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Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 02:53 AM
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slim 285
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We just put new board a batten siding on our house . Going to hire grandson to help me caulk the house . There is a lot that needs to be caulked. Are the battery powered caulk guns worth the money . I thought once I got done I would sell it for half price if I could .
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 02:57 AM
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spazm09
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 03:04 AM
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Derek 🐝
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Milwaukee would be my choice. They had it for $129 on some sites on Black Friday with a $400 list. They sold out fast.
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
[Re: Derek 🐝]
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12/01/22 03:11 AM
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slim 285
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Milwaukee would be my choice. They had it for $129 on some sites on Black Friday with a $400 list. They sold out fast. I got dewalt cordless tools and you can buy the caulk gun cheaper by not buying the battery and charger .
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 03:39 AM
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grout-scout
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I have never found the squeezing the handle to be the problem, my raw finger from smoothing the caulk is what gets me!
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 03:44 AM
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Derek 🐝
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Milwaukee would be my choice. They had it for $129 on some sites on Black Friday with a $400 list. They sold out fast. I got dewalt cordless tools and you can buy the caulk gun cheaper by not buying the battery and charger . Yeah no doubt. Stay on the same battery platform if you have multiple tools and buy the tool only specials.
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 03:48 AM
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CaptainCrunch
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Not sure I see how this really saves you any time or much effort. Then again, I've never used a powered one. You can lay down an 8 ft bead in about 5 seconds with a manual gun and some experience.
On a related note, I would invest in a caulking tool to smooth the bead after you lay it down. Otherwise, you'll wear the skin off your fingers after while.
Keep your caulk warm.
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 03:52 AM
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CaptainCrunch
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Also, make damned sure you get caulk guns that are dripless. Caulk stops when you release the handle.
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 03:57 AM
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Yes... Always keep your caulk warm!
Laws won't fix a sin problem. What this world needs is a revival, change of the heart. ~The Skipper
Age is a number. Old is a lifestyle.
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 09:40 AM
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hopalong
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Not sure I see how this really saves you any time or much effort. Then again, I've never used a powered one. You can lay down an 8 ft bead in about 5 seconds with a manual gun and some experience.
On a related note, I would invest in a caulking tool to smooth the bead after you lay it down. Otherwise, you'll wear the skin off your fingers after while.
Keep your caulk warm. Also, make damned sure you get caulk guns that are dripless. Caulk stops when you release the handle. Yes... Always keep your caulk warm! and, cut the tip about 3/4" down on about a 30* angle then cut off about 1/4" of the tip, slow steady squeeze on the handle. buy a tube or 2 of the cheapest latex caulk and practice on something. you can lay down a bead that barely needs wiping and a whole lot less waste/mess. getting the angle down is key.
" Hop, set the hook"! hopalong 99,999 TexDawg 99,999 FJB! not my president by a long shot!
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 10:35 AM
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RATZ
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Not sure I see how this really saves you any time or much effort. Then again, I've never used a powered one. You can lay down an 8 ft bead in about 5 seconds with a manual gun and some experience.
On a related note, I would invest in a caulking tool to smooth the bead after you lay it down. Otherwise, you'll wear the skin off your fingers after while.
Keep your caulk warm. Also, make damned sure you get caulk guns that are dripless. Caulk stops when you release the handle. Yes... Always keep your caulk warm! and, cut the tip about 3/4" down on about a 30* angle then cut off about 1/4" of the tip, slow steady squeeze on the handle. buy a tube or 2 of the cheapest latex caulk and practice on something. you can lay down a bead that barely needs wiping and a whole lot less waste/mess. getting the angle down is key. you sound like you know a lot about caulking and different caulks. Do you play with them a lot?
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 11:49 AM
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CaptainCrunch
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Constantly, its almost a hobby.
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 12:56 PM
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Pat Goff
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I caulked every inch of siding, windows, doors, whatever. 8,000 feet of siding, not once did I wish for a battery caulk gun. If you get decent at it, not sure how you could control it as well with a motor driving it.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 01:06 PM
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WAWI
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Another thing that white people arent real good at......
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Re: Dewalt battery powered caulk gun
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12/01/22 01:18 PM
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hopalong
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Another thing that white people arent real good at...... well that explains it, I identify as tan.
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lake fork FISHERMANS COVE MARINA/reservations - 903 474 7479
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