Bosch Glue Gun PKP 18 E (1 x Extra-Length Nozzle, Glue Stick, 240 V),Package may vary [Energy Class A] [Energy Class A]

This is a very good glue gun, and I am slightly embarrassed to admit I've bought 3 of them so far, for use with different types of glue stick.What I like:-The Long nozzle.Very often, I've struggled to use other glue guns because they don't allow me to place glue accurately into awkward areas. This glue gun solves that with a very useful long nozzle that allows you to place glue precisely in little nooks and crannies. Seriously, don't under-estimate how useful that is.The Trigger:The trigger action is smooth and allows a (user-dependent) consistent bead of glue to be applied.The Lead:The lead is a little over 2m long which is long enough to be useful without being a pain to store.What bothers me:-Slow Heat-up:The glue gun has quite a slow heat-up time, in my opinion. It's actually not that bad for a mains glue gun, but I also own Bosch's excellent cordless glue pen (for 7mm glue sticks) which heats up in 15 seconds and is very quick and convenient to use.Wasteful feed mechanism:This is why I own more than one of these guns. The feed mechanism pushes from the back, and so you have to feed a fair bit of a glue stick in before any glue comes out. Then if you want to change the type of glue stick, you have a fair bit of the existing glue stick to get through before the new colour/type of glue emerges. This is particularly annoying when you have to feed a new stick in to allow the gun to push through the first stick, and then the new stick can't be removed easily without risk of damaging the feed mechanism. This is more of a pain than it sounds, a decent glue sticks aren't that cheap and cheap glue sticks do not perform well. Hence, I ended up buying another couple of these guns when Amazon had a sale on.All in all, the ownership experience is pretty good. The glue-gun works well and if you register promptly after purchase, Bosch give you an extended 3-year warranty. Even at full price, they're fair value, given the usefulness of the long nozzle and that 3-year warranty, but keep an eye on the price, because they do drop under £20 fairly regularly (though not for long) and they're a bargain if you can grab one when they do.Do consider the Bosch Glue pen too though, as the rapid heat-up time and cordless convenience make a really appealing package.

If you're looking for a great quality glue gun then this is it. I've had mine 2 years andit's s still going strong. Ought it to do one or two jobs however its been used for all sorts of glueing , daughters art projects. And in moulds to make things too. It's very useful.Built in stand a great idea, it's robust and gets quickly up to temperature. It doesn't drip except if left on, on the stand for quite a while and never in use the trigger action is very precise and s neat nozzle produces a nice round bead of glue.It's great value and if it gives up I'd buy another as this on has had a loit of use and just as good as it was on day 1.The only variable are the glue sticks.Great bit of kit. Reccomend.

Good for crafting and on small wood projects.

Heats up fairly quickly, handles well, especially with the long nozzle. The glue stick provided is strong, shame only one..... It does drip when at rest, be nice to have a holder for it to drip into. My last glue gun used to boil the glue stick, not found this one does yet...Overall pleased with it, the cord is much more flexible than my last gun. 4 stars due to only 1 glue stick

What is there to say, its one of the better hot glue guns I have used, heats up really quickly and allows really good trigger control when in use, seem well made and looks like it will last, I have had cheaper guns which haven't lasted 5 minutes.

It never fails to impress with its exceptional performance and reliability. With its quick heat-up time and precise application, it helps me bring my creative ideas to life. The comfortable grip makes it a joy to handle, and its versatility allows me to tackle various materials with ease. From DIY projects to repairs, this trusty tool has become an indispensable part of my creative journey.

You can't go wrong with a Bosch product. Used it multiple times on different projects and it's definitely a great little glue gun.

I have had numerous glue guns and had lost faith in them due to buying glue guns that "looked the part" but ended up being of poor build quality and ineffective in the delivery of glue.Still holding boxes of glue sticks acquired over the years I kept hunting because the principle is good and very useful.Because the design of the Bosch glue gun, against some of it's competitors, did not inspire me, I had passed it bye until I recently noted the good reviews for this product on Amazon.....so I took a chance.Result!....this has been a very good "best buy" for me and I am confident will be for you.The metal delivery nozzle is approx. 25mm long by 3mm dia...which has a nice soft black silicon shroud as it joins the main body This nozzle design allows you to see exactly where you are placing the glue accurately and can also be used to remelt glue just applied.Once the glue gun is up to it's very hot temperature a gentle squeeze of the trigger allows the glue to flow smoothly and stop on release of the trigger.Importantly constant operating temperature is maintained whilst switched on, by the guns circuitry,..it is always ready and a dream to use!On top of every thing else it also has a good quality 2 metre butyl rubber/silicon mains lead.After switching it off from the mains supply you can even continue to use the glue gun for a while afterwards....fantastic!To sum up..... this tool is one of those that, "if I broke or lost it, I would replace it", without hesitation.If there was a case of "looks can be deceiving" this is one....it may look dated but boy does it do the job well!....and ladies, this is one of those "boys toys"...penknife,torch,trainset, glue gun!