Heat Gun ??

[Tracker12]

So I guess I need some sort of heat source for Power coating the jig heads. What are you all using and where are recommended places to buy them. I was thinking a place like Harbor Freight.

[skiptomylu]

Lots use heat guns, personally I don't like them and use an alcohol burner. The alcohol is cheap at the hard wear stores and you don't have all that noise. Been doing that 6 years or so.

[STUMP HUNTER]

I agree with Skip on the alcohol burner. The heat guns work well but I don't like the noise. You can get the heat guns at any of the big box stores and most the time you can find the burners on ebay or make your own. Redman uses one he made and if I had seen his before I ordered my burner, well I would have saved a few bucks....

[Tracker12]

Are you using a wickless alcohol burner or one with a wick. Do you have any problem with any black residue.

[Bronson]

I got mine from Lowes $25-$30. Yes, they do make noise and if you're doing 70-100 in a closed space, you start feeling like your not gettting as much oxygen as you need. Tried a candle, didn't like it. I've heard good things about the alcohol burner but have never used one. I've heard you can't see the flame but don't know if that's true or not. Probably is cheaper.

[STUMP HUNTER]

Are you using a wickless alcohol burner or one with a wick. Do you have any problem with any black residue.

The one with a wick. The alcohol burns with no smell and no smoke (denatured alcohol).
Bronson, you can see the flame, I also tried a candle and don't like using them.

[skiptomylu]

I have been using the same wick for 6 years and still going. Yes see the flame easy. Just learn to count how long for what size head by counting at your won rate so you will do it the same each time.

[yellowjacket]

i use a heat gun its kinda of noisey but it gets the job done

[Tracker12]

I hate noise unless it is the kind you hear o a calm day in the woods. I think I am going to try the lamp method. Now I have to settle in on the one I want. How long do you normally hold the jig over the flame?

[skiptomylu]

I hate noise unless it is the kind you hear o a calm day in the woods. I think I am going to try the lamp method. Now I have to settle in on the one I want. How long do you normally hold the jig over the flame?

It's kind of hard to find one I like and has the right size wick. I know you can get them for less, but Barlow's has the one I have. I have bought 2 others since and keep going back to this one. Bought a stainless one is how I learned I didn't like the small 1/8" wicks and then one on ebay for cheap, but don't like the cap on it. SO do what you think is best.