What Can You Do With a Gluegun

Creative woodworker Jeremy Broun demonstrates the versatility of a hotmelt gluegun as an extra pair of hands and much more. Visit www.woodomain.... for Jeremy Broun's Woodworking Books, DVDs, E-books, Plans etc. This hotmelt gluegun available from: www.poweradhes...
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[@RonBudman]

Well done. You didn't wast my time and got right to the point.

[@lipevolcom2]

One awesome feature is to cheaply make some electronics water resistant, the glue is not conductive so it won't short the circuits.

[@RobWhittlestone]

+LiPe VoLcOm Yes, that's one of the uses that was on my radar. I have also seen many small circuit boards attached with just hot glue. No need for screws, pillars etc. And it insulates. Great stuff. ATB Rob

[@SianaGearz]

+LiPe VoLcOm Hotglue doesn't actually flow all that well, it might form an air gap around components and allow water to come in or condensate but never to come out. It's rarely an issue. But i recommend clear fingernail varnish instead or as an extra preparation step.

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+LiPe VoLcOm Good tip

[@Migysuperfly]

wow... i loved this video. well made and well narrated

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+Miguel Francis Thanks for your appreciation

[@RobertoRMOLA]

+Woodomain - Jeremy Broun: Exactly. What a peaceful and appropriate tone of voice can make! I wish you were the guy over my shoulder providing tips and advice while I work.

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+Roberto R. MOLA Thanks for the feedback. It must have been a good day to have such a relaxing voice but I will take heed!

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

For anyone wondering why I say the hotmelt bond is temporary yet use it on vinyl motorcycle seats I should have clarified that in my experience over many years, the bond is temporary on wood in a damp environment because wood absorbs moisture and shrinks and expands and there is little fibre penteration of the glue but with a fabric backed vinyl cloth a different glue stick is used and the glue penterates into the fabric weave. My cafe racer motorycle seat is still intact well over ten years on.

[@farooqishaq6974]

Glue gun is the duct tape of wood working....

[@TerryBryant1]

thanks great help I need a better glue gun Now'

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+Terry Bryant Yes I think the quality of the gun is key.

[@FrederickDunn]

Absolutely excellent video and examples, the creative woodworking world is expanding! thumbs UP of course!

[@FishmanEricRussell]

Love the style and info

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

Thanks

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

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[@johnhughes4247]

Woodomain - Jeremy Broun

[@albertsitoe7340]

Damn That was more interesting than I expected :)

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+Albert Sitoe Best not to have expectations then!

[@daledurbin2354]

Thank you! I've been a Master Carpenter, Cabinet Maker and Home Builder for over fifty years. I learned several things from your video today even though I've used glue guns for some years but never like I saw today. Thanks D

[@frank1847]

Excellent video . I have been a carpenter since 1963 and I picked up some brilliant tips watching this . You never stop learning . Liked and subbed .

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

Thanks

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

The thumbnail shows a cordless hotmelt gluegun which a commenter (below) tells me isn't featured in my video. This wasn't deliberately misleading 'clickbait' on my part but an oversight. The cordless version was not available when I made this video but the image was the most striking I had at hand when I updated the thumbnail later! Here is another video I later made on the cordless hotmelt gluegun, but it is not a review but a sharing of my woodworking experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnLGe6ucarx2r5o

[@FamilyTimeDorisnanaHall]

OH YES a glue gun burns they do hurt I have a big old blister on the end of my finger now and I think the hot glue was healing up in my skin...thanks for sharing please go watch our videos Mama's Cabin and When you dont feel like singing...all in the family singers.. thumbs up to you WILL SUBSCRIBE HERE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DHALL

[@mechanical1955]

What a great idea using wood glue and hot melt together that is genius , I will be using it now , Thanks

[@jasond.valentine5931]

+alan manning it is the wisdom of experience. amazing right?

[@FusionDeveloper]

I'm still healing a September-16-2015 scar from hot glue, from trying to use a lighter, and not noticing the clear melted glue. When I typed this, it has been around 4 months. Be careful with hot glue and consider wearing leather gloves if it doesn't cause you to lose dexterity. Maybe use deer-skin gloves if dexterity is needed. It's better to ruin a good pair of gloves than a good pair of hands.

