When is a hot glue stick not a hot glue stick ... A glue gun had everything I needed: good ergonomics, good tip visibility and tactical tactile feedback, and simple mechanical operation.

Note: Follow Milli’s Safety Tips found in this issue of Celebrating Chemistry ... Now, let’s compare the strength of your glue with store-bought glue. Use the glue you made to stick together two ...

What do you get when you cross a glue stick with a hobby servo motor? A linear actuator, of course! Although this could be done with other household implements, the form factor of this glue stick ...