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At Tool Test Blog, we understand the importance of having the right tools for your craft and DIY projects. Whether you're a professional carpenter or a weekend warrior, having the best tools at your disposal can make all the difference. That's why we've curated a selection of top-quality craft and DIY tools to help you take your projects to the next level.

Our Selection of Craft and DIY Tools

This is a little bit of a strange thing that I like,

Dude Wipes, pre moistened wipes, they're perfect for wipping up excessive glue that squeezes out of joints and they're stronger than a wet paper towel, they're fairly inexpensive and they work great, dude wipes are my favorite but you could use just about any pre moistened wipe. 

Even if they're just Wal-Mart brand wipes, I find them very ideal for glue clean up. 

Glue Guns

Designed for heavy duty gluing projects Includes: (3) General Purpose Glue Sticks Over 260 ONE+ Tools – All Work With Any RYOBI ONE+ 18V Battery RYOBI introduces the 18V ONE+ Cordless Full Size Glue Gun (Tool-Only) with 3 General Purpose Glue Sticks. This ONE+ Hot Glue Gun is compatible with any RYOBI 18V battery and has over 3.5 hours of runtime with the P108 4.0 Ah LITHIUM+ High Capacity Battery (not included). With an LED On/Off Indicator, you'll always know when your glue gun is in ready to use and when it is off. This professional hot glue gun is designed to work with All-Purpose, High Strength Adhesives and more. Best of all, it is part of the RYOBI ONE+ System of over 260 Cordless Tools that all work on the same battery platform. Backed by the RYOBI 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty, the 18V ONE+ Full Size Glue Gun includes three general purpose glue sticks

MAXIMUM CONTROL: The trigger of this glue gun is large enough to support two fingers, giving you full control over the glue stream to suit the needs of the job at hand

SAFETY INDICATORS: You can tell when the tool is active or not with the useful LED indicator light. This way, you can keep you and your peers from getting burned on the job

LONG RUN TIME: With a 4 amp hour battery, this tool can run for up to three and a half hours straight without the need of recharging

COMFORTABLE, ERGONOMIC GRIP: The micro hex texture rubber grips found on other Ryobi products are found on this glue gun as well. With this grip, you can keep a firm hold on the tool and maneuver it with precision, even in slippery conditions

ONE+ COMPATIBLE: This tool works with Ryobi’s 18V lithium ion and NiCad batteries. Compatible models include, but are not limited to, the P100, P102, P103, P104, P105, P107, and P108

This is my go to glue gun wether it be for a small glue up or something bigger, the Ryobi 18v glue is a very lightweight tool and works extremely well with a 1.5ah battery if you wanna stay on the lightweight side, if you're gonna be doing a lot of glue ups and need extra run time the 3ah is probably all you'll need, it heats up in about 5 minutes and you're off and running, to turn it on there is a switch on the left hand side, turn it on and you're ready to go, there are different tips which are sold separately that allow for different amounts of glue, it's at a nice price if you already own ryobi battery's and comes with 3 sticks of glue, buy more Immediately because you will need them. This tool heats up QUICKLY and it does push the glue out rather quickly, so make sure you have more on hand. This is more along the lines of a professional glue gun so keep that in mind if you just doing small projects or just using it here and there go for one of their smaller ones. But I don't think you can go wrong with this one, and when you go to set it down put a piece of cardboard or ever just a piece of paper under the nozzle because it will drip, but it doesn't drip excessively. All in all this is a great tool for the price and it's a nice quality gun in my opinion. 

The RYOBI USB Lithium Glue Pen. The USB Lithium Glue Pen features rapid heat up in under 30 seconds with a LED indicator light letting you know it is ready to use. The sliding glue lever provides maximum precision and control allowing you the ability to determine how quickly the glue can be dispersed. The metal drip tray stand ensures your workspace is clean and organized when you are finished with your project. This product features an LED indicator to signal when the battery is charged (green) or has low battery (red) while in-use. The USB Lithium Glue Pen is a part of the USB Lithium System that provides compact, portable, rechargeable solutions for cordless power and productivity. This USB Lithium Glue Pen is backed by the RYOBI 2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty and includes, Glue Pen, FVB01 USB Lithium Battery, 3 Mini Glue Sticks, Drip Tray Stand, USB Cable, and Operator's Manuals.

Sliding glue lever provides maximum precision and control

Rapid heat up in less than 30 seconds for minimal downtime

Drip tray stand helps to keep work surfaces clean and organized

LED indicator signals low battery

Powered by the RYOBI USB Lithium Battery system for portability and minimal downtime

2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Includes: FVH56 Glue Pen, FVB01 USB Lithium Battery, 3 Mini Glue Sticks, Drip Tray Stand, USB Cable, and Operator's Manuals

This is another option and if you read the article I wrote about the 18v model you'll know what I mean when I say this option is better for your more delicate projects with easier control at the tip and metal resting tray with drip tray, this glue gun is just like it says a Pen, it's easier to control and more ergonomicly friendly option, it is the same price as the 18v but instead of a tool only, this one comes with all you need to get started including a battery, and like the other option if you're into ryobis USB Lithium line and have those batteries you can continue working by just switching out the battery, and the reason I say it's better for smaller projects is because for 1 the tool is smaller as well as the glue sticks, so if you find yourself gravitating towards this one remember you'll need Mini Glue Sticks, so make sure you buy the right size. In all honesty I don't have very much experience with glue gun work and didn't know they had Mini ones. So that's a good reason to read reviews like this and do your research, both are good tools so just know what the limitations are and choose the one best fit for your project. 

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