Bosch Home and Garden Cordless Glue Gun PKP 3.6 LI (with Integrated 3.6 V battery, in carton packaging)

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The power rating of most hot melt glue guns is measured in Watts. The higher the Wattage, the faster it will melt the glue and the hotter the glue will become. Inside the casing is a heating element, and when electricity is passed through it, it gets hot. During use: Use the gun in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling glue vapours. Make sure it has a stable stand to rest upright when not in use, and don't rest it on its side. When the gun is switched on, focus on the glueing task and do not look away unless it's rested securely. If you need to leave it unattended, switch it off at the wall.Never use a glue gun tilted upwards or overhead. Any tool handled carelessly or incorrectly can cause painful and sometimes permanent injury, and a glue gun is no exception. With that in mind, please take a minute to read this safety advice for the next time you or a loved one uses your new glue gun.

Although extremely simple in its design, the Bosch GluePen feels well built and sits nicely in the hand. There aren't many moving parts, so it’s not like there are flimsy clips or cheap buttons to let the side down. The best hot glue gun isn’t necessarily the most powerful one though. If you’re involved with delicate crafts or work with heat-sensitive materials, you don’t want a whopping great 100 Watt element spreading molten glue all over your work. I love this glue pen. It was given to me by my Mum two years ago for Xmas and I've used it a fair bit since then. I've used it to make various glue art items, mostly book or journal covers.” Overall, the glueing process is clean, as the pen doesn’t leave lots of trails like some rival products do. The nib is also small and precise, meaning it’s possible to place tiny amounts of glue for those really intricate tasks.

Before use: Remember, always read the manual before using a glue gun for the first time. Then, inspect the casing and plug wiring for damage before plugging it in. You should put on heat-resistant work gloves and safety goggles too, and place somecardboard or newspaper underneath the gun to protect your worktop.