Most glue guns heat up at the tip so you’ll know it’s up to temperature and ready when you squeeze the trigger and the glue starts to flow. How to Use a Glue Gun – A Step by Step Guide It's safer. Since the temperature is lower you are not as likely accidents that result in serious burns 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

Low melt glue guns are safe and easy to use. Low melt glue guns reduced risk of burns due to the adhesive being applied at a lower temperature and are commonly used for bonding heat-sensitive materials like polystyrene which a hot melt adhesive would melt! Also used extensively in arts and crafts and schools. Cords can limit mobility, but depending on a battery has its disadvantages too. Think about which style works best for your needs. AccessoriesWhen in use and cooling down, always ensurethe glue gun is resting on its stand, with the nozzle pointing downwards Pieces of timber successfully joined together and left until glue has fully cured Step 6 – Finishing up Plug in the gun and a light will come on at the rear to indicate that it is in operation. Then, rest the gun on its stand and allow to warm up for approximately 5 minutes Ensure surfaces to be bonded are clean and dry APPLICATION With the glue applied, position the surfaces together firmly making sure everything is lined up correctly. Also, ensure that your work surface is flat and level. The support stands that come with most off the shelf glue guns aren’t that great and can easily topple over if not resting on a level surface, and you certainly don’t want that happening when it’s turned on and up to temperature.

Apply some gentle pressure to the trigger until the glue starts to flow freely, at which point move the gun along the length of the surface, easing the trigger off as you approach the end. Any tool handled carelessly or incorrectly can cause painful and sometimes permanent injury, and a glue gun is no exception. With that in mind, please take a minute to read this safety advice for the next time you or a loved one uses your new glue gun. 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.

Low melt glue guns are safe and easy to use. They carry a reduced risk of burns due to a lower temperature and are commonly used for bonding heat sensitive materials, arts and crafts and schools. We have even seen a customer apply a low melt adhesive ( Tecbond LM44/12) directly to an inflated balloon without the balloon popping! Down side: restricted glue formulations.