Stick It! Cool Melt Glue Gun

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Essentially, standard glue guns come in two different formats; high temperature hot melt and low temperature cool melt. Pop the gun upright on the stand that was provided and then turn it off at the mains and (wearing gloves as the nozzle is hot), wipe it over with a paper towel to remove any and all surface glue.

In reality the type of glue gun for you will be dictated to you by the type of job you need it for. As mentioned above, to turn on your glue gun this is normally just a matter of plugging it into the mains and leaving it to get up to temperature. Any and all surfaces being glued should be free from any grease, dust or other debris and also dry.With your work area now prepared and ready, the next job is to turn on your glue gun and get it up to temperature so it’s ready to use. Before use: Remember, always read the manual before using a glue gun for the first time. Then, inspect the casing and plug wiring for damage before plugging it in. You should put on heat-resistant work gloves and safety goggles too, and place somecardboard or newspaper underneath the gun to protect your worktop. High melt glue guns have a wider selection of adhesive formulations to choose from. Covering off the bonding of more challenging materials like polypropylene, plastics, ABS, acrylics and even metals. Try our Glue Selector

Hot glue is perfect for securing your items in place whilst also providing you with a flexible bond – which many super glues or craft glues cannot achieve. Super glues can often be too strong and brittle to use in craft projects, while general craft glues may not provide as great strength as hot glue. A hot glue gun can be the perfect balance between the two! If you are using a high temperature, hot melt gun or a heavy duty gun then this can take anywhere from 5 – 8 minutes. Apply adhesive to one surface. Press surfaces together within 15 seconds. Use of clamp or other holding device is not necessary These guns are often referred to as High Temp and Low Temp glue guns. They have fixed settings 195°C for high temp guns and 130°C for low temp. In some cases (for example the Tec 820-12 and Tec 820-15), these glue guns have adjustable temperatures, from low to high melt.Are there any other options than a low temperature glue gun when it comes to heat sensitive materials? Lay your surfaces to be glued down flat on your work surface and position the nozzle of the gun at the start of your first surface.