Thank you, just the other week i was looking for one and could not decide, this helps me loads, but i wish there was a combination gun, that can do both cordless and wall power, i am going cordless for now, and i will search for a wall adaptor, but would be nice if the gun was made with this feature in mind.
The ryobi model you reviewed is the R18GLU. The newest model is the P307. It has a drip tray, interchangeeable nozzles, is cheaper, and dual temp mode. Featurewise it's completely superior. I know it's unlikely to review the newer one now, but in the future would be good to check to make sure which is the most relevant and current ryobi model, since they have so many different ones in many different catagories of tools. Because now I'll never know if the performance is the same or better as the one you reviewed 😭
A general comment about hot gluing not related to these tools but very helpful - preheat the area with a heat gun (don't kill your project though!). The biggest reason glue gun adhesion failures occur is because the glue cools before it really has a good chance to adhere to the surfaces to be joined. If the surface being joined is cold, it acts like a heat sink and cools the glue before it can really flow and seep into the surface texture. Preheat the area with a heat gun and then apply the glue.
Your ability to recognize *actual* real world problems people have with tools is amazing... 11:07 "A glue gun that can lay down a long bead of glue with one..." YESSSS!!! I couldn't agree more!
I've got that exact surebonder, and your experiences here mirror mine - that thing is a glue-spewing BEAST, it does an awesome job! I use it in the shop all the time. :) Definitely concur with the folks that asked to change the naming scheme back - this is much harder to find with a search than something referencing "glue gun" in the name.
Seems like he makes clickabaity titles for the first few days and then changes them to the products tested. Blame the RUclips algorithm for giving clickbait titles so much more traction than normal ones.
@@BigBoyJay_69 Ah, that's a good approach. I hope he sets up a calendar reminder to himself to put in a more descriptive name - I tend to forget stuff like that without calendar reminders :)
@@BigBoyJay_69 also blame watchers, there were some test done that showed people will watch a video for longer with a clickbait title compared to a title that actually explained the video because people want to find out whatever they are missing out on. Linus tech tips did a video on it and it's an aggravating result but you can't argue with the stats.
I may not be first, but I'm always grateful for Project Farm's tremendous dedication to unbiased reviews of everything that we use as consumers. God bless you always!
Thanks for including corded. People often automatically go for cordless tools, which can lock them into a brand (battery type) where the other tools might not perform well. Cordless can cost more, be less environmentally responsible, and die faster. Sometimes they're awesome, but so are corded tools.
The same is true for drills. In almost every case, corded simply works better as well, because you have more voltage to work with. You will notice that most of the more experienced people working construction are using corded equipment. Often decades old.
I used to work in a tools factory and we used glue guns on the assembly line for packaging. The biggest difference between the industrial and commercial glue guns I've used is the amount of pressure required to push the glue out. When you're squeezing the trigger every few seconds for 8 hours a day, it really makes a difference! I got the Surebonder for the changeable tips... but I never use them :D In theory, having the long-nose tip can give you better accuracy, but I've never found a need for it.
Similarly, I'd always thought the electric caulking guns were silly. Then I helped install a security gate. They cut a long groove into the pavement to bury a wire, and one of the guys used an electric caulking gun to fill the groove. I can only imagine the hand cramps one would suffer trying to do that job with a regular caulking gun.
I found that the extended nozzles work great when you are trying to apply glue in harder to reach areas. One example is when I was installing LED turn signals on my motorcycle. The extended nozzle allowed me to deposit glue inside the turn signal housing to hold the circuit board for the LEDs without making a mess. Another use case for the extended nozzle is when I'm filling cavities with glue. I sometimes do this to reinforce molded plastic parts. I had a wand holder on my power washer that kept coming off so I needed to secure it with a screw. The holder looked like it might crack if I simply drove the screw into it with the spaces inside the molded part. I filled all those spaces with glue to provide some reinforcement, preventing the plastic from deforming or cracking.
@@NonEuclideanTacoCannon I've popped the handle off of enough caulking guns not realizing that the tube was empty (and not my cataplexy playing up) , that I've had to consider if switching to electric wouldn't have saved me some money. Oddly, that anecdote has prompted many people to praise the Surebonder glue gun; Though one mentioned a smouldering fire started because of 'modifications' done to a number of them to increase productivity _after_ the previous set of modifications to a random collection caused a larger/less subtle fire. :I Dunno what they thought I meant by "I should make an overtravel mechanism"... or how they thought a mechanical caulking gun would to catch fire.
I thought of the channel the other day. Laundry baskets. There has to be a good laundry basket out there that doesn't tork and break. All our laundry baskets have come from walmart or target and the handles break, the plastic gets sharp points etc. I wish they'd go back to wicker. It's a suggestion. The best channel out there.
It's all about the quality of the molding and plastic. I have one that's over forty years old and still in perfect condition. I used to have three, though the color seems to be a part of what determine how well they handle sun. Don't remember the details but I think it's UV that tend to break them down. The yellow basket was the first to age until the handles broke. Then there was a green. The last and longest lasting is red and still in perfect condition with no cracks or signs of aging. Unfortunately I can't just run off to the store and buy a new batch of these today. I'm not even sure the manufacturer is still in business.
I'm addicted to your videos for all the technical reasons. Money doesn't always buy better. I'm one of those people that has to analyze everything I buy or decide when it comes to spending/wasting money on things. Who care about glue guns . . . I DO!! Great job!!
The real champ in all these tests is the wrenwane digital timer and the folding wood grain tables circa 1980s (100lbs each and probably salvaged from the storage room of a church lol)
Just occurred to me that Project Farm is my absolute favorite RUclips channel, if I had to pick just one. Great combination of relevancy to my daily life, efficiency of information delivery, and let's face it, it's downright entertaining, to boot! Many thanks, Project Farm! 💯
I am 'glued' to your videos each Sunday morning. Great review as always. Thanks for posting and your great editing so no time is wasted. I'll meet you here next week.
I don’t use glue guns myself but I always appreciate the time and effort put into these face off videos it’s incredible sometimes the results you get just goes to shows sometimes expectations are variable
Great review! I literally just put my glue gun back in the toolbox after repairing a few plastic kids toys. I have the Knock Off Dewalt and after a year of good usage it's still running strong. Better than any of the plug in units my wife or I have used and very convenient.
