Caulk Gun
Home Depot item: Anvil 10 oz. Medium-Duty Smooth Hex Rod Caulk Gun (Model 08175, Internet #315262329)
About $9.98 at Home Depot
Buy at Home DepotSold and shipped by Home Depot. You check out at homedepot.com, and the price there is the one you pay.
Why it's on the list
This tool is not always used daily or even weekly but will be a commonly used tool that you should start out with on day one.
From Home Depot
Anvil's dripless hex rod caulk gun is designed with a smooth rod distributes a smooth consistent bead of caulk with minimal effort. Features include a dripless tip to prevent waste, nozzle clean-out tool and built-in spout cutter. Compatible with 10 oz. tubes of acrylic latex and silicone caulk and polyurethane sealants. Size: medium.
- Dripless feature prevents waste
- Convenient spout cutter built into the handle
- 8:1 thrust ratio for use with acrylic and silicone caulk
Affiliate disclosure: this is a Home Depot affiliate link. If you buy through it, Bulletproof Handyman may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See the whole Master Tools List
Dispenser for applying caulk and adhesives. Common uses include sealing gaps, installing trim, and waterproofing joints. Specialized uses: dispensing construction adhesive, applying fire caulk, and filling expansion joints.