The UK's bestGlue Guns2022 Review

One of those companies that seems to make just about everything, Beeway also happen to make one of the best small hot glue guns I’ve tested out. It’s powerful, easy to use, and comes in a smart case.

This hot glue gun makes use of a 100 Watt heating element to melt the glue. It takes 3 – 5 minutes to heat up and takes full size 11 mm hot glue sticks. I’m a big fan of the 3 mm precision nozzle on this tool – it means you can place glue precisely and without it dripping too much.

What makes this a particularly safe hot glue gun to use is the integrated LED light. It’s simple, but when the heating element is switched on, so is the light. It should go a long way to reminding you not to leave it switched on when it’s not in use.

Bosch is a brand that hardly needs an introduction to most DIYers, they’re one of the biggest names when it comes to tools. The German brand have been around since 1886, so I’m not surprised that the Bosch PKP18 is one of the best hot glue guns on the market right now.

Decked out in the familiar green plastic they use for their DIY level tools, this glue gun has a comfortable handle and a large solid trigger. The heating element draws a whopping 200 Watts, then reduces to 16 Watts to maintain a steady 200° C. This melts the 11 mm diameter glue sticks in around 3 – 5 minutes. The drip lock stops those fine lines of glue when you pull away from the workpiece too.

Coming from a big brand like Bosch, you can expect premium features like the extra thin nozzle that helps you put the glue exactly where you need it. It helps to keep waste to a minimum and has a useful plastic heat shroud around it to make sure you don’t burn your fingers.

A popular choice for hot air guns, SEEKONE also make one of the best dual power hot glue guns for the UK market. Capable of putting out two different heat levels means it can deal with different material glue sticks and work for longer than a low Wattage unit.

What sets this hot glue gun apart from most of the other ones on my list is the ergonomically designed handle. It’s more like something off a combi drill than a remarkably affordable hot glue gun! It’s comfortable to use and the heat selector switch is easy to get to as well.

Boasting a quality copper nozzle surrounded by a plastic heat shield, it certainly feels like a premium hot glue gun. SeekOne have also included 20 “full size” 11 mm diameter transparent glue sticks to help you get to work straight away.

Tilswall make a whole range of power tools, measuring devices and other useful kit. They’ve turned their hand to making a decent little 60 Watt hot glue gun as well. Featuring a brilliant range of clear and coloured glue sticks, this is the perfect little glue gun for all the clever crafters out there.

The 60 Watt heating element melts the glue sticks within about 3 minutes up to a temperature of 165° C. You can get away with this slightly lower temperature because this gun takes the “medium” sized 7 mm glue sticks. It features a nice bright LED light as well, so you know when the gun is turned on and hot.

Although it doesn’t come in a protective case, the huge pile of 60 different hot glue sticks makes this an attractive craft set for anyone who wants to put some sparkle into their projects. You get 12 glitter hot glue sticks, 12 coloured ones, and 36 standard clear glue sticks for any situation.

If you want a hot glue gun that heats up quickly and costs a lot less than most of the other ones on my list, check out the Voyaux 50 Watt hot glue gun. With one of these on your workbench, you can take on just about any glueing task quickly and efficiently.

Delivered in a handy plastic case, this glue gun heats up to 160° C in just 1 – 2 minutes and maintains that temperature for as long as you need it. You can switch it on and off directly on the gun as well, so you don’t need to bend down to switch it off at the plug.

Making use of medium width 7 mm hot glue sticks, the nozzle is 6 mm wide and the whole device can be propped up with the little plastic stand on the bottom of the gun. It’s an ideal inexpensive hot glue gun for any crafty DIYer that doesn’t want to empty their wallet.

If you’re looking for a small hot glue gun, then the GoFriend mini hot melt gun is just the ticket. It really is tiny, so it will happily fit into the tightest spots that need glueing. Add to that the ultra-fine nozzle tip and you’ve got a tool that’s built for fine work.

The solid trigger makes this gun easy to control, and the 20 Watt heating element gets the 7 mm “medium” size glue sticks up to melting temperature within 3 – 5 minutes. The rated temperature you can heat up to is 180 – 200°, which isn’t bad for such a small device.

Although you don’t get anything to carry the glue gun around in, there’s an inline on/off switch that’ll save you from reaching for the plug when you want to turn it off. The LED light tells you when it’s running too, so you know if it’s turned on from a distance.