Full-Size Gorilla Hot Glue Gun Review! (The Best Hot Glue Gun?)
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- Опубліковано 17 сер 2024
- The full-size dual-temperature Gorilla hot glue gun is a good tool for crafters and makers, But is it worth the price? 💲Buy this Gorilla Hot Glue Gun HERE➡ amzn.to/41m119G ****Learn the next level of hot glue gun tips and tricks in this video: • 8 Easy Hot Glue Gun Ti...
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📕Show Notes📕
1️⃣ Tips and Tricks for Using a Hot Glue Gun (Video)
• 8 Easy Hot Glue Gun Ti...
2️⃣ 👇Learn the Basic and Essential Skills of Working with Cardboard (Playlist)
• Cardboard Crafting Aca...
3️⃣ 💲💲Full-SIze Gorilla Dual Temperature Hot Glue Gun💲💲
Purchase on Amazon here: amzn.to/41m119G
4️⃣ 💲💲Look at Other Types of Hot Glue Gun💲💲
Browse Amazon here: amzn.to/3xKdCWn
5️⃣ 💲💲Get the Best(strongest) Hot Glue Stick💲💲
.45 inch Stanley glue sticks: amzn.to/3EsOGGU
6️⃣ 👇 What Glue Sticks are the Best? (video)
• Is Gorilla Hot Glue th...
7️⃣ How to Use a Glue Gun for Beginners! - Helpful Tips and Tutorial (Video)
• How to Use a Glue Gun ...
⬇⏰⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰⏰⬇
0:00 - Intro and overview
0:39 - Full-size Gorilla hot glue gun overview
1:04 - My favorite part about the Gorilla hot glue gun
1:31 - The build quality of the Gorilla full-size hot glue gun
1:51 - How much does the full0size Gorilla hot glue gun cost?
2:16 - What are the settings on the Gorilla hot glue gun?
3:24 - Does the full-size Gorilla hot glue gun drip?
3:45 - The future you should look at in every hot glue gun
4:11 - How good is the strain relief and cord on the Gorilla hot glue gun?
4:35 - Does the Gorilla hot glue gun stand up well?
5:09 - The nozzle of the dual-temp Gorilla hot glue gun
5:44 - QUESTION OF THE DAY: 💡❓ What glue do you usually use?❓💡 (level your answer in the comments and I will be sure to get back to you!)
5:59 - How does the full-size gorilla hot glue gun compare to other glue guns?
7:06 - What you need to watch out for when buying a glue gun.
8:26 - Final conclusion
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- Eli Tennant
I am almost 70 year old man, just started doing crafts, I bought a cheap glue gun and it backed up the first time I used it. I decided on a Gorilla gun, then I saw your video and now I want to get a full sized one, not the mini. I saved this so I can check out your other videos, thanks, love your energy.
I am so glad that you have gotten into crafting! My Gorilla glue gun has served me really well for years.
Thank you for watching my video!
God bless you,
- Eli
You are seriously underrated, I see the effort you put into answering every single comment in your videos. And its worth of a subscriber and likes.
By the way I also have a cheap glue gun rated for 40 w which is definitely low and hence the glue coming out is extremely viscouse but I accept that it was my mistake to buy a lower wattage glue gun but apart from that fact the gun keeps on dripping glue from the nozzle when it is plugged in but the trigger is unpressed which ultimately makes a puddle of glue under the nozzle and I am trying to find a glue gun that can prevent it.
Even to figure out what was the problem and why was this leakege I disassembled and reassembled my glue gun but ended up to find a PTC ceramic resistor attached with nozzle of the gun😅 and that's all, no leak protection mechanism and nothing .
Thank you for your encouragement!
Dripping glue guns can get so annoying but I am impressed by how you took it apart looking for the issue. In my experience, even the most expensive glue guns drip a little bit right after you use them but the drips go slowly and cool down before they reach the table. This Gorilla glue gun has and "anti drip" nozzle which means there is a ball-valve mechanism in the nozzle (I think).
Good luck on all your future projects!
- Eli
@@MakerBrain thanks
Just got one at Costco. Price was very good including 30 sticks. Great review on this thing and I'm glad I bought it.
Thank you for leaving a comment! I am glad I was able to help you. Interestingly, there is another viewer who also told me that they got the same deal from Costco.
Have a blessed day,
- Eli Tennant
Hi. Awesome video. Very professional and informative. Loved it! 👍
Thank you, Joey!🌟
I always try to make the videos as high quality as possible.
