Has The Caulking Gun Been Re-invented?

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Amazon link to caulk guns:
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Amazon link to the exact caulk gun shown here:
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Canada: amzn.to/3FweVx1
Amazon link to the caulk tube cap:
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Canada: amzn.to/3FszJp5
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.
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@siligun6792 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mikefreeman4430 Жыл бұрын

Being able to rotate the tube is kind of important to me as a painting contractor not a huge deal but sometimes you find yourself in some weird spots

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Thanks Siligun.

@daveb4194 Жыл бұрын

@@mikefreeman4430 cut the tip flat and push the caulk gun, cutting it at an angle makes it difficult.

@brianmaclean6560 Жыл бұрын

@@daveb4194 Pro tip: Cut it straight then take your knife and shave arround your cut, so it's like rounded. You can caulk any diferent angle after

@brianwarner308 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sillybuns

@guggenheim914 Жыл бұрын

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!

@MustPassTruck Жыл бұрын

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

@kenhorton3482 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Nash_42 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. As a new homeowner, I don't think this will be my first caulkgun.

@wf8933 Жыл бұрын

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.

@phineusphineas Жыл бұрын

I could see that gun being fantastic in tight areas where a full size gun can't fit well.

@Seedyrom247 Жыл бұрын

Damn. I thought they had finally invented a caulk tube (and gun) which was 1/3 the length. Perfect for people who do that one job, then 2 years later they realise they need more caulk for something else, and the 2/3 of the remaining caulk in the tube is rock hard.

@ENFPerspectives Жыл бұрын

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

@Slaphappy-_- Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas too you and your family! Thanks for all the knowledge and work you’ve done over the many years!

@Picassosgarage Жыл бұрын

Not being able to twist the tube in the gun is a HUGE drawback. I'm still going to buy one though! lol!

@chillbanana3649 Жыл бұрын

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

@ozziestrom9793 Жыл бұрын

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.

@asinger261 Жыл бұрын

100% agree won't go to another gun ETS 2000 is exceptional

@davidscott5903 Жыл бұрын

Nice demo! Thank you!

@sundogaudio851 Жыл бұрын

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

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@wendemate5051 Ай бұрын

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.

@GHagar2024 Ай бұрын

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

@ortalpolichuk95 Жыл бұрын

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

@1stbump Жыл бұрын

Great review! This is why I subscribed to u long time ago! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

@warrenmichael918 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ScottyLo Жыл бұрын

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

@danfish4life249 Жыл бұрын

I'm shocked an honest open and very detailed review. Going to subscribe and check out some of your other videos.

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@gasfitter78 Жыл бұрын

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

@dinnerwithfranklin2451 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you for this. Good review.

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@TheSlipperyNoodle Жыл бұрын

Good review.

@ghernz1 Жыл бұрын

they should make a rubber tip with a angel that slides over the tip of the tube , so that you can rotate it to the angel that would take care of the problem of not being able to turn the tube .

@kevyNova123 Жыл бұрын

I just bought the caulking plugs, thanks a million.

@Joethetoolguy Жыл бұрын

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

@truenorthliving9557 Жыл бұрын

Definitely would have a place in my tool bag.

@ronm6585 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@2Cents4You Жыл бұрын

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.

@johnkosick1464 Жыл бұрын

Shannon............ "MERRY CHRISTMAS "........ Best Wishes in 2023.....

@christrites4251 Жыл бұрын

Looks very interesting and the take away for me seems to be, don't cut the tip until after it's in the gun. I think it will be excellent for tight spaces and I'll probably pick one up if I see it in the Canadian Tire or Home Depot, thx for video.

@theoisaac9948 Жыл бұрын

💯👍👍Happy holidays

@mfblowfish4671 Жыл бұрын

It would make a good gift to a construction worker. I’ve put over 1000’s tubes of caulk painting for the last 18 years. This thing would be handy for caulking baseboard around toilets. Never would be the preferred gun of choice but even if I was used a handful of times would pay for itself

@nahum335 Жыл бұрын

Wow I have the get one from Amazon right now

@allydog3452 9 ай бұрын

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. 👍👍👍

@Arational Жыл бұрын

The most important feature in a caulking gun is that it stops the flow when you stop squeezing. Dripless. The two other examples of guns shown, both of which I own, are prone to run on and drip all over the place unless you disengage pressure on the plunger.

@ncironhorse8367 4 ай бұрын

thanks for the review. I saw this at the store and almost bought it.

