Never having used a glue gun before, I'm wondering which of these three would be best to get. I'll mainly be using it for sticking parts/cables down in my plastic case but was wondering if I could also use it to stick some glue over wires I solder to the RPi to keep them isolated?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/230v-mini-glue-gun-7-10w-619145
http://www.maplin.co.uk/10w-mini-glue-gun-625379
http://www.maplin.co.uk/electric-glue-gun-35229
Re: Which glue gun?
Since they all seem to be around the same price level, which ever one they have in stock if you are purchasing at your local store. I suspect that internally they are all the same anyhow. One of them is advertised as coming with 2 glue sticks - maybe that is the one to go for.
Re: Which glue gun?
The first two are the same, just different branding.
The third one uses wider glue sticks. I would guess that a wider glue stick implies a bigger nozzle. So for smaller spot jobs go for one of the first two, otherwise the last one.
Little tip: When using a glue gun, as the stick gets pulled through, glue the next stick to the end of the one in the gun before it gets to the trigger mechanism. I.e. get new stick, put blob of hot glue on the end of it, and attach it to the one inside the gun. The trigger mechanisms don't tend to work very well going from one stick to the next unless you do this, or use a free hand to push the new stick whilst pulling trigger.
Another tip: Buy a stock of sticks, as they seem to evaporate! Seriously though, when doing a hot glue work, you'll be surprised how quickly it gets used up.
The third one uses wider glue sticks. I would guess that a wider glue stick implies a bigger nozzle. So for smaller spot jobs go for one of the first two, otherwise the last one.
Little tip: When using a glue gun, as the stick gets pulled through, glue the next stick to the end of the one in the gun before it gets to the trigger mechanism. I.e. get new stick, put blob of hot glue on the end of it, and attach it to the one inside the gun. The trigger mechanisms don't tend to work very well going from one stick to the next unless you do this, or use a free hand to push the new stick whilst pulling trigger.
Another tip: Buy a stock of sticks, as they seem to evaporate! Seriously though, when doing a hot glue work, you'll be surprised how quickly it gets used up.
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Re: Which glue gun?
Cool, thanks for the advice guys.
I'll make sure I buy some extra sticks
I'll make sure I buy some extra sticks