Newborn 188 Super Ratchet Rod Caulking Gun for Cradle Construction

By: Newborn

The Newborn 188 Super Ratchet Rod Cradle Caulking Gun is the perfect tool for any caulking job. Featuring a ratchet-style pressure rod with teeth to hold the rod in place, a welded plate in the back for securing the cartridge, and a hook on the back for easy hanging, this caulking gun is the most convenient, customer-friendly, and well-designed on the market. With a 6:1 thrust ratio and a 1/10 gallon cartridge, the Newborn 188 Super Ratchet Rod Cradle Caulking Gun will provide an overall satisfactory experience.

Key Features:

The Newborn 188 Super Ratchet Rod Cradle Caulking Gun, also known as a frame caulking gun, features a 6:1 thrust ratio and is designed for use with medium viscosity materials. This steel half barrel caulking gun provides superior performance and is ideal for a variety of caulking and sealing applications.
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144 reviews

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Value for money
90
Size
92
Overall satisfaction
93
Design
93
Customer support
91
Convenience
91
Build quality
89

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Features ratchet-style pressure rod that has teeth to hold the rod in place
  • Comes with welded plate in the back for securing cartridge in place
  • Equipped with hook on the back that makes it easy to hang
Cons
  • The trigger may be sharp that can harm the hands

Details of Newborn 188 Super Ratchet Rod Caulking Gun for Cradle Construction

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No
  • Part Number: ‎188
  • Date First Available: January 1, 2007
  • Warranty Description: ‎Lifetime
  • Product Dimensions: ‎13 x 7 x 2 inches
  • Country of Origin: ‎USA
  • Item Package Quantity: ‎1
  • Measurement System: ‎Inch
  • Batteries Included?: ‎No
  • Manufacturer: ‎Newborn Brothers Co., Inc.
  • Color: ‎Black
  • Item model number: ‎188 1/10GL
  • Size: ‎No Size
  • Batteries Required?: ‎No
  • Customer Reviews: 4.5/5 stars of 1,568 ratings
  • Item Weight: ‎1 pounds
  • ASIN: B00004YON8
  • Best Sellers Rank: #106,194 in Tools & Home Improvement #176 in Hand Caulking Guns
  • Material: ‎Plastic

Comments

Jorge Tapia: Justo lo que necesitaba, funciona muy bien 👍🏽

United States on May 07, 2023

Tony Scott: Easy to use, pretty durable at a good price.

United States on Aug 16, 2022

CK, RN: Sturdy but also has nice smooth mechanism. Glad I bought it

Canada on Jul 25, 2022

Kevin: A simple caulking gun that does the job.

Canada on Dec 30, 2021

Mark Jordan: good product well made

Canada on Aug 02, 2021

rebecca rentz: 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.

United States on Jul 02, 2021

Chris Grant: 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.

Canada on Jul 01, 2021

Candice Francis: Decent cocking gun! Does it's job. A little bulky and heavy, but gets the job done

Canada on Jan 20, 2021

Dan K.: It's not fancy - just your basic caulking gun - but it seems well-built and it did the job for me. I haven't had it for long and have only used it for a couple of projects so far, so I cannot speak of it's long-term durability, but it works just fine so far.

United States on Jun 30, 2020

G. Carver: 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!

United States on Feb 03, 2019



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Total Reviews 144 reviews 261 reviews 274 reviews
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No ‎No No
Part Number ‎188 ‎CRA40407US
Date First Available January 1, 2007 February 18, 2019 September 14, 2004
Warranty Description ‎Lifetime
Product Dimensions ‎13 x 7 x 2 inches ‎6.1 x 3.03 x 0.94 inches 7 x 3 x 8 inches
Country of Origin ‎USA USA
Item Package Quantity ‎1 ‎1
Measurement System ‎Inch
Batteries Included? ‎No ‎No
Manufacturer ‎Newborn Brothers Co., Inc. ‎Cramer Newborn Brothers Co., Inc.
Color ‎Black
Item model number ‎188 1/10GL ‎CRA 40407 EN 102D 1/10GL
Size ‎No Size
Batteries Required? ‎No ‎No
Customer Reviews 4.5/5 stars of 1,568 ratings 4.6/5 stars of 3,536 ratings 4.6/5 stars of 5,645 ratings
Item Weight ‎1 pounds ‎5.3 ounces 0.01 ounces
ASIN B00004YON8 B07NCZ2DQJ B002YC3W48
Best Sellers Rank #106,194 in Tools & Home Improvement #176 in Hand Caulking Guns #17,332 in Tools & Home Improvement #31 in Hand Caulking Guns #29,452 in Tools & Home Improvement #54 in Hand Caulking Guns
Material ‎Plastic ‎Silicone
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