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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 29, 2018 17:44:11 GMT
I know, a first world problem.
I need to purchase a small glue gun. I haven't even looked at glue guns since I bought my original one at Frank's Nursery and Crafts, which was back in the early 80's.
I need the gun to get hot. I only say that because I know at some point there were low temp guns.
Any recommendations?
Thanks-
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 29, 2018 17:45:55 GMT
I would think Michaels or Joanns.
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 29, 2018 17:56:28 GMT
I looked at Joann's this morning. There were so many to chose from. Does anyone have one brand to recommend?
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Post by SockMonkey on Jul 29, 2018 18:08:06 GMT
They're all the same! I got mine at Target. LOL
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Post by beanbuddymom on Jul 29, 2018 18:10:27 GMT
We have 3 mini glue guns here for my DD ever changing crafts and costume ideas - she just made a john deere tractor costume the other day in a few hours for a dress up day for camp - they get a lot of use - We have cool temp ("Cool tool", low temp and high temp. I honestly don't know which one she uses most but she has used them all - they are all by Ad Tech and I believe I got at Joanns (link to them). We got refills at Target because it was closer and they worked fine. Ad Tech glue guns |
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 29, 2018 18:16:55 GMT
I like the medium sized glue guns. Mine is from Princess and is about 30 years old. It only uses oval glue sticks, which I purchase from eBay. Mini glue guns are fine, but I have small hands and find them a bit small to hold for long projects. And with mini glue sticks, I'm putting a new glue stick every few squeezes.
So I'd look for a medium sized glue gun that uses regular (not mini) glue sticks. That way the glue sticks last longer. There are some cordless models that tempt me, but I'ld look for one that recharges with a cord, not one that uses batteries. I had a battery operated glue gun for a while, but it ran through the batteries like crazy.
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Post by amom23 on Jul 29, 2018 18:23:49 GMT
Mine might be from Walmart. They are all basically the same.
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 29, 2018 18:32:22 GMT
I bought mine at Home Depot or Lowe's...It's made by Stanley and has two temperatures.
The one I got from a craft store didn't get as hot and used smaller glue sticks.
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 29, 2018 18:34:48 GMT
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Post by scrapngranny on Jul 29, 2018 18:37:30 GMT
I would check out Home Depot. Just make sure it doesn’t say low melt. Then look for high glue sticks to go with. I have burnt myself enough times to know of which I speak. LOL
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Post by AngieandSnoopy on Jul 29, 2018 18:48:19 GMT
"Hot" hot glue gunes are NOT all the same. Look at the wattage on the back of the glue guns. Most of the mini ones I've had in the past were 10 watts, I recently bought one at a hardware store that is 14 watts because the 10 watt ones just didn't get hot enough to really glue things well. The same with the larger ones but they have to be at least 40 watts to work well. Anything less just doesn't work as well on most projects.
ETA: I forgot to mention that neither has dual temperature. The two that I bought recently, small one is Stanley and the larger is Arrow. Forgot which from which place but one I got at Lowes and the other at Home Depot.
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Post by kelbel827 on Jul 30, 2018 19:03:13 GMT
I just get the $3 minis from hobby lobby and joanns.
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Post by Lori McMud on Jul 30, 2018 19:35:32 GMT
I know, a first world problem. I need to purchase a small glue gun. I haven't even looked at glue guns since I bought my original one at Frank's Nursery and Crafts, which was back in the early 80's. I need the gun to get hot. I only say that because I know at some point there were low temp guns. Any recommendations? Thanks- You must be in Minnesota! I have totally forgotten about them. I loved shopping there. I am no help on the glue gun - I got mine at garage sales. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jul 30, 2018 19:43:49 GMT
Michaels, Canadian Tire, Walmart, Home Depot?
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Post by papersilly on Jul 30, 2018 20:06:18 GMT
i have a trusty Black and Decker glue gun that i've had for 20 years. do any of you crafters remember the Aileenes glue gun with interchangeable tips? well i have that too but i still prefer the Black and Decker.
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Post by gale w on Jul 30, 2018 20:44:50 GMT
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Post by CeeScraps on Jul 30, 2018 23:17:27 GMT
Thanks ladies!
Now off to check what you've recommended.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Jul 30, 2018 23:31:22 GMT
My daughter and I were at Michaels earlier today and she showed me a glue gun that is slender shaped that you would hold like a pencil. I have never seen one like that. I wasn't in the market for a glue gun so I didn't really pay much attention to the brand or if it was hot or low temp. It did look like you would have more control on where the glue went versus the traditional gun type glue guns.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 30, 2018 23:43:43 GMT
i have a trusty Black and Decker glue gun that i've had for 20 years. do any of you crafters remember the Aileenes glue gun with interchangeable tips? well i have that too but i still prefer the Black and Decker. I have a 20+ year old Black & Decker too. A blue one with an orange cord. It's "cordless". Which means that once it heats up you can detach the cord and use it until it cools down. LOL! It does get really HOT! |
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 30, 2018 23:44:18 GMT
I would pay close attention to the availability and price of glue sticks. I had one that had oblong glue sticks and they were much more expensive then the round glue sticks. I don’t know if that is still the case, but I ended up buying a new glue gun because of it. The price was about half for round glue sticks. I like the dual temp one just because it is nice if you have littles around to help, even if it is just occasionally.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2018 23:45:56 GMT
i have a trusty Black and Decker glue gun that i've had for 20 years. do any of you crafters remember the Aileenes glue gun with interchangeable tips? well i have that too but i still prefer the Black and Decker. I have a 20+ year old Black & Decker too. A blue one with an orange cord. It's "cordless". Which means that once it heats up you can detach the cord and use it until it cools down. LOL! It does get really HOT!
I think I have the same vintage B&D glue gun except I can't detach the cord.
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Post by papersilly on Jul 30, 2018 23:50:29 GMT
i have a trusty Black and Decker glue gun that i've had for 20 years. do any of you crafters remember the Aileenes glue gun with interchangeable tips? well i have that too but i still prefer the Black and Decker. I have a 20+ year old Black & Decker too. A blue one with an orange cord. It's "cordless". Which means that once it heats up you can detach the cord and use it until it cools down. LOL! It does get really HOT! I have one too! I have the cordless and the corded black and decker. I even have the one that uses the butane cartridges. I used to take those with me when I did craft boutiques and needed to do quick fixes. |
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