@@Apollyon67 , I personally would find the bulk and weight of the battery pack to be a hindrance to gluing, especially on small items or in tight spaces. If I was gonna use a cordless hot glue gun I think I would prefer to have it kind of like a soldering iron station where you've got a stand that holds the battery/power supply and then you have a 4 foot cable that goes to the tool itself.
glad to see ryobi put to the test, after having all my tools stolen out of my work van, I have been slowly replacing needed tools with affordable ryobi (haven't been to disappointed yet).. thank you.
Perfect timing! I'm in the market for a replacement glue gun. I haven't used my old one in years and it doesn't work now. I think I'm going to go with the Kemaisi. A lot of performance for not much money. Thanks for doing this video!
The cordless Bauer works very well too, they are only $20. The tips between the interchangeable ones, the majority of them will work in other models, opens up possibilities. Great channel
Well, I have been a long time viewer and i finally have a suggestion for a couple videos. They may be a bit expensive however. I love the way you use real world tests and actually will often push each of the products to their failure so we can truly see the quality of the drives, materials, or outputs. Your channel truly has helped me make informed purchases multiple times. I live in the middle of nowhere and we are a very self sufficient family. We spend a very large portion of our time in the fall behind meat processing equipment after the purchase of our half beef, during hunting season, and after buying our hog. We do the entire process ourself. I have bought from the same farmer since I worked on that same farm as a child. We throw the whole half beef or hog in the back of the SUV and bring it home, it is never processed by a butcher. One piece of equipment I struggled for a time was a vacuum sealer (I settled on the avid armor A100), but the real reason I am commenting is to suggest a video on meat slicers. I have had a couple very cheap ones and am contemplating the purchase of a budget commercial style or even a full on commercial grade slicer. Between venison, beef, and pork we process up to around 300lbs of meat ourselves a year. Making shaved beef or chip steak, as well as slicing smoked ham into deli style slices is a chore with a cheap machine. I do hesitate to drop $300 or more on a slicer only to be disappointed as I had been with many of the vacuum sealers on my journey to the Avid Armor that I adore now (bag choice is huge in this as well). Another video suggestion might be meat grinders or meat grinder attachments. I use the Metal attachment for the kitchen aid (the higher amp one, cant remember its name) because we do so much with the kitchen aid it just made sense to have one more attachment rather than a whole other appliance, and we have used it for ever without fail. So, I suppose I may actually be suggesting a series of videos, a "fall meat processing series". You could link the best knife set and Best knife sharpener to really round out the series! Best Meat Slicer. Best Meat Grinder. Best Vacuum Sealer. As I said before, this will be a very expensive series of videos, but they are all related and there are many people like me that process their own food.
Still remember around 20 years ago going to a store to buy a brandless angle grinder, to then burn it in the first use. Nowadays there are plenty of tools capable enough for affordable prices. But rather something from Harbor Freight, Einhell, or Parkside, than going to AliEx route.
@@aonghusofaolain8686 I've plenty of Einhell tools. Enjoy their battery platform. They have affordable prices, and they can be find very often with big promotions. Just not that fan of their brushless prices, which I find a bit stipe, closer to some professional grade tools.
I have a glue gun vey similar in appearance to that surebonder and it has the self standing base- the most important part for crafts in my opinion followed by temperature control
Absolutely love your channel and all the task you perform. I have purchased many items and tools based off of your test and recommendations. Again, like many other people have said. Thank you very much for what you do and how professional you do it. CHEERS
About a month ago I purchased the Ryobi to replace my corded Arrow. Since then I have used the Ryobi about a dozen times mainly for Inline Skate repair and modifications to the boot lacing to add an additional loop for the laces at the top. It has worked wonderfully for all my usage and it is much easier to use without the cord. The arrow with the cord was very cord heavy causing it to easily fall all the time especially when used on a small table. With the Ryobi its very stable with the battery side down. I haven't knocked it over yet.
@@TehButterflyEffect considering the fact I pass out half the time I watch his vids, I agree. Not because he's boring it's because I tuck in and get comfy, which ends up with me sleeping
Great video! Something came up this week that I immediately thought of you on. A debate between friends about storing rechargeable tool batteries on plugged in chargers between uses vs not. Most of us think the batteries wont last as long doing that, the others think there's no difference.
@@Sffker we never run out of things to argue/bust each others chops about. Including, "you listen to some guy on the internet about what tools to buy?!"
Definitely put the tool type in the video title, if I wasn't familiar with your channel I would not have clicked on it with a title like that. Also, there is a different Arrow glue gun that is much much higher performance. It has a red lighted power switch at the bottom
@@TheRoadfarmer And yet the viewers are what drives these videos. And, as this comment section has affirmed, we want to know what we're gonna watch. If someone wants to run a channel into the ground, a great way to do that is to annoy us fickle viewers. A great way to annoy the niche market for these videos is to unnecessarily ambiguate titles - it's a way to attempt to broaden the general audience while pissing off the core audience. That is clearly a mistake.
@@ACME_Kineticsyou fickle viewers annoy yourselves without provocation. There is no pleasing you; always complaining about something. Absolutely nothing wrong with the video, the title or the thumbnail. This video is FREE. The great thing about RUclips is if you don’t like this channels format, you can skip right on to the next channel without whining like a toddler. Yet you choose to whine anyway 🤦🏻♂️ get a life
I do love my ryobi cordless. Took ot on some repair jobs for my company and the fact i didnt have to find a good outlet to plug into and drag the cord around several floors sped things up considerably. My wife has the small one in the house and loves it.
When I saw the video title in my notifications I didn't know what tools were being testes 😅 until I opened it, maybe keep the new title format but add the tools tested? Love your videos!
@@ProjectFarmplease try the hyper tough brushless tools I heard they have good price to performance but I want someone trustworthy to try it. There are new brushless 20v tools I wanna see tested cuz they have crazy claims😅
Project farm changed his naming scheme to up his viewing on the algorithm, i dont blame you. As long as the quality of the videos dont change, im still watching!