Have a blessed day,
- Eli Tennant
Great review. I am glad the gorilla glue sticks also work in regular glue guns too. Incase I dont want to shell out the extra cash. If you ever do another review. There's a green one that's portable that has a battery like a drill I'd love to see what kind of features it has!
I have seen that one, T-Rex Talents! It would be cool to see what a large battery powered glue gun could do. I think it is more intended for construction, but if I ever get my hands on one I will be sure to do a review.
God bless,
- Eli Tennant
ur underrated, u deserve WAYYY more subscribers (i subbed btw, nice vid thx)
Thank you for the compliments, TheShiftyCoder! It makes me glad to hear that you think so highly of my channel.
God bless you,
- Eli Tennant
It has a grommet at the flexible base of the cord holding it in place. So, the strain is nullified pretty much.
Thank you for the comment. I didn't really think about that and you are probably right... I probably should not have even mentioned the cable strain because it isn't really a problem on any glue guns.
Blessings,
- Eli
Question Of The Day: 💡❓ What glue do you usually use?❓💡
- I like to use hot glue for cardboard and a variety of crafts but I occasionally switch to liquid Elmer's glue and stick glue depending upon the project.
⬇⏰⏰TIMESTAMPS⏰⏰⬇
0:00 - Intro and overview
0:39 - Full-size Gorilla hot glue gun overview
1:04 - My favorite part about the Gorilla hot glue gun
1:31 - The build quality of the Gorilla full-size hot glue gun
1:51 - How much does the full0size Gorilla hot glue gun cost?
2:16 - What are the settings on the Gorilla hot glue gun?
3:24 - Does the full-size Gorilla hot glue gun drip?
3:45 - The future you should look at in every hot glue gun
4:11 - How good is the strain relief and cord on the Gorilla hot glue gun?
4:35 - Does the Gorilla hot glue gun stand up well?
5:09 - The nozzle of the dual-temp Gorilla hot glue gun
5:44 - QUESTION OF THE DAY
5:59 - How does the full-size gorilla hot glue gun compare to other glue guns?
7:06 - What you need to watch out for when buying a glue gun.
8:26 - Final conclusion
I bought both of my Gorilla Glue guns - mini & full size - from Amazon. Both came with free glue sticks. I can’t remember exactly how many, but I remember it was a decent amount
Thanks for sharing, The Real Granmy of 5!
That is great! I think there were multiple "packages" that you could buy and it cost some extra to get the glue sticks. Ether way, it is great to get glue sticks with the glue gun and if you still got it around $15 then I would say that that is an amazing deal.
Have a blessed day,
- Eli Tennant
Thanks for your helpful and well done video. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you for such an encouraging comment, David Noll!
It is my pleasure to help you through videos just like this one. Despite all the time it takes to create a video it is all worth it when I know that people like you appreciated it 😊.
Best regards,
- Eli Tennant
Amazing review, thank you very much for your detailed review of this product.
You are welcome, Sarah Hatley!
It is my pleasure to bring you helpful videos like this one. Thank you for taking the time to comment and leave a compliment!
Best regards,
- Eli Tennant
Brilliant review! Thanks👍
You are welcome, Jenni!
I am glad to be able to help you find the best tools for your projects.
God bless you,
- Eli Tennant
Great job, young man. I'm sold.
Thank you, Brian!
I hope this glue gun works as well for you as it has for me.
Best regards and God bless you,
- Eli Tennant
Hey, just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting this review. I was at Costco and just happened to notice they had this same full-sized Gorilla Hot Glue Gun for $16 and it also comes with 30 Gorilla Glue Sticks. Good deal, right??!! Hope so - I bought it. Thanks again! Great channel man.
Thank you for commenting, Mike!
I am super glad that this review helped you and I certainly agree that you got an awesome deal on the glue gun+glue sticks.
Have a blessed day,
- Eli Tennant
I want to start making my own video's. I hope one day I can be as comfortable as you are in front of a camera. Great job 👍
Thank you very much 😁. I have been blessed with a lot of opportunities to become a better communicator on camera but nothing helped more than just starting the UA-cam channel.
If you want to make your own videos, I highly recommend watching a UA-cam channel called "Think Media". It is from them that I get all my video and UA-cam advice.
God bless you,
- Eli
@Maker Brain Hey man, thanks for the solid advice. Cheers
This Guy save me to commit a mistake whit this review because I"m looking a tool that would really do his job today I'm almost buy this Gun and something I never Know is exist 2 size Small an Full size and for me the Full is the I need, another whit the Amazon link he put down below save me money because on eBay the best price I found was $25 and for the small size and on amazon the price is $12 Dollars for the Full size thank you Eli
You are welcome, Cinecolecion! I am so glad that I was able to help you with your glue gun decisions.
