Good stud gun?

***Superhawk2002*** · 08-18-2008, 11:06 PM

I need to pull two somewhat large dents. Any opinion on a good stud gun. Looking for the best bang for the buck gun that will be a good DIY tool.

Thanks

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jjames25 · 08-18-2008, 11:21 PM

cant get behind them to tap them out at all?

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***jackblack99*** · 08-19-2008, 07:52 AM

go to harbor frieght and get one. they have the gun and slide hammer and studs. or you could buy a good one the first time and get a mac or matco. i get shop prices on stuff so lemme see what i can get one for.

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Broke Down · 08-19-2008, 07:59 AM

piece of tig wire spot welded on the pannel and use a slide hammer to pull out. try to get a 1/8" or 5/32" dia wire

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kstinson · 08-28-2008, 11:13 AM

I have a Chicago electric one from harbor freight and to be honest i wasn't really impressed. You would be better off with a Mig welder. Use just enough amperage to tack the wire to the body and use a slide hammer. Plus the mig welder has many more uses later on. With that being said you can tack brazing rod too, just watch your heat with the torch so you don't warp the metal.

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rbmchief · 08-28-2008, 12:16 PM

dent fix makes the best stud pullers imo. I have sold dozens and never had any problems, used mine quite a bit also. They make 3 or 4 different guns and kits depending on how far you want to go. The basic starter kit with a puller and nails and gun run around 200 bucks.

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cumminsturbo94 · 09-07-2008, 07:26 PM

iv used one that you just drill a hole, run a screw thought it and clamp on to the screw. then just weld the hole closed when finished. worked pretty good, but then again its a bit more work welding the holes.

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***Superhawk2002*** · 09-08-2008, 12:21 PM

Thanks for the replies. I will be looking for a Matco or better brand. I already have a MillerMatic 175, but want to get this looking perfect. I hate welding holes shut -- it seems you always get a slight wave or dimple. Granted I prob just suck at it.

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okie · 09-08-2008, 12:29 PM

Get a 1/4" rod or so and tack it along the valley line. Have the rod tall enough so you can clamp vise grips on it lighly hammer up with enough force to pop the dent. Dont have to drill any holes that way.

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wizkiddrummer · 09-16-2008, 10:19 PM

H&S Autoshot
I have one and love it
We used them at school and just based upon how much use they received and how well they stood up I would buy one.
Here's the ones they offer:
Welcome to H&S Autoshot - Manufacturers of World Class Tools and Equipment for the Automotive Industry

-Seth

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jjames25 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 71 jjames25's Truck Pics	cant get behind them to tap them out at all? __________________ 03 3500 AEM intake , straight piped stacks , smarty, Edge EZ , Webasto heater, Recon cab lights , Alpine deck , Boston Accoustics 6x9s , Orion Cobalt 10" subs , Orion 500 watt Cobalt series amp

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*jackblack99* Diesel Freak Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 982 jackblack99's Truck Pics	go to harbor frieght and get one. they have the gun and slide hammer and studs. or you could buy a good one the first time and get a mac or matco. i get shop prices on stuff so lemme see what i can get one for. __________________ 99 3500 sport, 9 in lift and 17' KMC Rockstars and 37" Cooper STT's. Edge Comp, BHAF, Airdog 150, autometer ultralite 2's, 4in turbo back(home made) to 7in miter cut, home made traction bars........coming soon ....Scheid Lightning 2's and a built trans when i get my quad sold.

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Broke Down Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pineville,LA Posts: 784 Broke Down's Truck Pics	piece of tig wire spot welded on the pannel and use a slide hammer to pull out. try to get a 1/8" or 5/32" dia wire __________________ 2000 4x4 3/4 ton ex cab lwb ATS converter,suncoast heavyduty rebuild kit,ATS valve body,copiolt and an edge EZ. BEER WISHES HIS OL'LADY WAS NICE AS MINE

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kstinson Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 248 kstinson's Truck Pics	I have a Chicago electric one from harbor freight and to be honest i wasn't really impressed. You would be better off with a Mig welder. Use just enough amperage to tack the wire to the body and use a slide hammer. Plus the mig welder has many more uses later on. With that being said you can tack brazing rod too, just watch your heat with the torch so you don't warp the metal. __________________ 2000 Black Dodge Ram 3500 Dually 5.9l 24-Valve, NV5600 6-Speed, Edge Juice/Attitude, AirDog 150, Hydroboost to keep the front end lubricated ;-)

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rbmchief Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: casper wy Posts: 2,379 rbmchief's Truck Pics	dent fix makes the best stud pullers imo. I have sold dozens and never had any problems, used mine quite a bit also. They make 3 or 4 different guns and kits depending on how far you want to go. The basic starter kit with a puller and nails and gun run around 200 bucks. __________________ 02 2500 slt 4x4,auto,icebox cai,silencer ring mia, Quad xzt+,jhook, Pinnacle 4" turbo back exhaust,westach elec fuel guage, isspro transtemp,boost,egt guages in pillar, line x in bed, runnin 2 stroke.

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cumminsturbo94 Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 567 cumminsturbo94's Truck Pics	iv used one that you just drill a hole, run a screw thought it and clamp on to the screw. then just weld the hole closed when finished. worked pretty good, but then again its a bit more work welding the holes. __________________ '94 ram 2500 12-valve, soon to be silver 4x4, 3.55's, 47rh, autometer pyro boost and trans on the a-pillar, muffler and silencer ring MIA. OHIO COAL ROLLERS

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*Superhawk2002* Cummins Fanatic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 179 Superhawk2002's Truck Pics	Thanks for the replies. I will be looking for a Matco or better brand. I already have a MillerMatic 175, but want to get this looking perfect. I hate welding holes shut -- it seems you always get a slight wave or dimple. Granted I prob just suck at it. __________________ Never-ending projects...

09-08-2008, 12:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
okie Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Leon & Stillwater, OK Posts: 245 okie's Truck Pics	Get a 1/4" rod or so and tack it along the valley line. Have the rod tall enough so you can clamp vise grips on it lighly hammer up with enough force to pop the dent. Dont have to drill any holes that way. __________________ 04 2500 HD, Reg Cab, 4x4, 305/555, NV5600. 5" SS Silverline Smarty, Isspro

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wizkiddrummer Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 4 wizkiddrummer's Truck Pics	H&S Autoshot I have one and love it We used them at school and just based upon how much use they received and how well they stood up I would buy one. Here's the ones they offer: Welcome to H&S Autoshot - Manufacturers of World Class Tools and Equipment for the Automotive Industry -Seth __________________ 04 Pontiac Sunfire...WOOT!!!