12 Awesome Hot Glue Hacks

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  • PLEASE SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY VIDEOS! 12 awesome hot glue hacks to use in the workshop. The hot glue gun is very useful on hand when woodworking and doing DIYs. Here are some interesting ways to use hot glue, which you might not have thought of!
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  • @jorgenlannock
    @jorgenlannock 8 років тому

    Ones you discover the uses of hot glue you never want a shop without a gluegun :-) great video!

  • @jussivirtala4690
    @jussivirtala4690 9 років тому +3

    We added 1/10 of hot glue to our wedding invitations sealing wax to make it less brittle and to survive posting. It also sticked to the envelope much better.
    We melted the wax and hot glue in a tealight tin over a stove.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Jussi Virtala That's a really cool use that I never heard of before. Thanks!

  • @Designandrew
    @Designandrew 8 років тому

    I use hot glue ALL THE TIME. I repair my rc planes with it, waterproof electronics etc. Its amazing. I even use it when I want to make sure a splice is super strong, first I strip both ends of wire, then wrap each join, then solder, then I cover in hot glue! Its great because it make the join stronger, protects the solder from breaking, makes it water proof AND insulates it! I use a bosch hot glue gun, it's brilliant!

  • @3dpprofessor
    @3dpprofessor 9 років тому +1

    With a little finesse you can draw with hot glue on a surface, peel it off, and use it for decorative frames and other projects.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      mrjoesays Yes, I actually tried that and found that glass is a great surface to put the glue on if you want to peel it off later.

  • @LaFabriqueDIY
    @LaFabriqueDIY 8 років тому +11

    Waterproofing is a great tip, I used it in my last project :) thanks !

  • @simianwarthog
    @simianwarthog 28 днів тому

    Holding the gun like that with the glue dribbling out the tip.
    Priceless! :)

  • @joykelley9971
    @joykelley9971 2 роки тому

    Very helpful to 1st timer !! Thanks!

  • @NOLAMarathon2010
    @NOLAMarathon2010 9 років тому +19

    I find that hot glue is great for creating accidental finger burns. In fact, there is almost nothing better!

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому +3

      Tom Nally Yes, I've had quite a few accidental burns myself :)

    • @egleglegl4391
      @egleglegl4391 8 років тому

      +Darbin Orvar I find as a kid I touch my cordless low temp and then accedentily burn

  • @Peteworth
    @Peteworth 9 років тому +12

    Rubbing Alcohol is the best remover. Just a couple drops at the seal and its magic!

  • @symonf1966
    @symonf1966 9 років тому +6

    I like it when you wear your professor Lynn coat. I know I'm going to learn something. Or laugh. Thank you for this video.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому +2

      Symon Fobbester Thanks Symon! I rather like putting my lab coat on, it's so practical!

  • @MattDiresta
    @MattDiresta 9 років тому +2

    Allways have a hot glue gun plugged in at the shop. So many uses. Great vid.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Matt Diresta I agree, thanks Matt!

  • @tylerleeds6275
    @tylerleeds6275 7 років тому

    Best use for a woodworker: hot glue can be used to hold hard-to-clamp and other odd glue joints together while the real glue sets. When setting your glue joint, intentionally leave voids and use a small dab of hot glue to secure the parts together while the real glue sets. Squeeze out is easily chiseled off.

  • @SloopyDog
    @SloopyDog 8 років тому

    Darbin. You know what I like about you? You're not stuck up. Thanks for the tips.

  • @ScrapwoodCity
    @ScrapwoodCity 9 років тому +2

    Love my glue gun! So cheap yet so useful! Cool video, loved the air tight joints tip!

  • @johnconklin9039
    @johnconklin9039 9 років тому +1

    I recently got a new hot melt glue gun and have much better luck with it than the 80's vintage one we had. I use a dab to hold pegboard hooks in place.

  • @markhensens5989
    @markhensens5989 6 років тому

    I really hate life-hack-video stuff with a passion, but somehow I enjoyed watching this one! Thanks Linn!

  • @brianjorch
    @brianjorch 9 років тому +2

    Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

  • @DoItAfterSmoking
    @DoItAfterSmoking 7 років тому

    The best hot glue hack is using Denatured Alcohol to release its bond instantly. Try it. Another hack, it's good to use a secondary glue to make the bond last. In the joint use half hot glue, half silicone or wood glue.