Bought this one at Amazon FLZOSPER 60/100W Full Size Hot Glue Gun . 17.99 . Not battery operated 60/100 watt. Not variable, via switch. Melted the glue sticks just fine. Needed something to MELT glue into liquid fast to plug some holes in some rubber and it did 100% great job.
Can you please make an updated series on synthetic engine oils. It’s been a while you did that massive series and would love to know if companies made changes to their formulation since then. As always thank you for your hard work in making these amazing videos. Best channel on RUclips 🙏🙏
I have been using Ryobi glue gun for about 3 years. its solid and extremely durable. I count how many times i have knocked it off the workbench and on to the floor. if you need a cordless glue gun Ryobi is the way to go. also, it works great with the Stanley Dual Melt hot glue sticks, which was the winner of the Project Farm hot glue stick testing about 5 years ago. it does leak a little bit but i can overlook that for the ease of use and fast warmup times.
Wow, perfect timing on this video. I picked up one of those 5 dollar corded glue guns, and it wasn't getting as hot as I wanted it to. I had the knockoff dewalt on my shopping list since I love the batteries, but I'm glad I saw this first.
My very old glue gun looks exactly like the B & D gun, but black rather than white, and it also performs well for the few times I use it. I think it cost a similar equivalent price 20 years ago.
I don’t believe you have ever reviewed Air Compressor Water and Oil filter/separators. I enjoy watching how resourceful and inventive you are at finding ways to compare different products in a way that is as unbiased as possible. Superlative as always thanks
I absolutely love the detail, research and scientific method in each one of these videos! You put in so much effort to isolate the performance of all relevant features! I always check your channel whenever I've got an upcoming purchase.
I love my Ryobi. There's also a mini version that only stays powered while sitting on the dock that perches on top of the battery. It shuts off as soon as you pick up the gluegun and gives you just enough off-dock runtime for small crafts and projects It's a surprisingly handy little thing!
I own a 3M Scotch-Weld Applicator TC Glue Gun, which is a commercial production tool. I have used it to push over 300 lbs of glue through it. It does drip, but other than that, it has performed well. I'm not sure how it would perform in your testing, but it's a great gun. I often leave it on all week.
I love the fact that in this test you included electric as well as battery powered. Great testing and thorough as usual - Farm Science is still the best science!
Switched from corded to a cordless Milwaukee knockoff (not the one your featured). I always hated fighting the cord. Never looking back! Thanks for the awesome vid as always!!
Excellent. Superior. You and your crew come up wit all the angles. I never would have thought out the all varied criterion. of curse your execution is superb.Thanks.
I just wanted to chime in here-I have an old blue and orange version of that Black+Decker glue gun that I’ve had since 2000. It’s still going strong. It was marketed as “cordless” because you can unplug the cord at the grip and it will stay hot for several minutes. It has outperformed it matched every other one I’ve tried regardless of price, and the only shortfall was that it’s too hot for low temp sticks. Then again, I don’t remember even setting low temperature hot glue back then.
Great video! I was doing some shopping for a new garbage disposal recently, and thought how much I would love to see a video from you comparing all the different popular brands.
My glue gun is Wiha, cordless, tiny, 10sec heatup, shadowless light, no dripping. Granted it's 7mm, low volume, but for a house work it's incredible so i prefer it in 90% cases. But as always i put the US products to the shopping basket after each video. i've found some gems in the past: Milwaukee meter, Gorilla glue, JBWeld epoxy, Worksharp sharpener etc. There's some good engineering going on!
Interested in seeing a comparison between handheld/portable belt sanding abrasive belts, there are a few different abrasives used in them, so picking the general use material and reviewing that would be awesome! Thanks again for another comprehensive video!
Back when my father was a youngster he had a green corded glue gun. It was a very simple one with no trigger. You read it right, you had to push the glue sticks in. It required quite some force to squeeze the glue out the ( often clogged ) orifice tip.
Great video as always! I might recommend changing the title of the video as I went to watch it later in the day by searching for "Best hot glue gun" and I had to scroll quite a bit before coming across this video.
Great tests as always, dude. Approximate prices, efficiency, output in gr per first 30 secs, first output glue temp, fire hazard safety .... The only thing I guess we could wonder is the durability of the heating element, exceeding the possibilities of this test. I can trust you more than any certificate or claim a product may have. That's really important if you think about it. Thank you! Please never give up.
Great timing! I need a glue gun for a new project and even though I have a few Ryobi tools I never thought to look at their glue gun. The big orange box even had it on sale! Thanks for all the great reviews!
To avoid drip issues, I always put my heat gun pointing up. It is a brandless corded one, and has a wire stand on the front, I use the wire as a hook, so nozzle goes up. No drips, otherwise it is a mess. Very good comparisons as always.
The glue gun I have will drip one little bead when it first heats up but after that it never drips again. It's kind of weird. The first drip lets you know it's ready. So I kinda don't mind it for that reason. It used to really bug the heck out of a friend of mine. He was really into glue guns and all of his dripped like broken faucets.
I have an older, similar AdTech. Not a bad showing, but not a great value and it is very basic in construction. I modified my trigger internals a bit to deliver more glue per pull. Another solid showing for Ryobi. I am in the 40V Makita line, but Ryobi is really doing a great job with a wide selection of tools and accessories at their level.
you are our RUclips tester hero and the companies tremble before your tests. I would like to know how many big companies have subscribed to your channel....😁😉
As always great content. I like to submit a topic. Laminate wood flooring. This flooring has become real popular these days. They all claim they're waterproof, durable, and easy to install. "We're gonna test that!". I hope to see this review in a future episode. Thanks, keep up the great work!
After trying to research glue guns by reading reviews, my head was spinning.. can the world agree on nothing?😂😂 This was fantastically helpful. Thank you so much!
Great video as always. Here’s my weekly video suggestion: different hardware grades. Torque test channel did already do this but they didn’t test things like corrosion resistance nor did they compare them by different grades, similar price, but with hardware thickness as the variable. What I mean is if space allows, are you better off with an m8x1.25 class 8.8 bolt or m12 class 5.8 if they’re the similar in price and the hole size can be whatever you want it to be.
