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Screws Loose? Not Here

A masonry screw for fastening wood and composite materials in new construction, remodeling and construction maintenance has been introduced by Swan Secure Products, Inc.

Swancrete screws reportedlycombine the strength and corrosion resistance necessary in extreme conditions while providing a neat and finished appearance.

The fasteners come in both hex washer and flat head in sizes from l-114" to 4".

Each package includes the appropriate drill bit.

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Tanks For The Memories

A 1.5-gallon tank sprayer made from high grade and corrosion resistant plastic that weighs only 2.8 lbs. is new from Solo Inc.

reportedly set the edge of a knife or tool in l0 seconds is new from Smith Abrasives, Inc.

GetSharp can be mounted on a workbench and its blades are prealigned. The product comes with a leather carrying case for hanging and a plastic storage top for protecting the Arkansas stone.

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Lightens Up Concrete's Load

An artificial polymer-based aggregate that reportedly makes concrete lighter is new from Artificial Aggregates.

PolysBeto can be used as a partial or composite substitute for natural aggregates in buildings, prefabrication and roadways.

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Model 430 has 45 rsI spray pressure, an adjustable nozzle, a 36" long flexible, high pressure hose and a long 18" shut-off valve and wand for hard-to-reach places.

The UV resistant polyethylene tank can be wheeled around on a cart that is available separately.

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The Time Of Your Knife

A knife sharpening system with tungsten carbide cutting blades that

Tiles From The Rockies

American Marazzi Tile has introduced 13"x13" faux stone floor tiles for residential and commercial use.

Colorado Stone has a Class 4 durability rating and are 6"x6".

The product comes in five colors.

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On Retainer

Retaining wall blocks in straight face and beveled three-way face styles for straight or curved retaining walls and terraces up to 3' in height are available from Anchor Walls.

Diamond blocks have a lip on the back that glides the product into place, reportedly ensuring accurate alignment and precise setback without mortars or pins.

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The Giant Claw

Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co. has a new tool with a broad, thin blade for scraping, cutting and prying moulding and other materials.

The Great Regulator

A self-powered flow regulator that secures a constant flow independent of upstream or downstream pressure variations is available from Jordan Valve.

The MKl30 operates without receiving energy or steering impulses from any external devices and may be installed in any position with the flow in the direction of the arrow.

Try A Different Rout

Makita USA, Inc. has four new 2l/4-vp industrial production routers with rugged aluminum housing and an electronic soft start feature for smooth operation.

All 1100 series models feature an electronic speed control, which monitors and maintains a constant rpm even under load.

Routers can be used on a variety of materials, including hard and ioft wood and man made components.

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Pre-Finished Door Frames

Contact Lumber Co. has introduced a pre-finished door frame component with a l0-year warranty on the painted finish, film integrity and wood decay.

Bear Claw Scraper Bar has a nailpulling end that can be hammered into an imbedded nail with sharp gripping edges that can lock onto a headless nail for extraction.

The 10" tool is made from quality forged and tempered steel and its special rocker design gives maximum leverage for prying and pulling.

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Fork Sure

Sellick Equipment Ltd. has a new 12,000-lb. capacity forklift rhat runs on a Perkins 1000 low emission, 4.2 liter, 4-cylinder, 86-sp diesel engine.

The product comes in l/4" -2" sizes and can be used to control the volume of oil, lubrication, liquids for irrigation, or regulating the bleeding of filters.

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Flush With Success

A toilet tank fill valve and repair kit has been introduced bv Dearborn Brass.

NexGen installs from the top, setting the height in one step, from above the water line.

The product is said to eliminate overflow problems and water hammer for a quieter operation.

Its anti-siphon design prevents fresh water supply contamination, while precision shut-off occurs at the same level every time.

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What A Crank

J.W. Winco has developed a new nylon retractable hand crank.

PIC machines like primed wood and is architecturally correct to show the detail of the molded wood.

The product can be painted and also can be machined to the specifications of most door manufacturers' systems. allowing for end-sealing aft-erwards to prevent water absorption.

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Skylights Go Commercial

A 21" tubular skylight for commercial buildings that reportedly provides up to 12,000 lumens is new from Solatube International Inc.

The SolaMaster Series, which can be used in suspended ceilings, finished drywall ceilings and open warehouses, can be reconfigured for future interior layout changes.

The product is said to illuminate up to a 400-sq. ft. area.

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Let lt Drain

The SDl20 has high visibility SeeThru masks with lift heights to 30', full syncromesh transmission with optional power shift, high capacity L2 loader tires, wet disc brakes, torque proportioning differential and optional 4-wheel drive.

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The product has a steel, zinc-plated spring loaded retracting mechanism with a matte black, glass-filled nylon plastic crank handle and body with a zinc-plated steel molded-in hub.

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A perforated pipe sleeve that is said to reduce drain pipe clogging from soil and small particle buildup is new from T. Christy Enterprises, Inc. Designed for encasing perforated pipes in underground drainage systems, Drain-Eez comes in 3", 4" and 6" sizes, in 100'rolls.

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Fiber-Cement Wall Panels

Nichiha Wall System has introduced fiber-cement wall panels for residential and commercial applications.

The 1.5'high, 6 long', and 3/4" or 1" thick panels are attached to metal or wood framing with anodized aluminum clips, that reportedly eliminate any exposed fasteners.

The product provides an air laYer between the sheathing and the panel to minimize moisture damage to the structural substrate.

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Ladder For That

A Type IAA rated stepladder with a 375-lb.load capacity is new from Werner Co.

Arbor Days

A vinyl arbor that is said never to require painting or staining and will not peel, flake or rot is new from Westech Fence.

Reportedly impervious to moisture and termites and resistant to denting and scratching,Legacy is over 7'high and about 5' wide with a 4' opening. Vinyl trellises, picnic tables and wishing wells also are available.

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The 7300 Series has reinforced steps that are IOOVo braced and triple riveted for sturdiness and has bright yellow non-conductive fiberglass rails with black diagonal stripes.

The unit comes in3'-12' lengths.

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Slugfest

Slugging wrenches made from matched steel are new from ATP.

Twister mixes liquids to a smooth consistency and comes in I and 5 gallon sizes.

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Socket To Me

Makita USA, Inc. has a new angle socket driver with five torque settings and a mechanism that automatically stops the tool when a specific torque is reached.

Model #6706DW's angle design and 15-9/16" tool body can reach into tieht areas and also can be used for ci6se quarter driving.

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They Come Out At Night

RAB Electric Manufacturing Inc. has a new cutoff wallpack with a glare shield that is said to eliminate light trespass.

Striking wrenches come in inch and metric sizes from 1/8" (22mm) to 9" (200 mm).

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Do The Twist

A paint mixer that is said to mount easily on any variable speed, corded or cordless drill is new from Allway Tools.

The fixture comes in 35, 50, 70 and 100 watt high pressure sodium, 50, 70 and 100 watt metal halide or 42 watts cfl.

The retrofit kit converts current and older WPls to cutoff units and comes with a cutoff frame, glass lens and mounting hardware.

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Laminate flooring tiles that are said to be scuff-, stain-, and scratchresistant are new from Wilsonart International, Inc.

Classic and Designer tiles come in 24 colors.

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