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Power Underthe Slnk

In-Sink-Erator has introduced a new Classic model residential garbage disposer.

This % hp unit features a stainless steel grind chamber, primary and secondary water seals to protect the motor, a cushioned double antisplash baffle, permanently lubricated upper and lower bearings and a stainless steel rotating shredder with two balanced jam resistant impellers. With automatic reversing action and sound insulation, it is said to be vibration free.

The product comes with a self-service wrenchette to help the user free simple jams. Backed with a five year warranty on parts and labor, it replaces the previous % hp Classic model.

Brightening Up a Room

Marvin Windows' new Sun Bay is said to collect more light than traditional bay and bow windows. The new design features 90o angle flankers (side units) and sloped glazing.

Insulating or optional tripane insulating glass (three panes of glass with two dead air spaces) is used on flankers and view unit; the slope is available with I " insulated glass. The side units come with weather stripping.

The sash, frame and seat board are constructed of fine grade pine. Used as a replacement, for remodeling or new construction, the windows have a five position lever lock that allows the units to be opened in various degrees for ventilation and secures the windows so they do not blow shut.

Locked Out

The Eclipse from Kwikset is a new lockset that can serve different functions throughout the home. The round shape design complements a wide range of housing styles.

Locking turn buttons are fingerformed for easier operation and the cylinder is recessed for security and faster key insertion. In either brass or bronze, the one piece knob is protected with a transparent, corrosionresistant coating.

Designing in 3-D

TheEZ Designer fromEZ Designs helps in the remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms by providing over 500 reusable magnetic floor plans and perspective modules in % " scale. The sales tool provides a one dimensional

Bulldlng and a three dimensional mirrored view of the design with features that make each section separate to facilitate photocopying ease.

The magnetic modules are stored on a metal sheet while all components are kept in an attache case for use as a professional sales tool.

SecurityScreen Door

With a high-tensile extruded aluminum security grille, a new sliding patio security screen door from Le-Al-Co. has a double cylinder deadbolt security lock that is keyed on both sides of the door frame.

The grille comes in a lattice-weave pattern in bronze, white and clear anodized finishes. Manufactured in widths of 30, 36 and 48", the door is designed for d-i-y installation on the existing screen track.

A Home for Computers

American Forest hoducts Company has a new ready-to-assemble computer desk.

The thick western pine desk can house an entire home computer setup. Shelf and drawer space allow for the storage of additional materials.

The desk is designed with contemporary rounded corners and smooth, curved edges, grooved and pre-drilled for easy assembly. Included is the hardware, glue and instructions needed for assembly.

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Strip Down Wood

Klean-Strip has developed a complete paint remover kit for doing a stripping job.

Included are a quart of KS-3 nonflammable paint remover, a pint of after-wash to clean residue from the stripped surface and prepare the surface for a new finish, an applica- tion brush, scraper, protective gloves, three steel wool paint remover pads and an instruction booklet.

A Lot of Hot Air

The Circl-heat exchanger from Schaefer Co. is designed for use in factory built fireplaces to draw cool air from hearth level, pass the air through super heated steel channels and exhaust it back into the room at temperatures ofup to 250'.

Featuring a glass and screen encloser, it is available in three tubedepth sizes to fit most fireplaces, and comes in a variety of finishes.

Portable Jig Saw

A cordless jig saw, said to be the world's first, is new from Black & Decker Inc. With a fixed shoe, it is rated at 2,400 no-load strokes per minute and has a stroke length of % ".

The power pack is compatible with 9.6 volt batteries. A computerized charger that operates off a wall outlet or automotive battery also is available.

Multi-Position Showers

Citta & Citta has introduced a new adjustable shower head that is reportedly convenient for use by people of all sizes. The new Ringwell 3-Way Adjustable Shower replaces an ordinary shower with a unit that can be set to any desired height.

It comes in either chrome or 23k gold plating.

