After all those stories about heat gun life hacks and crafts, you probably think that there are no more interesting things left to talk about it. But – no – it turns out it can be used to cook food, as well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6mu_iQPzyM While not that efficient when it comes to time and energy consumption, YouTuber Mr. Hacker showed you can definitely use the heat gun as a replacement for your stove, oven, or toaster. Instead of harming the environment with a gas stove, you can heat up your food using your heat gun. It will definitely take longer (and I mean MUCH longer), but you’ll be able to count…

Finding the right free 3D modeling software that will fit your current skills and knowledge can be a challenge. For beginners, any type of this software is a tad intimidating. With a variety of software out there, finding a simple one can be truly a bit of work. If you are someone who is just starting into the field, we’re sure you don’t want to have software with all unnecessary intricacies that you’re not even sure how to use. That’s for sure. On the other hand, pros often look for 3D modeling software with all the bells and whistles they need. However, with tons of choices out there, it means…

A resin 3D printer makes highly reliable prints through the use of SLA, LCD, or DLP technology. It solidifies UV resin and transforms the liquid into high-quality 3D models at a greater rate. To dig in further, Stereolithography (SLA) is the earliest form of resin 3D printing and operates by adding a substrate of photosensitive liquid resin towards a UV-laser beam. The resin is then hardened in the desired model and the product is layer after layer formed until completed. On the other hand, when we speak about Digital Light Processing (DLP), we’re referring to the process of projecting a single image within each layer using a digital projector by…

The world is full of interesting things to explore and oftentimes, we wish we could see them a little bit closer. Good thing you could have that clearer view with a very simple tool that could be carried wherever you go. A pocket microscope is a nice tool that could make your or your kids’ exploration more fun and exciting. A pocket microscope could also make your job a lot easier, especially if it entails inspection of industrial materials for corrosion or rocks for minerals or circuit boards. The same thing goes for parents doing homeschooling. Imagine giving your kid the freedom to enjoy learning in the field, untied from…

Okay, I know we’ve been going crazy with the countless applications of the heat gun, but there are just so many! Who knew having a handheld heat-spewing device could be useful in so many situations?! With that said, this will be the last time I’ll be covering heat gun hacks, at least for the near future. This time, we’ll be looking at heat gun tips and tricks from YouTuber NewKew which you can use in everyday situations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGIJ4nwwwO4 Bending Plastic Rulers Into Supports While not a hack per se, being able to bend plastic by heating it is more useful than you think. A lot of objects at home are…

Your average everyday heat gun is a definite boon when it comes to handiwork. You can use it to heat frozen pipes, shrink wrap plastic, and more easily strip paint, just to name a few handy uses. But did you know you can also incorporate a high-powered heat gun into your artwork? While it may seem excessive, The Hedgehog Hollow found a couple of neat applications for a heat gun which can give your art (and in one instance, your coffee addiction) some added flair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go8Bpg3tGkk Melting and Spreading Coloring Materials We all know the heat gun is capable of producing hot air, so it comes as no surprise that…