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SecuritySpecial

Beginning this fall, Schlage Lock Co. is offering consumers a free security identification kit with the purchase of a deadbolt lock.

The home security kits contain an exclusive computer identification number, identification stencil, engraving tool and computer registration form. Consumers are advised to use the engraving tool to stencil their identification numbers on valuable household possessions

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HotTubSpray

The Haws Drinking has introduced the Hot Unit, designed to help a down or rinse off after soak.

lnstant Heat

A gas log from Readybuilt Products Co. offers space heating for mobile homes, trailers, condominiums and apartments.

The log unit, part of a vented fireplace, features a control valve to set the flame height and regulate heat production to specific needs. The free flame actioh offers the natural look of real wood burning whilegenerating between 25,(n0 and 37,5fi) BTU s ofheat.

The product can be used with natural gas or connected to an LPgas system.

Caulking Tips

and to send their name, address and computer number to the nationwide registry service which cooperates with law enforcement agencies tracing stolen goods.

The kit also contains a booklet of home security tips and a sheet of special warning decals to help discourage theft.

To receive their free kits. consumers must mail a special coupon along with a purchase receipt and the label end from the deadbclt package, to the manufacturer. Coupons may be redeemed through March, 1984.

Weather Wrap

A heavy-duty UV grade fabric for storage sheds, greenhouses, pond covers and other large scale weatherproof applications is available from Chave & Earley, lnc.

The woven, flexible polyethylene fabric reportedly will not stiffen or crack in low temperatures. It transmits 9090 of light passed by clean glass.

Featuring a 43 tear strength and 150 tensile, it can cover structures up to 20,000 sq. ft.

The unit can be used to fill the hot tub or spa, clean up the surrounding area, or water the lawn.

Designed for easy installation on the tub deck, the chrome plated head is visible while the 8' hose is concealed below deck. All spray units are equipped with I Zz" diameter integral flange and lVz' deck flange.

Easy Caulking Tips are a new product designed for use with throwaway caulking and sealant tubes.

Approximately 2" long, the tip is threaded on one end for attachment to the plastic nozzle of a tube. The other end comes in a variety of hole sizes and angles to allow the user to match the tip to the job.

Clemco Industries is wholesaling the product for $1.30.

On WallWiring

The various uses of Wiremold's On-Wall Wiring system are high- lighted in new packaging which shows the product used with track lighting, hanging lamps, paddle fans and to add outlets in various rooms of the house.

Fifteen components are individually blister packed in burgundy and gold.

An introductory starter program includes free header, point of purchase sales aids, consumer brochures and advertising support material.

Breakauray Blade

For thick and thin cutting projects, Allway Tools has introduced its K7 and Kl3 Break-A-Way Knives featuring high-strength ABS plastic handles, safety locks, and replaceable blades.

The K7 is heavy-duty with a 7-point blade that can cut sheetrock, carton board and wood and be extended to approximately 3 % inches for cutting through thick materials including foam and fiberglass insula-

Space Age Saw

The first of Porter-Cable's new generation of controlled portable electric tools is the Speedtronic portaBand portable band saw with torque and blade speed controlled by a mlcro-processor.

Using this new system, the operator may pre-select the proper operating speed for the material being cut. The micro-processor then takes over. providing consrant torque and blade speed regardless of load. The motor runs more efficiently, providing smoother and faster cuts. without danger of overload or overheating. The result is greater productivity, longer blade life and longer motor life.

A digital display panel accurarely indicates actual blade speed. The operator can set the speed from 80 to 240 surface feed per minute on the push button control panel. When the tool is started, the micro-processor increases the electrical current from zero to running voltage over a span of several milli-seconds resulting in prolonged gear, blade and motor life.

Finger Foods

Chambers Corp.'s Companion

Microwave and Retained Heat oven now has finger touch control of all time functions.

In addition to its new electronic elements, the microwave features a new microwave module with 3-staee cooking, touch controls for quiik cook and temperature selections. programmed defrost, whole meal cooking capability, delay srart, temperature probe, 25 preprogrammable recipes and 1.3 cu. ft. capacity.

The oven is self-cleaning, has a built-in rotisserie, keep warm capa- bility, rockwool insulation. steel mesh door gasket and a new control panel with accents in keeping with current consumer trends.

Both have a limited warranty, five years on parts, two years on service labor.

Rolling Stock

CapitolWindows has introduced a new rolling aluminum door, Hudsonbay, designed for use in new residential construction. manufactured housing, low-rise commercial building and professional rehabilitation projects.

Advanced insulation properties suit the patio door series to climates requiring maximum energy conservation. In addition to rhe PVC thermal break in the exterior frame, each panel in the door has a thermal break for extra resistance to heat transfer. Seafed, %" double. glazing further lncreases energy savlngs.

Quick Fix

Presto Patch, an acrylic spackling compound manufactured by The Savogran Company, is now available in resealable plastic tubs which ensure moisture retention.

On the Level

_ A universal ceiling fan leveler, designed for installing the fans on slanted ceilings, is now available from Nichols-Kusan, Inc.

tion. The K l3 is a lightweight tool for wallpapering, crafts, and other light cutting projects.

Both are available with merchandiser buckets. The Kl3 bucket holds 50 knives and the K7 contains 25.

Other features include mvlarshielded pile weatherstripping, weep slots for full drainage and a full inteilock where the panel stiles meet. Right or left handing can be determined in the field with reversible panels.

The leveler comes in two sizes to accommodate most makes and sizes of ceiling fans with Vz" and %,, diameter hanging stems.

It is available in a choice of four finishes: bright brass, antique brass, white or brown.

packages out. Each sp€cies label is color coded for shopping ease.

The display comes with a side mounted full-color room scene poster, literature holder and consumer literature.

