The best way to prevent nylon rope from fraying is to melt the ends, but everyone who has done it knows it's a slow, messy, smelly operation that often results in flaming drips and burnt fingers. Instead use this handheld heat gun cuts and seals the ends of synthetic rope in one quick operation.

• Runs on 120V AC
• 4.5' cord.

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