  • @sarahrussell3792
    @sarahrussell3792 5 років тому

    Really interesting ideas - my father was a bookbinder and used hot glue routinely in that trade. He encouraged me to transfer this to woodworking (my trade) and the results were terrific. Hot glues joints - well clamped - provide great bonds! I was really interested in your supporting pyramids - this has made me want to experiment with moulding of shapes with hot glue for my model making!

  • @brucelee3388
    @brucelee3388 8 років тому +2

    Forgot to add: check the glue stick labelling carefully, there are a variety of formulations some of which are not water resistant, some are low temperature (usually craft store sticks) and others are designed to stick special materials and may require special preparation or just cost a lot more than what you really need. If you are having trouble with the glue sticking another thing to look for is the temperature of what you are sticking together - if its cold then the glue will harden too soon and form a weak joint so consider warming up your project in the sun, with a hair dryer or whatever. Been there, done that too. :-)

  • @DieterSchneider
    @DieterSchneider 8 років тому +1

    Great tips. Bought a hot glue gun yesterday and was suprised how well it holds wood together.

  • @BrainFizz
    @BrainFizz 9 років тому +6

    Some great tips in there Linn! I also use Hot glue to mount small parts on a faceplate for turning on a lathe, and for securing parts for routing too. It's maybe worth pointing out that it's best to get a gun that actually gets pretty hot, as some can be under powered and not get the glue hot enough to melt it properly for the best holding power. These also lead to the glue drying too fast.

    • @AdrianAmoroso
      @AdrianAmoroso 9 років тому

      Good point Richard. I have had a baby gun for years which has been pretty useless - basically the glue dries about half a second after it leaves the nozzle. Time to upgrade, methinks :)

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому +2

      ***** Thanks Richard! I would agree with that. It's quite annoying to work with a hot gun that doesn't get hot enough. Another example of why it's usually a good idea to get better quality.

  • @silentseawolf
    @silentseawolf 8 років тому

    never forget, you can use denatured alcohol to debond hot glue very quickly with only a few drops

  • @JesusHernandez-jw8hv
    @JesusHernandez-jw8hv 9 років тому

    This is the first video I see in your channel and I love your voice

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Jesus Hernandez Thanks for watching, I hope you subscribe!

  • @brianlasch144
    @brianlasch144 9 років тому

    Great tips Lynn. I really liked the finishing pyramid one, that's a tip I have not seen before.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Brian Lasch Thanks Brian! I just came up with that one, and now I've been using them and I rather like them!

    • @brianlasch144
      @brianlasch144 8 років тому

      Carol, the pyramids are to raise the work piece off the work surface when finishing so you can better get at the lower agles and not have the piece stick to the table as the finish dries.

  • @CharlesStruble
    @CharlesStruble 9 років тому +10

    Thanks. I also use hot glue to secure those pesky peg board hooks that want to move around...

  • @AlbertaBushcrafter
    @AlbertaBushcrafter 9 років тому +1

    A very instructive and entertaining video, Linn! I think I knew about 3 of these hacks, so thanks much for the other 9!

  • @heyemcali
    @heyemcali 9 років тому +1

    finishing soft pyramids! genius!

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      heyemcali Thanks! You could make them in a lot of different shapes and sizes too :)

  • @JS-xv2uh
    @JS-xv2uh 9 років тому +1

    "This is fast and essy" lol I love the part when people speak in different accents and I just love it! Lol

  • @truedesireelements2040
    @truedesireelements2040 7 років тому

    YOU ARE SO AMAZING!!!! I love and appreciate everything you share.

  • @lukereynolds
    @lukereynolds 8 років тому

    your videos are really awesome you have earned yourself a subscriber keep up the great vids

  • @Tempest500
    @Tempest500 7 років тому

    Who would have thought a lady saying "hot glue" could be so endearing :-)

  • @SteveFrenchWoodNStuff
    @SteveFrenchWoodNStuff 9 років тому

    Nice. I especially like the idea of using hot melt glue to attach the LED strip lighting.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Steve French Thanks Steve! Yes, I've been using the hot glue gun when it comes to attaching LED lights in general to things lately and it's been working nicely,

  • @MartyKane217
    @MartyKane217 7 років тому

    Great tips, thanks. Those last two are especially good!