First off, the best glue gun around is the Fastenmax. It’s a plug in and cost about $100. It’s very very well made. Second; I use a deck plank fastening system called HidFast. It looks like a heavy duty hardwood flooring nailer. However, it’s made specifically for decking and honestly really just Trex, Timbertech, and Azeck style composite. Its fires stainless steel fasteners at the perfect angle through the side of the board and into the joist. It has a horizontal piece on each one. You line the next plank up and hammer with a deadfall into the horizontal piece on the fastener. It automatically sets the gap. You then repeated the process. Best system I’ve ever used hands down.
the one PF reviewed is Ryobi P305, it's an outdated model. the newest model is: Ryobi P307 $40, heat up to 320F in 2 minutes or 250F (Low Temp Mode) in 1 minute, also come with a drip tray, absolutely blown my mind! Make Ryobi Great Again!
Gotta say i rather prefer the title to say what exactly you're testing. I love this channel for its extensive tests on tools and products, that's why everyone watches. Not because of clickbait titles. keep it simple!
Amazon sold me a Boswell glue gun last year for $28, but the price has gone up to $40. It's corded, but it's a beast, with adjustable temp and rapid heating. It came with six interchangeable nozzles, although I'm not sure what the intended purpose of three of them is. I'm tempted to buy a cordless one, but of course I'd buy one that works with the batteries I already have (Dewalt).
Excellent video as always. Here's another video idea: I know you have done an engine oil championship already and Amsoil was the winner but there is buzz of "Valvoline restore and protect" to be the new king. You can just compare the new contender namely Valvoline restore and protect with the winner Amsoil and the runner up Penzzoil so that we have a much needed update. Keep up the good work. The best channel on RUclips, hands down!
This man is a National Treasure! He does the best videos! Literally the only reason I have RUclips notifications on and the only Bell I have ever clicked on!
Here's an easy way to find the products that I reviewed. As always, I look forward to reading your comments!
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Surebonder (corded): amzn.to/3TyadVn
Adtech (corded): amzn.to/4asrFBe
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Ryobi (cordless): amzn.to/4attCxd
AVID Power (cordless): amzn.to/3TMd9in
DeWalt (corded): amzn.to/43DjDDt
Knockoff DeWalt (cordless): amzn.to/43ycW5t
WORX (cordless): amzn.to/3VuQpEG
Chandler (corded): amzn.to/3vplTBw
Gorilla: (corded): amzn.to/3PB7x8a
Knockoff Makita (cordless): amzn.to/4av39zH
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Thank you for tackling this sticky subject
It's like you have a sixth sense when you decide to review products that I'm in the market. Thank you very much, perfect timing.
Thank you, just the other week i was looking for one and could not decide, this helps me loads, but i wish there was a combination gun, that can do both cordless and wall power, i am going cordless for now, and i will search for a wall adaptor, but would be nice if the gun was made with this feature in mind.
thanks Project Farm!
The ryobi model you reviewed is the R18GLU. The newest model is the P307. It has a drip tray, interchangeeable nozzles, is cheaper, and dual temp mode. Featurewise it's completely superior. I know it's unlikely to review the newer one now, but in the future would be good to check to make sure which is the most relevant and current ryobi model, since they have so many different ones in many different catagories of tools. Because now I'll never know if the performance is the same or better as the one you reviewed 😭
Please Change the naming scheme of the videos back to the old one. Nobody knows what the videos are about without watching anymore.
+1 this. Was confused by this video's title
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Click bait gets views though
I agree with this
@ProjectFarm I agree I don't like knowing the outcome of the videos before I watch.
A general comment about hot gluing not related to these tools but very helpful - preheat the area with a heat gun (don't kill your project though!). The biggest reason glue gun adhesion failures occur is because the glue cools before it really has a good chance to adhere to the surfaces to be joined. If the surface being joined is cold, it acts like a heat sink and cools the glue before it can really flow and seep into the surface texture. Preheat the area with a heat gun and then apply the glue.
Thanks for sharing.
That goes for any hot adhesive. I use hide glue in repairing violins, and warming up gluing surfaces makes a huge difference in glue workability.
Also let the glue gun completely heat up. I always give them five minutes.
excellent addition to this content! tytyty
VERY IMPRESSIVE
Your ability to recognize *actual* real world problems people have with tools is amazing...
11:07 "A glue gun that can lay down a long bead of glue with one..." YESSSS!!! I couldn't agree more!
Thanks!
I can't say I'm a fan of the new naming scheme for titles. At the very least, mentioning "glue guns" somewhere in the title would be much appreciated.
I agree. But I can understand why he can’t say “glue gun” on this one. “Gun” is something RUclips hates. Could affect his analytics.
The thumbnails also provide context
@@chrisg1043 this is true
@@chrisg1043 melted glue dispenser
Exactly. It won't show up when searching either unless he adds tags.
Please bring back the spreadsheet reference in the description that helped to find past tests. It was hugely useful.
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
yeah the spreadsheets rock!
I agree with the product function in the title, although, I have watched every PF video. It makes searching for a specific item easier.
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
I 100% agree. I search his videos almost every time I am going to buy something to see if he has done a review.
The title is confusing, but content is better than ever
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
I've got that exact surebonder, and your experiences here mirror mine - that thing is a glue-spewing BEAST, it does an awesome job! I use it in the shop all the time. :)
Definitely concur with the folks that asked to change the naming scheme back - this is much harder to find with a search than something referencing "glue gun" in the name.
Thanks for sharing.
Seems like he makes clickabaity titles for the first few days and then changes them to the products tested. Blame the RUclips algorithm for giving clickbait titles so much more traction than normal ones.
@@BigBoyJay_69 Ah, that's a good approach. I hope he sets up a calendar reminder to himself to put in a more descriptive name - I tend to forget stuff like that without calendar reminders :)
@@BigBoyJay_69 also blame watchers, there were some test done that showed people will watch a video for longer with a clickbait title compared to a title that actually explained the video because people want to find out whatever they are missing out on. Linus tech tips did a video on it and it's an aggravating result but you can't argue with the stats.
@@littlejack59LTT certainly knows a thing or two about clickbait and deception for clicks and views.
This channel always keeps me glued to the screen with its top tier videos!
Thanks!