@amirnakash7432 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Video I boght 2 of them on Amazon 6 months ego working amazing I use them almost every day I think I'm gonna buy now another one 🤣

@Skwish6952 Жыл бұрын

I bought this gun and if you use one type of caulk and can leave it in untill the tube is empty, it is a decent gun. Like you said you can't manipulate the tip without turning the gun so yea. It's good for a niche set of events.

@iamnoone. Жыл бұрын

I have one of these gun and it works great. It's not for the picky person. It does what it says it can do

@craigtate5930 Жыл бұрын

I have seriously considered trying 1 of these to augment my existing guns

@BerserkeR_031 Жыл бұрын

Electronic and air guns keep getting better as well

@mikechiodetti4482 Жыл бұрын

It needs some changes, but for constant caulk users, this might be a great tool.

@aaron74 Жыл бұрын

With lots of additional refinements it could replace traditional guns, but the traditional gun seems like a pretty perfected design already. Honestly for tight spaces like behind faucets I just buy and use those squeeze tubes of caulking (they look like toothpaste tubes).

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Yes I agree, those little tubes actually work really well.

@ClovisRibeiro1987 Жыл бұрын

they should invest on small tubes of caulk and market it for tight places.

@rpmspeedyblue Жыл бұрын

Good product introduction👍Price and durability usually makes a product. When I need to get in a tight spot I use the (toothpaste style) small tube.

@ThisTall Жыл бұрын

It’s a really cool design! As a professional I just wish they’d are an all metal pro grade model. Even if the price got pretty high, I bet there’s plenty of guys that would buy it.especially plumbers having to caulk around the backside of sinks and toilets sometimes

@Dicer328 Жыл бұрын

I switched to the Makita 18v caulking gun, it rules.

@brianwarner308 Жыл бұрын

It’s funny I keep imagining the creator of the gun arguing with you for each one of your cons

@elgranjero2284 Жыл бұрын

Yep😅 but I would tend to agree with him. The creators should now look at his constructive criticisms as a guide to improving this product.

@haidafella8651 Жыл бұрын

Was the creator winning?

@brianwarner308 Жыл бұрын

@@haidafella8651 no but he’s being really defensive

@MustPassTruck Жыл бұрын

Would be interesting to see a major tool brand create it out of higher grade materials.

@REGDORTNARG Жыл бұрын

looks like more of a detail tool. I could see how you could be more precise when applying high visible areas

@matthewbolton4289 Жыл бұрын

The thing about caulking guns is they can grt into tight, hard to reach areas

@zoharnakash7362 Жыл бұрын

My wife loves it you must get one

@71organicmusic9 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if it would be good to use with paper based tube of Roofing tar????

@Just_Chuck_It Жыл бұрын

I have tried that caulking gun, and the only thing I don't like about it that you can't rotate the tube with out removing the entire tube from the tool.

@Dopekid94808 Жыл бұрын

This gun broke within two weeks of ownership. The grip tape got smooth and stopped pulling the caulking tube through the gun. I install siding and trims onto track homes on a large scale with companies like dr Horton, jacobsen, and Oakland.

@catblue6393 Жыл бұрын

I think I'd paint it a color other than black or silver so no one mistakes it for a handgun. Though really, without a tube in there, it looks more like a small hairdryer.

@melastname6548 Жыл бұрын

agreed -v. no dumb ultra masculine metal intro. messy garage w repurposed cabinets that looks like a lot of ours lol. an actual contractor...gimmicky but pretty cool. there's some videos on here of ppl that swear by cutting the tip square. I wonder if the angle cut was always done because a lot of times as you said there's no room for the plunger to hang out back in a new tube. so by cutting at an angle it allowed a shallower angle to get the gun in tight places. not a contractor so I've always done the angle/finger/screw/throw away 1/2 a tube of dried out money, routine. I might get this. thanks

@hebber1961 Жыл бұрын

Other than desperately needing it for a tight spot, I can't see ever wanting this. The lack of rotation is a huge factor. Maybe they should invent and supply a tip for it that can be rotated.

@Tony-sy7ed Жыл бұрын

Saw this on Amazon and Iv been debating on getting one. As for a hook, I would be nice if it utilized the folding Milwaukee rafter hook with spring load detent to keep it in one position. The way that top hook is flopping around I would have already had some choice words and ripped it off.

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Sounds like they are making some changes to that hook as we speak

@B0bsUrUncle Жыл бұрын

So with most "silicone" tubes the tip screws on. This tip can be manipulated ,without leaking, to the angle that you would normally turn the tube itself.

