Too hot to handle

Uggh. I'm still working on a chair and the auction is tomorrow! Obviously, I'm way behind. But, I've encountered a number of challenges with this particular chair, and have had to do a fair amount of rework. Needless to say, the current incarnation differs significantly from my original vision.

One of the "reworks" required the purchase of a hot glue gun. The store I went to had different kinds of hot glue guns. One of the differences noted on the packages was that some of the guns were "low temp" and others were "high temp." Since I was in search of a "hot" glue gun, I chose one of the "high temp" versions.

I don't think "high temp" quite covers it.

The package designers would have been more accurate if they used words like blistering, flaming or searing. They could have also added an illustration of Satan giving the product "two thumbs up."

I'm not even kidding, this thing spews melted glue that's lava-hot -- at least a couple of degrees hotter than the surface of the sun. Did I mention that melted glue sticks to skin? And continues to burn until it hardens? Yeah. The tips of my fingers are covered with tiny blisters. Which makes typing extra fun!

Keep in mind that I bought this at a JoAnn Fabrics, not an Army/Navy surplus store. Are there actually crafts out there that require glue that's so hot? If there are, I don't want any part of them! That said, if NASA ever decides to add sequins or braided fringe to the Space Shuttle, this is the glue gun they're going to want.

For my next project, I'm going to buy one of the "low temp" glue guns. And when I finish the chair I'm working on, I'll be more than happy to throw this one straight in the garbage can.

On second thought, does any know NASA's address?