Foam guns that can be stripped down

[opps]

Hi all

My first foam gun was a basic Bond-It gun that had a plastic ball bearing (it was free with a case of Bond-It foam. I tried to strip it down but the plastic ball could not be removed.

My next purchase was a cheap gun from Amazon. I liked the fact that it had tapered nozzles. I found those to be very useful.

I lack discipline. After having left the foam canister connected for a few months. It would not work. I tried to strip it down but the rivets on the weird handle fell off and it wasn't possible to remove the pin.

I want another gun with both straws and tapered nozzles. Ideally, I would like to be able to source both the tapered nozzles and straws as and when the need arises.

On Amazon, I can get a Bond-IT "professional" gun for £12.45- not sure how reliable it is though, sounds too cheap and has some negative reviews.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bond-Professional-Foam-Gun-polyurethene/dp/B0052C2234/ref=pd_ci_mcx_di_int_sccai_cn_d_sccl_4_5/262-5192044-7232855?pd_rd_w=tLHnC&content-id=amzn1.sym.6448d24d-f04d-4e11-90e5-10165d266aa2&pf_rd_p=6448d24d-f04d-4e11-90e5-10165d266aa2&pf_rd_r=950NMMXFDF8Z7XE2MRR9&pd_rd_wg=b326v&pd_rd_r=e053806e-9e3f-424d-a9e2-dda591a2bd45&pd_rd_i=B0052C2234&psc=1

Am currently looking at another Chinese gun, at £18, but not sure if it can be stripped down completely.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/WORKPRO-Adjustment-Dispensing-Application-Applicator/dp/B0C8M7G1HK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

I am happy to pay more, but only if I can leave the foam canister connected for a couple of months, or even a couple of weeks, knowing that I will have to scrape away any build up where the needle comes out of the nozzle.

 

[jj4091]

Use the search feature, there are lots of foam and gun posts

 

[lostinthelight]

I leave my gun with the can on in the use position, sometimes for 6 months or even longer. There are some who say this is the wrong way up but I have found this the least troublesome way.
Edit: I did a vid several years back. https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/foam-guns.540955/post-4584386

 

[foxhole]

Geocel Metal Pro Foam Gun

Buy Geocel Metal Pro Foam Gun at trade exclusive prices. Shop online with Click & Collect and next day delivery available.

www.selcobw.com

 

[opps]

I leave my gun with the can on in the use position, sometimes for 6 months or even longer. There are some who say this is the wrong way up but I have found this the least troublesome way.
Edit: I did a vid several years back. https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/foam-guns.540955/post-4584386

Realising that I needed a new gun today. I opted for the cheaper of the two Roughneck ones at Toolstation (£25).

Roughneck Contractor Foam Gun

• PTFE coated can holder• PTFE coated needle• Flow control• Ergonomic gripThe Roughneck® Contractor Foam Gun is ideal for filling gaps in brick, concrete, stone and plaster, around pipe and duct work, and spaces around window and door frames. PTFE coated can holder and needle for easy...

www.toolstation.com

It is the "contractor" grade gun. Only the needle and canister holder are PTFE. It does however look like it can be completely stripped down, even the "spout" can be removed from the body. Neither of my other two had that feature. A tad concerned that the ball bearing seems to be plastic rather than metal.

Importantly, it is supplied with two long plastic tubes and two cone tubes.

The instructions recommend leaving canisters connected for 30 days. I am gonna see how far I can push that.

Will check your vid later, many thanks.

 

[opps]

Geocel Metal Pro Foam Gun

Buy Geocel Metal Pro Foam Gun at trade exclusive prices. Shop online with Click & Collect and next day delivery available.

www.selcobw.com

Thanks, the spec says nothing about the build quality and it doesn't seem to have the cones or bendy tubes.

BTW, Selco is chuffin' expensive for tools (by and large) and although I do have a Selco trade account, I would rarely consider buying tools from them.

The same gun is available for half the price (including delivery) elsewhere, eg

https://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/p/ge...woZB06jaDbncNlp13MK140TMEoxAgJHph0jIx5BPrZe6c

 

[davey4321]

I have two Geocel foam guns which can be stripped down to a certain degree. In fact I’ve just done one this afternoon. Slightly fiddly and easy to lose the ball bearing.

I tend not to use the canned cleaner you can buy and use cellulose thinners. It’s cheaper in the long run and can be used over and over. Simply strip the gun and drop the parts in thinner to soak overnight. Works great and after reassembly it’s like having a new gun.

 

[opps]

Cheers @davey4321 , I have been more than happy with the Roughneck one that I linked to. One and a half years down the line, I have only used 3 canisters, leaving then attached throughout. After using the gun, I use the acetone based gun cleaner just to spray the tip. Thanks for the cellulose tip.

 

[phatboy]

The unbranded ones often seem to be the exact same as the expensive ones. I had a £25 Fischer one until I cleaned it and lost a spring. I replaced it with an Amazon special for £12 (Not available any more) and it was absolutely identical.... when I later damaged that one, I used parts from the Fischer one to repair it.

Lately I've stuck to the cheapy ones, and the can stays on and it lasts a few months.

If it then won't work, I tend to dump it and keep a spare in stock, for what they cost. Dismantling and cleaning takes too much time vs buying another cheapy.

 

[Leftum]

I leave my gun with the can on in the use position, sometimes for 6 months or even longer. There are some who say this is the wrong way up but I have found this the least troublesome way.
Edit: I did a vid several years back. https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/foam-guns.540955/post-4584386

I do this with my foam gun to. I’ve had 3 in 15 years.

I used to clean it but a window fitter told me to leave it