Surebonder Auto Shut Off Hot Glue Gun, Dual Temperature, Full Size, 1.5X Power of Full Size Glue Guns, Easy-Adjust Temp for Multiple Projects (Ultra Series DT-360F)

I am going to share my long journey of hot glue gun research. Sounds weird, but working with paper and detailed paper models requires a decent glue gun. Iv'e tried quite a few so far. The first gun was the Surebonder mini 195-F. I picked it for the small size and small tip. It did a good job, the stand was crappy and kept falling off, but it worked as good as I needed it to. I completed the head section of a project with no issues. the problem with the stand on the mini, is it is plastic, and falls right off. This resulted in the gun falling off my desk, and breaking the tip, so now, i had to get a anew glue gun only weeks after purchasing. I was mad, so I ventured off to get another gun. For my 2nd gun, I picked the Gorilla Glue hot glue gun. Never knew they made hot glue guns, but hey, their glue is great so what could go wrong? I very quickly learned what makes a 'good hot glue gun'. The trigger was unpredictable, it clogged, back flowed, leaked, and heat was very inconsistent. It was garbage, and I returned it. Next glue gun was the SureBonder DT-360F. When i received it, it was bigger than I expected (I intended to order a new mini). The tip opening was too big. I fired up the broken glue gun (surebonder mini) and limped by, and tried the Gorilla Glue sticks, it made a huge mess. If i held the glue gun vertical, the glue would pour out the tip. The gorilla glue sticks were garbage and not high temp as advertised. Those were returned as well. I ordered the replacement tips for the large SureBonder, and the proper glue sticks and suddenly i was in gluing bliss (as if something like that could exist). I am now on my 2nd gun. the first one failed due to my own negligence and looking forward to receiving the replacement. So here is what makes this gun good: - Replacement tips mean no replacing the whole gun if you drop it - It has an 'ok' stand - heat temp is consistent, so the application is predictable. - Replacement tip means versatility, large opening or small, flat, etc, its up to you. - No glue clogs - Trigger action starts as soon as the trigger is pressed, there is no 'dead zone' where the glue unpredictably pours out - has some heft to it and dual temps for different glue types Closing notes - Glue matters... A lot. If you are experiencing leakage etc, you may be using the wrong glue. Some manufactures make glue that is best rated for their gun and temps. This really makes a difference. Get a gun where you know you can source the glue in bulk easily and for cheap. If the glue is too runny, it may not be a good match for the gun. This makes all the difference for detail work. Also, the more glue you apply, the hotter it is, since heat capacity is dependent on mass (thermal mass) the more mass (glue), the more heat energy it stores, and for longer. This makes a difference for how much time you want to have to maneuver pieces or if you decide to push down on a blob with your finger or not. Good luck, and enjoy!

The best glue gun I have ever used. It heats up quickly and effectively liquifies the glue so it is easy to place on my project.

1. This is an amazing hot glue gun. It heats really well and is constructed well. It does not seem like it will fall apart any time soon. I was so pleased with it that I bought my sister one too. 2. This is NOT a hot glue gun for beginners. I’ve been crafting and using hot glue guns for 35+ years. Today I burned my fingers on this hot glue gun so bad that my fingers blistered. The temperature on the low setting is 220. I don’t know when I will need a temperature that hot, so I’m now on a search to find a different glue gun.

Overall, I like this hot glue gun. It heats up relatively quickly, has a large trigger and the glue that comes out is easily controllable. However, a two issues that are a bit annoying. First, the return spring for the trigger needs to be stronger. Sometimes, the trigger does not return all the way, resulting in you needing to push it a bit so that the glue will feed for the next squeeze. Second, glue collects in the platform between the feeder and the entry to the melting area. This results, in glue not feeding right and then you need to find a way to clean that out, which is a pain in the butt. Those two issues aside, this is great. I would have liked to know these things before buying as I may or may not have looked around, but it would have been good to know.

This is an awesome glue gun. It could only be better if it had the cordless option with it.

Auto shut off is a game changer. I had this exact same glue gun (without auto shut off) but it was branded under Gorilla Glue. I bought this one because I kept leaving the other one on. With the auto-shut off, you can just leave it plugged in all the time, and when you need it, just pull the trigger slightly and it starts heating up again. It's been such a nice upgrade.

Good price and good quality

Already have 2 other surebonders , that work very well. Thats why I got another one, an Auto shut off, because I keep forgetting, turning them off. Just noticed, that this one want shutt of like it should after 30 min. Very disappointed 😞

Nunca sale el silicón se queda en el interior de la pistola

Not suitable for UK market - but not listed as such. Why is this even being sold. Additionaly, no refund given on return of item so now chasing Amazon who hopefully will resolve.

Amazon.de sells an item that come to Europe from the States and is by all means a product meant for the US market. I just paid import tax that I didn't notice I was going to pay because I ordered it from Amazon.de. The voltage is 120v which is not working in the EU or at least UK and CY which uses 240v system.

Passing from a dollar store glue gun to this, it's like heaven. Having an on/off switch is wonderful.

great gift