# Heat gun

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## Introduction

A heat gun is a tool you use for heating up objects without using a naked flame.

## Great Reasons for Using a Heat Gun

**Curves:** You can use a heat gun to soften plastics to form single and double curved shapes.

**Control**: With the heat gun you can select how hot the air will be coming out of the gun to help you avoid melting your work.

**Safety:** Unlike a blowtorch that has a naked flame, the heat gun uses a heating element which makes it harder to scorch/burn the object you are trying to heat up.

## Materials

Some materials can release noxious fumes when heated up, consult the workshop staff before using the heat gun.

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