Lund1900 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I keep reading posts and you been saying to use the low setting on a heat gun. I would like to know why? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I use the high setting. It heats the jigs much faster, so I can get more powdercoated in less time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I too use the high setting when using the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lund1900 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Thanks, I was doing the same and thought I might be screwing up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) I see I am in the minority here. I use a heat gun. However I have a digital one. I set mine on Low 850 degrees (your high may be my low temp) don't know. Reason being is that in reality you can melt the lead with a heat gun if you keep the jig there too long. I also do a lot of multi-color, and if you use high heat you will burn the paint. There really is no right or wrong answer, depends on what works for you. Also on low heat start out with a count of 15 seconds on a 1/4 oz jig. If the powder paint doesn't gloss over, than add another 5 seconds. Do this until you get the gloss over and start there. What you don't want to do is make the jig so hot, that it will grab too much paint, and if this happens, you will get tear drop looking jigs from too much paint on the jig. The only way to learn this is trial and error. You have to practice this to get it right. Also some paints like green pumpkin need a hotter jig head and longer heat time. Finally some guys don't like the jig to gloss over and instead have a powdery look. I personally like my jig to gloss over. This way I can see if the jig has full coverage. Edited March 21, 2014 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'm not sure what my temps are on high. I cheap Harbor freight one that high is 12 watts if I remember right. I use a torch for anything 2 oz. and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I use a torch, on a 1/4oz head it is 1-2-3 turn 1-2-3 and then dip, that is what I found to be perfect with the propane torch. I have used map gas but that is too hot, propane is much better for me and I'm used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I Use my adjustable Ryobi heat gun and I really like it. I like to dial it in so the heat is in the 400*-500* range. That way I lessen the risk of melting small jigs. And yes I have had that happen before. Saving a few seconds here or there doesn't matter to me if I accidently melt one or burn the paint occasionaly as I feel it is a wash timewise when that happens. All my bigger stuff gets heated in my toaster oven then dipped and/or sprayed with powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I heat mine in a toaster oven and I use the heat gun just for a second to replace the lost heat from opening the toaster oven door repeatedly. Because I do it that way my heat gun is on the highest temperature setting with the blower on low. Below is a picture of a stand I made for my heat gun. It just prevents any lead or paint from falling into the heat gun when in a vertical position. 2 pieces of wood, aluminum flashing, 1/2 inch aluminum flat pieces to hold down the flashing, and some zip ties to hold the gun in place. Quick, easy, and it will prolong the life of your heat gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Man that is really a clean, neat well organized work bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I heat mine in a toaster oven and I use the heat gun just for a second to replace the lost heat from opening the toaster oven door repeatedly. Because I do it that way my heat gun is on the highest temperature setting with the blower on low. Below is a picture of a stand I made for my heat gun. It just prevents any lead or paint from falling into the heat gun when in a vertical position. 2 pieces of wood, aluminum flashing, 1/2 inch aluminum flat pieces to hold down the flashing, and some zip ties to hold the gun in place. Quick, easy, and it will prolong the life of your heat gun. heatgun.JPG I like the looks of your mount. Unfortunately the temperature adjustment dial on my Ryobi is on the back so I can't mount mine the same way. I would have to have a way to access the dial and read the lights to see where I have my temp set at and to adjust it. I suppose i could just set it and forget it when doing most jigs then remove it for different applications. Might even be able to mount it differently Hmmmmm..... Not you got me thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.t.pockets Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 you could always mount it sideways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Man that is really a clean, neat well organized work bench. X2 I couldn't find anything in that shop! Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty's Lure Co. Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 propane torch works the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) I heat mine in a toaster oven and I use the heat gun just for a second to replace the lost heat from opening the toaster oven door repeatedly. Because I do it that way my heat gun is on the highest temperature setting with the blower on low. Below is a picture of a stand I made for my heat gun. It just prevents any lead or paint from falling into the heat gun when in a vertical position. 2 pieces of wood, aluminum flashing, 1/2 inch aluminum flat pieces to hold down the flashing, and some zip ties to hold the gun in place. Quick, easy, and it will prolong the life of your heat gun. heatgun.JPG I don't know what I was thinking but after making some jigs last week I realized my adjustment is on the top. I am definetly making one of these gun mounts. Thanks for the post and the pics. Edited March 31, 2014 by Kasilofchrisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaarneson Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I heat mine in a toaster oven and I use the heat gun just for a second to replace the lost heat from opening the toaster oven door repeatedly. Because I do it that way my heat gun is on the highest temperature setting with the blower on low. Below is a picture of a stand I made for my heat gun. It just prevents any lead or paint from falling into the heat gun when in a vertical position. 2 pieces of wood, aluminum flashing, 1/2 inch aluminum flat pieces to hold down the flashing, and some zip ties to hold the gun in place. Quick, easy, and it will prolong the life of your heat gun. heatgun.JPG At what temp do you heat your jigs in the toaster oven and for how long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 I heat around 400 degrees. You can leave them in there all day if you want. As far as how long before you start powder coating that is based on how big the items are you are painting and how long it takes your particular oven to heat up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 I heat around 400 degrees. You can leave them in there all day if you want. As far as how long before you start powder coating that is based on how big the items are you are painting and how long it takes your particular oven to heat up. X2 this works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBull Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I use my heat gun set on high with teflon pins. Its a timing thing as to how long you you leave your jig in the heat. I count to about 15 for 1/4 oz. jig and all the way up to 30 on 1/2 oz jigs. Keep in mind that all lead is not the same. Some takes more heat !!!! When you have dipped the base coat you just want the jig hot enough to hold a light dusting of powder on your jig. Then put it in the heat to make it cream over real nice and glossy and smooth. Then if your going to use just one color like all black you then dip it in right after the jig has glossed to your liking. When you pull the jig out after this coating you can put it back into the heat to gloss this coat over. NOW THIS IS IMPORTANT..... At this time when the jig is still hot from setting the gloss is when you want to remove the pinn. DON'T JUST PULL ON TEFLON PIN.. Twist it in place( about one complete turn), this only takes a blink of the eye to do, and then pull out. It leaves a very nice smooth hole for your fieber weed guard to be put in after heat setting your jig for hardness. This is how I've down thousands of these things. Have fun. STEVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