Prcllnlshed Hardboard Sldlng

Two new prefinished hardboard exterior sidings are available from Boise Cascade Corp.

Channel Rustic has the appearance of western cedar, with dcep channel grooves and rough texturing. It is self-aligning and can be applied in horizontal, vertical and diagonal formats.

Double 5 has narrow lap boards in a colonial motif. A section consists of two parallel narrow laps separated by a deep channel groove to give the appearance of individual laps.

Both products are produced from a substrate that is reportedly l49o thicker than conventional Zc' hardboard siding to permit deep groove cuts for a real wood appearance. Each section of siding is prefinished with three coats of paint at the factory, guaranteed not to need repainting for five years. The siding comes in four colors with color coordinated nails, caulking and accessories available.

Stlcky Measurer

Evans Rule Co. has a self-stick adhesive backed tape measure. Capable of being permanently attached to a work surface, it is made of high carbon steel in varying lengths and calibrations. A point-of-purchase display is available.

Many Ways to Plug In

GC Electronics has expanded its line of telephone installation accessories. Additions include a wall phone mount with dual side jacks, a multiline selector, modular plug, crimp tool, phone silencer and extension ringer.

The wall mount offers side jacks to help hook up answering machines, automatic dialers and extension phones. The multi-line selector allows for connecting answering machines, dialers, etc. to multi{ine key system telephone sets. The crimp tool features a wire stripper for modular plug installation.

Both the extension ringer and bell silencer allow ringing flexibility.

Fire Resistant Wall Board

Ultra Board, a fire and moisture resistant building board with thermal insulation, from TAC Construction Materials, Ltd. is composed of cement, bonded with cellulose and other organic fibers.

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With many uses in the construction field, it can be used for external and internal linings, floor substrate, soffits, doors, infill panels, ceilings, canopies, insulating panels and partitions. The non-combustible material is suitable for machining, nailing, drilling, bonding, sanding and painting'

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The board comes in a variety of thicknesses and sheet sizes and can be used as a replacement for asbestos cement board.

Underwater Paint

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Cambridge Coatings Co. has formulated a new fast drying, swimming pool paint that is an alkali and chemical resistant coating based on chlorinated rubber and inert plasticizers.

The new coating requires only 30 minutes to set and three hours to dry hard with a 24 hour wait between coats required.

Window Center

Macklanburg-Duncan has a new do-it-yourself aluminum storm and screen window center which contains all the products needed to create screen and storm window frames.

The system features a plastic corner lock to join the aluminum sections into one unit. Finishing items like spline and support clips for attachment to the window frame are also provided.

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. Wolmanized Lumber

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. Landscape Timbers o Railroad Ties

. Poles

. Posts

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Oak Kltchens

Excel Innovation Group has introduced Savoy, a European-style oakfinish kitchen.

The cabinets are crafted with melamine laminate fronts in a medium oak finish with horizontal grooves that create a symmetrical effect. Coordinated brushed aluminum trim and rectangular pulls are used on cabinet doors and drawers.

All joints are doweled and all structural components are handfitted.

Other standard features include side mounted, ball bearing slides on drawers and fully adjustable shelves.

Borlng Product

Arco hoducts offers a new sct of scvcn drill stops to fit | /8 o, 3 / 16', l/ 4', 5 / 16', 3 /8', 7 / 16' and l/2' twist drills and precision wood drills.

The stops are made of steel with a set-screw to permit setting to the exacl depth of the holes desired.

The sa is packaged on a 2<olor hang-up blister card.

backs arc undercut for tightcr corncring when scroll sawing.

The product is carded for easy display.

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Smooth Shave

Parker Manufacturing Co. is offering a new, chrome-plated, S-XF saber saw blade with a shark tooth design to enable cutting on the up and down stroke of the saw.

Twenty teeth per inch enable the blade to cut through plywood and veneers without splintering. The blade is tapered towards the back to reduce drag in the cut while the

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