PORTER-CABLE 1500W Dual Temperature Heat Gun - PC1500HG Electric Hot Air Tool for DIY, Crafting, Shrink Wrapping & Paint Removal | Heavy Duty Corded Design for Home Improvement Projects

My trusty craft mini heat gun died and I needed something that would meet my wide range of needs. I am a collector of hobbies and handicrafts and I needed something that could delicately heat embossing paper, heat shrink wrap tubing, melt plastic, help to dry paint, remove paint, and anywhere else in between. I never outright purchase anything and always read reviews and comments. The other heat guns here on Amazon seemed to have a low or high setting but both seemed a little too high compared to my mini heat gun (around 300W). This heat gun has a high and low but ALSO has a temp control dial! At the lowest setting with the temp dial all the way to the minus the temp is warm and does well for giving a thin paint layer a little extra boost to dry. On low with the temp dial half way I can heat plastic to the point it is easily bendable. I have not yet gone all the way to the highest heat setting. At the half way point it gets hot (I can't run it over my hands). It's just so versatile! This is an AMAZING heat gun, especially for the price. The gun itself is rugged. It feels substantial in your hands. For a lady like myself it's almost a little too large. Holding it for more than a few minutes starts to fatigue my arms. The other features make up for this, though, in my opinion. It is also VERY quiet. My craft heat gun was much louder and this one doesn't bother my ears (I'm sensitive to noises like this). I purchased the Wagner / Milwaukee accessories and they fit perfect. I haven't removed the step down nozzle since I got it. I've had this for almost a week now and have used it every day so far. I haven't been so happy with a purchase in a long time. My craft heat gun lasted over 7 years of use and, based on the build quality, I'd expect this to do the same. This is definitely worth the money and the adjustable temp makes it amazingly adaptable for many different needs. It's perfect for crafts.