Secret Hideaway

A new cash and bond box has been introduced by The Durham Manufacturing Co.

Constructed of heavY gauge welded steel and measuring 5 % " wide, llVz" long and 3%" deep, it has a three number combination lock which can be set to any combination or changed to a new combination bY the user at any time. A brass handle is furnished for easy portability.

The box is finished in acid and rust resistant gray baked enamel.

ShrinkSelector

Ostermann & Scheiwe has introduced a 3' x 4' x 8' freestanding merchandising display for 8' packages of its Profilewood solid wood ceiling and wall system.

The pre-stocked disPlaY hol4s 4a shrink wrapped Packages. Consumers can select the sPecies theY want from the disPlaY and carrY the

Stonewall Approach

Tu'o energy-saving exterior sall systems rvith maintenance-free natural finishes have been introduced b1'S1'nergy Methods, Inc.

Both are available in a variety of colors and can be applied to either new or retrofit structures with a stainless steel trowel.

The Stone Caste Series 100 has a surface composed of colored stones with a baked acrylic finish. lt is available in shading ranging from pure uhite quartz to deeper and darker tones.

Sand Caste Series 200, made u'ith natural stones. can be stained in a varietl' of earth tone finishes. Custom made colors for both finishes are available.

See-Through Insulation

Gila River Products has introduced a transparent window insulation film do-it-yourself product. The insulation, which is said to prevent heat build-uP in summer and central heat loss in winter, also rejects 50-6090 of the solar heat radiation in summer. It allows as much as 72o/o of the visible light through.

Spray to Stay

DuPont's Lucite spray enamel, based on automotive refinish technology, can be used for hundreds of touch-up jobs around the home or shop.

The finish reportedly dries dustfree in 15 minutes when applied to wood, metal and other paintable surfaces, while resisting chipping, scratching, corrosion, weathering, fading, scrubbing, grease, oil and gasoline. It is said to help prevent rust when applied over Lucite spray orimer.

RadicalRadial

DeWalt, Division of Black & Decker Inc. , has redesigned two of its 10" blade consumer radial arm saws.

Newly engineered changes include an easy access onloff paddle switch and a cast iron column base and heavy gauge steel table frame with center support.

One model features a 2 H.P. motor with manual brake. The other has a 2% H.P. capacitor start motor and introduces an automatic brake to the consumer line. Both motors are quiet-running 10090 ball bearing induction type with thermal overload protection and operate on l20V current.

Exclusive features on both models include an industrial grade precision machined cast iron arm and a ball bearing equipped cast iron roller head. An opposing screw system allows easy alignment and locking key screws significantly reduce the need for readjustment. Up-front elevating and miter controls, miter, rip and bevel scales, and upper and lower blade guards are standard equipment. Both models are covered by a five year warranty except for motor components which are warranted for one year.

Make An Entrance

New from Simpson Timber Co. is the Stratford Manor entry door with three horizontal panels of leaded glass.

- Colorless glue chip glass lets the sunshine in while maintaining privacy.

Selected vertical grain Douglas fir or Western hemlock is combined with leaded glass crafted with metal alloys that provide maximum strength and performance.

Model Home Kit

Home-owners and hobbYists can build their dream home or their present home in scale model with the new Pri-Dex Architectural Scale Model Building Kit and Materials'

The kit contains colorful realistic exterior finishes of brick, ledge rock, horizontal and claPboard siding, vertical siding, cement block, roofing, terrace and sidewalk material as well as a plentiful supply of building board along with windows and cloors, graph paper and How To Build instructions.

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Fence Promotion

Large colorful in-store signs and d-i-y brochures to promote sales are available with an-initial order of Wonderwood fence boards from Weekley Lumber.

Produced from Caribbean Pine, the fence boards have been Pressure treated with Osmose WeatherShield, a combination of Osmose K-33 preservative and a water repellent wax. This treatment Protects against termite and deca), damage while promoting an even color change, from a golden hue to a driftwood gray.

Beyond Reach

A new home security Product which uses a heavy steel curtain to turn a closet into a walk-in vault has been developed by Homesafe Security Products.

Constructed of 26 gauge steel with t/2" steel bars every 24 inches, the door rolls up or down in two heavy guides. It bolts into the door frame king studs behind the existing closet door.

The door is available in 2'0",2'6", 2'8" and 3'0" sizes.

Naillt Down

Mazc Nails now offers 33 of the most popular Stormguard Nails in I lb. boxes.

These hotdipped galvanized nails for roofing, siding or trim come in a variety of shank styles including plain, Screw-Down and Anchor- -Down, a ring thread. All are double dipped in molten zinc to make them corrosion resistant.

Colorful labels identifY uses: yellow for roofing; green for sidinc: 'blue for trim. A[ nails are parallelpacked for easy grabbing.

Sandy Dandy

A compact, heavy-duty finishing sander small enough for singlehanded sanding applications, the Professional Palm Grip Sander is manufactured by the lndustrial/ Construction Div. of Black & Decker. Inc.

With a 1.5 amp motor which Produces 12,000 orbits per minute, it is designed for professional use and collects its own dust with a dust extraction bag.

Weighing only 2 lbs., l0 oz., the tool measures5t/c" in length, 4t/2" in width, and stands 4t/r" high. lt uses standard % sheet abrasive PaPer which is attached to the unit with two paper-clamp fasteners.

Something New Underloot

Tarkett Inc. has introduced two new l00go asbestosfree resilient sheet flooring patterns.

Country Chateau in a wood grain style comes in three woodlook colors in 9' and l2' widths.

New Provincial comes in five decorator colors with a no-w:x Brite Bond surface which is said to resist scuffs and stains and retain a high gloss with minimal maintenance. It is available in 6' and 12'widths.

Both are available with a Quiet Cor foam interlayer.