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Stainless steel spiral masonry nails which reportedly will not split softwood or cause significant damage are now available from Helix Reinforcements Ltd. of England.

Especially effective in connecting wooden sections to aerated concrete blocks, Spiro-Fix helix nails produce a spiral, threaded channel and a more secure bond.

The nails can then be removed, if necessary, by unscrewing them.

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Features include authentic woodgrain appearance, multi-tone finish and fluorocarbon coating for improved durability.

The siding comes in double 5 in., 8 in. and vertical profiles.

Display Your Connectaons

A framing connector merchandiser is now available to display Lumberlok Products.

The 4' wide by 5'6" high gondola made from brightly finished metal tubing includes wire baskets with adjustable dividers, product description cards, and a descriptive 29" x 21" display header with frame.

lnner-Seal U nderlayment

A new Inner-Seal OSB underlayment panel featuring a moistureresistant resin formulation that sisnificantly reduces any tendency t-o expand or contract on thejob site has been developed by LouisianaPacific.

The rigid, exterior grade 4' x 8' panel is sanded on both sides for a uniform thickness and smooth surface. The underlayment is free of knots, core voids, splits and checks, and backed by a one-year warranty. The resin produces a chemical bond with the cellulose in the wood fiber to reduce any tendency to absorb moisture. The stability of the panel assures nails and staples remain flush with the surface.

Standard thickness is l/4 in., but the panels are also available by special order in 3/8,7 /16 and 1/2-in. dimensions to meet special subfloor and threshold matching requirements.

Products such as joist hangers, post and beam anchors, purlin hangers, truss plates, framing anchors, reinforcing angles, sill plate anchors and plywood/waferboard sheathing supports can be grouped in any of60 categories.

Low Maintenance Millwork

Prefinished millwork featuring molded urethane exteriors, a primer and two finish coats to withstand the abuses of weather is now available from The American Woodwork Specialty Co.

Steady Storage

The Balance Box, a tool holder with a base designed to sit securely on narrow or wide joists or pitched surfaces without sliding, has been introduced by Alta Industries.

Made of high density, lightweight polyethylene, the tool box is said to resist cracking. lt also features a waterproof wood handle and two pull-out parts trays with multi-sized compartments.

Easily Engineered Railway

A fully-adjustable hardwood rail system that comes fully attached for simple installation is new from United Stairs Corp.

The EZ Rail has concealed hinges at the end of each baluster which connect to the top and bottom rails so the unit can be folded into a "2" bulky stand-up items; 4-l/2"x6"x3" flor less bulky items, and 4-7/2" x3"x5" to hold ball or flat-shaped gad-

Shur-Wood windows are offered in octagonal and oval styles, and louvers in full-round, full-round with keyblocks and octagonal models. Millwork features a cast-in woodgrain pattern, a choice of three architectural trim colors and optional architectural trim outs

lnvisible Watchdog

An electronic alarm that simulates the barking of a vicious dog to ward off intruders is new from Progressive Energy Corp.

Any sound causes the alarm to bark for 55 seconds. lt then shuts itself off until it hears another sound. The alarm plugs into a standard electric outlet. Both the loudness of the shape for packing, shipping, storage, and display.

The solid wood stair and balcony railings are available in oak or poplar, hand-sanded, ready to stain or paint, or pre-furniture-finished in golden oak or chestnut.

Fully Exposed Displays

gets. The first two models also have separator teeth and floor ribs to help keep stock neat.

The merchandisers fit standard slatwalls or can be snapped onto wire display holders.

Almost Real Trees

Silk trees made on natural wood trunks for added realism have been developed by Autograph Foliages. An entire line of artificial trees and outdoor shrubbery is offered.

alarm and the amount of noise necessary to activate it are adjustable.

An actual recording of an English bull terrier is stored on a computer microchip so there are no moving parts to wear out.

See-through, modular display bins for housewares, tools and gadgets are now available from Rowoco. Made from high impact, vacuumformed thermo-plastic, C-Bins feature snap-in label pockets and slanted fronts to give full stock appearance even when supply is low.

The bins come in three sizes: 9" x 6" x 3" with a center bar for long,

Handllng Hand Toolr

An easy-to-apply compound for making custom plastic grips for all types of hand tools is new from Great Northern Research.

Poly Flex may be applied by dipping, brushing or spraying. lt reportedly dries in 24 hours to a thick, pliable finish that may be used on metal, wood or plastic. It is said to form a weathertight seal for protection against moisture, chemicals and corrosion, and resist cracking, chipping and peeling.

Roll Out The Maeklng

A convenient dispenser for paint masking tape is now available from Daubert Coated Products.

Designed to be clipped on a belt, the handy dispenser allows a painter to have both hands free to unroll the masking, cut against the serrated edge and apply to any surface.

The durable plastic dispenser comes in four sizes, to be used with Easy-Mask tape rolls measuring 400 ft. long by 3, 6, 9 or 12 in. wide.

Pst Stop

A ready-to-assemble dog house is now available from Handy Home Products.

The quality plywood Kanine Kabin comes in three sizes, featuring rough-sawn plywood siding, bevel siding roof and waferboard floor. A ridge cap is included to finish the roof peak.

The economical waferboard model is available in two sizes,

It is non-toxic, non-flammable and water-based. Each application provides a coat up to l/8" thick.

The compound comes in a variety of sizes and seven colors (black, blue, red, yellow, orange, green, white).

The Masked Dispenser

A new hand-masker from 3M enables painters to dispense a con-

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The tape is made of smooth kraft paper, is saturated to prevent paint bleed-through, sticks firmly to most surfaces, and won't leave a sticky residue.

Lightweight and compact, the dispenser helps install protective paper to shield walls, windows and floors from paint runs, roller mist and overspray.

The tool has only two moving parts, and lubrication is not needed. A carrying holster is included.

Unstop The Drain

The Flush-n-Flow System from Hahn Manufacturing Co. contains everything needed to unclog drains easily by utilizing water pressure to clear away stubborn blockages.

A unique drain opener with a faucet adapter and shut-off valve is attached to a faucet, overflow drains are sealed off, the sink is filled with 1" of water and the water does the work.

The drain opener is constructed of molded rubber. Also included are an 8-ft. rubber hose, shut-offvalve and faucet adapter.