How to use a glue gun?
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Ellen Day
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I know it should be common sense. I just bought a new glue gun. I have never used one before. It has a high & low heat setting. I put the glue stick it and nothing comes out. What more do I have to do to get this to work. I am technically challenged.
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Try pushing the glue stick in as you repeatedly pull the trigger, it may need to be “force fed” at the beginning.
Conversly, I pull it backwards or turn off the gun if I’m in the middle of setting up the next application and I don’t want it dripping on my work surface.
You'll need to check the glue sticks that you have. They will say if they're high heat, low heat or multi heat.
Wait a minute or so for the heat to begin melting the stick. Keep pressing the trigger and it will start to come out. Have a paper plate or something you don't care much about to catch drippings and sit the gun down as you finish a job.
Yes it takes a while to heat up. I use an old aluminum pie pan to set mine in as it heats. Most have a little "kickstand" to keep them upright but the pan is protection from it falling over and drips.