3M Scotch-Weld AE II Hot Melt Applicator

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

3M Scotch-Weld Hot Melt Applicator PG AE II hot melt adhesive applicator for dispensing 1/2 in x 12 in size Scotch-Weld Hot Melt Adhesive AE sticks. New, high output, trigger operated, hot melt adhesive applicator for manual packaging and product assembly applications. Offers improved light weight design and contoured grip for operator comfort and precise control.

Product Description

New, high output, trigger operated, hot melt adhesive applicator for manual packaging and product assembly applications. Offers improved light weight design and contoured grip for operator comfort and precise control.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MQNKQ8
• Item model number: Polygun AEII
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,945 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #14 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Scrapbooking > Glue Guns

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new favorite tool..., February 24, 2009

By 

Russ - See all my reviews

This review is from: 3M Scotch-Weld AE II Hot Melt Applicator (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have yet to work with a 3M product that wasn't thoughtfully designed and executed with top notch quality - this glue gun is a perfect example of how small details add up to make a big difference.

I use this glue gun several times a week and can go through 20 10" glue sticks in one sitting while doing small production runs. That's not enough work for me to justify the cost of 3M's high end "factory" glue guns, but enough work that the cheap hobby glue guns found at craft stores weren't able to keep up. This gun is perfect for someone in my situation.

The biggest improvement you'll enjoy over hobby guns is the heating element - it gets up to temp faster and holds more melted glue. Hobby guns couldn't keep up with me - I'd run out of glue and have to wait for more to melt before I could proceed. With this gun, you never have to wait - even if you're working in an unheated garage in the dead of winter.

The glue gun is about 50% larger than a hobby/craft style. That extra length comes in handy when you need to reach into tight spots. The larger trigger gives fine control over how much glue is applied and also allows you to shoot a larger quantity of glue in one squeeze. The "filling" end of the gun is also longer, allowing you to add another glue stick earlier, so you're less likely to run out of glue in the middle of application.

Two final reasons why I enjoy using this glue gun: It drips less hot glue while sitting idle than any other gun I've used and it's more stable while sitting on my workbench than any other gun I've used - most of the hobby guns end up falling over and leaving a puddle of glue to clean up.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product, January 17, 2009

By 

James Russell (Livingston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 3M Scotch-Weld AE II Hot Melt Applicator (Tools & Home Improvement)

As a book publisher (JamesRussellPublishing.com) we pack and ship a lot of books sealing our corrugated boxes with this 3M Hot Melt Applicator Gun. It does not drip and it has a nice stand to keep it upright, heats up quickly in about three minutes and is reliable. If you are looking for a nice glue gun for your production, get this model, you'll be glad you did. The 3M Glue Sticks brand also has low to no solvent odors so odors is not going to be a problem and it can be used in the home (I tried it in my home. A slight odor on initial first-time start up, but there was no odor after using it after this). You pay a bit more, but the quality, performance and longevity is well worth it. This glue gun performs as well as very expensive brands that costs hundreds of dollars. I was pleasantly surprised by this 3M product.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong, sturdy, heat up fast and does not drip ..., October 13, 2008

By 

Bradley J Sugars "Author - The Business Coach" (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 3M Scotch-Weld AE II Hot Melt Applicator (Tools & Home Improvement)

For those who want a long review, look elsewhere.

Simple, does what it is supposed to do and unlike the cheap ones is constant in it's delivery. Suggest you make sure you get the long glue sticks, they work better so you don't have to keep putting in more sicks half way through a job.