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Redwood Stained Bird Houses

Cardinal Crest Bird Houses from Mosser Lee feature rugged, redwoodstained wooCen construction to last through many generations of hatchlings.

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Truss Bearing Enhancer

A new connector from Simpson Strong-Tie Co. transfers the load from a truss or girder to plates for improving bearing strength.

Manufactured of l8 gauge galva- nizcd stcel, thc Truss Bcaring Bnhancer can rcplacc the nail-on sceb or an additional ply when needcd for bcaring only.

It comes in sizes for double 2x4 or double 2x6 top plates. One size works with any number of girder plys. Tab and plate line marks ensure proper installation.

Workshop Organlzer

The compact Workshop Organizer from Akro-Mils transforms an ordinary work arca into an attractive, convenient work center in minutes.

Included are double wide tool rack, five matching AkroBins for small parts storage and molded plastic pegboard. The pegboard is scratch resis-

All models come fully assembled, ready to be attached to a tree limb or pole.

Three styles are available, designed specifically for bluebirds, wrens or finches (the most popular birds to attract and the ones that most need houses).

They are shipped in an attractive, colorful display carton that contains six of each design.

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tant, will not chip and accepts standard pegboard hooks.

All parts are molded of high strength plastic. The organizer is 22" high by 24" wide.

Cold Weather Grout

An extremely rapid strcngth gaining, nonshrink grcut for cold weather applications is new from Five Star Products.

The unique cement based, nonmetallic grout achieves 4,000 psi in four hours and 6,000 psi in a day.

Instant Grout is resistant to most chemicals and comes in easy-to-handle, 48 lb., resealable plastic pails.

Silvan Inc.'s Classic Line of outdoor fumiture is crafted of kiln dried, clear redwood with all natural defects and knots removed.

Included are dining tables and chairs, coffee and end tables, club chairs and rockers, chaise lounge and cross-leg and folding picnic tables and benches.

Manufactured for maximum durability, strength and comfort, furniture is said not to sway, flex or collapse.

The Sound Of Light

A new line of lighted garden speakers from Pioneer Electronics Technology combines outdoor low voltage lighting and high fidelity sound, all housed in a sculptured, free standing, acrylic polymer resin cabinet.

Two 36" high models are offered in a rectangular or triangular enclosure. The weather resistant cabinet, which has the look and feel of natural marble or stone, houses a built-in 12 volt, long lasting light source.

The two-way, air suspension, three speaker system includes a woofer, two tweeters and has a maximum power handling of 150 watts.

Blackout Light

Plugged into any wall outlet, the Power Failure Light from Eversafe comes on automatically when the

Have Forks, WillTravel

The new improved, lightweight Spyder forklift now lifts 4,C100 to 5,00O lbs. to heights of 72" to l2U'.

The portable, all terrain material handler attaches itself to the rear of a flatbed truck for quick and easy unloading at any destination.

The hydrostatically-driven Kubota diesel powered system weighs about 3,600 lbs. Extend-A-Forks and disc brakes are standard, while other models include four-wheel drive.

5 running feet of wall.

The solid wood, beaded wainscoting comes unfinished.

Broadcasts News

The Silent Salesman Plus video display system from Demex, [nc. broadcasts customized advertising, product information, promotions, useful hints, updates and other special messages.

The system stores and displays three color slide show messages in bold, easy to read, l" ot 2" characters on a high resolution, 27" Cx^T video screen.

Outlet Installation Aid

The E-Z Outlet Locator from Alum-A-Pole Corp. helps cut perfect outlet holes in wallboard even without a tape measure.

The material being used is placed power goes off.

It stays on for up to 90 minutes and resets when power is restored. lt can also be used as a handheld flashlight or night light at any time.

Simple Wainscoting Kits

"Easy as l-2-3" wainscoting kits from Woodline Manufacturing contain all the material a d-i-yerneeds to cover

The supplied PC compatible program allows easy creation of a slide show and includes a scheduler to display shows at specific times on selected dates ordays of the week. Shows can be displayed continuously or viewed manually with attachment of an optional forward/reverse switch.