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Very few purchased at local stores here have screw on tips anymore, but if your areas still has them that is a work around for this problem for sure

@flickboogers9325 Жыл бұрын

Straight to the point always has excellent videos. Let's get this man a million subscribers!

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Yes, lets do that ! Come on 1M subs!

@thickheart28 Жыл бұрын

Great job Shannon, especially with keeping it clean and professional. It would be low hanging fruit to make jokes on that subject, well maybe not so low with that compact design.

@stevenm3141 Жыл бұрын

My question is as this splits the tube does the split stay behind the caulk or does it have a potential to open the back of the tube causing it to go bad?

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

No it splits behind the plug

@celeronceleron5595 Жыл бұрын

I think I'll stick with a good old battery powered Ryobi caulking gun. Simply put down 9 4x8 sheets of roofing. Set the caulking pressure/walking speed and five ten minutes later, including the time for replacement tubes, you're done. I used to have to do that sort of on my knee pads when caulking a flat roof. Be careful about how many screws you put around the perimeter of each 4x8 sheet and your caulking pressure, or the roofing might lift hydraulically. I found short lag screws work best for securing the roofing.

@fritzkabeano1969 Жыл бұрын

How "powerful" are those battery-operated caulk guns? Can they handle denser caulks like some of the Sikaflex???

@celeronceleron5595 Жыл бұрын

Well, I don't personally know any one who would do something like this, certainly not me, right? Any way I know from personal experience if I set the pressure to max and keep the trigger on I would get a tube of wasted caulking in a real hurry. Um. Seriously though, it'll squirt a foot or two. Iv never squeezed a whole tube of caulking into a bucket, you know, for the scientific purpose of timing it, but it wouldn't take long. I recommend a 6 Amp battery as it is still light weight and has good run time. I've used products like DAP Alex Plus, liquid nail, beats the nail, Silicon, etc. Be on the lookout for the occasional bang as any bubbles will expand when leaving the nozzle. One time the tube leaked thought it was a goner, bought another, and the tubes leaked some again so I cleaned the rack and it was fine. Just remember to clear any obstructions from the nozzle before you begin work. Make sure you break the seal or the caulk will come out the wrong end. Which is fine, till you take the tube out and ram all that gunk into the inner workings. Apparently that stuffs not supposed to be there. I had a lot of time to kill one day so I cleaned it up. I was so happy to have my first one back in operation.

@celeronceleron5595 Жыл бұрын

Let me try to answer that more directly. I don't know how many psi it's good for. After I started using the electric caulking gun I realized I had stepped into a whole new world. The roofing was being Hydraulically lifted so from then on instead of placing lag screws every two feet on center, as a rule I placed them every 10 inches. However, any low spots will need either to have their hydraulic reservoirs filled in, use more lag screws. The Ryobi is so much more powerful than a hand pump caulking it's like night and day. This caulking gun is meant to be used with scaffolding, or ladders and planks. I don't know how to explain how powerful it is. You just have to try it and exclaim "how come I never heard of this before?!" I guarantee you'll never go back. Oh! Here's a comparison, a Ryobi is to a caulking gun as a super soaker is to a squirt gun.

@celeronceleron5595 Жыл бұрын

Ah, silane-terminated polymer. Certainly, if you can squeeze it by hand, you can squeeze it by monster, easily.

@cislife7140 Жыл бұрын

@@fritzkabeano1969 denser? Don't you mean can it handle a thicker caulk?

@percyfaith11 Жыл бұрын

It has a place, especially since it eliminates that long rod that comes out of the back.

@mikewerner3797 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know why companies don’t make smaller (1/2)tubes of caulk. Most of the time for small jobs I don’t need a whole tube of caulk. And most of the time by the time I need to caulk again, the caulk is hard or tip is clogged and won’t flow.

@dosiodosev740 Жыл бұрын

Honest review is rear now these days, thanks

@alexb.1524 Жыл бұрын

Hey Shannon, I can't picture it but how would it work going between a backsplash and a faucet? I don't think it would make a difference right?

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

That where I can see it being handy especially if you already dont have much tube left.

@kaboom362 Жыл бұрын

Seemed like you ran out of room for any pro's for all the cons.. haha. I'm sure it's because you are such a gentleman is why it got a seven. I don't... "think"... you had on the beer goggles.. 😄

@joephillips6634 Жыл бұрын

How do you seal the cut part of the tubes if you don't use the entire thing? Can't?

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Look in the description of the video for a link to the tube caps I use. The help a lot. You can tape the ends up well also with tuck tape. These methods only can keep it decent for a few months usually however.

