As someone whom owns and operates a construction company in New York City. I have always sought out the new ground breaking technology that increases overall efficiency, and streamlines a process. I was excited for what appeared to be a "more efficient mousetrap", and purchased about 80 of these for our employees, but unfortunately there are many mechanical oversights on the design of this gadget that render it useless to individuals that require regular and professional use of such a product. For light use homeowners, this product would be acceptable, simply because they are 1. Unaware of better, and more efficient products on the market, and 2. Only require the product for small scale jobs, and wouldn't notice the glaring issues. My grievances with this product are as follows: 1. The material that provides traction and holds the tubes in place to allow for advancing of the tube wears down extremely quickly. 2. The amount of effort required to keep consistent flow is ridiculous. You are exhausted after barely 1 hour of usage. You pushed back against the "reviews stating there was inadequate force" by dismissing this as user error, though Hilariously I see in your demonstration a very small and pitiful bead you were able to produce, and even the inconsistent bead you ultimately laid down, which basically makes the case for all of the reviews you dismissed. 3. When attempting to advance the tube, often time as with all caulking applicators, the caulking begins to push out of the back end, but what makes this a unique annoyance with this product, is there is no way to disassemble to clean. The only way to clean is to wipe a much as you can with a wet rag, wrapped around a narrow extension, and woe to anyone that happens to get too much water on this thing, because it will rust the spring and blade almost immediately, and then you might as well use it as a mallet hammer. 4. Of the 80 that I purchased for my company, about 70 remain, because our guys find this tool as more of a hassle than a help. Then only reason 10 were used was because every know and then we have a newbie, whom thinks they discover the holy grail of caulking, only to realize its the forbidden fruit that one ought not partake of. We keep them around because it's a right of passage...we call it "The Allegory of a Silly Gun" . There is no such thing as a short cut, so u guess it serves that purpose well I recommend anyone that wants to piss off their father, or serious contractor in their lives....PLEASE BY ALL MEANS BUY THIS PRODUCT. They will curse at this product, throw it in anger, that long sought passive-aggressive revenge is possible.
Got a kick out of your detailed critique....and it was spot on. My wife bought me one because she knows I am a sucker to try new and innovative tools when I can. After a few minutes with it, I was rummaging through my shop looking for my old calking gun. It flat out doesn't handle cardboard tubes at all and most of the time it doesn't like the thicker denser products like concrete filler. With Harry Homeowner lightweight tubes and a lightweight product it is OK....but if you are calking more than say a commode or a single bath tub....go get the old guy because this one will flat wear your hand out in short order. I find it handy for getting in tight spaces behind a commode or calking a plumbing job in the wall inside of a vanity where the longer old style gun would be a problem due to its length. I'll keep it....but sure as hell won't buy another.
Appreciate this comment. I liked the idea of the gun and what it's aiming for but you've addressed the exact flaws I was expecting with the product even before seeing that 'bead' laid on the video. I also worry that actual silicone build up would be far more of a hassle to clean than caulk as well.
So I tried to use it on gorilla glue adhesive, and the inside of the gorilla glue tube, crushed under the pressure of the advancing plunger from the siligun. I never got the adhesive to advance from the tube. So it may be that it works for certain manufacturers, caulking and adhesive, but some tubes may be too thick or constructed differently for it to work.
Just understand its limitations. It does not like cardboard tubes or really heavy materials like concrete filler as those tend to be much thicker and heavier. But for regular plastic tubes with lightweight material, it is pretty handy. Don't get rid of your old calking gun, though.
To keep the nozzle from blocking up and drying overnight, something long and thin enough to fit a fair way in, long screws are good, I have also used insulated electrical wire
In my own personal opinion whenever you are doing a review on any product that is being reviewed should be used for a few months to see how it does with time. Every new tool is going to work great when it’s new.
So what you need to do is use this on several tubes. Because I’ve read review after review and what is said over and over is that the pushing mechanism wears out after about 20 uses. You also can’t reuse a tube. The cut makes it incredibly difficult to put back in. Once the tube is cut it won’t go back into a regular caulking gun. The tiny bead you got out shows the lousy output of the gun. Makes it seem like you were paid for a positive review.