[@floobertuber]

+Jay H In a pinch, I've even used a cheap pair of disposable nitrile gloves. I imagine latex would work too, if you don't have anything else. You can expect them to be ruined afterward, but they're cheap, and can give you enough protection and feeling for the heat, to be useful and get a quick job completed, while still helping you avoid any burns.

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+floobertuber Personally I would avoid wearing gloves when woodworking. We've all been burned. I just take a lot of care and that is what woodworking is about. For seasoned woodworkers like me the biggest problem is breaking the habit of immediately wiping glue off.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Jeremy, for years I had little respect or use for glue guns and thought they were for ladies craft projects. That was because I never used one. When I was making underwater video camera housings I did a lot of experimenting and I found hot glue was one of the only adhesives that would attach pvc parts to polyethylene . Like you, I found it was perfectly suited for prototypes. In particular, with small items that might need to be taken apart, when the item is frozen, the glued parts separate much easier than with other glues. There are also glue sticks that use different temperatures. Finally, if you have a glue stick, a candle can be used to heat the tip when in an area without electricity to heat the glue so you can still make repairs in primitive conditions.

[@rajwinderosahan]

I feel peaceful listening to you.

[@jamesrobertson9597]

When using hot glue to temporarily clamp a work piece to a bench top (or CNC table etc) apply packing tape to both surfaces wherever the hot glue will be applied. The glue will hold firmly but will pop loose easily when the piece is pried up. If you need to keep it level, use washers as spacers to control how far the hot glue compresses.

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

good tip

[@caskwith]

Excellent! While I make good use of my glue gun for many things, I have certainly learnt some new things today! Thank you!

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

I appreciate the surprising number of views to my video - surprising to me as many of my recent videos which in my opinion are as informative and imaginative as this are hardly getting noticed (which I suspect is due to KZbin algorithms strategy). In response to a recent commenter who was surprised I replied to a question here, if anybody asks me a question I endeavour to reply not least out of courtesy. This is very much an interactive medium and especially during Covid when isolation for some of us has been more prevailant. Such questions add to the knowledge base that others benefit from if they choose to read the comments section.

[@rr7firefly]

Your use of the glue gun is far neater than the hobbyists who use the tool for their artsy-crafty projects (pine cones and twigs and other odd items). Those projects often look like glue is smeared all over the contact points. (not to my liking particularly)

[@Flashahol]

Just WOW practical ideas right there... never thought about hot glue in such ways (even less with soft materials like vinyl), but now I have tons of ideas. Thanks for sharing this!

[@VijayaBjoshi]

Mr Broun, I have bones to pick with you. Watching your video, you made me spend. I just bought glue gun first time. Thank you for wonderful educational video. 5 stars to you

[@spoosh13x13x13]

All my years wood working and gluing projects or pieces and it never dawned on me to use hot glue in the center around normal wood glue too speed up the progress.. Truly A amazing Idea.. Ty for sharing this with us...

[@yunggolem4687]

When using hot glue to temporarily mount a work piece, lay down some painters tape on the work piece and the mounting surface and put the hot glue on the tape. The tape (when applied over a wide surface area) has plenty of shear adhesive strength to hold the work piece, it just needs a solid bond to the anchor surface, which the hot glue provides.

[@cuindicivalvole]

i master , bye bye from sardinya ,italy,very intersting thank you.

[@NilezII]

Very informative! I didn't know that you can use HM and regular together in the same joint. I'm going to try this on an "impossible" clamping job I'm working on.

[@soonersciencenerd383]

I use it to cover tiny tack and brad heads or holes, with wite-out, for a quick fix. nice video!

[@infoforu3455]

tonton aja videonya. gak usah dengerin omongannya. Soalnya gak ngerti.

[@greenmarine5]

good idea using hot glue for a clamp, I will try that. Thanks

[@valveman12]

Nice Motorcycle

[@crackertracker1176]

Really good information. Never thought of using it in the was you described, I'll have to reconsider the use of this tool. Thank You

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+Jay Howell Yes many tools have functions beyond their intended primary function. That is the fun of woodworking to explore.

[@samjohnson466]

Thanks Jeremy. I was never clear as to the long term durability of hot glue. The method you use with hot glue and wood glue is pure genius. Sam.

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

Hello Sam - I hope the gluegun manufacturers consider I am doing them a favour by stating the truth about longterm bond for wood but in using its weakness as a strength in lateral thinking!