God bless you,
- Eli Tennant
I almost bought this, but then I saw the packaging say it is only 14 watts! The other typical guns I have are 40W and up. It concerns me that some high-strength applications take more heat than this thing can put out.
Thanks for commenting, Rand. I was not fully aware of the "normal" glue gun wattage, but this one seems to be comparable to many other glue guns. I do not do construction -level gluing, but this one (especially on the high setting) works well for everything I do... Mostly cardboard. I am glad you brought this up though.
Best regards,
- Eli Tennant
Thanks Eli. I was drawn to this gun because of the large trigger, hoping that means good control. A lot of the old guns I have stop feeding the stick well and require pushing the stick in manually - done with that. I need one that provides nice control purely by the trigger lever. But I also need it to heat more for some materials. Still searching....
You are welcome, I can relate to you, I got the gun because if the big, comfortable trigger and dual temp. I hope you find the kind of glue gun you are looking for!
- Eli Tennant
@@MakerBrain You are the reviewer, I was hoping YOU would find it! LOL
@@MakerBrain LOL. lol, I'm sure we'll meet some day under a romantic moon. LOL
I came here for a review. Amp it up.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOUNG MAN THAT REALLY HALPED OUT GREAT JOB 👍
You are welcome, Timothy! It is super encouraging to hear that the video helped you!
- Eli
Great video. I've been doing a lot of gluing with crafts and haven't been happy with my glue guns. I was looking at the Gorilla and not sure which would be better, the full size or mini. You said you like the full so I think that's what I'll buy. I see some people got there's at Costco. Wish I had seen this video yesterday since I was just at Costco this morning. Not sure if they might have had it in my store. They don't list it on their website. Guess I''ll use Amazon.
I am glad I was able to help you decide on a glue gun, Asheryl. This is one of the more popular kinds of glue gun and I know that I have occasionally seen them in Walmart, but I ordered mine through Amazon.
Happy crafting and have a blessed day,
- Eli
@@MakerBrain Thanks. I got my glue gun and glue sticks but haven't used it yet. Looks much nicer than the 2 I had been using.
When am glueing I mostly Use Glue stick. It a classic and does the job But if Am repairing something Using Glue, Then I can use The "Fantastic" Brand Glue stick cheap but Nice
Thanks for the tip on glue stick brands. It makes sense that you would use a different glue stick for repairs versus normal projects. However, before reading your comment, I never really thought about it and have always used the same glue sticks for everything.
I blessed day,
- Eli
I'm thinking that the flexible cord connection will allow you to fit into tighter spaces?
That is a good point, Jenni De Silva. Having a more flexible cord connection gives you more maneuverability and it is a little easier to store when you are not using it.
Good insight,
- Eli Tennant
I have been watching the reviews of the different types of glue guns.I do have couple of glue guns with 12 V.but the flow is not good.Now my son has got me a new full size glue gun (brand Corbiz)with 60 to 100watt.in none of the videos so far I have watched talks about the power the glue gun should have.I do have a full size glue gun with only 12V and the flow of the glue is not continuous.can you please let us know the maximum and minimum power the glue gun should have.I am only a beginner in crafts and would appreciate the information.Thanks.
That is a good question, Lalitha. I haven't looked into how the wattage of a glue gun affects the glue flow but the Gorilla hot glue gun that I use in this video is rated for 14 Watts and the glue flows just fine. Nevertheless, here are a few things that you might want to consider:
1.) The type of glue stick that you are using. Some glue sticks are better than others. Also, if you are trying to use a High temp glue stick in a low temp glue gun it will not flow very well. Here are the glue sticks that I am currently using: amz.run/4opT
2.) Is the glue gun clogged? if you used some bad glue sticks or the hot glue back-flushed into the cold part of the gun it could impede the flow of the glue.
3.) The voltage rating of the glue gun. Mine is rated for 120 Volts which is the USA standard but other countries use different standards (often around 230 Volts). What that means is that if you have a glue gun that is designed to use 230 Volts but you live in a country that uses a lower voltage standard (like that USA) that glue gun will not be able to get up to its full wattage and therefore not heat up as much. *I have never encountered this issue before, but if you bought your glue gun from an odd place this is more likely.