  • @1tombensky
    @1tombensky 9 років тому

    Some great ideas! Only problem I have with hat glue is the strings it creates. Like your mad scientist coat. Thanks fo your hard work in creating and sharing your projects.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      tombensky Thanks! One way to get rid of the strings is to put a heat gun or hair dryer over them.

  • @ErichHaubrich
    @ErichHaubrich 8 років тому +1

    This is my second favorite hot glue gun video.

  • @corvallistidbits
    @corvallistidbits 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for some very useful ideas, will need to remember to do this!

  • @aspiranteaaeromodelista3551
    @aspiranteaaeromodelista3551 8 років тому

    I make my eletric aeromodels with hot glue! It's awesome

  • @titozz072
    @titozz072 7 років тому

    Nice one Linn. Thanks

  • @joshuapittendrigh9442
    @joshuapittendrigh9442 8 років тому

    Good ideas. I've seen a few of your videos, I like the flow. They have a lot of content with good editing.

  • @myblessing8773
    @myblessing8773 3 роки тому

    It's just amazing and helpful
    ❤❤❤

  • @CysCorner
    @CysCorner 9 років тому

    Will try hot gluing 2 pieces of wood to cut identical pieces! Just learned of another trick with brad nails but wont work for the smaller pieces, but this will! Thanks Linn!

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому +1

      Cy's Corner Thanks Cy! Yes, hot gluing two pieces of wood to cut identical pieces works really well.

  • @TheShavingWoodWorkshop
    @TheShavingWoodWorkshop 9 років тому

    Alot of great ways to use a hot glue gun, great video.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      The ShavingWood Workshop Thanks!

  • @frandargie7647
    @frandargie7647 7 років тому

    I used hot glue to seal small cracks in my foundation and not only is it a quick and easy fix it stops water from getting in.

  • @robertsheffey8894
    @robertsheffey8894 9 років тому +1

    Thanks and keep em coming!

  • @mohammadfarmankhan4985
    @mohammadfarmankhan4985 8 років тому

    I like the frame

  • @BuffaloCountertopsandCrafts
    @BuffaloCountertopsandCrafts 9 років тому +1

    I make countertops and we use hot glue all the time for holding splashes or attaching build up good for holding power until silicone dries

  • @ronberntson
    @ronberntson 9 років тому +1

    Someplace in my disorganized house there's a hot glue gun. Time to find it! I'm inspired.

  • @dianawestrup7416
    @dianawestrup7416 6 років тому

    Love you, Darbin! You inspire me to do things... Greetings from Cancun, Mexico.

  • @jaytechCFL
    @jaytechCFL 9 років тому +1

    Learned a lot, thanks!

  • @alseragiwail
    @alseragiwail 7 років тому

    you have a great ideas , thank you

  • @ricardoadonay2010
    @ricardoadonay2010 9 років тому +1

    Thanks Darvin, God Bless you.

  • @narcovice
    @narcovice 8 років тому

    beautiful gloves

  • @SandeepJadhao1
    @SandeepJadhao1 8 років тому

    Thanks for amazing ideas. Great tips !

  • @MarceloFreitas70
    @MarceloFreitas70 9 років тому

    What a versatile tool! Does it works with plastic? You have a lots of skills with so many different tools. Thanks for this great video.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Marcelo Freitas Thanks Marcelo! Yes, you can definitely glue things to plastic with hot glue. In fact it sticks to almost any surface.

  • @singleplaya0
    @singleplaya0 8 років тому +1

    cool video. Here is another hot glue hack: If you want to get rid of hot glue joint easily just spray it with isopropyl alcohol. It will loose most of it's stickiness. works like a charm.

  • @walterrider1612
    @walterrider1612 8 років тому +1

    great ideas. thank you

  • @dpelcherjr
    @dpelcherjr 9 років тому

    Hello Darbin, I have watched and enjoyed many of your videos not realizing I never subscribed. Please forgive me. I am now a subscriber. You have some very interesting and informative videos. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Dave Pelcher Thanks for the nice comment and for subscribing Dave!

  • @lauragasca7629
    @lauragasca7629 9 років тому

    excelente video, gracias

  • @gameplayer5982
    @gameplayer5982 8 років тому

    awesome,made my day

  • @ssssaeedsss
    @ssssaeedsss 8 років тому

    thanks, great way to memories it uses

  • @bobross425
    @bobross425 9 років тому

    Excellent tips. I bought a glue gun after watching some Izzy Swan videos.

