Need Heat/Stripper Gun Suggestions

[cabinetman]

I'm in the process of stripping paint off about 160' of fascia board, and a lot of T&G wood siding. My old heat gun still works but is blowin' through its last amps. I have a feeling it's gonna die at any minute. I'd like to get a new one on Monday and was looking for suggestions.
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[MilDoc]

I bought a Wagner unit based on a review I read, and love it! Works fast and 2 pads did the whole house. Mixed reviews on Amazon, but mine works great.
http://www.amazon.com/Wagner-513040-...8136100&sr=1-3

[cabinetman]

I bought a Wagner unit based on a review I read, and love it! Works fast and 2 pads did the whole house. Mixed reviews on Amazon, but mine works great.
http://www.amazon.com/Wagner-513040-...8136100&sr=1-3

Paul

Got a few questions. What exactly did you use it on? What I've got is 4 -5 layers of old paint that is cracked, bubbled and pretty thick. I've tried sanding the bulk with a 36x on a ROS and the disc loads up quick, and doesn't get down to the wood very quickly.

A consideration for me is to find a solution that isn't too manual. I'll be on a ladder for a lot of it 14' high, and have a problem with my hands and shoulders. My old heat gun and a scraper work OK but too slow. It takes it all off but not very fast. For that procedure, I would want more heat.

If those pads for the Wagner work well, are they mounted on an arbor of some sort so it can be put in a drill?
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[Tom Slick]

I've used Milwaukee and Master Appliance heat guns in commercial/industrial conditions, i.e. operating a few hours a day a couple of days a week. both were good guns, I'd rank the Master as a slightly heavier duty tool.

If you don't already have one, you need a carbide scraper, they work 10x better then just a spring steel scraper. I have this one and really like it.