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Dimension lumber, studs, timbens to 40' . Unitized

Sawmills located at Molalla, Tillamook, Toledo and Clackamas, Oregon, with shipping via SP, truck, ocean barge and for export.

post & beams, plank, and paper wrapped.

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. Mixed specified loadings o Long dimension

. #1 & better cuttings

. cross & transmission arms

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One-finger push-button automation for movable awnings, rolling shutters, solar screens, skylights and shading systems is available from

Somfy Systems.

The device can be used in retrofit or new applications.

Multiple control systems are also available for control of manv windows, either individually or simulraneously.

Torrball, a simple and economical dehumidifier from M. X. Porters Co., reportedly eliminates dampness and controls humidity to the ideal level of between 40{/|:0/0.

Non-toxic and nonclectric, Torrball is said to be safe around children and pets. The design reportedly exposes maximal absorbing surface to the air; crystal flakes are said to absorb the excess humidity, then dissolve to form water.

The dehumidifier is said to combat excess moisture, mold, mildew and unpleasant odors.

Two new, lightweight Pro-Am chain saws utilizing anti-kickback technology have been added to the Green Machine line of high-perforqange lawn and garden tools by HMC.

The new models weigh ll lbs. each and are said to be the lightest weight in their class. They both reportedly feature full anti-vibration mounting, front and rear handguards, quickstart, solid state ignition, spark arrestor muffler, adjustable automatic oil feed and 2<ycle, aircooled engines.

A new line of unfinished solid oak shelving with matching solid oak corbels has been introduced bv Mariner's Forest Products. Inc.

Oak Accents come ready to install in lengths of 13, 18, 24,36 and 48 inches and 8 in. widths. Onlv two #14 wood screws are needed per corbel, making the shelving ideal for d-i-yers. Because it's unfinished, the customer has an unlimited choice of color.

Each piece is shrink wrapped and comes complete with mounting instructions.

Not only is the shelving a beautiful decorative item with thousands of uses at home, but the Oak Accents display, itself, is a fine piece ofcraftsmanship. Looking more like a piece of living room furniture than the hardworking display it is, it uses only 13" x 48" of floor space while holding 63 shelves and 5l corbels.

New hammers from Estwing Mfg. Co. feature aVl oz. weight and 16 in. handle for rafter and framing work.

The fully polished head and handle are forged in one-piece steel while the nylon vinyl deep cushion handle is baked and bonded to "I" beam shank. The hammers are available with smooth or milled faces.

AquaStream washerless faucets are now available in Thermoformed packaging. Designed to either stand, stack or hang, the see-through package reveals the complete faucet and all component parts while reportedly being tamper-proof and attractive.

All of the metal free faucets are said to feature no-tool installation. The underbodies are manufactured with Celcon, a selfJubricating plastic material that is corrosion free.

Onyx paneling and oak molding designs are products of Abitibi's newest finishing technology. The 4' x 8 ' plasticfinished panels are said to feature realistic translucent onyx illusions in a selection of three color tones. The paneling is engineered for use wherever walls need moisture protection: kitchens, bathrooms, tub-surrounds, even shower stalls.

To complement oak cabinetry in these areas, prefinished oaktrim moldings, in light or dark oak colors, reportedly feature non-repeating grain patterns and are also moistureresistant.

The Kid-E-Kabin u'ooden playhouse for children comes in a kit from Handl'Home Products.

Especialll' for children ages 3-l l, it is 60 in. wide, 48 in. deep and 54 in. high, can be used indoors or outdoors and reportedly u'eighs only 150 lbs. The structure is said to screu'together quickll'so it can be dismantled for moving from place to place. It comes in a natural finish, but should be painted or stained for outdoor use.

The cabin is said to have no sharp corners or edges. The half door and three *indoss s'ith plastic grilles permit the children to be aluavs in vies.

The Forester Vertical Bandsaw from Britain, with a 36 in. diameter bandwheel and a 4 in. wide blade, reportedly can break up logs 18 in. in diameter. It also is said to be able to salvage small diameter logs into valuable sawed timber for posts and slats.

Power reportedly can be supplied by tractor power takeoff, flat-belt tractor pulley, V-belt from any independent power source or from the saw's own ll-kw electric motor. With the bolton rolling table, which reportedly needs no foundations, the unit becomes a complete sawmill. After use, the rolling table can be removed and the machine reverts to a table bandsaw.

A second bolton option, a power-roller feed, which also can be added or removed at any time, is said to be suitable when the equipment is used as a table bandsaw. The feed roller is springJoaded to hold the lumber firmly against the roller-bed fence, while allowing for any unevenness in thickness.

The bandsaw measures 8.7 ' x 6.2' (electric) or 5.1' x 3.9' (power take offl.