I like supporting innovation. This isn’t for everyone and if you need to get into small spaces this works however if you caulk all the time and need more features this isn’t the caulk gun to buy or use.
Good review, honestly if your going to be using alex to do baseboards this is great... For softer materials this thing works, if you're going to be using thicker adhesives maybe not so much... But going through tubes of Alex this thing performs
Some caulk tubes are made of specialized cardboard. Works?? Some of the cardboard tubes have a metal ring at the end to provide tube strength. Thoughts?
Great questions! The lifespan of a blade can vary based on the material and usage, but typically you can expect a good number of uses before it dulls. it can't be replaced or sharpened.
Bought one last week for a project that required different tubes of material. It absolutely refused to work on any cardboard tube. It simply scrunched up the end of the tube and the blade would cut no more than a half inch of cardboard before jamming. On plastic tubes it worked better but had trouble with thicker material like poly-concrete patch material. Nice tool when it works, but don't throw away your old metal caulk guns
I would agree. I think the caulk gun is great for specific tubes...I think they could improve upon the design a bit and make it clear what types of tubes it works with and does not.
It is handy for getting in tight spaces where you don't need that large metal piece sticking out behind a traditional gun. But, of you're going to do much calking with it over a couple of days, you better have Popeye arms...............@@HowYouCanMakeIt
Well you totally killed my enthusiasm for this but probably saved me money as I use alot of PL adhesive as im a floor guy and those tubes are cardboard. 🍻🍻
Thanks so much for you video. I see on Amazon... alot of people are commenting about the fact... the unit does not do well with cardboard or heavy duty types of tubes, and that the cutter will either not work or bog down. Have you tried any tubes that are cardboard or very thick plastic? Or, have you used just the standard plastic type of caulking type tubes? Thank you so much.
Interesting, I think they could have an electric model too by switching the trigger with grippy wheels or even a spur wheel, that tube slicer was genius... Is it dripless if sitting?
7:23 do we see plastic pieces from the tube just before the cutting mechanism? I don't seem to see it around 1:00. Edit: ok, at 8:00 it's shown. Edit2: I'm still wondering why nobody (as far as I've saw) made a traditional caulk gun with a bulpup-style grip. Even the one pneumatic-driven has the whole tube in front of the grip. (edit3: there is another one with a grip mid-length)
I got it, brand new and a brand new caulk. It works barely. It can not consistently lay down caulk and you can feel as your laying the caulk. Nothing i know can replace the consistency of a real caulk gun. If you need it for tight space, just by a squeeze tube. This product is in my opinion, garbage.
So, out of a 11 minute review, we get about 30 seconds of actual caulking being done. That's a lot of fodder. "proofs in the pudding" Let me see what it looks like after about 24 hours of operation. Does it still work?
It still works, you might have issues with the Siligun if you use not standard caulk tubes as it can't really cut thicker tubes. Caulk results however are the same as a standard caulk gun
Give me a break that's no review it's an advertisement. This yet another attempt to build a better mouse trap but in the end will be a failure. Your hand now has to not only advance the caulk but cut through the plastic encasing the caulk. As the tool ages the blade gets gunked up and more dull and if you're applying a thick heavy caulk the tool will be useless. Use the caulk gun best suited to your job. Light weight plastic skeleton gun for typical latex caulks used for weatherization. Go to a heavier high quality metal gun for your silicones.
The Siligun, does have its limitations, no advertising here just facts. One being thicker caulk like you said but also cardboard tubes it doesn't work well with industrial grade caulk...it is best suited for around the house.
Just facts that's nonsense it's an infomercial you even say they gave you and sponsored your video. I was going to list everything that makes this video bogus but will simply say to people reading this watch the one done by "HouseImprovements". One that included a complete explanation of how the tool works and drawbacks of which there are many. He landed on it being a 7 out of 10 with some utility which is mostly nonsense did establish credibility by listing the negatives. Viewers should view these UA-cam reviews with a jaded eye. Reviewers goal is to get products sent to them and to make money off of affiliate links. It's hard to accomplish that if you're being negative on products. This product definitely deserves to have numerous negatives highlighted which you clearly did not do. I'm looking at all those tools in the background in a serious workshop as well as the tee shirt. Then when I see those nice soft, nicely manicured hands and confession you're not good at caulking something doesn't compute at all. Merry Christmas!