...I see what you did there...
I may not be first, but I'm always grateful for Project Farm's tremendous dedication to unbiased reviews of everything that we use as consumers. God bless you always!
Sure thing 😎
Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!
@@ProjectFarm Mr Farm... excellent reviews..... but for fun, maybe for Halloween... speed up the audio so the review is narrated by "The Button"
I like the way his eye's light up when a product says, "Fireproof". Another top notch review. Thanks.
Thanks!
Scouts read "fireproof" not as a claim, but a challenge.
Thanks for including corded. People often automatically go for cordless tools, which can lock them into a brand (battery type) where the other tools might not perform well. Cordless can cost more, be less environmentally responsible, and die faster. Sometimes they're awesome, but so are corded tools.
You are welcome!
The same is true for drills. In almost every case, corded simply works better as well, because you have more voltage to work with. You will notice that most of the more experienced people working construction are using corded equipment. Often decades old.
I used to work in a tools factory and we used glue guns on the assembly line for packaging. The biggest difference between the industrial and commercial glue guns I've used is the amount of pressure required to push the glue out. When you're squeezing the trigger every few seconds for 8 hours a day, it really makes a difference!
I got the Surebonder for the changeable tips... but I never use them :D In theory, having the long-nose tip can give you better accuracy, but I've never found a need for it.
Thanks for the feedback.
Similarly, I'd always thought the electric caulking guns were silly. Then I helped install a security gate. They cut a long groove into the pavement to bury a wire, and one of the guys used an electric caulking gun to fill the groove. I can only imagine the hand cramps one would suffer trying to do that job with a regular caulking gun.
I found that the extended nozzles work great when you are trying to apply glue in harder to reach areas.
One example is when I was installing LED turn signals on my motorcycle. The extended nozzle allowed me to deposit glue inside the turn signal housing to hold the circuit board for the LEDs without making a mess.
Another use case for the extended nozzle is when I'm filling cavities with glue. I sometimes do this to reinforce molded plastic parts. I had a wand holder on my power washer that kept coming off so I needed to secure it with a screw. The holder looked like it might crack if I simply drove the screw into it with the spaces inside the molded part. I filled all those spaces with glue to provide some reinforcement, preventing the plastic from deforming or cracking.
@@NonEuclideanTacoCannon I've popped the handle off of enough caulking guns not realizing that the tube was empty (and not my cataplexy playing up) , that I've had to consider if switching to electric wouldn't have saved me some money.
Oddly, that anecdote has prompted many people to praise the Surebonder glue gun;
Though one mentioned a smouldering fire started because of 'modifications' done to a number of them to increase productivity _after_ the previous set of modifications to a random collection caused a larger/less subtle fire.
:I Dunno what they thought I meant by "I should make an overtravel mechanism"... or how they thought a mechanical caulking gun would to catch fire.
@@sociopathmercenary that is such a great idea to help prevent plastic items from cracking
I thought of the channel the other day. Laundry baskets. There has to be a good laundry basket out there that doesn't tork and break. All our laundry baskets have come from walmart or target and the handles break, the plastic gets sharp points etc. I wish they'd go back to wicker. It's a suggestion. The best channel out there.
You ever considered something like a premium hamper
It's all about the quality of the molding and plastic. I have one that's over forty years old and still in perfect condition. I used to have three, though the color seems to be a part of what determine how well they handle sun. Don't remember the details but I think it's UV that tend to break them down. The yellow basket was the first to age until the handles broke. Then there was a green. The last and longest lasting is red and still in perfect condition with no cracks or signs of aging. Unfortunately I can't just run off to the store and buy a new batch of these today. I'm not even sure the manufacturer is still in business.
Yes!
@@nowayitsjose1445 Think you meant basket. A hamper is for dirty laundry, a basket is for folding and putting it away.
@@blahorgaslisk7763 Older stuff tends to equal better quality. But even amongst today's offerings there should be best scoring basket, I'd hope?
I'm addicted to your videos for all the technical reasons. Money doesn't always buy better. I'm one of those people that has to analyze everything I buy or decide when it comes to spending/wasting money on things. Who care about glue guns . . . I DO!! Great job!!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Who knew there was so much difference in hot glue guns, thanks Project Farm!
Our pleasure!
Need to see if there are differences between glue sticks. Also those tools are good for more than gluing. e.g. weatherstripping, etc.
@@brodriguez11000 That would be interesting!
The real champ in all these tests is the wrenwane digital timer and the folding wood grain tables circa 1980s (100lbs each and probably salvaged from the storage room of a church lol)
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Just occurred to me that Project Farm is my absolute favorite RUclips channel, if I had to pick just one. Great combination of relevancy to my daily life, efficiency of information delivery, and let's face it, it's downright entertaining, to boot! Many thanks, Project Farm! 💯
Thanks and you are welcome!
I am 'glued' to your videos each Sunday morning. Great review as always. Thanks for posting and your great editing so no time is wasted. I'll meet you here next week.
Thank you!
Nice groaner :)
@@stringlarson1247 aka a 'dad joke'. Thanks.
Agreed, I’m ’sticking’ with Project Farm 😂
@@ginamiller6015 Nice!
I never imagined I’d find myself watching a video about glue guns, but here I am, thoroughly enjoying it. 😂
Thanks!
@@lunarvvolf9606
Oh golly
I don’t use glue guns myself but I always appreciate the time and effort put into these face off videos it’s incredible sometimes the results you get just goes to shows sometimes expectations are variable
Thanks for sharing.
Dude, this is EASILY my fav YT channel now!
Thanks!
Great review! I literally just put my glue gun back in the toolbox after repairing a few plastic kids toys. I have the Knock Off Dewalt and after a year of good usage it's still running strong. Better than any of the plug in units my wife or I have used and very convenient.
Agreed. I love it's ability to stand on it's own.
@@Apollyon67 , I personally would find the bulk and weight of the battery pack to be a hindrance to gluing, especially on small items or in tight spaces. If I was gonna use a cordless hot glue gun I think I would prefer to have it kind of like a soldering iron station where you've got a stand that holds the battery/power supply and then you have a 4 foot cable that goes to the tool itself.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
glad to see ryobi put to the test, after having all my tools stolen out of my work van, I have been slowly replacing needed tools with affordable ryobi (haven't been to disappointed yet).. thank you.
