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. 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.

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. Now for the specs. This heat gun weighs just 650 g but puts out up to 600° C using the powerful 1800 Watt power input. You can select from two different airflow speeds, up to 450 litres per minute airflow and it makes a maximum noise of 79 dB during use.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. 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. The power rating on a heat gun is measured in Watts. The higher the number, the more power the heat gun pulls in from the electricity source. Usually, this translates to a higher temperature at the nozzle end but also means your electricity bill will be higher. Tips

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. Select a high or low-temperature setting with the 2-set temperature selector, optimising temperature for specific applicationsAnother full kit, this is an ideal heat gun to buy if you want all the accessories thrown in. The build quality isn’t exactly as good as the DeWalt or the Bosch. However, for this price, you’re not going to argue too much. 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.

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. The DeWalt D26411-GB is probably the best heat gun you can find right now. It’s robust, powerful, and has a stable base for hands-free use. DeWalt is one of the best known and most loved power tool brands in the world, and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on their heat gun.It’s a mini heat gun that’s great when you need accuracy over power and portability over fan power. In fact, I think it’s one of the best mini heat guns I’ve tried out so far. If you’re a hobbyist or electrician who needs to save on toolkit space, this is the one for you. 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. 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.