Caulk Gun and Thrust Ratios

Just wanted to share a new find. ETS 3000 from Dripless. A little lighter than an all metal caulk gun, and it is easy on the hands for squeezing out Ac100+ gold and A7. I recommend taking a few minutes with some 80-100 grit sandpaper and knocking down the edges of the trigger and handle. It can have a very unpleasant pinching effect that is fixed if you soften the corners.

18:1 Thrust Ratio. Can't imagine needing any more than that for the two glues I use. Feedback on other options are highly welcome. A guy that I work with occasionally had an ETS 2000 and it felt really great. Shortly after, I found this one. They are really well built.

Oh, and chopsticks!

Here to say thanks for posting this, recommendation is helpful!

I do quite a bit of bolting during colder weather in Canada - want to go climbing when it is warm ;-) and really like the Albion B26.

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It has a 1:26 thrust ratio which might be overkill, but it feels buttery smooth and when it's cold, everything which makes life a little bit easier is very welcome. Have used it with DeWalt AC-100 and Sika Anchorfix 2020 and will never go back to anything else. 

I use a battery powered Ryobi caulk gun. Really helps my hands from cramping.