A clear water repellent wood preservative by Klean-Strip is for use on bare wood before painting or for protection of unfinished wood while allowing it to weather naturally.

Seal-Treat II is said to contain a fungistat that penetrates deep into wood fibers to guard against rot, decay, mildew and termite attack The water repellents help seal out moisture to retard warping, swelling and shrinkage the con venience of keying into most of the popular lock systems on the market today, while offering flexibility in building a totally new padlock system for an y installation.

Penta free, the product is intended for use on above grade or unfinished wood and wood products such as millwork, fences, siding and decks.

Reportedly all that is neces sary to change the cylinder is a screwdriver or similar tool to depress a single spring loaded pin, then the cylinder may be removed for replacement or rekeying.

A rekeying parts kit is also available, which includes a complete supply of parts necessary including 2 in., 3 in., and 4 in steel shackles.

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A new solid brass rekeyable pin tumbler padlock, recently introduced by Abus Lock Co , reportedly gives

For your inquiries call :

Rick Rosa, Dave Snodgrass, Lowell Wall

Hagen, Karl Drexel, Tom Knippen

The nation's home improvement industry is entering a period of strong growth that is creating more career opportunities than at any time in the past, according to Stuart A. Moureau, a New York executive search consultant.

"After ten years of boom, the home center / home improvement business shows no sign of slowing down,'' notes Moureau. "Today, the challenge is to plan and harness this growth, but that requires more professionalized management than the industry has had to date.''

Moureau believes the industry's growth will be characterized by more acquisitions and mergers, greater marketing innovation, and a trend toward tighter management controls over staffing and inventories "After all, these are things few companies in the industry had to contend with since Do-It-Yourself really took off in the mid-1970s. Now it has to play catch up and go professional, just like other retailing fields," said Moureau, who addressed the recent National Home Center show held in Atlanta.

"The home center business is 'semimature,' and it may begin to experience difficulties with inadequate merchandising, staff turnover or overlycautious marketing, any of which could reduce growth. But few experts see this actually occurring,'' said the consultant.

Moureau, who likened the home center field to much of retailing, described what the industry will be like in 1995: "Larger, but far fewer chains centralized, computerized purchasing and inventory control. . .greater reliance on a variety of direct marketing techniques more innovative, in-house product development.. .a strengthened internal human resources function a waning of the traditional male bias associated with home improvement. ''

On the downside, the consultant said the home center industry suffers from a reputation for inbred management and a failure to compensate its people competitively. "In view of the management challenges facing the industry,'' warned Moureau, "it's hard to believe that companies rely on newspaper ads or word-of-mouth to recruit senior-level talent. In any event, they won't be able to attract or retain such people unless they take a hard look at compensation practices "

"We are pleased to welcome back the Retail Concepts Center at the 1985 Hardware Industry Week / National Hardware Show,'' announced William P. Farrell, executive director of American Hardware Manufacturers Association. "At the Retail Concepts Center, retailers, wholesalers and other hardlines buyers will find refreshing ideas. These new concepts will re-vitalize their merchandise display and increase the productivity of their sales floor.''

Part of the educational program sponsored by the association, the center was developed by the National Retail Hardware Association and the Home Center Institute under the sponsorship of the American Hardware Association

A full staff of NRHA / HCI professionals will be on hand to give visitors at the Retail Concepts Center ideas on getting a competitive edge through better merchandising. Visitors to the center can talk with a professional individually. These people can give individual solutions to a unique problem in merchandising, store layout or store design. They can show how the solution works with the pictures, charts and layouts, which graphically illustrate strong merchandising displays and ideas.

To assure the best access for retailers, wholesalers and buyers alike, the center will be moving from the Lower Level of McCormick Place to the Mall Level within the same building and will be open August 12-15 during show hours at McCormick Place.

Other educational programs in Hardware Industry Week / National Hardware Show include the New Products Exposition, the Packaging Exposition, and a full schedule of seminars given by the AHMA.

(Co ntinu ed fr o m p age 15) need a two months' advance notice, so it is important for dealers interested in sponsoring seminars to select their tentative meeting dates and mail their requests to NLBMDA promptly," suggests Riolo.

Once a meeting date has been established, arrangements are made by WWPA to furnish a supply of seminar invitations, free of charge, which are custom-printed with the dealer's company name and address. The invitation contains the date, time and location of the meeting, and the registration fee, if any.

The sponsoring dealer is also provided with a "how to" meeting plan guide. The dealer makes the meeting arrangements. The only meeting cost billed by WWP A is the per person cost for the informati9.'i' binder each registrant re!'!ives.

For more informa!fon about the seminar, contact Battle, director of dtaler services, National Building Material Dealers ASfociation, 40 Ivy Street, S.E., Wasiiington, D.C. 20003, telephone 547-2230.