Customer Reviews

Big Horn 19119 Glue Spreader Kit

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I never really looked at a glueing project as being an art, but this glue set allows you to be a true artist. Just as a painter has to have the right paint brush for a project, this glue set gives you the right glue attachment for the project. And it has made all the difference in the outcome of that project. The right amount of glue is placed exactly where you want it, no drips, very little excess, no spill overs onto the main surface of the board.

Each attachment, easily kept available and stored when you can find it, works with each specific project. Whether it is a dovetail, dado, bisquit spline, pinpoint or just joining two boards together, this set gets the job done.

The wet well works just fine, keeping the glue "wet" and the bottle inverted for easy glue extraction, especially when the bottle is getting low.

I didn't think I really needed this glue set, that there is not an art to glueing, that all those attachments were just extra "fluff". I have learned my lesson, I REALLY enjoy being a glue artist, using the right tool and getting the project completed with NO glue overflow!!

I just used this kit for the first time. I was gluing some melamine sheets with Roo Glue (specially made for melamine) The set up time was 15 minutes, so I had a lot of surface area to cover in short order. This glue kit, using the glue roller did a nice job. It enabled me to cover a lot of surface area quickly. The amount of glue that is released is based on how much you squeeze the container. You can easily see the flow, so guesstimating is pretty easy.
My only dilemma is when doing biscuits and glue edge joinery; it is necessary to switch heads. When you are dealing with glue that is sure to get messy. So my quest is to find a dedicated biscuit joining glue bottle. That way I can use both at the same time without making head changes.
I think this kit is a great idea. It might be all plastic, but is ideally suited for the purpose. Highly recommended.

This is simple and straight forward. The roller works very well...I will tell you not to let the glue dry on the roller, while it may not stick to the roller it is not easy to get off once it does dry. When you are done take a couple of minutes and rinse off the roller in the sink.

The rest of the attachments are a cool idea but the hassle of changing them out makes them less friendly to use than the standard nozzle on a regular carpenter's glue bottle. I love the roller and use it all the time and that makes this item worth having but I wouldn't get excited about the other attachments if I were you.

I like this set. I use the attachments for biscuits and pinpoint glueing. The attachments are easily changed. The roller attachment has an opening in the base for the glue and a integrated stopper when you're done. The wet well is a nice touch.

Its a nicely thought out unit...and the price is right.
Go ahead and give it a try.

I have to admit I was a little skeptical of this product before purchasing it but I decided to order it to put me over the "free shipping" cut-off amount. I have not been disappointed. The various heads allow you to put the glue where you want it very efficiently. The dowel hole heads and pinpoint applicator have been great. Also the roller head is very efficient for large glue-ups as the glue is distributed evenly and results in very minimal squeeze out. The only thing you have to stay on top of is cleaning the heads as soon as you complete the assembly of your project. It is not a big deal and nothing more than running them under some warm water for a few minutes. You're then ready to go for the next project. I keep it in a convenient spot on my workbench and would recommend it, especially if you are looking avoid to paying shipping charges.

clean up is the only problem I've had with this product. This glue kit was well thought out. With a vast array of attachments, I can't imagine any glue up situation a woodworker couldn't conquer. But beware, if you get pulled away from a project or forget to clean out the attachments be prepared to to spend some quality time with a paper clip. If your shop doesn't have running water, like mine, it can be a real challenge. Best of luck.

If you are looking for a spreader to do large lamination work, then the roller here will do the trick. It cleans up easily, puts down a nice even layer of glue and makes quick work of large surfaces. As for the smaller attachments, they seem to be no more than marketing fluff. Yeah, they squirt glue jus fine I guess, but one tip does just about the same as the other 8 or 9. All in all, it has been worth the money for the roller alone. Try to buy this one along with another purchase though as Amazon really gets you on the shipping for this one it seems.

I bought this kit looking just for a glue bottle. I thought that is did not need the other attachments. Boy was I wrong. They work Great! They saved me fromehaving to get seperate glue bottles for different glueing needs. But the one for biscuts is not as good as the other cing that totaly fills the slot. But other whise I love it.

If you get this on sale its not a bad kit. I have used the bisket tip and found that helpfull and I like the roller a lot. You only have so much working time and the faster you can get the glue where you want it the better. Also you want full coverage but as little squeeze out as possible. Any glue smeared on the wood and your stains wont take. This kit would be better with about three bottles because you usually need more than one tip at a time (or tips and the roller). Most of the tips are for wooden dowels. I could have used a few less of those.

Great gift idea for the woodworker in your life. I use it often and got it on sale with free shipping.