power silicone guns?

fin · Post by **fin** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:10 pm

are they any good? would you use them to seal up window frames etc? what about using them to inject damp proofing cream?

most importantly do you just look like a tit using one?

ive seen this on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... TQ:GB:1123

fin · Post by **fin** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:11 pm

ahh damn i still cant post live links

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:14 pm

fin wrote:ahh damn i still cant post live links

If you,post a link and it does not show up as clickable, select the link with the mouse and then click on the URL button

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:17 pm

Never seen one of those before, but it looks cool

I'd not get one as I only do a little siliconing, but for people doing lots it will be ideal.

If the silicone cream is in the correct type of tube then that should inject it no problem.

At that price it is a steal, if you already have 18 volt batteries you can sell the battery and charger on ebay and the silicone gun would be almost free!

chippymike · Post by **chippymike** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:22 pm

only any good if you'r a upvc fitter or the mastic man

fin · Post by **fin** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:46 pm

i was thinking that id only maybe use the gun occasionally. I do fit a canny few pvc windows mind you.

however my 18 volt b&q trim saw is a little tired. (batterys dont last long) And i can buy a naked dewalt trim saw for £80 from the same guy. maybe itll be worth a blast.

fin · Post by **fin** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:47 pm

ohh and aye the silicone cream comes in those sausage things. they fit in the silver dewalt marked tube

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Thu May 15, 2008 5:54 pm

I love my 18v trim saw

You can see me using it here-

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Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Fri May 16, 2008 5:30 pm

They certainly can take the ache away if your using very thick specialist sealants or adhesives in small beads.
But for normal silicones I wouldn't bother.