Thanks for the feedback. I do think it is a good invention. It does have issues and I plan on addressing them in another video. This video is specific to does it work for what it was designed for and the answer is yes, however there are issue like the ones you have mentioned.
here is a tip for caulking application. instead of dragging the caulking tube from one point to another, push it instead, much cleaner lines and little to know finger swiping
This just doesn’t work with liquid nails or cardboard tubes, takes a lot of effort to cut the cardboard and a lot of time to get the glue to come out, TERRIBLE, I’m returning it.
I have not tested it with liquid nails or cardboard tubs. I would expect it to have issues with these as it is not designed for these types of tubes but rather the standard caulk tubes.
Junk!! Got 3 tubes through. Sandpaper will not hang on to tube. And /or it will not pull tube anymore... Either way, don't buy this!! Junk! Junk! Junk!
This review is a complete sellout. The half used tube got stuck in this stupid gun, and I was unable to take it out. None of what this guy says is how the tool functions.
What's even more concerning is that I finally got the tube out after 6 hours fiddling with plyers, inserted the new tube, and the spring and the yellow part of the device popped out and hit me in to my glasses. It broke my glasses, if I wasn't wearing glasses it would have been my eye. This thing needs to be recalled. It's dangerous to operate.
@@HowYouCanMakeIt thanks for kind words, i never had a problem with traditional glue gun, and it's inherently more likely to result in problems the more parts the device has. Spring loaded gun with a flaw of backfiring though should have a warning on the box informing the user to always wear eye protection when using this device.
no, it doesn't claim to be a pro tool. main purpose is your occasional DIY projects specifically when you have hard to reach spaces where you need it to be compact.
Useless is a strong word. May be useless for you, just like a powered caulk gun is useless for me. Every tool has a purpose and situation that is ideal for its use.
As someone whom owns and operates a construction company in New York City. I have always sought out the new ground breaking technology that increases overall efficiency, and streamlines a process. I was excited for what appeared to be a "more efficient mousetrap", and purchased about 80 of these for our employees, but unfortunately there are many mechanical oversights on the design of this gadget that render it useless to individuals that require regular and professional use of such a product. For light use homeowners, this product would be acceptable, simply because they are 1. Unaware of better, and more efficient products on the market, and 2. Only require the product for small scale jobs, and wouldn't notice the glaring issues.
My grievances with this product are as follows:
1. The material that provides traction and holds the tubes in place to allow for advancing of the tube wears down extremely quickly.
2. The amount of effort required to keep consistent flow is ridiculous. You are exhausted after barely 1 hour of usage. You pushed back against the "reviews stating there was inadequate force" by dismissing this as user error, though Hilariously I see in your demonstration a very small and pitiful bead you were able to produce, and even the inconsistent bead you ultimately laid down, which basically makes the case for all of the reviews you dismissed.
3. When attempting to advance the tube, often time as with all caulking applicators, the caulking begins to push out of the back end, but what makes this a unique annoyance with this product, is there is no way to disassemble to clean. The only way to clean is to wipe a much as you can with a wet rag, wrapped around a narrow extension, and woe to anyone that happens to get too much water on this thing, because it will rust the spring and blade almost immediately, and then you might as well use it as a mallet hammer.
4. Of the 80 that I purchased for my company, about 70 remain, because our guys find this tool as more of a hassle than a help. Then only reason 10 were used was because every know and then we have a newbie, whom thinks they discover the holy grail of caulking, only to realize its the forbidden fruit that one ought not partake of. We keep them around because it's a right of passage...we call it "The Allegory of a Silly Gun" . There is no such thing as a short cut, so u guess it serves that purpose well
I recommend anyone that wants to piss off their father, or serious contractor in their lives....PLEASE BY ALL MEANS BUY THIS PRODUCT. They will curse at this product, throw it in anger, that long sought passive-aggressive revenge is possible.
