Seekone 60/100W twin energy glue g
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Discuss tech instruments and other people often take into consideration screwdrivers, multimeters, USB testers, thermal cameras and such.
You do not usually take into consideration scorching glue weapons.
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However I’ve discovered that I take advantage of mine so much for all kinds of issues, from tacking cabling into place inside PCs to weatherproofing housings for devices which can be going to reside open air. And outdoors of tech, scorching glue weapons have so many purposes, from craft tasks to residence restore to mannequin making.
Just about any challenge that does not require a excessive degree of energy or warmth resistance, so long as it isn’t going to be broken by the applying of the recent glue — which, because the identify suggests, is fairly scorching (temperatures can vary from a scolding 250°F/120°C to a searing 430°F/220°C — is a candidate for decent glue.
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Scorching glue weapons are available all kinds of sizes and styles, and most have a tendency to appear to be a Buck Rogers ray gun. However it’s not the design that issues; it is the way it performs.
I am in search of three issues:
A scorching glue gun that heats up rapidlyHas sufficient energy to ship all the recent glue I would like with out stopping to warmth upDoesn’t sear my fingers when holding it
I did some testing, tried out a number of totally different glue weapons, and settled on one — the Seekone 60/100W twin energy glue gun.
Seekone 60/100W twin energy glue gun tech specs
The warmth gun is created from warmth resistant ABS and includes a copper nozzle
Excessive-tech ceramic PTC thermal heating system to make sure 3-5 min quick preheating timeHigh-strength, sturdy gripAdjustable 60W/100W – use 60W for small challenge, 100W with excessive temperature for big project110-240V common voltage
Notice: There are rechargeable scorching glue weapons on the market. One kind is the recent glue pen that is geared toward those that need to do crafts (and are a bit underpowered for what we wish right here), and there are additionally the glue weapons that take energy instrument batteries, that are nice for contractors or DIYers who need to standardize on energy sources, however I discover them a bit too massive and ponderous for my use.
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OK, so sure, it appears like a ray gun, and is a little bit bulkier than my earlier scorching glue gun (which suffered an premature loss of life), however this isn’t a foul factor. The truth that it is greater means it suits my hand higher, and the larger set off is so much simpler to make use of, particularly for these longer jobs.
Sure, it appears like a ray gun!
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First, let me make clear the “twin energy” characteristic of this glue gun. Consider the wattage as a measure of how shortly it may well soften the glue stick and dispense molten scorching glue from the entrance. For small tasks that want a dab or two, the low-power 60W mode is concept, however for while you need rivers of scorching glue, flick it to the high-power 100W mode and away you go.
Rivers of scorching soften glue while you want it!
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This glue gun heats up quick, stays scorching, and has no drawback maintaining with the job at hand. When switched to the 100W mode, I may put glue sticks by means of this at a price of 1 each 40 seconds or so, and at no level did I must decelerate or cease to let it warmth up (which is an issue with lots of scorching glue weapons in the marketplace).
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There’s additionally an indicator gentle to let you know when it is on — a useful security characteristic!
The indicator gentle is a useful security characteristic that tells you the glue gun is on
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Throughout testing I had this glue gun working for a few hours, over which era I put by means of it a few dozen glue sticks, and it was comfy and simple to make use of.
It additionally remained good and funky within the hand, which additionally contributes to the general consolation of utilizing this glue gun.
The deal with stays good and funky
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All the time learn the directions: Earlier than utilizing a glue gun, remember to learn the directions rigorously.
Use the proper glue sticks: Totally different glue weapons require various kinds of glue sticks, so be sure to use the proper kind of glue sticks to your glue gun. Utilizing the incorrect kind of glue sticks may harm your glue gun or trigger accidents.
Scorching glue could cause severe burns: All the time use warning when dealing with scorching glue, and keep away from touching the glue or the nozzle when it’s scorching.
Use a heat-resistant floor: When utilizing a glue gun, place it on a heat-resistant floor similar to a silicone mat or steel tray.
By no means depart a glue gun unattended: All the time flip off your glue gun and unplug it if you find yourself completed utilizing it. By no means depart it unattended whereas plugged in or nonetheless scorching.
Preserve kids and pets away: Preserve your glue gun and glue stands proud of attain of youngsters and pets.
The copper nozzle does a superb job of controlling the circulate of the recent glue and ensuring it goes the place you need it to go, and solely the place you need it to go.
And that glue is scorching! Right here it is popping out of the nozzle at round 390°F/200°C
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I like to recommend working with scorching glue on a silicone mat. Not solely is that this heat-resistant and can defend the floor beneath from harm, nevertheless it’s additionally tremendous simple to choose off any glue spills — it simply peels off.
Not solely does a silicone mat defend your surfaces from harm, it makes cleansing up spilt scorching glue simple
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Oh, and here is a useful tip — if you have to press undo in your scorching gluing and must get the set scorching glue off one thing, just a few drops of isopropyl alcohol will make it launch.
Isopropyl alcohol will unstick set scorching glue
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For beneath $20 not solely are you getting a very good, strong scorching glue gun, however you additionally get 20 scorching glue sticks to get you began, making the Seekone 60/100W twin energy glue gun a complete winner in my eyes, and an excellent glue gun for somebody who needs one thing as little extra highly effective than a hobbyist glue gun.