Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Newbie question re hot glue guns
GaryG in MD
>Based on experiences I've read in forums, I've decided to use hot glue rather than CA for attaching waste blocks (to bowls, etc., in the 6" -11" range. I've never used hot glue before so I've got to go out and buy a gun. I understand that they come in many sizes and powers. What size, type, features, etc. should I look for? Thanks for your comments. ...GaryG
Re: Newbie question re hot glue guns
Stuart Johnson
>For hot glue I would spend $5 or so at the Goodwill or Salvation Army for an electric skillet. Melt the glue and dip the waste block. Just unplug and let harden until you need it again.
Re: Newbie question re hot glue guns
GaryG in MD
>Stuart,
What an interesting idea! I would never have thought of that. Sounds like experience to me ... that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot.
Gary
Re: Newbie question re hot glue guns
Bill Howatt
>I have a 160W and a 40W gun. I only use the 160W gun for lathe stuff. I have also even pre-heated large pieces slightly with a heat gun before applying the glue. You don't want it to start to harden before you mate the pieces.
The frying pan is a good idea but it uses too much space for me.
I would say for a gun bigger is better within your budget.
Bill
Re: Newbie question re hot glue guns
Don Evans
>Gary:
There are several types of glue also. One type specific for wood. I get it at Michaels and the wood sticks are yellow sted of white.
Don
Yup....learned that from Ken Bullock's video
Peter Teubel
>Works great. Good coverage and holding power (as far as hot melt glue goes). A pot of glue lasts a LONG time and warm up time isn't that long.
Re: Yup....learned that from Ken Bullock's video
GaryG in MD
>What temperature do you set the pan to? ...GG
Re: Newbie question re hot glue guns
GaryG in MD
>Thanks, that's the kind of thing I was wondering. I suspected that these little cheapies in the craft stores wouldn't be enough. ...GG
Re: Newbie question re hot glue guns
GaryG in MD
>Excellent advice; I'll be careful to read the fine print on the glue stick packs re applications. Thanks. ...GG
Re: Newbie question re hot glue guns *LINK*
Darrell Feltmate
>I use a 40 watt gun that I picked up new for $2.95 at the local Superstore. That is a grocery store chain with a small hardware section. Let it it get hot before you use it. It sounds obvious but small guns need at least ten minutes before use. Almost any glue works. I have used this for years on bowls up to 18 inches with no problems.
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