Thank you for the feedback great example of scale and engineering concerns. Appreciate your comment
Got a kick out of your detailed critique....and it was spot on. My wife bought me one because she knows I am a sucker to try new and innovative tools when I can. After a few minutes with it, I was rummaging through my shop looking for my old calking gun. It flat out doesn't handle cardboard tubes at all and most of the time it doesn't like the thicker denser products like concrete filler. With Harry Homeowner lightweight tubes and a lightweight product it is OK....but if you are calking more than say a commode or a single bath tub....go get the old guy because this one will flat wear your hand out in short order. I find it handy for getting in tight spaces behind a commode or calking a plumbing job in the wall inside of a vanity where the longer old style gun would be a problem due to its length. I'll keep it....but sure as hell won't buy another.
Thank you for sharing and I too think it is cool but needs to be more clear on what type of rubes it works or doesn’t work with
Weyyy to many words
Appreciate this comment. I liked the idea of the gun and what it's aiming for but you've addressed the exact flaws I was expecting with the product even before seeing that 'bead' laid on the video.
I also worry that actual silicone build up would be far more of a hassle to clean than caulk as well.
So I tried to use it on gorilla glue adhesive, and the inside of the gorilla glue tube, crushed under the pressure of the advancing plunger from the siligun. I never got the adhesive to advance from the tube. So it may be that it works for certain manufacturers, caulking and adhesive, but some tubes may be too thick or constructed differently for it to work.
That is good to know thanks for sharing
4:16 if you use dawn dish soap keeps the silicone from sticking to your finger works better than spit or water
that is so helpful to know thank you.
@@Anontesla Siligun Blades
Looks like a pretty handy caulking gun. I like that it is compact and allows the user to cut down the length of the caulk tube. Great review
Thanks, I really like it. I was honestly very impressed with it and it surprised me with how good it worked compared to a traditional caulk gun.
Just understand its limitations. It does not like cardboard tubes or really heavy materials like concrete filler as those tend to be much thicker and heavier. But for regular plastic tubes with lightweight material, it is pretty handy. Don't get rid of your old calking gun, though.
I agree thanks for sharing.
To keep the nozzle from blocking up and drying overnight, something long and thin enough to fit a fair way in, long screws are good, I have also used insulated electrical wire
thanks for sharing.
I just put a piece of tape over it
:)
In my own personal opinion whenever you are doing a review on any product that is being reviewed should be used for a few months to see how it does with time. Every new tool is going to work great when it’s new.
true.
So what you need to do is use this on several tubes. Because I’ve read review after review and what is said over and over is that the pushing mechanism wears out after about 20 uses.
You also can’t reuse a tube. The cut makes it incredibly difficult to put back in. Once the tube is cut it won’t go back into a regular caulking gun. The tiny bead you got out shows the lousy output of the gun. Makes it seem like you were paid for a positive review.
I like supporting innovation. This isn’t for everyone and if you need to get into small spaces this works however if you caulk all the time and need more features this isn’t the caulk gun to buy or use.
Good review, honestly if your going to be using alex to do baseboards this is great... For softer materials this thing works, if you're going to be using thicker adhesives maybe not so much... But going through tubes of Alex this thing performs
I agree.
Some caulk tubes are made of specialized cardboard. Works?? Some of the cardboard tubes have a metal ring at the end to provide tube strength. Thoughts?
It would not work
How many uses until the blade gets dull? Can the blade be sharpened or replaced?
Great questions! The lifespan of a blade can vary based on the material and usage, but typically you can expect a good number of uses before it dulls. it can't be replaced or sharpened.
Does it get awkward when near the end of the nozzle because yuor hand and handle being so close
I didn't have any issues.
Can the inside blade that cut the tube replaceable if it worn out then the tube cannot be cut? Also can the tube remove if just used for little bit?
no it can't be replaced.
Wait until you use it a while, and then update your review. I think it'll change when that sandpaper-like gripping ring wears down.
