The usefulness of tools for carrying out DIY tasks has a lot to do with their operation, ergonomics and simplicity.We have already verified in other articles published in EL PAÍS Showcase how important it is to find the right accessory when putting pictures straight or the versatility of electric screwdrivers.That is why, this time, we would like to describe to you the virtues of using a hot glue gun.We have found a model on Amazon, from the Tilswall firm, which is sweeping sales and ratings.This silicone gun is great for fixing electronic components, gluing different materials, successfully finishing crafts where cardboard and paper are the protagonists and also carrying out small botch jobs at home.With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, it is among the top three best sellers in its category.“Perfect for impatient people who want to glue something down and don't like to wait for it to dry.The drying is instantaneous, solid and resistant to do any little job", affirms Fernando, who considers it an "essential" accessory at home.The precision, its ease of use, its good handling and the support that it incorporates to support us are four outstanding characteristics.Do you want to know more about him?We tell you!The Tilswall hot glue gun has more than 12,000 opinions to its credit and nine out of ten customers who have already tried it give it at least 4 stars.This is due to how quickly it heats up and the intelligent control it incorporates, which maintains a stable temperature, recording stability beyond any doubt, greater than 160 degrees.In addition, it is a tool that is prepared to be used for more than 100,000 cycles and regardless of the material on which we act: be it wood, plastic, glass, metal, wicker, ceramic, fabric, lace or paper.“It heats up fast and is tiny.I use her in crochet type crafts.Very happy”, comments a second user.The pack contains 75 glue sticks with a diameter of 7mm (ideal for most DIY tasks) and a length of 130mm.They do not emit any odor, are made of a toxic-free material and are easy to handle and insert into the gun.A glue that has an infinite number of uses and that, thanks to the anti-drip system included in the device, is (even) easier to use.Despite its ease of use (its adhesive melts thanks to an electrical resistance located inside the product), the Tilswall hot glue gun has three safety sections that comply with guarantees.One of them is the handle switch, since without it activated the device does not work even if we have connected it to the current.The other is its protective cover, which also protects our fingers from the mouthpiece.And the third element?It is the support made of plastic and located in the front area.It's collapsible and, unlike other guns of its type, opens at an angle that increases performance capability for detailed tasks and doesn't pick up heat like metal stands do."The support is quite comfortable for when you are working to be able to drop it without fear of burning something," argues a third user.And all with a sufficient power of 50 watts, a very contained weight (less than 700 grams), ideal dimensions to manipulate this accessory with just one hand, and all this at a very affordable price: 16.99 euros.*All purchase prices included in this article are current as of February 17, 2023.[Remember that if you are an Amazon Prime user, all purchases have free shipping costs.Amazon offers a free, no-obligation 30-day trial period.]You can follow EL PAÍS ESCAPARATE on Facebook and Instagram, or subscribe here to our Newsletter.He is an editor for Escaparate.He is specialized in technology and electronic devices and has spent most of his career at EL PAÍS.He previously worked in the press office of Ifema and El Mundo.He has a degree in Journalism from the Complutense University of Madrid and a Master's in Journalism from EL PAÍS.Or subscribe to read without limitsSubscribe and read without limits