I like the build quality on this heat gun, it’s what you’d expect from Bosch. The rubberised over-moulded handle is supremely comfortable and the whole thing feels solid and not a plastic toy. You can’t have a heat gun without a source of heat. Heat guns use electricity to draw air in with a fan and pass it across a heating element. The best heat gun might use a ceramic heating element that can create hotter temperatures than old-style coiled wire. Power

Terratek make an impressive range of DIY gear, from paint sprayers to hedge trimmers. They also make one of the best 2,000 Watt heat guns I’ve tried out. Power tool brand Ginour have made a powerful heat gun kit. It comes with a decent set of accessories, hands-free capability and won’t empty your wallet when you buy it. As for the specs, this heat gun’s a little heavier than some of the competition at just over 1 kg. You can excuse the extra heft because it puts out a huge 2000 Watts of heat power. This heat is produced at two selectable temperatures- 350° C and 550° C. The airflow speed’s a bit higher at 550 litres per minute too.

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Easily one of the best known European tool brands, Germany’s Bosch have two main lines of tools. “Blue” professional tools and “green” DIY level tools. This handy UniversalHeat 600 heat gun fits into the DIY section, but don’t be fooled, it’s a sturdy and reliable little beast.

Compared with most full-size heat guns, this hot air machine looks more like an oversize board marker. You hold it like a pen rather than a pistol, and it creates a much more localised heat patch than one of the big boys.

This heat gun is perfect for smaller and more delicate jobs when a regular heat gun’s blast of air is too big and clumsy. If you’re planning on doing a lot of heat shrinking or crafting, this is the right heat gun for you. As for the specs, a power input of 2000 Watts pushes the heat up to 550° C at 550 litres per minute. Weighing in at close to 1 kg, it’s not exactly heavy but it’s a bit weightier than the competition. You get two selectable modes to choose from as well.

You also get a decent set of accessories to go with the heat gun. There are four different nozzles to choose from too. You get a fish tail, a classic reduction tip, a glass protection nozzle, and a light carbon nozzle.Japanese tool brand Ryobi are famous for producing excellent cordless power tools. Their excellent ONE+ battery system allows you to share them across their range of 18V tools. Power up anything from a lawnmower to a circular saw without needing to buy separate batteries! Their R18HG-0 18V heat gun cuts the power cord and lets you use a heat gun wherever you want, even off-grid. As for the specs, this is a super lightweight heat gun at just over 500 g. It makes the most of its 1800 Watt power to create 600° C. It can put out up to 500 litres per minute airflow.

SEEKONE have included three different sizes of standard cone tip. There’s also a wide flat tip and a glass protection tip. It looks like it’ll come in handy for all sorts of paint removal jobs. To go with the tips, they’ve also thrown in a standard putty scraper and a triangular pull scraper too. Everything you need to get to work. Producing a range of quality and affordable heat guns, SEEKONE have managed to produce one of the best heat gun kits for a surprisingly reasonable price. What makes this one of the best heat guns I’ve had a chance to try out is the three-step switch. You can’t change the temperature with a dial, but Bosch have selected three levels of heat and airflow that just seem to work. Manchester-based VonHaus have been taking the DIY world by storm with their extensive range of handy tools and accessories. Their heat gun is hugely powerful, comfortable to use and comes with a decent set of tips. This is a futuristic-looking heat gun with a large, rubberised handle. It’s more comfortable to use than some of the more expensive heat guns that just have a plastic handle. This makes it ideal for long paint stripping sessions and overall ergonomics.

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DeWalt have included two quality tips as well. A fishtail one that will be great for paint stripping, and a narrow cone for when you want more control over the heat spot. The first thing to note about this heat gun is the excellent set of accessories you get with it. If you’re new to using one of these bits of kit, you can get to work straight away. You don’t need to buy pretty much anything else. Heat guns are versatile bits of kit found in all the best toolkits. They are great for stripping paint or varnish, applying heat shrink tubing to cables, crafting or for pipe bending. Heat Source