Thanks for the feedback.
Love the lower cost gems when Project Farm digs them up. Now own quite a few, thanks to these (excellent and much appreciated) reviews.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I'm no genius but those Chinese imports looked conspicuously alike 😊
You noticed that too.
Performance differences, therefore, could be manufacturing variation.
It's like cheap beers tasting differently depending on the shift that peed into it. Similar prices, similar looks, slightly different internally
Different batteries depending what it’s knocking off
@@CollideFan1 Just like you. Or maybe better.
Perfect timing! I'm in the market for a replacement glue gun. I haven't used my old one in years and it doesn't work now.
I think I'm going to go with the Kemaisi. A lot of performance for not much money.
Thanks for doing this video!
You're welcome!
The cordless Bauer works very well too, they are only $20. The tips between the interchangeable ones, the majority of them will work in other models, opens up possibilities. Great channel
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Does it drip much? Wish they had a Hercversio .
It amazes me the ingenuity you have to come up the testing of all these products.
Thank you!
Well, I have been a long time viewer and i finally have a suggestion for a couple videos. They may be a bit expensive however.
I love the way you use real world tests and actually will often push each of the products to their failure so we can truly see the quality of the drives, materials, or outputs. Your channel truly has helped me make informed purchases multiple times. I live in the middle of nowhere and we are a very self sufficient family. We spend a very large portion of our time in the fall behind meat processing equipment after the purchase of our half beef, during hunting season, and after buying our hog. We do the entire process ourself. I have bought from the same farmer since I worked on that same farm as a child. We throw the whole half beef or hog in the back of the SUV and bring it home, it is never processed by a butcher. One piece of equipment I struggled for a time was a vacuum sealer (I settled on the avid armor A100), but the real reason I am commenting is to suggest a video on meat slicers. I have had a couple very cheap ones and am contemplating the purchase of a budget commercial style or even a full on commercial grade slicer. Between venison, beef, and pork we process up to around 300lbs of meat ourselves a year. Making shaved beef or chip steak, as well as slicing smoked ham into deli style slices is a chore with a cheap machine. I do hesitate to drop $300 or more on a slicer only to be disappointed as I had been with many of the vacuum sealers on my journey to the Avid Armor that I adore now (bag choice is huge in this as well). Another video suggestion might be meat grinders or meat grinder attachments. I use the Metal attachment for the kitchen aid (the higher amp one, cant remember its name) because we do so much with the kitchen aid it just made sense to have one more attachment rather than a whole other appliance, and we have used it for ever without fail.
So, I suppose I may actually be suggesting a series of videos, a "fall meat processing series". You could link the best knife set and Best knife sharpener to really round out the series!
Best Meat Slicer.
Best Meat Grinder.
Best Vacuum Sealer.
As I said before, this will be a very expensive series of videos, but they are all related and there are many people like me that process their own food.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Still remember around 20 years ago going to a store to buy a brandless angle grinder, to then burn it in the first use. Nowadays there are plenty of tools capable enough for affordable prices. But rather something from Harbor Freight, Einhell, or Parkside, than going to AliEx route.
Thanks for sharing!
Einhell are by far the best of the rest
@@aonghusofaolain8686 I've plenty of Einhell tools. Enjoy their battery platform. They have affordable prices, and they can be find very often with big promotions. Just not that fan of their brushless prices, which I find a bit stipe, closer to some professional grade tools.
Boom! Nothing like a Project Farm video!
Thank you!
Always a pleasure to watch.
Ideas
#1 Car Seat covers
#2 upholstery repair products
Thanks! Thanks for the video ideas.
I have a glue gun vey similar in appearance to that surebonder and it has the self standing base- the most important part for crafts in my opinion followed by temperature control
Thanks for sharing!
Another great Sunday by Project Farm 👍
Thank you very much!
Absolutely love your channel and all the task you perform. I have purchased many items and tools based off of your test and recommendations. Again, like many other people have said. Thank you very much for what you do and how professional you do it.
CHEERS
Thanks and you are welcome!
Most of the stuff he reviews are either not available in my country or ridiculously more expensive, but I still love watching him.
@evergreatest7644 more than likely available on AliExpress or temu
Yeah. Amazon imports are like 4x the price
you cant tell me this guy doesnt have the best smile
Thank you!!
hm.. expected comment from someone named smiley, hehe
@@ProjectFarm 😁
Do you ever stop smiling? 😁
@@travisjazzbo3490 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
About a month ago I purchased the Ryobi to replace my corded Arrow. Since then I have used the Ryobi about a dozen times mainly for Inline Skate repair and modifications to the boot lacing to add an additional loop for the laces at the top. It has worked wonderfully for all my usage and it is much easier to use without the cord. The arrow with the cord was very cord heavy causing it to easily fall all the time especially when used on a small table. With the Ryobi its very stable with the battery side down. I haven't knocked it over yet.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Todd! I owe my wife a new hot glue gun, so this is perfect!
Thank you!! I hope the review helps!
Were you checking to see if it was fire proof like Todd??
BABE WAKE UP, PROJECT FARM POSTED AGAIN!!!!
Thank you and I hope you enjoy the video!
Wife won't watch with me. :( She says his voice puts her to sleep.
@@TehButterflyEffect considering the fact I pass out half the time I watch his vids, I agree. Not because he's boring it's because I tuck in and get comfy, which ends up with me sleeping
The test we didn't know we needed! Great job, Project Farm!
Thanks!
Great video! Something came up this week that I immediately thought of you on. A debate between friends about storing rechargeable tool batteries on plugged in chargers between uses vs not. Most of us think the batteries wont last as long doing that, the others think there's no difference.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@Babarudra Bro, the chargers don't charge a fully charged battery.
@@weilliam Bro, chargers have been known to overcharge batteries, which decreases their life.
@@Babarudraif you knew that for a fact…. There would be nothing to argue with your friends about? lol.
@@Sffker we never run out of things to argue/bust each others chops about. Including, "you listen to some guy on the internet about what tools to buy?!"
