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Extension Drill Fixture

The new Extension Flush Bolt Drill Fixture from Norfield makes drilling a cinch.

Using a fixture that clamps to the

Screw The Squeaks

A new solution for squeakY floors, the Squeeeeeek No More Kit from O'Beriy Enterprises, contains a die cast alisnment and depth control fixture, a iquare headed dhver bit and 50 special screws. The user provides a pbwer screwdriver or power drill.

Scored exactly l" from the head, the screw is passed through the carpet with the aid of the depth control fixture, then snapped off, leaving thethreaded portion below the surface of the floor to hold the floor members together.

-Since no part of the screw sticks out of the floor, it is said to not Pull the carpet down. The system reportedlv works on hardwood floors, leaving a small hole that can be filled with wood putty.

Circle No. 201 on P. 38 corner of l-314" doors, it maintains the correct alignment of the bit, ensuring an accurate path for flush bolts.

The fixture uses a l/2" diameter bit to drill a clearance hole up to 16" long,3l4" from the edge of the door.

Circle No. 202 on p. 38

Greener Pastures

A lightweight, polyester fabric from Reemay, Inc. speeds the germination and growth of grass seed without using chemicals, hay or straw.

Designed to last several seasons, the Germinator acts as a greenhouse to insulate seeds and encourage growth while protecting against insects.

Circle No. 203 on p. 38

Steel Sandpaper

A new steel sandpaper is now available from Red Devil, Inc.

Dragonskin Steel Sandpaper's patented surface reportedly scrapes, shapes and sands faster than traditional sandpaper. Its sanding surface has 750 raised cutting edges per sq. in. Each sheet has five edged, steel burrs at each hole to cut equally in all directions and can be used on many materials. T\e 4-112"x5" quarter sheets are sold separately or with a steel holder.

Circle No. 204 on P. 38

The OK-CBS reportedly provides the support of rigid-style belts with the comfort of elastic-style belts.

It uses a sturdy foam interior which retains its shape.

Circle No. 205 on p. 38

Seals Wood Against Dirt

Rustic Seal from Burke's Protective Coatings protects interior logs or natural wood against dust, dirt, smudges, yellowing from sunlight and moisture damage in bathroom, sauna or hot tub areas.

The easy-to-apply product dries rapidly, with one coat said to offer complete protection with a graindefining satin finish. Additional coats give added protection and a high gloss finish. Clear and honeytone shades are available.

Free Additional Information

on €rny product in this section is available by circling the corresponding Reader Serwice number on the form on page 38 and sending the form to Building Products Digest, eitJrer by FAX 714-852-023I, by mail to 45OO Campus Dr., Ste. 48O, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660, or just call (714) 852-1990.

Caulk Of The Town

The versatile Stroker caulking gun has been introduced by Newborn.

The caulker's Dripless On Demand feature automatically stops the caulking flow at any time, without an awkward thumb release.

The E-Z Thrust mechanism with

Two reusable patterns are packaged in a colorful box with complete instructions.

Circle No. 209 on o. 38

Small Tillers For Small Jobs

The new Troy-Bilt Tuffy can make roto tilling easier for suburban gardeners.

Adjust-A-Stroke allows switching from shorter to longer strokes, making extrusion of light or heavy viscosity materials faster or easier at the turn of a knob.

A handy spout cutter, seal puncture tool and ladder hook are included.

Circle No. 207 on o. 38

Maintenance-Free Posts

A line of no-maintenance svnthetic turned posts and lampposts has been introduced by HB&G, Inc.

The posts are designed to complete a period look on Victorian and Queen Anne style homes.

Circle No. 208 on p. 38

A RealTurn On

PaperPerfect, a pattern for creating a wallpapered outlet or switch plate, is new from PaperPerfect Inc.

The 3-hp. model can be operated with one hand and is useful for cultivating, lawn renovation, terracing hillsides, and making furrows and trenches.

Circle No. 210 on p. 38

ForestNet, Inc., a timber and wood products network, is now available to both Windows and Macintosh users.

The on-line service allows buyers and sellers of wood products to electronically post their needs and offerlngs.

Circle No. 211 on p. 38

Easy-Up Garden House

A home greenhouse offering both easy installation and maintenance is new from Master Garden Products. The 12'x 8' Ezrect Greenhouse requires no nailing or special angle cuts. Once erected, it can be quickly taken down and reassembled without tools. The kit includes rust-free fasteners and a reinforced three-piece poly cover.

Molded Wood Fiber Entry

The Elite, reportedly the first molded wood fiber exterior door, is now available from Jeld-Wen.

Embossed with an oak grain Pattern, replicating the true grain directions of solid wood stile and rail doors, the molded door face is pre-primed to be painted or stained. Thermal performance is enhanced by a fined polystyrcne insulating core. Doors come in 2'6,2'8 and 3' widths.

Builders Square Overhaul Intensifies

Builders Square will close 15 locations by March 5 as part of a conversion to larger Builders Square IIs.

Closures include Houston, Tx.; N. Miami Beach, Hialeah, Tampa, Fl.; Alexandria, Chantilly, Chesapeake, Manassas, Va., and Raleigh, N.C.

The chain opened 52 BSII stores last year and will convert l7 in 1995, not 40 as first planned. By year's end, there will be 115 new format stores, repres enttng 6OVo of the chain.

Buying duties were also shuffled. Bill Olsen, regional buyer, Detroit, Mi., is now also chainwide category mgr. of forest products, reporting to

Universal Ghanges In South

Universal Forest Products is temporarily curtailing operations in Fredericksburg, Va., closing a smaller facility in Eutawville, S.C., while expanding operations in Rockwood, Tn.

Treating operations will be suspended at Fredericksburg and the site turned into a warehouse and distribution facility. The entire unprofitable commodity business in Eutawville will be eliminated. The two sites were among five acquired by Universal from Chesapeake Corp. in 1993.

At the l7-acre site in Rockwood, a 50,400 sq. ft. building is being renovated to manufacture roof trusses and other components for the manufactured housing industry.

Depot Demands Slipsheeting

Home Depot is now requiring all shipments from its nearly 4,000 vendors to arrive on thin plastic slipsheets rather than wood pallets. The only exception is for merchandise which can only be shipped by pallet.

Depot projects million dollar savings during the program's first year, since high volume stores may receive 100+ wood pallets a day costing over $700,000 annually just to discard.

Nationwide carrier Yellow Freight has equipped forklifts at its facilities serving Depot with new chisel platen blades, while drivers and dock workers underwent a special training program on specific handling techniques for slipsheeted shipments. Depot has extended receiving hours and established individual performance standards for receiving employees.

Depot notified vendors of the Jan. I deadline in late September.

Paul Dodge, v.p.-mdsg., San Antonio, Tx. David Spencer, regional lumber buyer, San Antonio, will cover South Texas and Florida markets. In Texas he replaces Tim Shanahan, now mill- work buyer, and in Florida absorbs territory formerly covered by Kenny Hall in Brandon, Fl.

Home Depot may buy some of the 15 shuttered locations. but would not disclose which sites it is considerins.