I could see that happening. I only use a caulk gun about once a month so I am not a heavy user.
Bought one last week for a project that required different tubes of material. It absolutely refused to work on any cardboard tube. It simply scrunched up the end of the tube and the blade would cut no more than a half inch of cardboard before jamming. On plastic tubes it worked better but had trouble with thicker material like poly-concrete patch material. Nice tool when it works, but don't throw away your old metal caulk guns
I would agree. I think the caulk gun is great for specific tubes...I think they could improve upon the design a bit and make it clear what types of tubes it works with and does not.
It is only for plastic caulk tubes.
correct
It is handy for getting in tight spaces where you don't need that large metal piece sticking out behind a traditional gun. But, of you're going to do much calking with it over a couple of days, you better have Popeye arms...............@@HowYouCanMakeIt
Well you totally killed my enthusiasm for this but probably saved me money as I use alot of PL adhesive as im a floor guy and those tubes are cardboard. 🍻🍻
Got one , and is one of the best tools I ever bought.
That is good to know thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for you video. I see on Amazon... alot of people are commenting about the fact... the unit does not do well with cardboard or heavy duty types of tubes, and that the cutter will either not work or bog down. Have you tried any tubes that are cardboard or very thick plastic? Or, have you used just the standard plastic type of caulking type tubes? Thank you so much.
I have just used standard caulk tubes.
Interesting, I think they could have an electric model too by switching the trigger with grippy wheels or even a spur wheel, that tube slicer was genius... Is it dripless if sitting?
Yes it is dripless when sitting because there’s no pressure being applied. Really great design
Does it work well with cardboard tubes like liquid nails?
No it doesn’t
I bought one and the clutch part doesn't even lime up correctly flush and doesn't hold the tube correctly
oh man that isn't good
Do you cut the tube if it's a new? It looks like on your video you punched it with the tool?
I did
Just used it today for the 3rd time, did not work about halfway through the tube. Waste of money
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's important for everyone to know what to expect. Your feedback can help others make informed decisions!
Same! Lousy design.
7:23 do we see plastic pieces from the tube just before the cutting mechanism? I don't seem to see it around 1:00.
Edit: ok, at 8:00 it's shown.
Edit2: I'm still wondering why nobody (as far as I've saw) made a traditional caulk gun with a bulpup-style grip. Even the one pneumatic-driven has the whole tube in front of the grip. (edit3: there is another one with a grip mid-length)
True.
I got it, brand new and a brand new caulk. It works barely. It can not consistently lay down caulk and you can feel as your laying the caulk. Nothing i know can replace the consistency of a real caulk gun. If you need it for tight space, just by a squeeze tube. This product is in my opinion, garbage.
that is good to know.
Does it cut threw card board caulking tubes
I have not tested that
Triger is sliding no working any more I am a woman so I didn't use it too much already no working
sounds like a defect to me.
So, out of a 11 minute review, we get about 30 seconds of actual caulking being done.
That's a lot of fodder.
"proofs in the pudding"
Let me see what it looks like after about 24 hours of operation. Does it still work?
It still works, you might have issues with the Siligun if you use not standard caulk tubes as it can't really cut thicker tubes. Caulk results however are the same as a standard caulk gun
It doesn't work after 1 hour :(
Doesn’t work after 5 tubes. Total junk!
10:39 😢it roke appart how can put it back together
oh man!
Give me a break that's no review it's an advertisement. This yet another attempt to build a better mouse trap but in the end will be a failure. Your hand now has to not only advance the caulk but cut through the plastic encasing the caulk. As the tool ages the blade gets gunked up and more dull and if you're applying a thick heavy caulk the tool will be useless.
Use the caulk gun best suited to your job. Light weight plastic skeleton gun for typical latex caulks used for weatherization. Go to a heavier high quality metal gun for your silicones.
The Siligun, does have its limitations, no advertising here just facts. One being thicker caulk like you said but also cardboard tubes it doesn't work well with industrial grade caulk...it is best suited for around the house.
Just facts that's nonsense it's an infomercial you even say they gave you and sponsored your video.
