How do I get the glue stick out of the glue gun? - Glue Gun Problems question #1 

That is it, exactly!💯

@@MakerHighSchool Hi I just wanted to ask I have a cheap gun I bought from a Pound Sttore in the UK, I noticed the trigger doesn't work half way through the stick( unless push through wirh a thin object)is that common or just down to it being a dollar store item. Thanks

@@chrissy212e Hey there! Yeah, most dollar store/pound shop glue guns are like that. IF you’re an adult, you can unplug and unscrew the gun to take a look inside (I have another video about the inside of a glue gun you can watch first). It sounds like it's the spring that might be causing the problem. You can try and replace it with a new one. They're very similar to the spring in the old style click pens, so if you have one around, you can try that. Otherwise, I'd donate it and get a slightly more expensive glue gun. Hope that helps! 👍

Thanks for letting me know! When I first started using glue guns, I would do stuff like that and then wonder why I was having problems. Glad this was helpful! 👍

MakerHigh you know what it was " weird" ? That I couldn't find tutorials how to change the stick but people will come across the video of this guy advising people how to remove it ...and yours . I hope most people don't follow his advice or find your video first!!! It's so silly now but I'm sure will be more people out there making that mistake and come across your Chanel. 😄

@@sugarpop7377 I hope so too. The RU-vid algorithm doesn't like me much, but I hope it will get traction eventually. 😄

@@MakerHighSchool I got to you from a Google search on glue sticks, you were one of the three videos that showed up.

MakerHigh Actually, you’re at the top of my search. Of course, this is one year later, but yours is the first video on the subject in my searches anyway.

Not silly at all. In the long run, it saves money and frustration.

Thanks for letting me know about the Google search results, too. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍

Awesome. Also, welcome. I'll probably be posting some shorts soon. 👍

So happy it was helpful

It depends on the kind of plastic, honestly. If its ABS or PLA, you should be okay. I'd make sure you go with low temp glue and do a patch test someplace you wont see it to make sure you not only can remove it, but that the heat from the glue wont melt the plastic. Best of luck!

Thanks for the kudos. The "pencil trick" or the "chopstick trick" isn't something I would reccomend since its putting the opposite stress on the glue gun (vs pulling it out). If you do decide to do it, use an unshaperened pencil and go gently. Make sure there are no metal bits to hit the walls of the heating element. Ideally, you'd heat up the gun, unplug it and push, repeating as necessary so you don't have a foreign object in it while its plugged in.

Excellent!

I'm so pleased to hear that. Thanks for letting me know!👍

Craftsman products used to be sooooooo good! I can get why you're hanging onto it. (I literally worked at a sears in the 90s to build my tool collection, then a few years later, all of them stolen by a roommate.) I agree that someone should make a manual version. But, then, they won't sell as many glue guns. 🙄 Good luck with your new one!

Better to err on the side of keeping it plugged in. If you want to check to off if your nozzle is heating up, you can wait until you thing it should be hot enough and then unplug it and press the tip against a damp (not wet) washcloth. If it sizzles, you know it's heating up. If it doesn't, gingerly touch the washcloth after you move it away. If it's warm, there might be glue inside of your glue gun.

Aw, thanks!

Happy to help. I killed countless glue huns over the years so you don't have to! 🤣 Seriously though, sorry yours didn't make it. It's always frustrating

@@MakerHighSchool oh, it's fine! I looked first, but ty :)! I just hate waste... BUT I also looked up ways to salvage the glue by reforming the glue stick so yays!

It's a tough call because you need it to be long enough to catch in the feeder. I think iys slightly longer than half a stick for most models, so then you have a bunch of smaller remnants that won't work.

@@MakerHighSchool True. In my case i can use the next glue stick to puch the current one. But as you said not viable for all glue guns. Just bought another one today so i can use different colours.

Hm. You might have a low temp gun with high temp glue. Try different glue sticks. Stay away from dual temp sticks and only use low temp. Hope that helps.

If this is the one I'm thinking of (pink silicone over the tip) it has a tendency for the tip to clog even when you're using the regular sticks. The glue might have leaked into the housing (I have another video showing the inside of a glue gun if you're wondering what I'm talking about. Honestly, my best advice is try to return it, if you can. Otherwise (if you're an adult) unplug it, and try holding a hot curling iron or hair straightener to the tip. It should help the glue come out at a higher temp, but its tricky because you dont want it so high you melt the housing or burn out the heating element. You could also try opening it up (again if you are an adult and make sure its unolugged) to see if there's an internal problem. Honestly, just returning it for a different model is the easiest and safest way to go. 👍

Thank you!!

Yes, just leave the stick in the glue gun. Let it cool before you put it away. 👍

If it won't move forward (which is what I'm guessing is the problem) try heating up the glue gun and then pushing from the back with the right kind of glue stick.