Features are an industrial design for continuous 24 hour operation, "nonbattery" memory backup, RS-232 communications port and complete self containment.

Lacquer Thinner

Lacquer Retarder & Epoxy Thinner from Klean-Strip features a computer balanced formula that minimizes the problems of "blushing" and "orange peeling."

Its slower evaporation rate helps finishes dry evenly, withoutbeing dull or rough.

in the desired position and pressed against the locator's pins. An outlet hole is formed by connecting the newly formed dots with a cut out.

Coded Tools

Sixteen different Arco box displays are now available with UPC codes on each tool upon special request.

Selections include assortments of various sizes and shapes: 30 cup brushes, 48 wire wheels, 36 large wire and cup brushes, 20 and 40 grinding wheels, 24 and 40 mounted grinding points, 12 small flap sanders, l2luge flap sanders, 12 nylon brushes, 24 and 40 rotary hles, 24 and 40 roto-cutters, 15 masonry cut-off wheels, and l5 metal cut-off wheels.

Door Store

A new exterior/entrance door merchandising fixture from Boston Retail Products increases visual impact to stimulate sales.

Each display frame exhibits both a storm door and an entrance door. All doors are operational in frames, so customers can see, touch and demonstrate them at point-of-sale.

Display frames mount to the face of racking/shelving and floor. Frames are supported by casters for easy pivot and maneuverability for access to inventory stored behind the display.

A new rain gutter protection system from Waterloov keeps gutters from being clogged by leaves and other debris.

The system utilizes surface adhesion to guide rainwater into louvers and then into a home's rain gutters. It eliminates cleaning out clogged gutters and damage due to cascading rain.

Made of corrosion resistant, heavy gauge aluminum, it comes in natural silver or any of 12 baked-on finishes to match standard roofing/gutter materials.

Steady & Supportlve

A special cantilever rack with inclined load arms and end restraints for the storage and display of awkward inventory such as gutters, downspouts, pvc pipe and steel pipe is now available from Steel King Industries.

Arms are sloped so the product doesn't roll off. For further safetv. ends of the arms feature option;l welded load restraints with rounded edges.

The arms and uprights come in virtually any size or weight capacity.

The Premier Weekly Report

For the Softwood ltoducts Lndusbry, induding both commodt$ *d specialty lumber (i.e. Cedar, Moulding and Millwork) and all panel pnrducts. Crords provides a GDnsistent, current,accuratieneportonmarketprices,h''ends,issuesandindusbynews andpeople.Every subscriber also receive Crora/s Forest Indusbry fournal for indepth reports on subiects sudl as repair/remodeling, envfuonment and stnrchrral panels.

Lawn Cheers

The Do-it best green garden center, a comprehensive marketing program featuring an extensive decor package, has been introduced by HWI.

Included are a detailed departmental layout and suggested positioning within the store; regionalized plan-ograms with a choice of manufacturers' products; educational components for members and retail customers; signage and fixtures; a customized advertising program; informational member updates, and the availability of 6,00O lawn and garden SKUs to merchandise in the area.

The center is designed for products such as garden tools, power equipment and accessories, hoses and sprayers, chemicals and fertilizers, landscape materials, containers, and nursery plants and shrubs.

resistant to moisture, chemicals, impacts, crushing and extreme temperatures.

They incorporate a dead-front, back wired system to prevent accidental contacts with live parts and a transparent back plate for quick visual wiring.

BUtt 1{0SE Baseboard Corners from Elke International facilitate installation of bull nose and baseboard at corners. Designed with extra material on the ends s0 they sit flat and nails go directly into studs' they require no pre-drilling ahd reportedly will not crack or split.