Definitely put the tool type in the video title, if I wasn't familiar with your channel I would not have clicked on it with a title like that. Also, there is a different Arrow glue gun that is much much higher performance. It has a red lighted power switch at the bottom
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
THUMBNAIL PICTURE OF GLUE GUNS!!!!!
@@RickBaconsAdventures this content is FREE. You have no expectations in how it is produced or titled.
@@TheRoadfarmer And yet the viewers are what drives these videos. And, as this comment section has affirmed, we want to know what we're gonna watch. If someone wants to run a channel into the ground, a great way to do that is to annoy us fickle viewers. A great way to annoy the niche market for these videos is to unnecessarily ambiguate titles - it's a way to attempt to broaden the general audience while pissing off the core audience. That is clearly a mistake.
@@ACME_Kineticsyou fickle viewers annoy yourselves without provocation. There is no pleasing you; always complaining about something. Absolutely nothing wrong with the video, the title or the thumbnail. This video is FREE. The great thing about RUclips is if you don’t like this channels format, you can skip right on to the next channel without whining like a toddler. Yet you choose to whine anyway 🤦🏻♂️ get a life
I do love my ryobi cordless. Took ot on some repair jobs for my company and the fact i didnt have to find a good outlet to plug into and drag the cord around several floors sped things up considerably. My wife has the small one in the house and loves it.
Thanks for sharing
When I saw the video title in my notifications I didn't know what tools were being testes 😅 until I opened it, maybe keep the new title format but add the tools tested? Love your videos!
RUclips doesn't like the word "gun" in the title, but he should have called it "hot glue dispenser" at least
Would you do a slide hammer video? I'm trying today decide which one to buy
Great suggestion! I need to finish putting together the test equipment. Also, thank you for supporting the channel through memberships!!
@@ProjectFarmplease try the hyper tough brushless tools I heard they have good price to performance but I want someone trustworthy to try it. There are new brushless 20v tools I wanna see tested cuz they have crazy claims😅
Project farm changed his naming scheme to up his viewing on the algorithm, i dont blame you. As long as the quality of the videos dont change, im still watching!
Thank you!
Perfect timing as I need to replace an old one!
Thank you!
My wife: "I love you"
Me: "WE'RE GONNA TEST THAT
Bought this one at Amazon FLZOSPER 60/100W Full Size Hot Glue Gun . 17.99 . Not battery operated 60/100 watt. Not variable, via switch. Melted the glue sticks just fine. Needed something to MELT glue into liquid fast to plug some holes in some rubber and it did 100% great job.
Thanks for sharing.
Can you please make an updated series on synthetic engine oils. It’s been a while you did that massive series and would love to know if companies made changes to their formulation since then. As always thank you for your hard work in making these amazing videos. Best channel on RUclips 🙏🙏
Thanks for the video idea!
And include Valvoline Restore and Protect. I dont remember seeing that one on here.
00:15 I was not expecting that transition lmaoooo
Thanks for the feedback!
I have been using Ryobi glue gun for about 3 years. its solid and extremely durable. I count how many times i have knocked it off the workbench and on to the floor. if you need a cordless glue gun Ryobi is the way to go. also, it works great with the Stanley Dual Melt hot glue sticks, which was the winner of the Project Farm hot glue stick testing about 5 years ago. it does leak a little bit but i can overlook that for the ease of use and fast warmup times.
Thanks for the feedback!
This is part of my Sunday service
Thank you and I hope you enjoy the video!
Suggested video: Best RV stabilizer levering jack
Thank you for the video idea!
That would make Cousin Eddie happy.
I own the Surebonder and have given two as gifts.....we all love it! Can't imagine how it could be out performed in normal use.
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm a mature adult. I'm a mature adult. I'm a mature adult.
Let's find out.
Thank you and I hope you enjoy the video!
Wow, perfect timing on this video. I picked up one of those 5 dollar corded glue guns, and it wasn't getting as hot as I wanted it to.
I had the knockoff dewalt on my shopping list since I love the batteries, but I'm glad I saw this first.
Glad to hear!
My very old glue gun looks exactly like the B & D gun, but black rather than white, and it also performs well for the few times I use it. I think it cost a similar equivalent price 20 years ago.
Thanks for sharing!
I don’t believe you have ever reviewed Air Compressor Water and Oil filter/separators. I enjoy watching how resourceful and inventive you are at finding ways to compare different products in a way that is as unbiased as possible. Superlative as always thanks
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I absolutely love the detail, research and scientific method in each one of these videos! You put in so much effort to isolate the performance of all relevant features! I always check your channel whenever I've got an upcoming purchase.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I love my Ryobi. There's also a mini version that only stays powered while sitting on the dock that perches on top of the battery. It shuts off as soon as you pick up the gluegun and gives you just enough off-dock runtime for small crafts and projects It's a surprisingly handy little thing!
Thanks for sharing.
I own a 3M Scotch-Weld Applicator TC Glue Gun, which is a commercial production tool. I have used it to push over 300 lbs of glue through it. It does drip, but other than that, it has performed well. I'm not sure how it would perform in your testing, but it's a great gun. I often leave it on all week.
Thanks for sharing!
I love the fact that in this test you included electric as well as battery powered. Great testing and thorough as usual - Farm Science is still the best science!
Thanks for sharing!
Switched from corded to a cordless Milwaukee knockoff (not the one your featured). I always hated fighting the cord. Never looking back! Thanks for the awesome vid as always!!
You are welcome!
Excellent. Superior. You and your crew come up wit all the angles. I never would have thought out the all varied criterion. of curse your execution is superb.Thanks.
Thanks so much!
i love how always involved you are with your comment section and community, another great video 🙌🏽
Thanks!
The naming scheme is fine and I knew what the video was about. Great job. Thanks.
Thanks!
Mr. Project Farm could have been an Astronaut if he wanted, instead he stays here on Earth and helps all of us. Cheers! Thanks! You keep being you!
Thanks for sharing!
I just wanted to chime in here-I have an old blue and orange version of that Black+Decker glue gun that I’ve had since 2000. It’s still going strong. It was marketed as “cordless” because you can unplug the cord at the grip and it will stay hot for several minutes. It has outperformed it matched every other one I’ve tried regardless of price, and the only shortfall was that it’s too hot for low temp sticks. Then again, I don’t remember even setting low temperature hot glue back then.
