We tried 6 brands of .47 inch glue sticks in an old school "Parker" 40 watt hot glue gun. Most new solid-state pistols have initial starting power (heat); but if the operating temperature is sufficiently high, do not keep warm for more than 10-15 minutes. We tried gluing smooth glass, smooth ceramic surfaces and metals: these were the only glue sticks that really stuck to these surfaces without having to scratch or solvent clean the glass first! Parker is out of business and so are his glue sticks. However, they performed better than the runner-up Gorilla Glue Sticks (which other reviewers rave about). Note: They are NOT crystal clear but have a slight translucent haze when cold. The drying time was about 30-45 seconds. I haven't tried low or dual heat glue guns yet. It took a lot of heat to get the job done. Interestingly, we tried the same glue sticks in an 80-watt heat gun used for carpet work. too thin and difficult to stop the dripping flow. But 80 watts is "industrial" compared to most 20-40 watt heat guns found at hobby stores and tool centers. I just wish Parker still had his glue sticks. weather error.
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