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Tiles Direct From The Sands

Ceramic floor tiles inspired by the sands of the world's most beautiful beaches are new from Portobello America, Inc.

Ocean tiles range in size from 2" x6" to I 2"x 1 2" and come with coordinating trim and border tiles.

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Profiles Encouraged

Hit The Deck

Thermoplastic-based decking that is said to look and feel like finished wood and comes with a lifetime limited warranty is new from McFarland Cascade.

EWOOD is said to resist harsh weather, bugs, rot and salt water and can be washed with water.

The product's T-clip fasteners offer uniform spacing, eliminating surface nails and screws, and hold boards solidly in place.

Reportedly, decks will not crack, splinter, or check and contain UV protection to maintain color

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Michael Weinig, Inc. has introduced a new Profile Center that claims a four-fold increase in oroductivity due to its Powerlock iooling system, LogoCom software and complete CNC machine setup.

Merchandise hanss on either slatwall or inverted slot frxtures.

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Mack The Knife ls Back

Stanley has introduced a utility knife with a bi-material construction and a rust-resistant metal core.

Change-overs for the Unimat 3000 Brillant reportedly take less time when compared to its predecessor. Utilizing 12,000 rpm tooling reportedly enables the unit to produce at twice the feed speed of conventional unjointed moulders.

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Wall Of Fame

Moveable merchandise wall systems with steel slatwall panels and maple laminate trim are available from MegaWall Corp.

Strong To The Finish

Hilti has introduced a powderactuated tool for laying metal tracks on floors, ceilings and walls.

DX 35 I fastens suspended ceiling hangers and drywall profiles and attaches to concrete, steel and masonry.

The 5-lb. product features a quickload magazine that allows the user to fasten up to 700 nails per hour.

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The product comes in l2', 16',20', and 24' sizes in white baked enamel and other colors, plus metal finishes.

The Contractor Grade Instant Change utility knife can cut string while the blade is retracted and allows blades to be stored in the handle.

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A Real Shoot'em Up!

A decking, flooring and roofing tool that shoots l-314" to 3" screws is new from Milwaukee Electric Tool.

Sharp-Fire's positive screw alignment reportedly eliminates missed hits while its positive lock offers noslip adjustment and clear marking for adjusting screw length.

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Pot Luck

A two-piece, 1.6 gallons-perflush toilet and a 25"x21"x33" high pedestal sink are new from Jacuzzi. The Kalara Suite is made of vitreous china, triple glazed into a stain-resistant, glossy finish. A countertop sink and singlethreshold acrylic shower base are also available.

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Wood Composite Decking

Composite decking made from recycled plastics and wood fiber that never needs painting or sealing is available from Hoff Forest Products.

Touch'em Up

Insulating foam to keep dust and dirt out of walls, ceilings and around doorways is new from Convenience Products.

Touch 'n Seal U2-200 FR is MSHA approved and has a Class I rating.

Prone To Prune

A pruning tool that cuts in tight, hard-to-reach spaces is new from Fiskars Lawn & Garden Products. Gooseneck Swivel Lopper's long neck allows users to reach higher, or cut at ground level with less bending and stooping.

StranDek reportedly won't rot, warp, split or splinter, has a slip-resistant surface and will change to an offwhite or cream color in 12-16 weeks of exposure to sun and water.

The product repels moisture, resists termites, spans 24" on center, and can be fastened with traditional tools and fasteners.

While carbide tip blades are recommended, all woodworking saw blades can cut the product, which is hollow and weighs 2.224lbs. per ft.

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I'm Just Putty ln Your Hands

An epoxy repair putty for filling holes, patching cracks, bonding surfaces and repairing leaks in most materials is new from T. Christy Enterprises, Inc.

Non-shrinking FastFix can be formed, drilled, sanded, tapped, sawn or painted and comes in 4 o2.,7"-long sticks.

Once mixed, the steel-filled product will harden in minutes.

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Someone To Wash Over Me

Quikrete has introduced a product that reportedly removes mold and mildew from concrete. stucco. brick. flasstone and wood surfaces.

toncrete & Stucco Wash removes mildew, algae, black mold and light soil stains from concrete patios. sidewalks and other surfaces. '

The l2-oz. concentrated solution cleans up to 350 sq. ft.

The product comes in a moistureresistant carton with disposable cylinders.

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No Generation Gap Here

Kroy Building Products has introduced second generation vinyl decking that features a clip for installation anywhere on a continuous channel.

The 2"x8" product reportedly is strong enough to allow up to a 32" span between supports.

