Cordless Caulk Guns?

[rideit]

(Cuing Kiwi Accent)
Hell, I didn’t even know these existed. Is it worth spending more on a fancy one if I have a pretty good amount to do? (But not nearly pro level)
I have Bosch batteries, but theirs is $289. Alone.
Ryobi is $150 with a battery.

[CHAIR_97]

Not for painting or anything that easily squeezes out of a tube. More for thicker stuff lets say like winddsheild sealant or commercial glazing. Messy as fuck if you don't know what your doing. Never needed one bit have gotten a good laugh out of watching others use one.

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[jerlane]

If you have an air compressor, you can get a pneumatic one for cheap. Just make sure you have the pressure set right. Obviously not cordless, but much faster and even bead.


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[Timberridge]

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[nickwm21]

Professional glazers, waterproofers, roofers, caulkers, etc… use the larger ones that take the sausage tube… they certainly make the job easier.

If you have enough caulking to warrant an electric gun, than you might have enough caulking to buy the bigger gun and a box of the sausages? Just a thought.

Maybe they make a gun that works with both the sausages and the tubes?


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[Name Redacted]

Maybe they make a gun that works with both the sausages and the tubes?

The Milwaukee M18 is the best, Dewalt makes one too. They both offer kits that allow to switch between sausages and cartridges, some come with it depending on the package you buy. Sausages make sense for high volume and related cost savings but can be more messy, and some people don't like the weight. Cartriges are easier, lighter, and less mess.

[Touring_Sedan]

I have the Ryobi. I think I picked it up from Direct as a refurb for about $50, not sure I would have paid $150 for it. There's a little bit of a learning curve when it comes to the speed adjuster, but overall it's been pretty handy. Keep in mind, the battery operated ones are quite a bit larger then the analog versions so if your project is confined it's pretty much useless. I've mostly used it for flashing projects. It works well for putting down a nice thick even bead.

[ötzi]

My, what a random, unthreadworthy question.

[XXX-er]

I look at these kind of tools & think you need to have some pretty serious applications for this kind of tool as in you are using them every day caulking window frames/ siding not just re-caulking your bathtub at home

[Name Redacted]

My, what a random, unthreadworthy question.

Well that's a TRG first!

[skaredshtles]

I look at these kind of tools & think you need to have some pretty serious applications for this kind of tool as in you are using them every day caulking window frames/ siding not just re-caulking your bathtub at home

I have a feeling he has a *big* caulk job ahead of him on the "waterproof deck" thing...

[adrenalated]

I have the Milwaukee M12 one. It's awesome if you have more than a few tubes of caulking to do.

And to the above point - it works completely fine with thinner/lighter sealants. You just need to dial the speed way down and move fast when applying it. Took me about 10 seconds to figure it out. Imagine the heavier duty 18V ones might be too powerful for the lighter sealants.

[XXX-er]

I notice they make battery powered grease guns, I'm thinking that would be handy if you had a lot of heavy equipment to grease

[Djongo Unchained]

If you wanna wait until spring, we can just lift the decking and seal it properly.

And when I return, we can at least lay a bead in those obvious leak areas that we eyeballed.

[Danno]

[niles standish] Is there a taste to the caulk? [/ns]

[rideit]

DJ and SKRD are the winners here. DJ, do you recommend me not doing anything, rather than making a mess? I ordered the Ryobi, deck is leaking pretty badly. I’m willing to take a crack at it, but I don’t want to make your job harder for when we fix it properly.
Please advise.

[MontuckyFried]

I notice they make battery powered grease guns, I'm thinking that would be handy if you had a lot of heavy equipment to grease

Indeed. When you have a thousand grease points to lube up on a tractor or big bulldozer, those can be pretty rad. My brother got the Milwaukee M18 one and it's been SUCH a luxury. Super worth it if you own any heavy equipment.

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[Djongo Unchained]

If you can wait until I get back, you'll be the only work for me, which is fine.

I could've put more time into it but my big house project getting pushed back screwed my exit planning.

If we can't get it to stop leaking from above, I'd suggest we create a short term fix by creating a tyvek ceiling that will let the inflow water go to a place where it'll drain into one spot, like a catch barrel or something.

And the caulking needs to be neatly done; and it's mostly kneeling and bending which makes a tight job even more complicated.

[rideit]

Ok, I’ll hold off. Leave it for a young guy such as yourself
Thanks!
Enjoy your Turkey day, amigo.

[Djongo Unchained]

Coolio, thanks hombre.

Will holler at ya asap.

[skiballs]

Is there a corded caulk gun?

Fixing leaks with caulk is about as amateur as it gets.


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[XXX-er]

well the point might be that crawling all over a house or a tractor or a bunch of tractors using a gun with a power cord or an airhose might be limiting,

and using the manual gun your hand is so cramped up at the end of a shift that you can't wank off to porn hub

[rideit]

Fixing leaks with caulk is about as amateur as it gets.

You have no idea what we are up against here. Horribly mangled job, this would be a temporary solution to try and preven a little ingress. It's an enclosed under deck area, so not super critical, shit will just get wet and freeze down there.

[skiballs]

Lighten up son, you are an amateur.



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[rideit]

True!
Gorilla Tape would be much better.