Hot glue gun for glue chucks

[Grahamshed]

I think glue chucks are what they are called
I have been looking on Axi for a glue gun and am thinking about one of the bosch li ion cordless ones coz they stand up better.
Has anyone used one ?

 

[CHJ]

Why would you want the agro of battery charging and cost when you will be using it on the lathe where you have mains power available.

All the battery glue guns I have seen only take the smaller diameter glue sticks and I can't envision them providing enough volume for the use I put Hot Glue to.

 

[NickWelford]

Aldi or lidl do a great one from time to time, very reasonably priced. Glue sticks are good too.

 

[Dalboy]

I would go for mains as well for the same reasons as CHJ. Also they are cheaper than battery ones and if they go wrong possibly cheaper to replace

 

[KimG]

+1 for mains, you really only need battery when you are unable to access mains.

 

[Tazmaniandevil]

I got the Arrow one from Axi. Uses the bigger glue sticks and heats very quickly

 

[Woodmonkey]

I got the aldi one for a fiver and its fine

 

[Grahamshed]

I had also been thinking of the Arrow one but reviewers of this, and others, say they keep falling over. Anyone here finding that a problem ?

 

[Dalboy]

You could always make a better stand for it

 

[CHJ]

I had also been thinking of the Arrow one but reviewers of this, and others, say they keep falling over. Anyone here finding that a problem ?

They are designed to melt glue and apply it in sufficient quantity to do the job, not look pretty or leave standing for hours on end on the bench switched on.

For lathe use 5 mins. to heat up, 20 seconds to bond, switch-off, unplug and lay to one side out of the way.

No problem unless you insist on looking for one.

I use a Bosch PKP 18E, had it 4-5 yrs no problems to date.

 

[Spindle]

Hi

The overriding factor for me is that it must get hot enough for the glue to remain liquid long enough to make the bond - I know it doesn't take long but I would err on the side of a higher wattage gun rather than an aesthetically pleasing one.

Regards Mick

 

[dickm]

To be fair, some cheapo glue guns like mine are a PITA for not having a stand - put them in any configuration other than standing up nicely and they dribble glue. So one that stands firmly would have an andvantage.

 

[bobblezard]

I have a cheap, mains operated Draper one that has worked well for years. They are pretty simple. Like the idea of making a new stand though because it does keep falling over...

 

[Vic Perrin]

I got the aldi one for a fiver and its fine

I have had the Aldi one for a few years now they regularly have the glue sticks available.

For a fiver they do the job that you want from a more expensive one. I have never had an issue with it. Why pay top dollar when you can get the tool that does exactly the same job for a lot less.

Save money on tools like this and you have more cash to put towards the top branded tools that you require such as turning tools etc.

Vic

 

[Mark A]

I bought an Arrow TR550 from Toolstation a while back.

It's awful!

It does heat up quite quickly; however the faults far outweigh the benefits - it drips continuously and the stand is frustratingly unstable.

If it broke today I wouldn't buy another one.

Mark

 

[Robbo3]

2nd vote for the Bosch PKP 18E.

Much better than several cheapies that I've previously owned. The thin metal nozzle makes putting the glue where you want it in the amount you want, so much easier. No need for a drip catcher either.

 

[Grahamshed]

Ok, It looks like the Bosch is favourite, bit surprised nobody has the battery ones.

 

[CHJ]

....., bit surprised nobody has the battery ones.

You should not be, read what people have said, ability to provide adequate quantities of hot glue for firm fixing.
Battery glue guns use smaller glue sticks for a reason, they have limited heating wattage, OK for static craft use and limited load glue dab fixings.
Something spinning at 1000 rpm and taking machining loads is a different ball game.

 

[Rhossydd]

....., bit surprised nobody has the battery ones.

You should not be, read what people have said, ability to provide adequate quantities of hot glue for firm fixing.
Battery glue guns use smaller glue sticks for a reason, they have limited heating wattage............

Plus they cost four times as much, the charge may not last long enough and eventually the battery pack will fail and need, expensive, replacement.

 

[Grahamshed]

Think I'm going back in my box