hot glue gun?

Question

Im am currently doing a science fair projct and make a bridge out of balsa wood. Will the glue work good and stick wat i put together

Answer 1

supper glue looks better

Answer 2

Glue guns (either the High-Temp ones, or the more common Low-Temp ones) will hold the balsa pieces together quickly but not as strongly as a permanent "white glue" like Elmer's GlueAll or Aleene's Tacky Glue, etc. will

However.... you can use BOTH types of glue for the best handling and results.

In other words, put dabs or bits of white glue *and* glue gun glue where to you want to attach two parts (not on top of each other though), then press the pieces together.
The glue gun glue will hold the pieces together immediately and tightly while the white glue dries and holds them together really strongly.


HTH,

Diane B.

Answer 3

I would use regular woodworking glue for permanent bonds, and maybe hot-glue for temporary bonds, like ones to help you hold everything together and still whilst the real glue dries out.

Answer 4

you could try putting a paper towel or a rag over it and iron over it so the glue heats again and absorbs into the paper towel or rag. I'm not sure if it works on hot glue but I know it works on wax

Answer 5

The craft store has specific glues for each project type. They should be able to tell you which one would do the best job. If you don't have the time to ask them, then just try it and see.

Answer 6

it should but it depends on what you are using the balsa for..anything told wieght I wouldnt use a hot glue gun

Answer 7

yes, just make sure you have plenty of glue sticks

Answer 8

i dont think thats the best. its porous so maybe try wood glue, or ordinary elmers glue, for best results.

Answer 9

Yes! but I think it's not that strong!

Answer 10

You want to use it, or do you know how. It gets hot.