Great video!
I was doing some shopping for a new garbage disposal recently, and thought how much I would love to see a video from you comparing all the different popular brands.
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
I am glad to see you have reviewed a Worx, glue gun. I have a few of their battery tools and the batteries have a good, long life.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. Excellent demonstration and contribution to the public
Thanks and you are welcome!
Great job coming up with tests! Always impresses me with the approach you take, Todd!
Thank you!
My glue gun is Wiha, cordless, tiny, 10sec heatup, shadowless light, no dripping. Granted it's 7mm, low volume, but for a house work it's incredible so i prefer it in 90% cases. But as always i put the US products to the shopping basket after each video. i've found some gems in the past: Milwaukee meter, Gorilla glue, JBWeld epoxy, Worksharp sharpener etc. There's some good engineering going on!
Thanks for sharing.
Interested in seeing a comparison between handheld/portable belt sanding abrasive belts, there are a few different abrasives used in them, so picking the general use material and reviewing that would be awesome! Thanks again for another comprehensive video!
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
That would make for an entertaining video.
Back when my father was a youngster he had a green corded glue gun. It was a very simple one with no trigger. You read it right, you had to push the glue sticks in. It required quite some force to squeeze the glue out the ( often clogged ) orifice tip.
Thanks for sharing.
Great video as always! I might recommend changing the title of the video as I went to watch it later in the day by searching for "Best hot glue gun" and I had to scroll quite a bit before coming across this video.
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Great tests as always, dude. Approximate prices, efficiency, output in gr per first 30 secs, first output glue temp, fire hazard safety .... The only thing I guess we could wonder is the durability of the heating element, exceeding the possibilities of this test. I can trust you more than any certificate or claim a product may have. That's really important if you think about it. Thank you! Please never give up.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Great timing! I need a glue gun for a new project and even though I have a few Ryobi tools I never thought to look at their glue gun. The big orange box even had it on sale! Thanks for all the great reviews!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
I have the ryobi. And have had it for about 5 years and use it very often.. I really like it. No complaints.mine is p305
Thanks for the feedback.
To avoid drip issues, I always put my heat gun pointing up. It is a brandless corded one, and has a wire stand on the front, I use the wire as a hook, so nozzle goes up. No drips, otherwise it is a mess.
Very good comparisons as always.
The glue gun I have will drip one little bead when it first heats up but after that it never drips again. It's kind of weird. The first drip lets you know it's ready. So I kinda don't mind it for that reason. It used to really bug the heck out of a friend of mine. He was really into glue guns and all of his dripped like broken faucets.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I have an older, similar AdTech. Not a bad showing, but not a great value and it is very basic in construction. I modified my trigger internals a bit to deliver more glue per pull. Another solid showing for Ryobi. I am in the 40V Makita line, but Ryobi is really doing a great job with a wide selection of tools and accessories at their level.
Thanks for sharing.
you are our RUclips tester hero and the companies tremble before your tests. I would like to know how many big companies have subscribed to your channel....😁😉
I've got to say the number of times a video comes out that's relevant to my needs at the time is starting to weird me out. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
As always great content. I like to submit a topic. Laminate wood flooring. This flooring has become real popular these days. They all claim they're waterproof, durable, and easy to install. "We're gonna test that!". I hope to see this review in a future episode. Thanks, keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
After trying to research glue guns by reading reviews, my head was spinning.. can the world agree on nothing?😂😂 This was fantastically helpful. Thank you so much!
You are welcome!
Great video as always.
Here’s my weekly video suggestion: different hardware grades. Torque test channel did already do this but they didn’t test things like corrosion resistance nor did they compare them by different grades, similar price, but with hardware thickness as the variable. What I mean is if space allows, are you better off with an m8x1.25 class 8.8 bolt or m12 class 5.8 if they’re the similar in price and the hole size can be whatever you want it to be.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
First off, the best glue gun around is the Fastenmax. It’s a plug in and cost about $100. It’s very very well made.
Second; I use a deck plank fastening system called HidFast. It looks like a heavy duty hardwood flooring nailer. However, it’s made specifically for decking and honestly really just Trex, Timbertech, and Azeck style composite. Its fires stainless steel fasteners at the perfect angle through the side of the board and into the joist. It has a horizontal piece on each one. You line the next plank up and hammer with a deadfall into the horizontal piece on the fastener. It automatically sets the gap. You then repeated the process. Best system I’ve ever used hands down.
Thanks for sharing.
the one PF reviewed is Ryobi P305, it's an outdated model.
the newest model is: Ryobi P307 $40, heat up to 320F in 2 minutes or 250F (Low Temp Mode) in 1 minute, also come with a drip tray, absolutely blown my mind!
Make Ryobi Great Again!
Ryobi cordless glue gun is a game changer for me. Suddenly all kinds of little fixes around the house are quick easy glue gun fixes.
Thanks for the feedback.
Gotta say i rather prefer the title to say what exactly you're testing. I love this channel for its extensive tests on tools and products, that's why everyone watches. Not because of clickbait titles. keep it simple!
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Another Great video. You are truly an RUclips Treasure!
Thanks!
Amazon sold me a Boswell glue gun last year for $28, but the price has gone up to $40. It's corded, but it's a beast, with adjustable temp and rapid heating. It came with six interchangeable nozzles, although I'm not sure what the intended purpose of three of them is. I'm tempted to buy a cordless one, but of course I'd buy one that works with the batteries I already have (Dewalt).
Thanks for sharing.
Excellent video as always. Here's another video idea:
I know you have done an engine oil championship already and Amsoil was the winner but there is buzz of "Valvoline restore and protect" to be the new king. You can just compare the new contender namely Valvoline restore and protect with the winner Amsoil and the runner up Penzzoil so that we have a much needed update.
Keep up the good work. The best channel on RUclips, hands down!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
This man is a National Treasure! He does the best videos! Literally the only reason I have RUclips notifications on and the only Bell I have ever clicked on!
Thanks so much!
3.31M subscribers - damn! That is impressive. I don't always watch the videos but I do appreciate the rigor.
Thank you!