Sad night at the bench…..

[ScottsGT]

Last night it died.  Been with me at least 35 years.  For the past 3-4 years the trigger was acting up, but last night she finally said goodbye.  

 

It was my old Monokote heat gun I bought when I got into flying RC.  For the past 24 years it was only used to help accelerate paint drying.   Cord simply broke in half.  If the switch wasn’t so wonky, I’d put a new cord in it. 
I think it’s time to say “Goodnight Irene”.  We had a good run.  
Not sure if I should replace her with a sexy new hair dryer or another old Monokote heat gun. 
Standard heat gun is out of the question. Not enough airflow and gets too hot.  Already have one of those.  

[ScottsGT]

Oh the horror of it all!!!!!

[ScottsGT]

Ahhhhh…. I’m in a better place now.  Same old gun with an upgraded toggle type switch. She’ll be here next week via Amazon. 

[PanzerWomble]

I think you got your moneys worth there 

[BlrwestSiR]

I've got a hair dryer relegated to my bench thanks to the handle being held together with tape. That's what I thought you had as well. 

[Clunkmeister]

The Monokote gun is what you need due to the vent. A hair dryer just won’t cut it.  You might want to fix it, as the new ones are cheap Chinese plastic junk. 

[belugawhaleman]

R.I.P. monocote gun. I lost mine about 18 years ago. I built a GB racer....never flew it..

but its there. Please, take time to lay it at respectable rest...my condolences.