You shouldn't pull it out. Push it through with another stick.

Chances are either your glue gun isn't getting hot enough -OR- you're using the wrong kind of glue. You can't really clog it unless you push fabric or something into the nozzle.

Me too my glue sticks is very very small

Yw. 👍😁

Yep, pretty much. I wish someone would come up with a more convenient design, but it is what it is. 😞 Sorry.

Is the problem with the wire connection? I need a little more info.

Sorry? I know it sucks, but better to wait on the pink than having to buy a new glue gun, I think. Good luck on your project! 👍

We've all had our moments!

Oh, no! I hope you didn't get in too much trouble. Just seeing this comment now.

Other than making a mold of smaller sticks, melting down the larger sizes and casting no ones, not one that's going to work well. Sorry.

+Nice.well55 It sounds like you're trying to make ceramics? I'm not 100% sure since I haven't worked with those before. It depends on the final composition and the heat it gives off while it sets. Honestly, I'd suggest getting in touch with Reynolds or Silpak and asking what they'd recommend. Hope that helps.

MakerHigh thanks for your advice ok I will try it after few days then I will share it with u

You r doing gud work I like your viedoes congratulations keep it up

I am new in this field no experienced before its will be my first onces hmmmm

+Nice.well55 Well Thank you very much!

Generally, I use tweezers.

Sounds like your trigger is broken. Im sorry to say you cant really fix that.

Your heating element might be broken, so you may have to get a new one. You can try heating up a curling iron and pressing it against the metal tip. That should help the glue inside melt if there's a chance it can work again.

So how would that work

If the glue stick is the wrong kind for the gun, you heat the metal to temps higher than they would normally reach. That should help the glue that's stuck leak out, so you can try using a different glue stick once its cleared. If it doesn't work, you need to buy a new one.

So happy to hear that!

How would you be using them?

@MakerHighSchool to repair a plastic part that shattered on me and conveniently thr company what sells that does make it anymore. So. It is either that or injection molding but way to expensive for one small piece. Sorry it took so long to respond but 😡 somebody needed my phone more than me!

@@red2965 No worries. Have you looked into sugru? It might be able to mold into what you need.

You just pop a new one in the back. The feeder will grab it and use the new stick to push the old stick though when you press the trigger. 👍

Never mind, I see other comments w/same problem. I just got a new one, but it sucks b/c that one wasn’t old at all.

Sorry for not replying sooner. Wasn't given a push notification I had a question. If you still have it, you can try to "drain" the glue gun by using a curling iron or flat iron, but BE CAREFUL! You can apply it to the metal tip when it's unplugged to get the glue heated up and drip out. I have another video called why wont my glue stick melt that explains the different kinds of glue sticks. You'll probably want one with more wax.

MakerHigh You’re fine dear. I never get push notifications either on YT. Lol. I had literally just written that, & seen that there were other ppl having the same trouble. Then Mom had brought over another gun that same evening. I felt a lil silly for not just reading comments first. 😊 Thank you though! I will try that out. I still have the other one.

Pens and pencils seem to be the go to. Sorry to hear that.

It ok

If there's glue inside the actual gun (not just where it's supposed to go), it's not safe to use. You should get a new one. Make sure you don't lay the new one on it's side or let it fall aver until it's unplugged or completely cooled. That's the most common reason that happens.

The exact same thing happened to me- I need help 😂😅

Have you watched the "why won't my glue stick melt" video? It might be the wrong kind.

Suresh Kumar push the new one in and it will melt with the remaining of the first one . The one you were trying to get rid of!!😊

Don't. Seriously. You'll probably break the glue gun, and I don't want you to risk getting hurt.

I always suggest you dont put a pencil in to start.

Are you having problems with one you just bought? I'd return it for a different brand. Sometimes they have manufacturers problems, and sometimes it's shipping. They're easy and quick once you get a good one. Hope that helps.

I have other videos. Can't help without more information.

Is the glue stick not melting, and stuck in your gun?

@@MakerHighSchool yes plz help me what to do😢

@@golokbasumutary6989 Make sure the glue gun is unplugged. Being very VERY careful, you can take a curling iron or flat iron and press it against the metal tip of the glue gun where the glue comes out. It should be hot enough to melt any kind of blockage there, and help it to leak out. If that doesn't help, the blockage is in the plastic part of the gun, it isn't safe to use, and you should get a new one.

An enthusiastic hello to you, too!

I'm sorry to say that it's not going to happen. The metal inside of the gun is one piece, so you cant take it apart. You could get hurt if you try. Just make sure you unplug it. You're going to have to toss it.

+Moonlight BEhappy! Aw, that such a sweet thing to say! I would be honored. 👍💜