[@TechTins_Projects]

Just found your channel. I have a hot glue gun but up until now I never use it. Now I will be using it all time. Thanks, subbed!

[@darkdevil3880]

Tech Tins same i also

[@clerkk9754]

Man!! Excellent work.. thank you very much!!

[@jayabidin2329]

Yeah, really a great video truly informative... Cheers.

[@livewiya]

gold - saved to favorites. I'm getting to the stage where I'm starting to build from my own designs, rather than other's plans. Most advice about mocking up has left me wanting because it seems that most people who are committed to the practice are professionals (I am just a hobbyist) - advice such as "use what you have laying around" (I don't have large stocks of materials, let alone space for it) or tacking things up with an air-nailer/impact driver (things I am saving towards), hasn't been helpful. Your video has.

[@elainerussell8256]

Very Interesting, some hints may come in handy. Thank you

[@baldrickscunningplan6154]

Wow. Using the hot glue as a clamp is genius. Well done Sir.

[@wordreet]

Thumbs up for the great tips. I try to remember to wet my finger before wiping away excess hot glue.

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

You'll be wetting your finger for days - immersing it in water to prevent the oxygen getting in the pain starting!!

[@fullstrutn]

that IS a good idea holding pieces together leaving hands free to reinforce with screws

[@UnstoppableTramp]

I have never bought a glue gun before but you have sold me on their merits, it seems I have been missing out.

[@jasonmccabe5915]

I love the idea to secure hinges for final mounting. I am going to use that one. Thank you.

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+Jason McCabe (Camulas) Yes but you have to be very careful as the bond is really delicate because hotmelt generally doesn't like metal.

[@RobWhittlestone]

Great video, Jeremy! Many thanks for making it. I always had the feeling a hot glue gun could be very helpful but didn't know half of its uses. And thanks to you, now I do! All the best, Rob in Switzerland.

[@HenkJanBakker]

Thank you Jeeremy. And I thought I was pretty versed in using a hot glue gun. But using it as a clamp or semi temporary bond (ad screws later) never crossed my mind. I'll have to stock up on meltable glue sticks ('Hot glue sticks' does have some grammatically based stigma to it)

[@kingofrustic7610]

Very useful video, great to see an Englishman for a change as well, makes a refreshing change 👍

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

Not English - 100% Scottish! Thanks for watching

[@kingofrustic7610]

@@WoodomainJeremyBroun Whoops, best way to upset a scottsman....call him an Englishman, Sorry about that 😊

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

Don't worry - I choose to live in England!! As long as people in the USA don't think the UK is just England!

[@musicmugul]

Awesome video! Very informative :D !

[@arafatlamari]

He makes me feel stupid :p Why am I watching this? I don't even own a glue gun. :/

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

I don't make you feel stupid, that is your choice! It is not intended to make you feel stupid but inspire you!

[@MsNovazz]

Hahahahahaha go buy one!

[@martelnews]

Thanks for sharing, I really like the idea for holdinga work pieces/board down when using a router...I do some sign making and this will help out alot. Thank YOu

[@waldenhouse]

Very interesting. Glue can get hot enough to distort plastics as well, which I think is worth mentioning. Had a "drop" drop on my fingers whilst holding a delicate object between finger and thumb. It then dropped through the hole but I still had two fingers in the way! All I could do was count to ten - slowly and suffer the nasty burn thereafter!

[@RobstarLight]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your skills and experience with us.I have just subscribed. I like the look of your router jig, I'm going to see if you have done a video on that!

[@IFIXCASTLES]

At work I had a plastic corner that kept dropping down the wall and eventually fell off. I tried all kinds of glues but nothing was working.... I brought my hot glue gun to the job and gave it a try. it is still in place for 6 months now!

[@AZREDFERN]

I've got an 805-15 (15mm stick). The 805's run at 200c, so yeah, it'll leave a scar for a few months. Power Adhesives (TEC), Surebonder, and Ad Tech also make a wide range of sticks and formulations for more specific applications, including ones specifically for wood. Their spec sheets show exactly what temp it softens at, melts (opens), and its viscosity. They make different tips like a wide and thin spread, but I find the stock tip works just fine for almost everything from building heavy duty shipping boxes to small projects and repairs.

