FastCap Glu-Bot Glue Bottle (16 Ounces)
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of FastCap Glu-Bot Glue Bottle (16 Ounces)
Customer Review: Very Bland
Summary: 2 Stars
This product is not any better than the bottle that the wood glue comes in in the first place. It has the same slotted cap so what's special about that? It does keep glue fresh, so does the original bottle if you close the cap. It clogs up big time if you don't maintain it a bit, so does the original bottle. It's not just the nozzel that you have to maintain. That delivery canal on the side feeds from the bottom. Wood glue is thick. I threw mine away after it got to where I needed a grip like the Incredible Hulk to get the glue out. Customer Review: Solves Spills & Maintains Constant Glue Supply
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like this glue applicator as it eliminates the mess while always maintaining the glue supply when upright. There is even an adapter to attach a standard glue roller tip, but no one seems to carry it???? The Glu-Bot is a handy addition to any shop.Customer Review: The best glu bottle I have ever used and only use these now!
Summary: 5 Stars
Awesome! I have many of these and like the little ones too for edge gluing the fine edges on some of my work. Customer Review: a must tool for trouble-free glue-ups
Summary: 5 Stars
I must have made some 20 tabletops by now, and one thing I have learned: Gluing is serious business that can seriously impact on the quality of the finished piece. So when gluing planks together, I cut a glue joint using a perfect edge guide (Eurekazone), get the best wood glue (type III Franklin) and whip out the Glu-Bot.
What's the big deal about the Glu-Bot? Fast, even dispensing. You have to get that glue down and spread as fast as possible, and clamped in place. I like to have 4-5 planks glued and clamped 20 minutes from starting the job. If you have glue setting up before clamping, it will keep your joints from being tight. The Glu-Bot is essential to getting an even coat down, fast.
Another advantage over the bottle your glue came in: this thing works at all angles. Sometimes you need to put things on an edge or even upside down, and it's a lot easier to turn your bottle than your piece.
You might also consider the brush you will need to spread the glue. One thing to get the glue down, quite another to spread it quickly. A 1" paint brush works pretty well.
Another good thing: replaceable lid, replaceable spout, replaceable cap. Yes, they do wear out, or get lost. Nice that you don't have to buy a whole new bottle. I would suggest you buy the inexpensive spares with your original purchase.
This bottle cleans up pretty easily. Sometimes the top lid gets stuck, but I've always managed to pry mine off, occasionally using a pipe wrench. It's one tough bottle! Have had it for years, and wouldn't glue without it.
Customer Review: Doesn't work with polyurethane glue
Summary: 3 Stars
Based on the glowing reviews, I bought several large and small bottles for my Titebond and Gorilla glue.
These bottles do nothing to alleviate the problems with Polyurethane glue hardening and skimming over. In fact, the problem becomes worse because you'll end up with blockage in the spout that is difficult to remove in the larger bottles and nearly impossible in the smaller bottles.
Apparently the cap for the spout is not air tight.
Seems to work great for standard white/yellow glue though.