Comparison of Adhesive Runners

A comparison of the three adhesive runners that I have used and their different features.

The ATG Runner was purchased here: http://nhsmediastore.com/index.asp

The Glue Glider Pro was purchased here: http://allthatscraps.com/

The SNAIL is from Stampin' Up!: http://www.stampinup.com/ca/enc/default.asp

My blog: http://prairiepaperandink.typepad.com/

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Glue
• Glue Glider Pro
• SNAIL
• Adhesive
• ATG
• Cardmaking
• Scrapbooking
• Papercrafting
• Stamping
• AmyR
• Prairie Paper and Ink

[dmnoel15]

I just bought one today and am very unhappy with it. After awhie my wrist got sore from having to press so hard to get the glue out. But my friends all thanked me for saving them a lot of money because now none of them want to get one.

[PrairiePaperandInk]

@dmnoel15 if you're talking about the ATG there is no need to press hard at all. In fact with all of them there is very little pressure needed - the ATG being the least and the SNAIL being the most.

[claytungsten]

I find the smaller adhesive unit useless because it doesn't hold as well. The problem here is that all the units you demonstrated use back-to-back tape and usually miss a spot. Friends have sent me cards in the mail and on a hot day the adhesive became weak and pieces of the card began to fall off. I find using permanent glue on my cards and crafts work better. Glue has a better fusion on paper than tape. Although, this kind of tape is always great for gift wrapping paper.

[PrairiePaperandInk]

@claytungsten the ATG adhesive is permanent - it is meant for framing so it lasts forever. I can't pull apart cardstock without it tearing when I've used the ATG.

[heymrn]

The michaels by me only has the pink atg gun is that ok? I recently got the Xyron snail and the refills and its ok but it runs out so quickly! it has nice strong glue but it's not enough for me. This week I have a 50 off coupon I'm going to get the atg finally but I wanted to know if the pink one is the same as yours?

[79nicholeyoung]

I just bought my ATG gun today. Got it at Michaels with 2 refils for 20 dollars! Used a 50% off coupon, totally awesome deal! Watched your video on how to load, it was a big help. I've got a project I'll be working on this weekend, so I will deffinitly be using my new "toy".

[99Alexj99]

I got the pink atg  gun at thepinkscrapper for $25USD and $10 shipping to Canada, best investment I ever made.

[vthai12345]

IF YOU MIST THE paper before you put on the snai lit saticks good

[vthai12345]

CANADA!

[mcg267]

I'm really glad I saw this video. I've been considering getting an ATG gun pretty seriously for about the past month. I end up buying the little snail type refills at Walmart. They're 2.50 for 30 feet, so really in the long run for a few more dollars I could get the ATG refills. Definitely going to look into this. Thanks SO MUCH for making this video!

[PrairiePaperandInk]

@babyblueagle1 The pink ATG wasn't available when I made this video - but it's pretty much the same as mine. The parts aren't as "industrial" but I would assume it will hold up just fine - and yes being able to use a coupon makes a huge difference.

[babyblueagle1]

@auntdi668 thank you for the notice... THAT is definitely what I will do... could Not justify 50+ or the 90 she spoke of. geesh

[auntdi668]

JUst wanted to let everyone know that I just bought my ATG gun at Michaels. The price was $54.99 plus tax, but I used a 40% off coupon with it. It also came with two rolls of tape and it's pink.

[navybubbles1]

Thanks for the video. The one issue I have with all tape runners (I don't have ATG) is that the tape falls off the wheel and I haven't been able to fix it. If you have a solution to this I would be grateful.