Has The Caulking Gun Been Re-invented?

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In this video, Shannon shows you a new style of caulk gun. This caulking gun allows you to get into tighter spaces since it cuts the tube lengthwise as it's used.

If you have questions about your home improvement projects, stop by the forum on our website, where Shannon will answer your questions in detail for free.

[siligun]

Thank you so much for the honest feedback.

We are continuously listening to our customers feedback and improving our product.
I can tell you that the new version, coming out real soon, will have a tip cutter, stronger hook, and more features that you mentioned in your review. Stay tuned.

[guggenheim]

Really enjoy your style of presentation, no edits, no flashy intros or outros, just straight business! That's a neat product, as a plumber I can find several places where the smaller gun would be preferred, thanks for sharing Shannon!

[kenhorton]

I like your honesty. I think it has a place as you say. I use to do steel roofing and trying to get a full size gun in under the eves of a multiple level roof was so hard.

[MustPassTruck]

I wish there were more compact tubes for little projects. Hate using less than 1/4 a tube and wasting the rest.

[Anunnaki-zi]

The first time I saw one of those at the local big box store, I thought it was gimmicky at best. It is a hard pass for me. Thanks for the honest review.

[wendemate]

I bought one of these based on another review, and was using this review to see how to use it since mine did not have instructions with it. So thank you very much for posting this. After using the Siligun, I agree with much of your review. It worked okay, but I was far from in love with it. 

I bought it to use to recaulk my very large shower area, so got a workout. I had better luck laying thin practice beads than the size I needed for my shower, so I do think this product has a place for caulking crown molding and other places where a thin bead is preferable. 

I was unable to get the gun to sustain a long continuous flow of caulk, unless I was laying a very thin bead. I usually use a standard-sized dripless caulk gun and I can get a smoother, more even flow with it no matter what size bead I'm putting down.

My Siligun did not have a metal blade in it to cut the tube, but rather a black plastic one. Since plastic cutting plastic isn't terribly efficient, I had to employ my husband to push on the caulk tube while I kept priming it in order to make the initial cut that would help feed the rest of the tube through. I also needed his help to extract the tube form the Siligun.

I noticed that caulk oozed out in a zig-zag pattern along the base of the tube-cutting blade which, since that has a rough, almost sandpaper-y texture, was impossible to clean the oozed caulk from. I'm thinking that will build up in the long run, but that's only a guess.

[ozziestrom]

I can see the little gun with some improvements. I switched yrs ago to the yellow ETS 2000 dripless calk gun, best move I've made. You can't kill this gun.

[ENFPerspectives]

I recommend your channel to others all if the time. Thanks for what you do.

[ElleMarieSteszewski]

Thank you soo.much for making this video. I'm using this gun now and I noticed that the product was coming out but it was so hard to squeeze the handle. I had to use both hands to squeeze it to get any out. Now, I understand why I was having such a hard time. I was using Extra Strength Adhesive & it was very thick. I know now to only use regular caulk and gels. Thank you.

[chillbanana]

I work in roofing mostly during winter in the mountains and my problem with a normal caulk gun is that they break so easily. This new style is perfect for these conditions

[GHagar]

Very useful & honest review, I also have trouble getting the tubes out! Thanks!

[Joethetoolguy]

I got one and promptly broke it, never made it on the channel. Appreciate your review

[kevyNova]

I just bought the caulking plugs, thanks a million.

[warrenmichael]

It looks really handy in certain tight spots but i agree, i would keep my old trusty big gun for most everyday use. As soon as i noticed you couldnt spin the tube to get the tip angle where you wanted it, i knew this little gun was just for specialty use in tighter spaces and will not replace regular guns.

[gasfitter]

I have one. I find everything that you says is true. I don't have use for it in my everyday job as I use it for filling around flues or taps and I found it easy to store due to its size

[allydog]

Thank you for this, very helpful as always. I am buying those caps though, I have never seen them before, and always have trouble keeping the tubes from drying out. Learned and found something new. 👍👍👍

[ortalpolichuk]

Looks like an amazing product, very easy to use,
definitely will buy one from Amazon. Thank you for your review.

[CentsYou]

I foresee, if it can be done in a cost efficient way, that company adding a slip bearing on the grip tape and the knife so the tube can be turned while in use. Great and informative video, Thanks for sharing.

[ScottyLo]

I’m a big fan of the compact design. With my work I have to fit into tight spaces at times. Having a better hook on it would be a plus for obvious reasons. Thanks for sharing your review

[sundogaudio]

Love your videos, i always get alot out of em. Thanks for all you do!