Hot-Melt adhesive applicators

adhesivetech.com: There are good recommendations floating about for Adhesive Tech's Portasol patented technology, the CB900 Cordless Bonder incorporating an innovative temperature control system, reinvented ergonomics and a new ignition for a lightning-fast 5-minute warm-up. Uses standard 1/2' round high temp glue sticks which can be found around the country and at gluguru. 3M's hot melt systems are here.

Franklin's Hi-Performance hot melt gun is specifically designed for woodworking and gap-filling; (WW30 offers a 30-second set time vs. a 60-second time for WW60).

Comments about this tool are not very good although here is a site that discusses a few usage tips. One Amazon comment says: "The concept of the tool and the strength of the glue are good, but the glue delivery is flawed.... "