First, I found the Steinel Gluematic not so bad, especially when compared with no name cheap guns (by the way they seem to be identical with Bosch PKP 18 E). But what turned out quite quickly, was to drop the nasty habit. I have so often run 1/3 of the stick on the drip pad. Since I usually processed right quality sticks for specific purposes that can go into the money. I use the gun several times a week each for a few hours. After about one year, the heating unit is released from its anchorage as well the plastic ridges on time were not temperature-resistant interior. This then means that the nozzle is crooked and the push of the stick is no longer functioning properly. Sometimes the stick is too hot even in the rear section and deforms so that it can be preceded push hard or in the worst case, the liquid adhesive running into the interior, thus making the gun unusable (happened to me 2x and was repaired only by screwing - very difficult to make, because of the special screws). I never put down the gun when working and always worked with the slightly fiddly folding stand. Two guns have adopted the one way or another after one year. Sure you can blame me that a hobby pistol is not suitable for professional use, but even as a hobby it bothers when the gun "incontinent" and then maybe after 2 years gives up her mind. I now have a Dremel 940, they drip not a bit, has a practical switch on the housing, is more ergonomic, more accurate and has a very convenient stand, which folds to a button. Unfortunately it is a bit more expensive, but what very pays in the long run. Let's see how many years it holds.