Adtech0453 2-Temp Dual Temperature Hot Glue Gun Full Size, Light Gray

I wonder if anyone has spent as much time researching and trying out glue guns as much as I have? I think I have a glue gun in my hand more than a pen some days. I have owned all types and sizes and have found the need to use different ones, depending on the project I am working on. Whilst it isn't that big of an issue, if I want to take my craft projects to a friend's house or on the road it is extra things to pack. I wanted to find an all round glue gun that would work just as well on paper as it would on fabric. Also be just as sturdy holding wood and accurate to glue on small items.This has become my holy grail! The two temperatures allow me to control how hot I want the glue depending on the project. It heats up pretty fast and doesn't constantly drip. I love that the stand actually works! The others I have all have stands but not all of them are sturdy and keep the gun standing. It is lightweight and the nozzle allows you to be extremely accurate with how much you dispense and where you dispense it.Another bonus is it seems to cool down a lot quicker when unplugged than some of my others. It also fits nicely in my craft box as it isn't too big and bulky.An absolute 'must', not only for crafters but for everyone. Hot glue is great for fixing so many things and this is a great item to have in your tool kit.

Works well and easy to use.

I love this glue gun; there aren't many other models that have two temperatures and a thin detail nozzle. I use hot glue extensively for my projects, and this is very reliable and easy to use. However, if you're using it more than two hours at a time, give it a break on low heat or leave it unplugged for about ten minutes; this will prevent it from overheating and burning the plastic on the inside. Overall, this is a great value, and is more safe and convenient than having two separate guns for low and high heat. It's comfortable to hold and I thought the stand was very convenient; it folds back to get into small spaces. Although you can dispense glue for up to 5 minutes after unplugging, I prefer to keep it plugged in while I'm working for my larger projects, since I use it very frequently (but always unplug it when you're done!).If you're inexperienced with glue guns:-Always use the right heat for your material; fabric, felt, florals, and paper have a low tolerance for heat, so low heat is better.-Everything bonds better on high heat; but be warned, it gets VERY hot. It will start smoking when used on more delicate materials and papers, so use caution; working with a fan nearby on a low/medium setting will help it cool faster. Always let glue cool for a few minutes before touching it; you could get second-degree burns if you touch while it is still hot.-Remember that if you're pressing pieces together, some of the glue will seep through felts and fabric, so always use a piece of cool metal or a thick piece of cardboard to press pieces together if you don't want to burn your fingers. I use an craft knife handle (no knife in) as a press; it won't stick to the metal after it's cooled, just be sure to pull it away sharply to prevent it from trailing on the end. If you want to cool your glue quickly or prevent it from sticking to your metal piece when you remove it, keep a bowl or cup of 1/2 water and 1/2 ice nearby and let the metal knife handle sit in it. It will get very cold; dry it throughly with a paper towel and after dispensing your glue, you can press it down to flatten the dab of glue and cool it at the same time.-If you get burned, never use milk or butter to sooth the burn; these relieve pain, but it will not let your skin heal; always use cool water and antibiotic/burn cream and bandaging.-Keep the area around your glue gun clear and never let the cord hang or sit where someone could trip over the cord or a child could pull it down or use it! Children could very easily burn themselves on the barrel or nozzle! Also keep away from pets!-Protect your surfaces and make cleanup easy: keep a couple pieces of paper or a small sheet of aluminum foil under your glue gun to catch drippings. It can come off fairly easy on plastic and metal tables, but may damage wood ones. I see a lot of people complain that it leaks glue out of the nozzle when not in use, but frankly, it's not a big deal. The hot glue is melted in the barrel and the tip is pointed down. I don't really see it as such an inconvenience, all you have to do is pull it up or rub the nozzle gently against the table. Never lay it on its side to prevent drippings.-"Fly-aways" are long, almost web-like pieces of glue that trail on after dispensing. You can help reduce these by briefly rubbing the nozzle near the spot you dispensed the glue or on a piece of paper or metal nearby; you can then pull it off easily after the glue dries (it will keep going if you pull while the dab is still hot).-If you're having trouble pushing the glue through with the trigger, it may not be hot enough. You can heat it quickly by setting it to high heat for a few minutes, then back to low heat for a little under one minute.

So this to temperature glue gun is fairly easy to use. It has two settings the hot, and the low heat. It’s an OK value for your money. I say this because a glue gun does take a while to warm up. The hot setting, can be used by pushing the Switch located on the side of the gun, up. And the low heat setting can be used by pushing the switch down. The gun did not come with any kind of glue I had to purchase that separately. this is a pretty big glue gun, but the cord is pretty short. The The gun trigger sometime doesn’t grip the Glue sticks even though I got the ones it stated on the package. But it does what it has to do. I find it best to use it with a long cord when I’m doing a big job. Overall it works how it supposed to, you just have to wait a little longer for it to warm up.

I just tested the gun for the first time after watching some YouTube videos.A lot of pressure is required to separate the stand's legs far enough to fit into the holes on either side of the gun, but it can be done.Because I'll be using this gun on foam model airplanes, I set the temperature to low. The multi-temperature glue sticks I'm using are four inches long. I placed one all the way into the gun, plugged the gun in, and waited 10 minutes, as instructed (for low temp). When I pressed the trigger, nothing happened. Then, I remembered a video where the user inserted a second glue stick behind the first one. So, I did that. Then the glue gun worked. The reason seems to be that because the first stick was all the way in, there was nothing for the trigger mechanism to grab onto to provide pressure. The second glue stick allowed the trigger to work the way it should. As expected, when applied the glue cooled quickly and provided a solid bond between two pieces of foam.I especially like the very narrow bead that the gun makes; with foam model planes, weight is critical, and the less glue used the better.So far, so good. If I run into any problems or learn anything new, I'll update this review.