In reality the type of glue gun for you will be dictated to you by the type of job you need it for. Originally created for use in bonding soles on to shoes, most avid DIY’ers, tradesmen, craft workers, upholsterers and many other professions now feature one as a staple in their toolkits due to their versatility and easy of use. 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. Never touch the nozzle when it’s hot! The nozzle of some guns can reach temperatures of up to and over 350 degrees! Whether you need to repair a broken piece of furniture, you want to add jewels to a plain headband, or the strap to your favourite leather bag is falling off – a glue gun is the perfect tool to help.

With everything now prepared it’s time to apply some glue. Before applying the glue straight on to any surfaces it’s a good idea to do a test first. To ensure this happens the glue gun needs to be plugged into the mains and switched on, if it has a power switch, some just rely on the mains supply. 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. It seems obvious, we know, but it’s a common question people are asking via Internet search engines. And it’s a question we are asked by customers when they are looking for a glue gun from our range. A stand can come in handy, as can on/off switches and dual temperature control. Put some real thought into what you’ll require for the project or projects you have in mind. How We SelectedCords can limit mobility, but depending on a battery has its disadvantages too. Think about which style works best for your needs. Accessories With these guns you get the best of both worlds, but this feature does come with an additional cost.

In the case for the gun we are using in this example, the manufacturer states to leave the gun for 5 minutes, but as mentioned, refer to your manufactures user manual for specific times. If you’re not going to be using it again or certainly for 30 minutes or so turn it off at the mains. It's safer. Since the temperature is lower you are not as likely accidents that result in serious burns In terms of drying time, you might be asking yourself; How long does it take hot glue to dry? In answer, allow at least 5 minutes before moving anything to ensure the glue has time to set.Most glues should have set enough to allow you to move the object you’re working on, but if you can, allow 12 hours for the glue to really harden off. After use, on some occasions, excess glue can collect on and around the nozzle. In most cases when you next use it, the heating up process will melt this glue so it shouldn’t cause an issue, but if large amounts are present, wear some sturdy protective gloves and use a damp cloth to wipe the excess away. Pieces of timber successfully joined together and left until glue has fully cured Step 6 – Finishing up Covering large areas of heat sensitive materials (like polystyrene) use a Tecbond spray grade applied via a Tec spray glue gun Watch our Tecbond spray adhesive video