Introduction: HOW TO MAKE a MODED GLUE GUN / Tutorial / DIY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6FOlVmOk2A&feature=youtu.be
Step 1: To Do a MODED GLUE GUN You Need!!!
I came up with an idea to customize or in other words to improve my glue gun.
Step 2: A Times It Happens That You Need to Apply Just a Few Drops of Hot Melt Glue Onto Small Details and As a Result Quite Frequently We Apply Too Much Glue!
Step 3: Besides Your DIY Project Doesn’t Look That Presentable) Guys, to Put It Simply, Just Evaluate the Video If You Interested in It!
If you don’t want to wait for your glue in the nozzle to take too much time to get heated, just shorten the nozzle and it will take way less time to heat the silicone.
68 Comments
7 months ago
Brilliant idea & extremely helpful
Question 11 months ago
Oh what is the name of that bit that you used to make the treads? Your accent is neat but I had to really listen closely. And I still couldn’t get the name of it. Thanks again for the tutorial
11 months ago on Introduction
This is really cool. I’m gonna try it !
Question 1 year ago
What did you use for the attachment and can you buy it online or is it handmade?
4 years ago on Step 3
WHAT WAS THE BRAND NAME OF THE HOT GLUE GUN THAT YOU USED TO MOD, HOW MUCH DID YOU CUT OFF THE GLUE GUN TIP IN ORDER TO APPLY THE OTHER TIP?
THANK YOU SO MUCH TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS!
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOU RESPONSE! :)
Tip 4 years ago
If you have a glue gun with a removable tip, it might be easier to remove before molding.
Tip 4 years ago
From a Google search, it looks like you need a 5/16-32 tap. You can make one yourself from a bolt:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-tap-from-a-bolt/
6 years ago
Can someone weigh in on why the standard glue gun design doesn't provide for a more stable base? Once I apply glue I often need two hands to attach pieces, and I have to quickly set the tool down. But it's always unwieldy and falling over, mostly due to the weight of the cord. I don't know why the average glue gun design has never evolved to take this into account.
Reply 4 years ago
A variation of this idea is to use a spring, like you see in soldering iron holders, with a piece of ceramic tile to catch the drips.
Reply 4 years ago
Another cheap n' easy solution is to cut a piece of PVC of appropriate diameter to a stable base. This also works well with drills.
Reply 6 years ago
Glue a rare earth magnet to the base of the glue gun, and place it on a suitable surface - it's worked for me for years. You usually have two hands available when you pick yo the glue gun, if not, screw the metal surface down...
Reply 6 years ago
and that sir, is f-ing clever. I have mine hanging from my powerstrip (above to keep cords from tripping me up) but I still have to watch where it swings.
thanks for the tip.
Reply 6 years ago
It might be worth mentioning that I also have a block of Post-It Notes beneath the nozzle - when the inevitable glue drips build up, tear off the top one and start afresh...
Reply 4 years ago
Duncan, most brilliant glue gun reply evah!
Reply 6 years ago
ok, now you're just showing off with the ideas. :)
that's actually pretty darn clever too.
Reply 6 years ago
When you've been 'hacking/making' for 50+ years, you learn to make life easier for yourself...
Reply 6 years ago
Lord knows I have enough magnets. I'll give it a shot. Thanks.
Reply 6 years ago
This is a good idea (and an annoying problem I've wondered about, too). You should make this mod into an Instructable!
Reply 6 years ago
Great idea...Im going to do that to mine... thanks
Reply 6 years ago
kennan, I keep a metal coffee can beside my work so I can drop the glue gun in when I need a free hand.