Description
Price: $13.80
(as of Nov 01, 2024 00:54:00 UTC – Details)
The Newborn 188 Super Ratchet Rod Cradle caulking gun has a steel half-barrel frame that fits 1/10-gal. cartridges and has a 6:1 thrust ratio for use with medium viscosity materials such as silicone. The ratchet-style pressure rod has teeth that hold the rod in place after each pull of the trigger. For thinner materials, this helps minimize drips. There is a welded plate in the back for securing the cartridge in place. The hook on the back allows it to hang on a ladder, and a seal puncture tool and a spout cutter are built into the side of the gun for opening cartridges without a knife.
Caulking guns, also called caulk or cartridge guns, dispense a controlled flow of products such as caulk, sealants, and adhesives from a tube or cartridge. A manual caulking gun consists of a frame which holds the tube, a trigger, and a rod which moves forward when the trigger is depressed, dispensing the product. Manual caulking guns have a thrust ratio; the higher the thrust ratio, the easier it is to dispense the caulk, sealant, or adhesive. Air-powered or pneumatic caulking guns also have a frame and a trigger, but are used with an air pressure regulator that pushes the product from the tube using air pressure instead of a rod.
Newborn Brothers Company, Inc. manufactures sealant and adhesive dispensers and accessories. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Jessup, MD.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 13 x 7 x 2 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number : 188 1/10GL
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : January 1, 2007
Manufacturer : Newborn Brothers Co., Inc.
ASIN : B00004YON8
Steel half-barrel (also called cradle) frame caulking gun for 1/10-gal. cartridges
Thrust ratio of 6:1 for use with medium viscosity materials
Ratchet-style pressure rod has teeth to hold the rod in place after each pull of the trigger for minimizing drips
Welded plate in back for securing cartridge in place
Hook on the back for hanging it on a ladder
Seal puncture tool
Spout cutter
No pinch finger guard
Extra deep ratchet teeth
Accommodates 10 oz caulk tubes
Customers say
Customers like the build quality, functionality, and ease of use of the mechanical components. They mention it’s well-made, reliable, and bulletproof. Some appreciate the smooth mechanisms and value for money. Additionally, customers say the design is decent.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Amazon Customer –
Good, quality item.
Item is as advertised, no complaints.
Tricia Opalewski –
Does the job
Works good
G. Carver –
well made, lower cost
I am very happy that I chose this caulk gun. I have 3 others that use the smooth rods, ranging from dirt cheap round rods to an expensive dual cam square rod. All three failed to dispense the thick tile adhesive on my recent remodeling project. The cams wear out quickly and just slip on the rod.The sheet metal is thicker on this one and won’t bend at the nose, allowing the tube to pop out like the cheap ones. The handles are comfortable enough to use without padding or gloves. Best of all, the ratchet works smoothly and does not slip. I looked for a similar product in several hardware and home improvement stores, but the ratchet style was hard to find and the better ones were much too expensive. This one is a deal!
Tony Scott –
Does what it’s designed for
Easy to use, pretty durable at a good price.
rebecca rentz –
Easy to Use
Bought this after reading a review about it on Pinterest. Side note, I’ve never caulked anything a day in my life lol. Needless to say, after watching a few videos I’ve recaulked my bathroom and kitchen. I have even resealed my windows outside. So this has been very easy to use. Very sturdy. Handles caulk, sealant, silicones, hybrids with ease. My hand never gets tired.
Kim –
Easy to Load & Use
I’m new at home ownership and it’s an education in light repair. So caulking became one of my first projects. This caulking gun made my projects VERY easy. It’s lightweight so it doesn’t add much to the weight of the product. Sturdy enough to get every ounce out the the tube. Easy to clean off drips.
M. O. –
No button
I’ve worked as a painter for many years, and have tried various caulk guns. I bought this for my own personal use and was dismayed to find that there is no button at the back. The button stops the caulk from coming out after you stop squeezing the trigger. Because of the lack of button, this caulk gun keeps spewing caulk after you’re done with an area, making caulking more messy and time consuming.It does do what it needs to do, so if you rarely use this tool it should be fine. I wouldn’t recommend it though. Choose a gun with this same shape, but also with a button on the back.
Shy –
Used to recaulk baseboard
Used to recaulk baseboard
Laurel Smith –
It’s sturdy, works well.
Robert Daubs –
This is my second newborn.I needed a backup .Rated well and good quality.
SpartaChris –
Very decent. Good tip cutter. Worked no problems at all. I’ve seen better, but at this price this is a good purchase. Shipped quickly and arrived in no time.
Vandana Khanna –
this is really good and cheap product for small diy projects that you want to do. donât spend too much money buying expensive ones as this works perfectly fine
Eric –
The product is very easy to figure out and works good. It is nice having the tip cutter on the product and a little pole to put in your caulking tube if it gets dried.