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+AZREDFERN Yes you are right, they do.

I have same experiences about the longevity of hot glue joints. It just peals off after some time. I have used hot melt glue mostly to fix wires in place on printed wiring boards and also other PWB fixes.

[@d4f52f9aff5]

Needed screw protector caps for my MTB tire studs screw ends, they were expensive and hard to find then I looked through my stuff and found a glue gun

[@bruce-le-smith]

Great video, thank you

[@AndreaArzensek]

I just discovered your channel and your tips are very valuable. Thank you for this wonderful sharing you do. Cheers!

[@XxStratAttackxX]

It's always a pleasure listening to your woodworking videos Jeremy. You're doing a service for the next generation of craftsmen. I wasn't aware hot glue could work as a knot filler, I'll have to give that a go! What kind of finishes would destroy the glue?

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

cellulose based finishes would dissolve the glue

[@julieuhc2241]

BEAUTIFUL ! excellent ! - wonderful ... video ! Thank you very much!. I love your glue gun ... Mush be out after mine ?! - About 20-25 years ago, I bought one (Bostik- glue gun) heavy duty very good but heavy, bulky and can not stand up and neatly like your - therefore, it look dirty and messy !... even I keep all of my tools are lean.

[@soniacoleman5247]

I just bought a glue gun,( shouldve bought one a long time ago! ) i knew nothing about how to set it up. Thank you for your great advice.

[@S7EVE_P]

Subscribed! Great relaxed but informative presenting style, a refreshing change.

[@thebeststooge]

My late grandmother used to work at Houston Sash and Door back in the early 1970's and she once brought home a HUGE, I mean 20-30mm round (about 1.5 inch), brownish glue stick they used to make the cabinetry and that stuff stuck so well you had to break it off. I have yet to find anything like this since then.

[@jayeshhonda]

Thank you ,very helpful!

[@DEG1985]

Excelente video, me he subscrito a su canal gracias....

[@silentseawolf]

you can debond hot glue very quickly with denatured alcohol, or even isopropyl alcohol, 95% and up works faster. it just "lets go" and you can pull it up no problem, no tearing/chunks. Hot glue is awesome.

[@thetrucker9444]

I used picture board to make a small display stand for my e-juice(electronic cigarettes) and I used a cheap dollar store hot glue gun and it worked really well for me.....turned out great...............I did not know there was a difference in glue guns and sticks......

[@royksk]

I once used a glue gun to bond black material to non-slip rubber backing. This was used to cover a light coloured car dash to prevent screen reflection. All was well until a very hot summer's day when the glue melted and made quite a mess. Be careful where you use this stuff!

[@donalso]

Nice energy about you. I have a commercial version of a glue gun which I use primarily as a clamp until the working glue cures but I have a feeling this thing may replace my use of double sided tape which is not without its own problems. I would be curious to know where to look for glue sticks for different situations.

[@SirPrancelot1]

Brilliant, thanks. Wish I'd known that these were instant grab and how useful they are years ago. Will try and find the model you are using, and have subscribed. Look forward to looking at your other stuff. Thanks again.

[@rahuldasunlimited]

No one requested so humbly to subscribe their channel. I am definitely subscribing your channel. Thank you for your video. You are seasoned, I am optimistic about you and also looking forward to your other videos.

[@Erdie5]

Well this is just brilliant. I'm going to start employing a glue gun. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@Paroissien]

Since I have subscribed a trial Premium account with Amazon (France) two days ago, they target me ON KZbin with videos related to my private wish list on Amazon. Which is accessible only with my password connected with my bank coordinates. Scary.

[@Paroissien]

JoJanDiezel Thank you JoJan, I'll check this.

[@scottmclean4237]

Hy Jeremy, I saw your catamaran build and was impressed. have you built or do you Intend on building a small tow trailer? this must be easier than a boat I'd imagine. I want to build one but have. o experience welding or nor do I have welding equipment. would I be able to build one all from wood?

[@wordreet]

I never thought to use hot glue for clamping another adhesive. That's an excellent idea! . I like to make foam airplanes and nearly bought that same TEC glue gun when I decided I wanted a no drip gun. But it's a bit too big, so I bought the Arrow TR550, which has replaceable nozzles.

