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Two-ln-One Software

A line of IBM computer processors has been launched by Distribution Management Systems, lnc.

Designed for users anticipating growth, the new line of IBM RISC System/6000 Symmetric Multiprocessor Systems combined with DMSI's distribution management software enables DMSI software owners to upgrade to service hundreds ofusers.

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Structural

A steel joist has been introduced by HL Stud Corp.

The Carpenter's Steel Joist attaches to wood plates using a pneumatic nailer, with no joist hangers, additional hardware or retraining required.

For indoor or outdoor use. GloFlex is non-radioactive and retains its glow for up to eight hours.

It comes in rolls of l-112", 2" and 3" widths in 100' lengths with a selfadhesive or sew-on backing.

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Riveting!

A heavy duty hand riveter is available from Creative Engineering.

The #200-I installs steel rivets in 3/32" through 5132 in diameter, and an aluminum body steel mandrel rivets through 3/16" diameter.

It can be used 24" on-center and comes in a variety of sizes including 2x6,2x8 and 2x10.

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Glow, Glow lnYour Home

A lightweight, flexible vinyl tape with retro-reflective and photoluminescent properties is available from American Ingenuity, Inc.

Equipped with an ejector spring, the tool will release spent mandrels with only one hand. Its spring and self-aligning gnpper jaws are removable to prevent the rivet from falling out of the nosepiece, allowing for installation from any position.

The tool, which can be converted to a rivet nutter using an adapter kit, has interchangeable nosepieces and a wrench that are stored on the tool.

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Wonder Weeder

A 16" landscaping tool from V&B Manufacturing Co. combines a toolhead with a mattock blade on one side and 41f2" tines on the other for loosening and pulling weeds.

The lightweight Mini-Tiller features a ductile iron tool head, flametreated hickory handle and handle-fit to resist twisting on impact.

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Pliable Extension Duct

A flexible extension duct system by D&W Inc. conforms to small spaces reportedly with no effort.

Available in white or brown, Easy Duct is a round plastic vent that is smaller and lighter than standard metal rectangular registers with a wider collar.

The Easy Duct kit contains a 10'duct, plastic collar with screws, and plastic vent and support band.

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Adjustable Plier Wrench

A hand tool from Anglo American Enterprises Corp. combines the features of a highleverage grrpprng plier with an adj ustable wrench.The Knipex plier wrench has a cam mechanism which allows for high-speed ratcheting without removing or readjusting the tool on the workpiece, an adjustment pushbutton for retaining jaw opening settings, box joint consffuction for strength and durability, and a chrome Vanadium steel design.

The plier is 10" long and has ajaw capacity of 1-518".

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Newfangled Untangler

A spool holder from Barb Clamp enables users to unroll barbed wire fencing or spooled wire quickly without tangles.

Made of hardened 2O-gauge, 1"-diameter steel tubing, Roll-AWire is 36" long by 16" wide, weighs 3-ll2 lbs.. and can handle wire spools up to 13ll2" wide.

It has a baked-on finish to guard against rusting.