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lnside Wind Screen
The Windolator, an interior window cover system from Afco Industries, Inc., is designed to save energy for the homeowner.
Pre-assembled as a singl€ unit; adiusts to any angle. L€ngths 2 ft. to 14 ft.
NEW! ,.TARBLEINE'' STRUCTURAL COLUMNS
Genuine marble particles are combined with polymers and fiberglass and spun into colonial columns of true entasis taper. No splitting, rotting or termites ever! Stock sizes from 6" x 8 ft. to12" x 16t|. Custom sizes and fluting also available.
The .060 clear styrene sheets come with self-adhering vinyl mouldings for d-i-y installation. Four glazing sheet sizes are available,24" x 36", 38" x 56", !!" s$" and 40" x 80". The frame trim is available in 38", 50", 66" and 80" lengths while the sill trim and joiner trim come in 50" and 80" lengths respectively. All mouldings accept from .040 to .125 thickness.
A self-selling merchandise rack is available with two assortments for open stock programs.
Heat on Call
A microelectronic setback thermostat from Johnson Controls automatically raises or lowers home temperatures up to four times a day in accordance with family activities.
The digital clock thermostat is controlled by a single tiny microprocessor. Slide selectors set the desired day and night temperatures and the times automatic temperature changes are desired. A separate on-off button for each day lets the homeowner skip the temperature changes to maintain constant levels on any day or combination of days.
A digital clock continuously displays time, room temperature and day of week. There is a backup bat-
Reversible Pliers
A newly developed retaining ring pliers from Sunbelt Industries offers twelve different pliers in one bY utilizing interchangeable, reversible heads.
The complete set, a handle and six heads, is capable of fitting internal and external retaining rings with shaft/housing diameters of uP to 2 3/E" or 60 mm.
Opening the lock on the head, revolving the head I 80 o and reattaching it to the pliers, converts an internal to an external pliers for any of the six heads. Also available in a larger size to handle retaining rings from 1.6" to 4" in diameter, the pliers has a nickel plated finish, black finish heads, plastic insulation on the handles, and a compact storage c:rse.
Daylight Stretcher
Lite-Span from Malco Products is a new temporary lighting system suited for the job site and indoor or outdoor applications where lighting is a problem.
Lampholders spaced at l0 ft. intervals are available in 50 ft. (5 lamp) or 100 ft. (l0lamp) lengths. Heavy duty 12 gauge conductor cable allows them to be interconnected.
tery power system in event of electric power failure.
Designed to control residential gas, oil and electric forced air, hot water, and steam systems for heating as well as central air conditioning systems for cooling, the unit installs on the wall and can replace existing thermostats.
The thermostat has a suggested retail price of $99.95 and is said to qualify for a federal income tax credit of I 5 9o its total installed costs.
Deslgner Finishes
Five new contemporary, semigloss designer finishes in rich, natural earth tones have been added to RustOleum Corp.'s current line of rustinhibitive metal coatings.
Suitable for both interior and exterior metal protective and decorative use, the lustrous semigloss designer coatings are available in 13 oz. sprays andl/2 pt. brush-on containers.
ConnectorSystem
Medalist Redi-Bolt has developed a connector system for home projects using round or square tubes with diameters of 3/4" , l" or I l/4"
Called the TubeWorks, the system consists of a basic connector with an integral post. Additional posts are cemented and screwed to the connector as needed for each corner joint. Tubes slide over the posts.
The package includes four connectors and eight posts (enough for four corners). Additional posts are available in packages of four with necessary cement and screws included.
Scent to do the Job
Vaportek, Inc. has introduced a compact disposable odor neutralizer, Odo-Raser.

Housed in a polypropylene container, the unit is activated by easy, adjustable controls. It emits a nontoxic neutralizing vapor.
A NewOutlook
A 90'Perma-Shield casement box bay window is the latest addition to Anderson Corp.'s line of windows and gliding patio doors.
The new unit, available in white or Terratone, offers removable grilles, insect screens and triple-glazing. Size variations range from 3', 4' or 5' heights in sizes to fit rough openings of4'2" or6'l-7/8".
A 30'and a 45 o angle bay are also available. All three units have Perma-Shield casement windows with double-pane insulating glass and vinyl-sheathing over preservative-treated wood core sash and frame as standard.
Andersen also is introducing a triple-pane insulating glass option for all awning and casement units. In addition, the gliding patio door now has a right-hand opening option in the replacement size available.
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Kits For Lilts
Kits of service parts and supplies for routine maintenance of lift trucks have been developed by the Industrial Truck Div., Allis-Chalmers Corp.
Two kits are available: one for dealers performing service on a customer's premises, one for customers who do their own service. Eight items are provided: air cleaner, oil filter, tuneup kit, spark plugs, oil, tube grease, hand cleaner and lubrication chart.
CATHEDRAL tllARKltlGS of sliced oak are captured in the newest addition to Champion International's Concepts paneling line. Natural woodgrain reproduclion on Lauan plywood, the 8" plank design is produced in three colors: sylvan oak, a white panel with delicate blue/grey underlone; walden oak, an off-white to beige tone: arbor oak, a warm, honey shade. Suitable tor bolh residential and commercial application, in a variety ot sizes and lhicknesses, it carries a Class C, flame-spread rating lrom the Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association.