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High Speed Burn

A compact electric range, oven and broiler for use in apartment conversions, studio apartments and boats is new from Seaward Products, Inc.

The cooktop features a highspeed and low-speed burner. The large oven compartment includes a broiler and optional rotisserie.

Designed to fit into a cutout only 16%" wide, the unit is finished inside and out in porcelain enamel. A stainless steel trim conceals the cutout. Standing 22'/,"" high and l8%" deep, it operates on 120 volts ac, with a maximum operating load of 2.95 kw.

Get Your totor Runnlng

Kubota Tractor Corp. Engine Division has introduced six models of generators.

All are protected against overcurrent by push button circuit breakers and are able to provide ac power and dc battery charging.

Two models are designed for consumer applications: the do-ityourself handyman, carpenter, mechanic and hobby farmer as well as the recreational and leisure use of portable power.

Added Security

Lock Assist, a security device bY Gayman Manufacturing, Inc., is a floor brace to prevent a door from being forced from the outside.

A yoke is placed under the door handle while the other end is braced on the floor about 16" from the base of the door.

The device can be used on doors that swing out, on overhead garage doors or in motels and hotels. Constructed of stainless steel with an extra hard aluminum cast foot, it weighs 3 lbs. and folds to 2l in.

Over the Rainbow

Wilsonart has added five new colors to its Color Quest line of decorative laminates to reach a total of 77 colors. All -come in three optional finishes, gloss, matte or etched grid pattern.

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You Saw lt First

The new model f1708 Uppercut 8" table saw from DeWalt, Division of Black & Decker, Inc., can crosscut finished stock up to 5" without pushing the material through the blade.

No blade cranking is required. Height adjustments and crosscut wide stock are set pushing the blade lever.

Standard features include selfaligning rip fence, see-through blade guard, miter gauge, an easy access paddle-type removable onloff switch, and an ample 15 3/8" x 26 3/4" steel worktable. A steel leg stand is optional.

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Botloms Up

Brass Bottoms, a new concept in bath furnishings, is a highly polished, reflective brass (or copper) tub liner encased in hardwood and accented with polished brass fixtures. Available with whirlpool features in oval or round designs, the tubs have matching pullman sinks and accessories.

Portable Finish Repair

A portable kit for factory, store or home repair of damaged furniture finishes is available from Mohawk Finishing Products, Inc.

Known as Master Furniture Repair Kit #7 , it contains materials for working on wood, veneer, printed wood grain on vinyl laminates and molded plastic wood grain materials.

Stuck In The Ceiling

Stratosphere, a new reversible ceiling fan mounted flush to the ceiling, is especially good for homes with low ceilings.

A low profile of 8 in. means the fan may be installed on ceilings as low as 7 ft., 6 in. It has a three speed pull chain, and operates on less than 100 watts for energy efficiency.

Thg walnut blades are convertible to either stencil or plain with an antique brass finish. Optional light kits are available. The fan has a 15 year limited warranty and is U.L. listed at a suggested retail price of $169.99.

Finishing School For Wood

An in-store header guide with an assortment of do-it-yourself wood finishing products is now available from the Home Products Div. of Pierce & Stevens Chemical Corp.

Finished wood panels on the header assist the customer in selection of the proper product for finishing fine furniture, bar tops or floors.

Window Stripping

A new weather-stripping product for storm windows, Super Cushion Seal, is said to provide performance equivalent to that of solid membrane products at a cost savings of up to 4090. Manufactured by Kessler Products. it is said to make storm windows more impenetrable to wind and water than conventional pile weather stripping.

Hot to the Max

Radiant King Inc.'s new maximum output kerosene heater, Model RK-450, provides 20,000 BTU's with a 1.8 gal. rust-proof fuel tank.

It can heat 760 sq. ft. for as long as 12 hours with no smoke and odor free burning. An electronic push button provides instant ignition. A safety system extinguishes the heater if it is bumped and the fuel tank is double-sealed and airtight to prevent fuel leakage.

Power Play

The first pneumatic roofing nailer to drive standard roofing nails has been introduced by Bostitch Division of Textron Inc.

The Model Nl2 Nailer doubles the speed of new or re-roofing work by driving full-size, full-head galvanized roofing nails in coils of 120, allowing the operator to lay a full bundle of shingles in one loading.

It operates at air pressures of 65 to l15 psi and features an adjustable gauge for shingle placement. It accommodates nails I Vc in. to l3/r in.

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This Will Floor you

The design influence of old-world craftsmanship is reflected in the latest collection of resilient flooring designs introduced by Mannington Mills.

There are 12 patterns in 39 colorings, with the JT88 Never-wax wear layer for easy qrre and a thick foam cushioning for comfort underfoot.

Available in 6 and 12 ft. widths for seamless installations in most rooms, the flooring is recommended for residential use.

Shlngles In 3D

The newest roof shingle product from Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. has a rustic, 3dimensional look resembling that of conventional laminated shingles. Made with one shingle instead of two shingles laminated together, it reportedly is lighter-weight and easier to cut and handle.

The base mat is made of inorganic glass fiben to resist moisture, curling and buckling. The shingles measure 39 3 /8" by l 3 5/8" and come T2 to a square. They are available in five colors, two of which are autumn brown and weathered wood.

Owens-Corning is offering a 30 year limited warranty covering replacement cost and labor.

Ad by Gomputer

Window-Ads is a new computer program from ATC Software which automatically produces large type window ad displays.

The program can be operated without training. Any size ad can be created on the lBM-Personal or other small business computers.

Corner Cabinets

( orner-Vista Barh (labinets arc no\\ ar irilablc u,ilh genuinc oak f rames in honcr oak or dark oak finish. A center rnirror carr bc cu1 t() lllt\ clcsirecl size lo f it into c()rncrs. 'I-hc urrils arc il\ailablc in 30" sizc riith nvo I'ired shclves or 36" sizc w ttlr tltrcc 1'rrcd shelr es.

Green Douglcs Fir

Dimension lumber', sf,uds, timbers to 40'. Unitized

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

Kiln Dried Hemlock

post & beams, plank, and paper wnapped. Some of our Specialties: . Mixed specified loadings

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