Bosch Heat Gun
By Sean O'Hara
Heat guns are extremely useful for both high-end industrial work and lesser tasks as well, such as urging heat shrink tubing to do its thing. But truly powerful units like the Bosch Model 1942 can also strip paint, heat liquids, loosen stubborn fittings, soften caulk, and thaw frozen pipes.
The 1942 is not new; it’s been a solid performer in the Bosch lineup for a long time. This is probably due to its high output blower that can produce 750°-1000°F degree blasts of heat and its rugged design, but the holder on top that allows the unit to be used in a stationary position at multiple angles caught our eye.
While you can use it like a normal pistol-grip head gun, you can also invert it and sit it on the workbench to use as a stationary blower. Or, you can set it on the stand when you’re done using it to allow it to cool down without burining the bench.
Bosch also offers a line of heat reflectors, concentrators, and spreaders for the 1942 to help with specific tasks. Street pricing starts around $80.
Model 1942 Heat Gun [Bosch]
Heat Gun Attachements and Accessories [Bosch]
Street Pricing [Froogle]
June 15th, 2006 at 7:52 pm
i want to win that chair
June 16th, 2006 at 2:45 pm
This looks very futuristic. I already have a heat gun though, and i’m very happy with it at the moment.
September 6th, 2006 at 7:42 pm
[...] Like most recent Bosch releases, it’s got some well-placed rubber to make the grip nice and comfortable. We sorta miss the cool chrome plating on the old Bosch standby, the model 1942, though. We also like 1942’s cool plate on top that lets you sit the gun on the workbench to cool, or to use. Progress is progress, though. [...]