Reddit reviews PORTER-CABLE Heat Gun, 1500-Watt (PC1500HG)

I just did a bunch of Google searches for things like "gel capsules distillate" and used what I found to come up with a simple recipe. I'm not at home right now, so I can't access my notes, but I think my amounts for the last batch were (approximately):

Distillate: 1 Syringe

Coconut Oil: 60ml

Sunflower Lecithin: 4ml

I start by measuring out the Coconut oil into a 100ml flask. I then heat that up with a heat gun to maybe somewhere around 120 to140 degrees; it doesn't need to be blazing hot... we just want the oils to blend together. Next I add the distillate and lecithin and swirl the flask around and use a glass stirring rod until everything appears to be well blended. I may hit it a couple more times with the heat gun while doing this.

Once the oil is cooled back down to room temperature, I use a syringe to extract it from the flask and fill up the gel caps. These little trays work really well for holding the capsules.

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Here is the heat gun that I'm currently using-- http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-PC1500HG-1500-Watt-Heat-Gun/dp/B004Q04X44/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1367375505&sr=8-4&keywords=heat+gun

I've used it a few times a week for several weeks now without any complaints. It took a little while to figure out the settings, but I basically start with the highest fan setting and almost max heat for about 6 minutes. After the beans are brownsh, I switch to max heat and hit first crack in roughly 8-10 minutes. I usually try and stop before second crack and I've been pleased with the results.

The only thing I've done to help prolong the life of the gun is cut a pair of pantyhose to put over the back fans on the gun. When I'm roasting, the chaff flies everywhere, and I noticed it was getting sucked into the back of the gun. While it seems silly, this has helped keep the gun from getting any chaff stuck in it.

As far as the bowl, I just picked up a cheap stainless steel bowl from Target. I actually have a bread maker, but the Teflon coating worried me, and I think using a bowl works well.

Good luck on your first roast and let us know how it goes!

I had a heat gun on hand. I've heard that a hair dryer will work, but can't vouch for the effectiveness. If you want to get a heat gun, I have this one, and it worked very well.

Positive 333! :D

Here's a 'PORTER-CABLE PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun' for $30.

I have one of these. I turn the knob about 90° for the sweet spot. On the minimum it feels like someone is just blowing on my face unless I'm physically touching the exhaust. I'm sure there are some guns that require min settings though.

I have this Porter Cable one and like it: https://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-PC1500HG-1500-Watt-Heat-Gun/dp/B004Q04X44/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=porter+cable+heat+gun&qid=1565114996&s=gateway&sr=8-3

A pretty important feature to not overlook is being able to set it down safely right after use without the risk of burning or melting something.

it's a very burly blow dryer thing.

http://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-PC1500HG-1500-Watt-Heat-Gun/dp/B004Q04X44/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1383003118&sr=8-2&keywords=heat+gun