I was going to list everything that makes this video bogus but will simply say to people reading this watch the one done by "HouseImprovements". One that included a complete explanation of how the tool works and drawbacks of which there are many. He landed on it being a 7 out of 10 with some utility which is mostly nonsense did establish credibility by listing the negatives.
Viewers should view these UA-cam reviews with a jaded eye. Reviewers goal is to get products sent to them and to make money off of affiliate links. It's hard to accomplish that if you're being negative on products.
This product definitely deserves to have numerous negatives highlighted which you clearly did not do.
I'm looking at all those tools in the background in a serious workshop as well as the tee shirt. Then when I see those nice soft, nicely manicured hands and confession you're not good at caulking something doesn't compute at all.
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for the feedback. I do think it is a good invention. It does have issues and I plan on addressing them in another video. This video is specific to does it work for what it was designed for and the answer is yes, however there are issue like the ones you have mentioned.
TIME FOR CAULK PRODUCERS TO MAKE SHORT TUBES FOR TIGHT SPACES
Truth
here is a tip for caulking application. instead of dragging the caulking tube from one point to another, push it instead, much cleaner lines and little to know finger swiping
Thanks 👉🏻
This just doesn’t work with liquid nails or cardboard tubes, takes a lot of effort to cut the cardboard and a lot of time to get the glue to come out, TERRIBLE, I’m returning it.
I have not tested it with liquid nails or cardboard tubs. I would expect it to have issues with these as it is not designed for these types of tubes but rather the standard caulk tubes.
It's not designed or recommended for cardboard tubes, it's says on the website
@13Junkhead , not where I bought it
A more convenient tube cutter of some kind should be integrated into the design so you don't have to use a knife like that.
I like the idea
Not well engineered.
It has its limitations for sure
"im not the best cauxer in the world"
😁
It doesn't work on cardboard tubes
That is correct...it has issues with cardboard tubes
No, the answer is no. Mine broke less than one tube in.
Oh that isn’t good what broke?
Junk!! Got 3 tubes through. Sandpaper will not hang on to tube. And /or it will not pull tube anymore...
Either way, don't buy this!!
Junk! Junk! Junk!
Thanks for letting me know.
Your video is crystal clear but you should get a microphone that pins on your clothes
Thanks I will be sure to do that
This gun is junk and definitely not worth buying from personal experience
Thanks for sharing.
He doesn't know how to clean caulk good with his finger...haven't tried the gun yet been painted 35 yrs
:)
This review is a complete sellout. The half used tube got stuck in this stupid gun, and I was unable to take it out. None of what this guy says is how the tool functions.
Sorry your tube got stuck.
What's even more concerning is that I finally got the tube out after 6 hours fiddling with plyers, inserted the new tube, and the spring and the yellow part of the device popped out and hit me in to my glasses. It broke my glasses, if I wasn't wearing glasses it would have been my eye. This thing needs to be recalled. It's dangerous to operate.
Oh man that is crazy. glad you are ok.
@@HowYouCanMakeIt thanks for kind words, i never had a problem with traditional glue gun, and it's inherently more likely to result in problems the more parts the device has.
Spring loaded gun with a flaw of backfiring though should have a warning on the box informing the user to always wear eye protection when using this device.
True, thanks for your support and info.
The answer is no, it is a POS ripoff.
Is there another type on the market that it is ripping off?
@@HowYouCanMakeIt it does not work, so it is not ripping off another product, it is ripping off consumers that purchase it.
I think they need to be more clear for what is its good to use for...It is not for everything.
Because they bought the off brand knock off
didn't know there was one.
This gun absolutely useless piece of garbage
thanks for sharing.
This gun is useless. Not a professional tool by any stretch of the imagination
It has some limitations for sure
Does it claim to be a professional use tool? I didn’t see that indication. It works well for a DIY’er who’s caulking a few times a year.
no, it doesn't claim to be a pro tool. main purpose is your occasional DIY projects specifically when you have hard to reach spaces where you need it to be compact.
Useless is a strong word. May be useless for you, just like a powered caulk gun is useless for me. Every tool has a purpose and situation that is ideal for its use.
true.