I think that 12V should be enough to have a pretty good flow of glue but your 60 to 100Watt should work really well. I don't think that there is a hard cut-off for how many watts a glue gun should pull just keep in mind that higher wattage usually = higher temperatures, stronger bonds, and more of an industrial-level glue gun.
Here is an article that states that 10watt and up should be able to take care of most crafting needs: www.bobvila.com/articles/best-glue-gun/#:~:text=Q.%20How%20many,repairing%20adhesive%20needs.
God bless you and have a very merry Christmas!
- Eli Tennant
Some glue guns have a tips that removable. have you tried to see if this one is ?
~ In your video, (under the black silicone part), I thought I saw a silver hex, to unscrew it maybe ??
PS. Nice review. 👍
That is a good question, Casey... They certainly don't advertise it as interchangeable but it might be that way under the silicon. I will check and get back with you when I get home from work.
Have a blessed day and thank you for commenting,
- Eli
@@MakerBrain - Hey Eli, thanks for the super quick reply !! You are right, they don't advertise it, but who knows ? My Arrow one dosen't advertise it either, but the tip IS removeable with the standard 7/16th thread.
- Do remember to heat up the glue gun before trying a wrench on it. If it's made to unscrew, it will do so pretty easily.
- I do look forward to your reply.
- Have a blessed day my friend, and thanks again !! ✨️🌞👍
@@CaseyRoseAlwaysPositive I just removed the nozel... I don't have a good way to measure the thread but it seems to be exactly the same thread as my glue gun with interchangeable nozels. So it is probably standard.
I tried to remove the nozels from both glue guns without heating them up until I read your reply 😅.
Have a blessed day and let me know if there is any other way I can help.
- Eli
Hopefully this is helpful
@@MakerBrain Hey Eli, thanks for your diligent work !! 😀👍
~ Ya, the same thing happened to me the first time too, so I understand. 😉
Thanks again for all your help !! . . . and have a blessed day. 🙏
~ PS. Yup, I'm now one of your faithful Subscribers !! ✌😎✌
I am glad to help you with crafting and glue gun related issues any time 👍. Thank you, Casey, for subscribing. I really appreciate it🎉.
Have a blessed day 🙏,
- Eli Tennant
Great information Great video, oh and made by a real cutie 🐱 Thanks
I needed one and I know gorilla
glue is good stuff.
I am glad that I am able to help you 😁. Good luck crafting!!
- Eli
Does it have switching power (110-220V)?
Hmm, I don't think so. They might sell European models or something like that which uses a different voltage. It just has a switch to change the temperature.
Best regards,
- Eli Tennant
For gluing together pieces of cardboard, glue gun, but for mostly everything else, elmers and tacky glue
Thanks for commenting, Mike!
I certainly like using hot glue on cardboard and tacky glue is great for crafts bit I have recently been getting into using epoxy for high-strength applications.
@@MakerBrain different glues are good for different things, epoxy is good for large pieces that need stronger bonds, like triple cardboard
@@Mike-739 For sure! And picking the right glue for the job is an important step in any project.
@@MakerBrain you wouldn’t want to use epoxy on moving parts, or PVA for heavier parts that are large
I just bought this gun and bought the wrong size sticks and now its clogged. Any recommendations?
Hmm, I wish I could help more but there are a few ways that a glue gun can get clogged. The glue could have melted and then slid back in the barrel of the glue gun and then cooled. Because it is so far back when the gun heats up again it won't melt the glue and the gun is clogged. If that is the case, I might try turning the gun on and pointing it straight down towards the tip in the hope that the glue melts and slides into the hot area. You could also try to push it towards the nozel with a popsicle stick or something. You can also use a small metal wire and push it in through the nozzle to try to clear out anything that is jamming it up. This would also solve the problem if there is some particle that is simply clogging the nozzle and in the way of the glue getting through.
I hope this helps!
- Eli Tennant
But just recently I was given a few glue sticks from someone and they told me they were gorilla glue sticks but I tryed it on something using a bic lighter to melt it with but after I got it to stick and let dry I tested it but it easily pealed right off not like the gorilla glue sticks I've used in the past so what do you guys thank do you think they are not real gorilla glue sticks? And is it possible to figure it out like do they look any diffrent then reguler glue sticks?it's been so long sense I had gorilla glue sticks so I can't remember myself so would seeing how they work be the only way to test and see if they are real ones or can I tell any other way?
That is a good question, Jonathan.
