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Wateh fos these Exciting Issues in Coming Ilrlonths
June: Materlal tlandling & Storage Commodity Lumber. llandling
C-omplalnts
July: Engineered Wood Products Columns & Posts . Planning for'93
August: Moulding & Millwork. Doors&Windows.Stair Parts . lnsulation & Radiant Heat Barriers
Psychology of Selling
September: Structural & Decorative Panels & Plpvood . Tools & Fasteners. Management Training
Dcck Hook
The Deck Claw, a galvanized stecl fastener with two claws to grip the sides of deck boards, is new from The Blind Nail Co. Ltd.
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Plastic Pallets
One claw is driven into the side of the first deck board and secured to the side of the joist with a small nail. The second claw is exposed to receive the next deck board as it is driven onto it.
The fastener reportedly eliminates unsightly nail heads, nail popping and hammer bruises on deck boards, while providing automatic, consistent board spacing. The fastener can be used alone, with glue or toenailing.
Organlzer Merchandlser
The Under Cabinet Organizers display from l-ee/Rowan gives customers a hands-on demonstration of how the products wolk without the assistance of storc personnel.
The display includes bases with runners, optional large and small storyboards, and a set of seven informa- tion flipcards. Multiple bases may be interlocked.
A plastic pallet made from l0O% recycled polycarbonate has been developed by Co-Ex, Inc., using a structural foam injection molding process said to achieve strength and racking capacity comparable to heavy duty double-faced pallets.
The white, tight mesh, epoxy-coated wire organizer line includes sliding, two-bin recycling unit, tmsh bag holder, Cany All sliding baskets with handles, removable all purpose baskets, and under sink organizers.
Weighing 29 lbs., the Omni is a 48" x 40" single face nestable pallet with a dynamic load capacity of 4,400 lbs. and a racking load capacity of 2,200lbs. The pallet nests when empty with 50 units fitting into an 8' stack. Specially designed access slots permit forkliftaccess to any portionofa nested stack.
Pallets made from 100% recycled HDPE are also available. The 48" x 40" Polytonne weighs 2l lbs. with a dynamic load capacity of 2,870Ibs., but is not recommended for racking.
Decorating Planbook
Home Portfolio. a do-it-yourself design kit for interior furnishing, decorating and remodeling projects, is now available from Peel-N-Plan.
The kit includes removable template stickers in ll4" scale, 1/4" grid paper, guidelines for successful interior decorating, color scheme chart for displaying decor merchandise and money saving planning forms and procedures.
A freestanding tabletop point-ofpurchase display holding 12 kits is included with every order.
Power Measuring Tape
A 30-ft. power measuring tape with a l-in. wide blade has been added to the Lufkin Series 2000line.
Also available are two 25-ft. versions with l-in. and3l4in. blades; a 16-ft. and a I2-ft. model, both with 314-in. blades.
All have a toggle lock positioned ergonomically so the thumb can easily lock and unlock the tape. They also have large, easy-to-read numbers on bright yellow blades, which are coated to resist wear.
Each features a triple-riveted reinforced end hook with shock absorbing bumpers to stand up to rugged work environments.
Roof Washing System
Shingle-Shield from Chicago Metallic Corp. protects roof shingles from damage caused by the growth of mold and fungus, particularly in moist, warm climates.
Made from a narrow strip of zinc metal with a pebbled texture and distinctive ridges, it is installed as close as possible to the roof ridge. When natural rainwater comes in contact with the exposed section of the zinc strip, it forms zinc oxide, which washes down the roof and acts as an effective fungistat to inhibit the growth of moss, fungus and mildew.
The maintenance-free product comes in easy-to-install 3' sections for new or existing roofs.

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hoCalipet from Accuratc Tcchnology combincs thc familiar calipcr configuration with digital technology to create a flexible, highly accurate shop tool for taking precisc measurements up to 8 ft.
The unit records measurements electronically by means of a read head moving over a built-in scale. As the caliperjaws move togetherorapart, the read head transmits the distance to the LCD display.
Moun0ed to a table, it can be used in woodworking applications such as doors or windows. The unit comes in4' and 8'sizes.
Powered by two AA batteries, it can be zeroed out at any point for a wide variety of measurements without calibration; set to read in decimal inches, fractions or metric measurements at the push of a button, and adjusted to allow for variable thicknesses.
water. Thcy arc water rcducible and low in VOCs.
Color Bllnd Tapea
Spun rayon lift tapes that coordinate with the l5 colors and tones available in Bali Classics wood blinds are now offercd by Bali Blinds.
A fine adjustment wheel allows for exact positioning of the measurement jaws and a positive lock holds everything in place for measuring.
Tiny Stains
Color Wash wood stains from PlastiKote are now available in convenient, economical 2 oz. sizes.
Ideal for small projects, the translucent stains come in six soft shades.
Finishes wash up with soap and
Color Wash also comes in quart and half-pint sizes.
Dim, Dimmer, Dimmest
An interactive display that allows consumers to operate and compare five different dimmers is now available from Leviton.
Porta-Bolt
The new Strong Arm portable security lock from Tru-Bor can be installed in less than five minutes using only a screwdriver.
The 2" wide lift tapes, designed as a no cost option with 2" wood blinds, come in seven colors. A sample pack is available for retailers.
Cut Corners
Moulding Mates from Abitibi-Price fit over the end cuts of two adjoining lengths of moulding to eliminate the need for mitering during installation. The decorative trim pieces completely hide the joints, allowing for rough cuts instead of mitered or perfectly straight cuts.
No drilling, mortising, chiseling or template location are required. Its portability also allows it to be easily removed when the user moves.
Building Materials Software

For IBIW llIini Computers
Designed for building materials retailers and wholesalers, this complete system includes point of sale, order processing, billing, sophisticated pricing (markup, markdown, contract, quantity breaks, etc.) accounts receivable and credit, inventory control, purchase order control, sales analysis, accounts payable, general ledger.
Easy to use, completely integrateda single transaction updates all relevant data. Call or write:
Mass Systems Co., Inc.
363 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA O2173-4OL8
6t7 674-1055
Local Support Auailable
Included are inside and outside corners for crown, chair rail and base mouldings, plus a casing corner block and a plinth block for floor casing and at the chair rail level.
They are designed as accessories to Abitibi's Pastel Trim decorative moulding. Each Moulding Mate has the profile of its corresponding moulding diecut out of ie top and sides, so it fits snugly over the moulding and can be secured in place using a color-matched adhesive caulk.
Affordable Computerization
Dimensionslite includes the most popular features of the full-featured Dimensions computer system wrapped into an affordable, easy-to-use package.

The system includes the IBMhardware of the full Dimensions system, plus on-site IBM field service, on-site training and toll-free hotline support.
Initial configurations are for point-of-sale and backoffice accounting and are expandable to the full system if needed.
Dock Wood
A slip-resistant polyethylene overlaid plywood for deck and docks has been introduced by Medalist M&S.
The tough, durable Polytexture LS surface is wear resistant and the pressure treated plywood substrate provides the decay and rot resistance essential to marine applications.
MS60 Marina Panels are available in brown or gray, in 4' and 5'widths, 8'to 24'lengths and thicknesses 1/2" and greater, with tongue and groove or square edges.
They carry a limited lifetime warranty against delamination and manufacturing defects.