I'm relatively new to this hobby, and I keep running into a frustrating issue. Whenever I go to use my Titebond II glue, I find myself wasting a lot of time cleaning the nozzle because glue tends to dry up and form clogs. I'm looking for some simple tricks or methods that can help prevent this from happening. Any suggestions?
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Have you heard of the Glubot? It's super convenient for avoiding clogs. I have both the Baby Bot and the original Glubot. The Baby Bot is perfect for small amounts, and they both help minimize that annoying dried glue at the tip. Definitely worth checking out!
One trick I've found helpful is to insert a screw into the nozzle when I'm not using it. I don't use my glue very often, maybe just a couple of projects a year, so this helps keep the nozzle clear without too much hassle. I tried a nail before, but it can be tricky to pull out, while a screw is easy with a screwdriver.
A method I use involves banging the bottom of the glue bottle on a hard surface a few times to dislodge any extra glue in the tip. After that, I let some air back into the bottle which helps siphon any remaining glue back inside. It works like a charm!
I usually leave a bit of extra glue at the tip after I'm done. This way, the next time I use it, I can easily yank out any dried-up bits without much fuss. It makes things a lot smoother!