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+wordreet Yes, in the demonstration I applied just a little too much hotmelt glue. It just needs to be enough to make the tack without flooding into the PVA glue.

[@Naturally-Kelly]

Really great video on the uses of glue gun. Thank you for sharing your great knowledge.

[@andreasmattsson6966]

Hi Jeremy. Good advice to test that. I will try that and, yes i burned my self on just a gluegun when i was for first time using it. But is a very useful tool for making a lots of parts together My name is Andreas and i hope that you have a nice day.

[@Roensmusic]

thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill, it will be in good "hands" :D

[@hitone4319]

Thank You on excellent presentation, I liked the tip on upholstery possibility. Building antique cafe racers, it was priceless! I subscribed!

[@byronlondon3167]

very informative. I really enjoyed it. and what kind of motorcycle is that

[@tyvole2387]

+byron london I'm not an expert, but it looks to me like a 500cc Manx Norton... probably from the 1950s.

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

+Tyvole Not far off - its my Triton cafe racer with a 1962 Norton Featherbed frame and 1976 Triumph Bonneville 750 engine. Its still being restored after this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmivcmp3obh8hqc

[@tyvole2387]

+Woodomain - Jeremy Broun So, apart from getting the frame, engine make, size and year wrong, I was pretty close. Ha ha! I did say wasn't an expert... Doesn't matter - it looks great!

[@peterfranklin6021]

damn man, you know what you're about, ive actually used hot glue for every single thing you mentioned here, but your presentation, your likability, everything about this video is just great.

[@RayMAKES]

Very nice exploration of hot glue uses!

[@MichaelDavis-nn5yj]

Thank you for showing. I have just got myself a glue gun and you just showed me what you can use it on. Very good video. Take care Michael from Australia.

[@thorlaug]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. So glad to get the opportunity to learn from an expert I'd never get a chance to meet in person. Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@HansJoachim]

Many thanks Jeremy for this video ! There are a lot of inspiration and ideas ! * * * * Stars ;-) Best regards from Berlin HaJo

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

Hans Joachim Many thanks for your appreciation!

[@sssfff5058]

I liked your useful ideas for the hot glue. If you use high temp glue, there are silicon finger tip covers that are excellent protection against burns without sacrificing tactile sensitivity. They can be found in craft stores.

[@germaicanlady]

Thanks! This was very informative! +Woodomain - Jeremy Broun

[@RRED2]

Yes I have burnt my fingers with the Glue gun at times and yes it really stings ,after watching your video I really think I need to get a better one. Thank you so much. :)

[@russel96]

You've earned my subscribe because I learned something very useful today and I know that your other videos will be the same. Thank You again

[@TheLoobis]

I love that! glue gun as a clamp. GREAT VIDEO! Finally! I'm sick of always finding crap.

[@TheLoobis]

+1loobie can i subscribe 5 times

[@masterchief9959]

great tutorials but where is the "F" word?!. somehow you remind me of Gordon Ramsay in one of his tv shows in disguised meeting famous chefs.....

[@wrjstuka]

who are the morons giging this a thumbs down really? dont watch if your not into it very informitive and very pleasant production well done and i scribed and thumbs up myciver over and out cheers!

[@johnmalcolm9980]

Quick summary for those with little time. What you can do with a glue gun, is glue stuff.

[@benjamingoetz_art]

Very nice, inspiring, well edited , plus I enjoyed your other creative side- your guitar play at the end. Thanx for sharing!

[@malcolmoxley1274]

Hi Jeremy,i wasn't sure about getting a glue gun but now it's gonna be a must have, which make would you advise?cheers malc '

[@badietristan7496]

thanks i really enjoy your video but i gat a question. Here in france glue gun is kind of cheap glue is there is a good brand you would recomand? thanks

[@ArchangelActual86]

I've never thought about hot glue... glad I'm still new to the hobby! Thanks, looking forward to more tips!

[@MarkTheMorose]

How refreshing to hear someone well-spoken on KZbin, calmly imparting knowledge without shouting for attention.

[@lakecrab]

I recently used hot glue and a wood dowel to perform paintless dent removal in my Motorcycle fuel tank. It took a few yanks and reglues but the dent eventually came out and is nearly undetectable.

[@yellowhammer4747]

Very informative and practical to all woodworkers. You have helped me solve many problems. Thank you sir.