Franklin International 1341 Titebond HiPURformer Kit

by Franklin

Product Features

• Durable Polyurethane Hot Melt Applicator System
• Cordless Applicator
• Durable Trigger components for refined adhesive control
• Heating Cylinder houses cartridges for extended use
• Waterproof Storage case
• Dripless tip for clean precise use
• Lightweight ergonomic design with soft grip handle, reduces user fatigue
• Uses a variety of specific glue sticks, tailored to your application for best results
• Mechanical feed insures continuous glue stream

Product Details

Product Manual [4.20mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 12 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063CJK
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1341
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,760 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
  • #2 in Industrial & Scientific > Tapes, Adhesives & Sealants > Adhesive Dispensers
  • #88 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Adhesives & Sealers > Wood Glue

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The HiPURformer Advanced Bonding System offers three adhesives, all of which are waterproof, provide strong, permanent bonds and reduce the need for clamping or bracing. For many applications, the system can eliminate the use of nails or staples, reducing time and money in filling, sanding and staining repair marks.

Product Description

The HiPURFormer Bonding System Features High Strength, Permanent Bond, Greatly Reduces The Need For Mechanical Fasteners, Fast Set Times, Range From 30 - 75 Seconds, Bonds A Variety Of Materials, Wood, Ceramic, Metal, Leather, Textiles, Marble, Prefinished Surfaces And Most Common Substrates, Interior And Exterior Use, Resists Temperatures From -20 Degrees F To +275 Degrees F, Waterproof and Weatherproof, Solvent Free And Nonflammable

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb product that needs further development, January 28, 2008

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Steven L. Clement (Colorado Springs, CO, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin International 1341 Titebond HiPURformer Kit (Misc.)

Be sure to read all the other reviews, especially the highly critical ones, for they are all correct. But there are some simple solutions the the problems. I have spoken to Franklin about adapting one of these solutions permanently for their tubes of glue, and their tech reps are submitting this idea to the company. I believe this system is worth a little extra trouble on the part of the user, for it does things no other system can do.

This is the most amazing glue system I have ever used since the advent of epoxies. It allows you to complete projects that would be almost impossible otherwise. On one project, I needed a 2x4 next to an existing one to attach fold-down shelf brackets. But there was no way of getting behind the wall to screw or nail in another 2x4. I could just barely reach behind there enough to slip in a 2x4 coated with the 30 second adhesive and shove it against the existing 2x4. There was no room for clamps and conventional glues. It worked superbly. It is also marvelous for attaching trim without nails and for attaching edge pieces to the normally awful sides of plywood, with all the gaps and voids. And the 300 series glue will handle almost any material known to man.

Now the problem with the system. The gun plunger does not mate properly with the back end of the glue in the tube, and after one use with subsequent cooling, the back of the tube deforms, often causing glue to leak and frequently making future use of the rest of the tube difficult or impossible. This causes the dribbling effect the first reviewer mentioned. To prevent this, here are two ideas. First, remove the glue tube from the gun before it cools, something they don't tell you in the manual. BUT WEAR GLOVES. A more complete solution until Franklin designs something better is to take some stick epoxy and form a small piece to fit the back of the NEW tube of adhesive. Then while it is still soft, put it in the gun and shove the plunger into the back of the epoxy plug to make an indention. This creates a perfect fit between plunger and tube back and will allow full use of the tube after numerous cooling and heating cycles. Also, freezing the tube in a vacuum sealer bag or vacuum container extends the life almost indefinitely.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars most expensive bad tool I own, August 14, 2006

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Mr. Mark Schultz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin International 1341 Titebond HiPURformer Kit (Misc.)

the gun lasted only a few times before the cheap plastic screw on thing broke. if you don't use all the glue in a tube the first time you open it, the rest of the glue goes to waste because it hardens after that and takes forever to heat up. then when it finally does it drips out of the end wasting a bunch unless you use the cap which means you gotta screw it on and off every time so you have to wear gloves coz the gun is too hot. The glue holds when you can get the gun to work. the glue is good but the gun is bad. you'll be sorry you bought (I think). hope this helps. this has been my experience with it. others may have different experiences.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Glue Gun available, July 27, 2007

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S. Levick (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin International 1341 Titebond HiPURformer Kit (Misc.)

I've read the one star review and believe he got a bad gun initially. If you want to save the glue for latter use, you have to squeeze out and inch long string of glue and put the cap IMMEDIATELY ON. IF you do that, your gun will reheat the partly used glue cartridge. I've used the regular hot melt guns, and NONE have the holding power of these glues. IF you use the red sticks (multipurpose) you can glue almost ANYTHING TO ANYTHING. I glue a 2 x 4 to a brick wall, and you can get it off with a sledge hammer!! Buy all the different types for all your remodeling projects. It's the best thing for returns for finished carpentry. With this gun, and a 23-gauge pin nailer, you can do the best looking crown moulding possible. HIGHLY RECOMMENED!