@Maroco918 Жыл бұрын

Mercedes has been using those guns for gasket maker for years. Actual Mercedes design. Wonder if the patent is up or something.

@WeDanceStupidProductions2 Жыл бұрын

Let's start out with the pros: I'm not sure this hook will hold up. It's probably the first thing that breaks off. The little tool for puncturing the seal is a little cumbersome to get in and out. It's a little hard on the finger. Now let's move on to the cons...

@donhendricks2950 Жыл бұрын

...I'll get one , just to have it.

@sezendia 6 ай бұрын

place the internals in a bearing so you can rotate the intire assemply, and make it out of steel, i honestly wouldn't mind paying 3X the price if the product is worth it

@carcasscruncher9354 Жыл бұрын

I'd say the inability to turn the tube is its biggest downfall.

@fat_head_Carl Жыл бұрын

Fair review, from a tradesman

@Maxid1 Жыл бұрын

For $30 bucks (that's what I saw on anazon) I'd have to have a very specific and consistent need for it to pay that much.

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Yes a decent old style gun here is $20

@kentuckybeardsman Жыл бұрын

So I have to ask, did you detail the thing before this video? I know after just a couple uses of any caulk gun I e ever seen anyone use in the last 16 years I've been doing this style of work, the gun gets dirty, caulk on it, and even small scratches due to setting it down a bit rough. This one you have in your video is fresh out of the package shiny new! 🤔🤔🤔

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Not at all shiny new. Not sure how many feet of caulk I used it for before this video but I would guess at least 700-1000?

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

In fact if you watch at the 1:05 mark we zoom in a bit and you can see its got a bit of caulking or something on it. As a comparison the other two guns in the video are at least 5-6 yrs old and obviously dirtier.

@neeko7878 Жыл бұрын

They would have a real winner if they could somehow figure out how to allow it to rotate

@evilgenius3646 Жыл бұрын

So, sometimes it's useful to have a tiny caulk?

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is!

@Tom-Travels Жыл бұрын

I always make the customer pay for materials, but I have to buy the tools. If the Mfg'er would include a tube(s) of caulk with it, then I can put it in the materials category. Tapton concrete screws and lugs was the first to figure this marketing angle out. Tapcon always puts in free concrete drill bits and square bits. Therefore, I don't buy any other brand.

@fireprooffox3664 Жыл бұрын

If the tube is splitting and moving into the gun more wouldn't the tube constantly be moving away from the work??

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

yes , but that is easy to control unless you are laying a huge bead of caulk.

@robertbragg9364 Жыл бұрын

I have one question, why is your "Caulk" so short? My "Caulk" is twice as long as yours. Does that mean I can fill twice as many "Cracks"? Last question, is this more for "Short Strokes" or can you hit the "Cracks" like usual? 👍

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

You are "punny"

@robertbragg9364 Жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements lmfao

@josephdriscoll8527 Жыл бұрын

like your review not the product itself for me.

@TapelessDrywallFinishing Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@Ermes12FloorSander Жыл бұрын

👍👍👷‍♂️ very naic

@maxapollo1 Жыл бұрын

i have one it broke after 3 months... dont use it on a jobsite unless you have a back up

@stans5270 Жыл бұрын

"Go to gun" = EDC

@ajsdfk Жыл бұрын

Are you Canadian?

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Yes

@jay94dee91 Ай бұрын

If they could just make a normal caulking gun without the long push rod😊

@trevor5290 Жыл бұрын

Don't fix what ain't broken. There's a reason the original design is still with us. I always say.. If you want a perfect mouse trap, buy one today and remove all the upgrades

@carguy1312 Жыл бұрын

I bought that - it’s an amazing idea. Unfortunately, is poorly executed. Mine stopped feeding a tube of pure silicone after less than half.

@patricelebrasseur5649 Жыл бұрын

I prefer sausage pack when available

@danielwarzecha2007 Жыл бұрын

Sili gun ...more like silly gun :p The not being able to rotate your tube is a deal breaker

@sirlawrence83 Жыл бұрын

Subcompact caulking gun lol 😂

@apt7777 Жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that cant use it for anything "thick"? Unusable in cold weather. The gripper just slides, and no longer sends the tube back to create flow. Similar results from dripless. Junk if you ask me. Just give me the OG ratcheting ones.

@jmandesilva Жыл бұрын

I think it would be better if you gave a quick demo of the tool before you start giving feedback because the first 5 mins have little context for people who don’t already know what the tool does.