  • @ushansameera5639
    @ushansameera5639 5 років тому

    it helps me a lot thanks

  • @cybercapri
    @cybercapri 9 років тому

    Darbin Double 0 Seven takes her drinks SHAKEN not STIRRED... LOL... What a wonderful concept, I watched this video and kicked myself in the butt because I did, almost every project you just did, THE HARD WAY and WITHOUT HOT GLUE and it took me HOURS to do what you just did in Seconds... Well done Cleaver Girl, very well done....

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Paul Bialozor Thanks for the nice comment Paul! I agree, that you can definitely take a lot of short cuts with the hot glue gun which is why it's one of my favorite tools in the shop.

  • @jknightgr
    @jknightgr 9 років тому

    Great ideas. The only problem I have with hot glue is when I make something for outdoors if the weather is really hot specially at summer time the hot glue softens very much even under a shadowy place. if I glue L.E.D.'s the L.E.D. strip gets hot and the hot glue almost melts. Any ideas? are there hot glue sticks for specific work? thank you.

  • @narcovice
    @narcovice 8 років тому

    great job

  • @maartenhappel9014
    @maartenhappel9014 9 років тому +1

    And another great, but tacky, video from Lin. Thnx, some real good ideas here!

  • @fayyazb
    @fayyazb 9 років тому

    SUPER!
    Need your advice.. Planning to buy a Dremel Glue Gun. Which Gun are you using here? Is it GOOD? Any Glue Stick works with it?

  • @superdau
    @superdau 8 років тому

    My most used application for hot glue: mold simple connectors. *Hot glue won't stick to baking paper*, at least it worked with all the slightly translucent paper types (the brownish one wasn't working as well). I solder wires to pins of normal pin headers for example, then put a small dab of hot glue on the baking paper and push the connector in. I try to use an amount of glue so the connector is half done. *This is the most important part* don't try to remove or even move anything until the glue is cold. If you move the paper on still soft glue it will stick even after it has become cold. I then remove the cold connector, put another dab of glue on the paper and push the other side in. After cooling I now have two quite flat sides and the excess left and right can be cut away with flush trim cutters (works much better than a knife). The result looks almost like a factory molded connector including wire kink protection.

  • @stringmanipulator
    @stringmanipulator 9 років тому

    A whole bunch of neat tricks :)
    I like the fact that your channel has so many various tips and topics .. and you are presenting them in a great and clear manner!
    bra jobbat .. :)

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      stringmanipulator Tack sa mycket!

  • @JimCoogan_CoogansWorkshop
    @JimCoogan_CoogansWorkshop 9 років тому

    Great tips. Turners use hot glue a lot to temporary hold a project to a piece of sacrificial wood attached to the headstock. They also sell different types of hot glue which vary in holding strength. I use hot glue when I am stack cutting on both the scrollsaw and like you did on the bandsaw. My wife and daughter use it for scrap book work. Pretty versatile tool. I think I have 4 or 5 laying around that I picked up from thrift stores. Thanks for even more ideas on their use.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Jim Coogan Thanks Jim. That's a good tip. Overall, hot glue is great for temporarily holding something in place. Yes, it's a very popular tool in the craft world, but I thought that it needs to get a little more attention in the wood working world too :)

  • @puckzilla-bs9zy
    @puckzilla-bs9zy 8 років тому

    great examples of normal use of hot glue. throught I would see some new and inventive ideas on how to use the tool. differnt things you can melt and use. ABS plastic? use the tip as a soldering iron for soft materials things like that would be a hack. but great and well done for various common uses.

  • @olivepressdesign
    @olivepressdesign 9 років тому

    Great video. Maybe I can make those rubber feet/bumpers for under a cutting board with a few drops of hot glue. Thank you!!

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      olivepressdesign That's a good idea!

  • @woodworks3585
    @woodworks3585 8 років тому +1

    That was a great Tutorial Darbin great tips, I use a glue gun quite a bit and found this video very helpful, " Subscribed" Thank you for putting up a very helpful video.. Thank you for sharing...

  • @siliv653
    @siliv653 6 років тому

    thank you

  • @sebastianocano3289
    @sebastianocano3289 9 років тому

    great video Lynn, i like the idea of using hot glue for templates and hold wires on wood!