Secure Connections

Perma-Tite plugs and connectors from Ericson Manufacturing Co. feature a unique weather-tight rubber to rubber eight-point seal when the plug and connector_are mated. An iniemil water-dust wiper provides additional protection.

The devices are molded from a thermoplastic polyester body surrounded by a high tech elastomer, making them

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The walls reportedly resist the effects of ground shifts, severe windload and other environmental factors. They come in virtually any shape, dimension, texture and color.

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Long Arm Pruner

A lightweight, portable, telescoping pruner with a unique drive shaft which extends from 7 to I I ft. has been introduced by Technic Tool Corp.

dened beveled gears. A cutting shoe guides the branch to assure clean. precise cuts.

Inner Space

An updated Spaceman lll, a software program that helps retailers build planograms down to the smallest detail, has been introduced by Logistics Data Systems.

Features include schematic output, increased pegboard functionality and planogram creation through flexible block functions.

Tough Walls

Color-impregnated laminated veneer lumber in a wide range o[ solids. multi-colors and natural woodtones is now available from Rutland Plywood in sheets, boards, dimension blanks, turning squares and dowels.

Colorwood LVL is produced from l/16" clear maple and birch veneers that are vacuum impregnated with color dyes and woodtones and laminated into dimension lumber, squares and dowels in all popular sizes and thicknesses.

The lumber can be processed on conventional woodworking machinery and is finished using the same procedures as are used on traditional hardwoods and softwoods.

Paint Tape

KleenEdge Painting Tape, a smooth-surfaced paper tape with a su'ong yet gentle adhesive to keep the tape in place until the job is done, is new from Daubert Coated hoducts.

It protects baseboards, mouldings, many smooth wallpapers, tile, window panes and painted surfaces. Advantages over standard masking tape include easy, residue-free removal. -

The telescoping shaft promotes operator safety, since the cutting chain remains a safe distance from the operator's face and body and tree limbs fall safely away.

It is powered by a 2l cc gasoline engine. The cutting head consists of a 10" sprocket nose chain bar, chrome-plated 3/8" pitch cutting chain and patented cutting shoe. The cutting head assembly is crafted out of tooled steel, fiberglass and har-

The massive look of masonrv and poured concrete fence walls is ivailable in a lightweight system from Cubic Industries said to cost less than, yet outperform, traditional materials.

Constructed of polystyrene cores with a highly modified cementitious coating, Cubic Wall Systems are ideal for perimeter, entrance, privacy, sound buffer and noise barrier walls. Construction requires no heavy footings.

The tape is offered 314", 1", l-112" and 2" wide, all on 60'rolls.

NAWLIVNBMDA Talk "Merger"

A joint task force is exploring advantages of a merger between the North American Wholesale Lumber Association and the National Building Material Distributors Association.

NAWLA president Chuck Hanis and NBMDA president Gary McKillican have met, received endorsement from their respective executive comrnittees and advised the boards of directors of both organizations of the discussions.

Now all details of the potential merger and legal constraints are under consideration by the task force. It is felt that the coming together of these two associations would address many of the issues facing both organizations, a NAWLA spokesperson said.

Wholesalers' 100th Annual

North American Wholesale Lumber Association will follow its established tradition of quality education at the 100th annual meeting, May L7-2O n Colorado Springs, Co.

Focusing on "Adding Value in the 2lst Century," a panel of manufacturing and retail experts will explore value added services provided by lumber wholesalers. Walter Kellogg, president,

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Kellogg Lumber Co., Denver, Co.; Jon Reed, vice president, sales andmarketing, P&M Cedar Products, Inc., Stockton, Ca.; Dan Smith, manager, sales and marketing, wood products, Stone Consolidated Inc., Montreal, Canada, and Doug Grover, director, marketing, Lumbermen's Building Centers and

Spenard Builder's Supply, OlYmPia, Wa., will serve on the panel. Steven V. Snavely, president, Snavely Forest Products, Baltimore, Md., will moderate,

Four management seminars will address current business practices and future industry trends.

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