dansnow Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) After the cutting and the sanding-sanding-sanding and finishing I have on occasion used hot melt glue as part of the assembly method. One of the main reasons I don't use it more often is because I find dealing with the threads that come off the tip of the glue gun a real pain in the kiester. Is there something I could do, or stop doing, or do differently that might help minimize these little suckers? I use a Cold Heat battery glue gun. It has two settings, low and high. I usually use the low setting as the battery lasts longer. Edited September 28, 2014 by dansnow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I have no answer, but I am going to follow and see if someone does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I have the cold, heat soldering tool, but never knew about a glue gun of theirs ,thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I've heard ,if you do it under water no strings ,Battery gun only works more than once for some reason .LOL ! short of a shut off nozzle ,I have no clue how to get around it,the stuff is so sticky and threds at every take away ,makes great artificial spider webs for Halloween ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I hate hot glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Click here: Hot Melt Adhesive Application Glossary Compiled by Nordson Adhesive Systems Angel Hair - Fine threads of adhesive caused by incomplete transfer of the adhesive mass from applicator to substrate, followed by elongation of the connecting bridges. May be caused by improper nozzle shutoff with a high viscosity adhesive. Stringing - A defect in adhesive application characterized by hair–like fibers of adhesive emanating from the trailing edge of the bead. Stringing may produce continuous fibers attached to the nozzle. It is most often caused by the gun temperature being too cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I hate hot glue I use it, but I understand Ike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Click here: Hot Melt Adhesive Application Glossary Compiled by Nordson Adhesive Systems Angel Hair - Fine threads of adhesive caused by incomplete transfer of the adhesive mass from applicator to substrate, followed by elongation of the connecting bridges. May be caused by improper nozzle shutoff with a high viscosity adhesive. Stringing - A defect in adhesive application characterized by hair–like fibers of adhesive emanating from the trailing edge of the bead. Stringing may produce continuous fibers attached to the nozzle. It is most often caused by the gun temperature being too cold. I wondered if the low setting might have something to do with it. I'll have to remember to try the high setting next time. Ike, I hear ya, but every once in a while I come across an application where it is useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Well good question I use hot melt all the time and you right they are a pain but I just put up with it and pull them off when cool. I only have one setting hot. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 After the cutting and the sanding-sanding-sanding and finishing I have on occasion used hot melt glue as part of the assembly method. One of the main reasons I don't use it more often is because I find dealing with the threads that come off the tip of the glue gun a real pain in the kiester. Is there something I could do, or stop doing, or do differently that might help minimize these little suckers? I use a Cold Heat battery glue gun. It has two settings, low and high. I usually use the low setting as the battery lasts longer. Hi Dan, since I have nothing better to do with my time,I did a search and Walmart sell NO STRINGS hot melt glue sticks. Hope this helps. Retirement does have some good points. . Phantom Scroller and woodworker13403A 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 "No Strings Attached" glue. Sounds Oximoron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hi Larry. Remove the OXI and what are you left with???. Is it ME or is it YOU. Both I think. . Rob Roy. LarryEA, wombatie and keefie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 This is a guess, so don't take my word for it. You might want to experiment with it first. But I bet a propane torch or heat gun would shrivel up those strings in no time. I think just a quick pass, even before the wood or finish gets warm would do it. I'd test it out first on some scrap. It might work the opposite and fuse the strings to your work piece. But might be worth the experiential. Let us know what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Hi Dan, since I have nothing better to do with my time,I did a search and Walmart sell NO STRINGS hot melt glue sticks. Hope this helps. Retirement does have some good points. . Thanks for the info, I'll check it out. Rob Roy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 you can greatly reduce the strings by not dragging the nozzle though the glue pile. you can wipe the nozzle on the wood, to sort of cut off the strings before going on to the next part. hmm... that sounds about as clear as mud, but if you can figure out what I mean it works. woodworker13403A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I can picture it exactly, thanks, Sometimes the spot I'm working in is tiny, so that technique might not work, but will give it a shot. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 here I am living in la la land, I guess. I had no clue that anyone every used hot glue to assemble anything in scrolling. I have never even given it a thought as I have always found hot glue to be unpredictable for me.. I will now mess with it a little more and see what happens. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 My middle schoolers use hot glue a lot. it is useful for holding two pieces together when nailing or screwing. A little bit of hot glue and the pieces are sort of stuck, then put the nails or screws in place and you are good to go! They do make wood glue hot glue sticks, I haven't played with them much, but they are supposed to have properties closer to wood glue and might be stronger. That is the down side to hot glue, it doesn't have the penetrating strength of some of the other glues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 I use the hot melt to attach decorative bits to finished work, such as the ribbons and bows on the reindeer I just finished. That's pretty much it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hi Larry. Remove the OXI and what are you left with???. Is it ME or is it YOU. Both I think. . Rob Roy. Hey Rob, I might not be able to come in here as often as I would like to, but don't leave me out of this, I've worked hard for my "moron" status !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hey Rob, I might not be able to come in here as often as I would like to, but don't leave me out of this, I've worked hard for my "moron" status !!! Yo're top of the list Keith. No one has worked harder than you, ( not that it took much work). Nice to see you raising your head above the parapet. Leave you out........ Never . Rob Roy. keefie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vykus Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 I read somewhere of a technique where you use small dots of hot glue to hold a piece in place while the wood glue sets, to prevent shifting. I want to say it was for intastia but I think it could work for other glue ups as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 i had a suitcase full of glue guns and glue of all types for glue guns.lost them all from the recession,but i do remember the strings.i think i remember useing as little as possible so no excess was coming out to create strings or lessen it but its been years since i uesed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.