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Sebastian ocaño Thanks Sebastian!

  • @dnngskn62
    @dnngskn62 9 років тому

    Nice vid Linn. I only started using a hot glue gun in my shop a few years ago, and I've seen a few years go by, because I didn't realize how strong and simple it is.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Donnie G It is surprisingly strong! Actually I thought it would be fun to do a video where I really test the strength of hot glue compared to other types of glues. So hopefully I'll have that out soon.

  • @frankunderwood6364
    @frankunderwood6364 7 років тому

    Hi and thanks for the tips. Can I use hot melt glue gun to fix the bathtub crack that leaks?!

  • @nitsan
    @nitsan 8 років тому +1

    awesome. subscribed.

  • @ShopDawgWoodworking54
    @ShopDawgWoodworking54 9 років тому +1

    Very cool....er. Hot. Neat ideas. Can't remember the last time i used hot glue

  • @bjdumas
    @bjdumas 7 років тому +1

    Awesome video! Thank you for all of the info! Appreciate it very much! God bless!..:-)

  • @alexisrichardson4988
    @alexisrichardson4988 8 років тому

    Good Afternoon. I really enjoyed watching and learning various methods to using a hot glue gun. I do have a question. I am about to start small business making hair accessories for infant/toddler girls. Hot glue is the key to accessory. As a beginner with hot glue guns, what would you recommend as a safe brand for me to start with?

  • @tigdin68
    @tigdin68 6 років тому

    I love You Darbin!!! )))

  • @KevinZierath_Personal
    @KevinZierath_Personal 9 років тому

    Great tips!

  • @davidb741
    @davidb741 9 років тому +1

    I love you, thanks for the tips

  • @bmetz7513
    @bmetz7513 7 років тому

    here is another one. I used mine to temporarily glue steel parts together before welding. clamps were not practical on this project. I glued together, got it super accurate, then tack welding in place, scraped off the hot melt and it was done

  • @JimFancherDIY
    @JimFancherDIY 9 років тому

    Great video. I use hot glue when building speaker crossovers. Hot glue guns aren't just for old lady crafters! ;)

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      Jim Fancher Thanks Jim - exactly!

  • @JohnBare747
    @JohnBare747 9 років тому +3

    Sticky Tips, very good hot glue tips and a good video as always Lynn .

    • @taternips
      @taternips 9 років тому +1

      John can you teach me how to extract DNA from a mosquito trapped in amber?

    • @JohnBare747
      @JohnBare747 9 років тому +1

      Many mosquitos have extracted MY DNA.

    • @JohnBare747
      @JohnBare747 9 років тому +1

      Being a little slow I just got the joke tatermips, no resemblance but the beard.

    • @darbinorvar
      @darbinorvar  9 років тому

      John Bare Thanks John!

  • @EvilCob
    @EvilCob 8 років тому

    Love that smile! Melts my heart.. 😍😍

  • @blackitten2
    @blackitten2 8 років тому

    Very interesting!

  • @cooldesertknight
    @cooldesertknight 8 років тому

    So so (they're not that much of "hacks").
    But you still got a thumb up :)
    Thanks for the video.

  • @BLACKSYNTH
    @BLACKSYNTH 7 років тому

    Great Channel :) subbed! I lovemy new glue gun. but I want a cordless now.

  • @topgearIQ
    @topgearIQ 7 років тому

    so good ˝

  • @whitneyhott331
    @whitneyhott331 8 років тому

    Great job on the video!!! Loved the smile at the end!!! :-)

  • @jeffreyhansen2419
    @jeffreyhansen2419 5 років тому

    Good Show!

  • @johnsonchong5920
    @johnsonchong5920 8 років тому

    Above suggestion come with a limitation, which is heat. Heat can soften the glue and cause everything to drop or peel off the surface you glued to.

  • @pronoy91
    @pronoy91 8 років тому

    I have an array of surface mount LEDs. Can I use hot glue to make a light diffuser, which will also water proof it by default??

  • @MsShulio
    @MsShulio 8 років тому

    Terrific! Thank you :)

  • @trakate
    @trakate 7 років тому

    it may be used for expanded polystyrene too? thanks!!

  • @jellebakker8193
    @jellebakker8193 8 років тому

    FOAMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!