is crazy, as in the fine print, they are all based on -normal wear tear - or manufacturer's defects... The point is, go with the best product line and you can't go wrong in the long run. Makita is hard to beat

[@roberth3793]

Over 200 dollars for the Mikita without a battery and charger is insane.🎉

[@348frank348]

How do you not run a battery drain test? Running all the heat guns to see which one lasts the longest?🤦

[@alexsmel6956]

Metabo ?

[@Tools-Tested]

I hope to do it soon, I will need to buy into the Metabo line to test it though.

[@woody4u247]

Disappointed that Milwaukee dropped the ball on this. Badly.. everything else from them is top notch.... when harbor freight beats Milwaukee.... they should be shamed into going g back to the drawing board.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yep defiantly for the price they want for it and no tips! Hopefully we see a new gen soon.

[@Volvosemitruckmechanic4926]

Ordered the dewalt even tho I only have makita batterys. Got a dewalt heat gun, battery and charger for cheaper then just makita heat gun. Also now I can buy some dewalt impacts which are #1 now for power and weight.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah the Makita is pricy, Sounds like your slowly switching brands, not going to lie I have been impressed with Dewalt lately.

[@baseballdude8491]

@@Tools-Tested yeah like the Makita tools I have but not every tool is worth the extra price

[@1x4x93]

DeWalt seems to be listening and upping their game. Bought the 3" cutoff tool. It embarrasses the Milwaukee one I had...and sold. Thanks for the review of the heat guns.

[@Tools-Tested]

No problem, yeah that dewalt cut off tool makes the Milwaukee look like a joke

[@boosted2.4_sky]

0:39.. Ridgid bro...😒 15:17.. or a warranty after 90 days....

[@NNAT2477]

Only Makita 👍

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

[@jasona8396]

Junk, glad I watched the video. If I'd bought one of these it would go right in the bin. To bad though, maybe in another 5 years they'll be great, hell look at them cordless mowers.

[@Tools-Tested]

Yeah not near the power of the corded versions, hopefully some day with better battery tech. Yep love my cordless mower and its 3 years old now...

[@drjd2real]

I have Ryobi tools, but all of these are terrible compared to Harbor Freight cheapest corded heat gun.