I don't think that there is any way to tell the difference between two kinds of glue stick if they look similar. However, I have never actually used Gorilla glue sticks... I like to use AdTech 10in glue sticks that I get in bulk (amzn.to/3X6nxRC). It is possible that it didn't stick very well because you didn't use a hot glue gun to melt it. The bic lighter might not have heated it up as much as the glue gun or perhaps the direct heat from a flame did something to the adhesive chemicals in the glue.
Hope this helps,
- Eli Tennant
@@MakerBrain he'll ya it helps thank you so much I mean I hope it's something like that the reason it's not sticking like it has in the past I hope so cuz I'm almost positive that they are real gorilla glue sticks plus before I ever got my hands on any myself I'm not positive If it had worked or not I think it did though someone o new hew had a vape mod and tank the glass on the tank got cracked and was leaking he put some of that kind of glue stick on it but I can't fully remember if it stayed on I may not have found out cuz he probably left shortly after but for it to stick on glass at all said alot
I am glad to help, Jonathan.
Good luck and happy crafting!
- Eli
Man if this gorilla glue gun works like gorilla glue sticks work then I have to get one some day I used gorilla glue sticks in the past and was amazed with how well they worked especially compared to reguler glue sticks which sucks so badly especially on the kinds of projects that I usaly am doing I can't remember for sure but I think when I used them I only had eather a lighter or a torch lighter and I don't think I had any glue gun at all but I had found a really cool vape mod the aegis legend something like that and I didn't have the top peace to it but it also could take an adapter peace and once you put it on you can put on a reguler tank for free base without it you can put a top part that I guess is more for salt nic anyway I bought the adapter off wish and it worked fine until one day it broke some how but I rememberd that I had gorilla glue sticks I tryed them and it stuck vary strong
Thanks for commenting, Jonathan!
I have heard a lot of good things about Gorilla glue sticks but I have never actually tried them. Here is an interesting video that I found where a guy tests the strength of different glue stick brands: ua-cam.com/video/hu8sJBctzFc/v-deo.html (I think you might be interested in it). What is really impressive is that you used hot glue sticks without actually having a hot glue gun.
Keep up the ingenuity!
- Eli Tennant
Not got one yet still looking
Good luck with your search for the perfect hot glue gun, Wheelie Steve!
Best regards,
- Eli Tennant
I can't mys to bring any glue out it's plug in and it got hot but no glue came out it's melting inside is it damage?
Hi, Maria!
It is kind of hard to read your comment, but if the glue is not coming out of the glue gun but it is still melting inside I recommend that you try to clear out the nozzle by sticking a toothpick or wire up it (do this while the gun is hot). If that doesn't work, heat the glue gun back up and pull the glue stick out. This normally isn't a good idea (because it can cause the gun to jam), but if nothing else works than it is your only choice. Once you remove the stick, quickly use a popsicle stick to clean out as much of the glue inside the gun as possible. Then put a fresh stick back in. Also, you should check and see if your trigger is working. Sometimes the nozzle is good but the trigger is slipping and simply not pushing the glue stick forward. To test this, try pushing the glue stick through with your thumb and see if you can get any out.
I hope this helps!
- Eli Tennant
Right out of the box it isnt working. Im so upset
I am really sorry for you, Nicole. What seems to be wrong with it? If it really isn't working, you should be able to return it to Amazon for a refund (at least in most of the USA). I hope this works out for you and you so you can get to actually crafting.
Have a blessed day,
- Eli
I got it Walmart $9.95
Nice deal, Magda! I had see the mini version for super cheap at Walmart, but the full size was still on the more expensive side. I am glad you were able to save some money!
Have a blessed day,
- Eli Tennant
Glue that holds longer
I am not really sure what you mean, but thanks for commenting.
- Eli Tennant
It's not a very good hot glue gun, it gives the Gorilla a bad name.
Thanks for commenting, My Space.
Like I said in the video, it isn't an extraordinary amazing hot glue gun. However, it works well and does everything that most people need it to do. I will also note, I don't think this model of glue gun was designed by Gorilla because after doing some more research I have found the same model of glue gun simply made with different colors and branded by another company. So Gorilla probably has a supplier somewhere and they just add their logo to the gun and sell it through their company.
Have a blessed day,
- Eli Tennant
Reviews rate this p o s glue gun average meaning their is much better glue guns to purchase (see PROJET FARM) REALLY GOOD REVIEW.
Thank you for the comment, Howard. I've watched that review from project farm several times... But he focuses more on the quality of the glue sticks and uses the same glue gun for all of them. So I certainly follow him on what glue sticks are the strongest and in this video I actually didn't use Gorilla glue sticks.
Have a blessed day,
- Eli