Decks allegedly will never rot, rust or corrode and come in three colors.

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The 34" tool cuts branches up to ll12" tn diameter and weighs 3.75 lbs.

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Going In Tile

American Marazzi Tile has added a new l3"xl3" glazed ceramic tile for floors, walls, countertops and hearths.

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Mesoootamia has the look of rustic stone and comes in five colors.

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Plane Speaking

A planer with a left or right chip eject, a vacuum attachment and an edge guide fence is new from Bosch.

Model 3365's single-blade drum automatically positions the blade at the cutting angle, and its Woodrazor blade is made of micrograin tungsten carbide.

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Put Siding Out To Stud

CertainTeed has improved its Monogram RigidForm 180 siding. StudFinder combines precise nail slot locations with graphics that align with standard 16" on-center construction to indicate stud locations along siding panels.

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Go Ahead, RollTape

Translucent, solid acrylic attachment tapes with strong bonding power are available from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.

Hammer Out The Details

A 17.4-lb. drilling and chiseling hammer with a drilling range of l/2" to 6" is new from Hilti.

TE76-ATC drills into wood or steel and disengages if the housing begins to rotate quickly.

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Norcryl's strong bonding power can reduce or replace fasteners. rivets. liquid adhesives and welds.

The product comes in roll widths froml/4" to 18".

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Cross The Finish Line

A transparent finish that highlights the natural beauty of wood's color, grain and texture is new from Okon.

Natural Choice penetrates deep into the wood's surface and comes in three colors.

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Let's Talk Man To Mantel

Polystvrene constructed mantels that apply to siding or brick exterlors afe new from Cellwood. Standard sizes are 35", 40" and 44" base lengths to fit most windows. A 120" model is for rows of windows and garage doors.

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Save The Last Fence For Me

Vinyl fencing planks that are said to look like genuine cedar are new from Kroy Building Products.

Timberlast panels have a 1"x8" tongue-and-grove profile and come in Cedar Crest (tan woodgrain) or Greystone (weathered gray cedar).

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Big Brother ls Watching You

Kamco Enterprises has introduced a digital surveillance system that reportedly allows business owners to view activities at their establishment from their home comDuter.

PCcam records day after day of surveillance at 30 frames per second (real time) on a 10-gigabyte hard drive.

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SCHWERD'S Quclity Wood Columns since 1860

A.F. Schwerd Manufacturing Co, has been producing wood columns and pilasters for over 135 years. The wood is thoroghly seasoned oine for exterior use: additiorial lumber species available for interior. Production besins with a minimum 2" shaft wall thickness-using solid piece lumber (no finger joints) resulting in a quality, durable column. Columns are available in diamelers from 4" to 5Cf and in the length required for your specific installaiion up to 35'. To assist in your restoration prciects, we can manutacture columns to match yor exisring design. Capitals., shafts, bases and plinths can be purchased separately.

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Our complete aluminum bases are manufactured of thick metal and are recommended for exterior columns for a seamless base that will last a lifetime. The aluminum plinths are ventilated for air circulation throush the column shaft Complete aluminium bases are available in three architecturallv-correct swles for even diameter colJmns from d" to 3Y. Call or write for our free catalog.

Stainless Steel Screws

Fiber cement, fiberglass, light steel, gypsum board, wood panel, plywood and wood screws manufactured from 410 and 305 stainless steel are new from Swan Secure.

Wrapped Around Your Finger

A high-capacity horizontal fingerjointer for processing both hardwood and softwood is new from GreCon Dimter.

Model HS 120 has feed speeds up to 120 lugs per minute for manufacturing fingerjointed edge-glued panels. stair and furniture parts, turning squares, flooring parquet, structural parts, studs, mouldings and window parts.

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Laser Tag

Reportedly corrosion resistant, Billy Goat screws are available with a trim head and square drive, wafer head with wings and Phillips drive, flat head with wings, square drive and self-countersinking ribs.

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Hilti has introduced a laser range meter with an integrated calculator for determining area and volume.

PD 20 runs on two AA batteries and fits easily on a portable tripod.

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Safety Glasses

Radians, Inc. has introduced new safety eyewear with comfortable earplugs and polycarbonate lens that reportedly block out 99%o of UVB and UVA rays.

A.V. wraparound safety glasses feature an adjustable temple that comes in black, red and blue and a black, breakaway neck cord.

Lenses are available in six colors and are reportedly scratch resistant, anti-static and anti-fog.

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You Bet Your Knife

DuoMatic, a safety knife that cuts vinyl, linoleum, drywall and more is new from American Safety Razor Co.

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