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Oak On Mirror Doorc

Solid oak framed mirror doors with beveled edges are new from Monarch Mirror Door Co., Inc.

The new series features a 2 " wide deep-oiled contemporary oak frame finished with mitered corners.

The doors are bottom-rolled on heavyduty nylon wheels with no weight on the hea-dei so they may be easily and quietly opened or closed with one finger. The track and channel are in a dark. bronzebaked finish.

A 40O lb. safety backing assures the mirror will stay in one place without leaving exposed edges ofjagged glass in case ofan accident.

Vinyl Replacement Windows

A new custom-made vinyl replacement window reinforced with aluminum has been introduced by Season-all Industries.

The window is constructed with heavy gauge, multi-cha4bered extrusions for Iuperior strength, 'h-in. double or triple iniulating glass and T:slot weatherseal.

Also fbatured are a steP jamb for a secure fit in window installation, double vent latches for security, tilting sashes for eaw cleaning, and an outside screen track which willlccommodate half or full screens.

rView From The Side

IStamped steel sidelights from Benchmark Doors unite ttre str,ength of steel, tlrc deeply-sculptured look of traditional u,ood, and the thermal protection of foam core and insulated, double-glazed safety slass lishs.

- Eacli-side of the sidelight is stamped from 24-gauge steel in one piece. Installed with ten heavy duty steel screws, the sidelights are said to strengthen an entryway and control door sag. Sidelights come in 12- and l4-in. widths, six classic styles, and clear or leaded glass in half- or full-length lights.

Avoidins mitering. Ferfect Corner fits easilv into-the corndr and connects flush to straieht Dieces.

Ttre Eoniers are arailable in a rariety of profiles and finishes.

No Finish In Sight

FinishOff, a treany-bodied remorer for removing paint. varnish. lrcquer. shellac and air--diied enamels from masonry. slass. wood and metal (except alumiium). is new from Savogran Co. Because it ofErs superior clinging and penetrating action on multiple-lry.er.finishes. the semi-paste rerno\€r ls ldeal lor use on roundedand upright surfaces on fu rniture and u,ooduork.

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Butt ln

A door hinge butt marker for use in mortising doors or jambs for hinge installation is new from Swanson Tool Co.

The liner helps stabilize patio blocks, asphalt, concrete and wooden decks to feep them from sagging and shifting after installation.

Pressure exerted on the underliner by concrete or other building materials makes it taut, stretching it s-o that if one area ofthe patio becomes weak and sags, the underliner will hold it level with ihe rest of the structure.

Elvis To The Wall

The marker attaches to the door edee with a screw and provides an accura'ie depth and size guide for chiseling the hinge cut-out. A I " wide lip holds the chisel level while controlling the depth of cut, assuring accurate seating ofthe mounted hinge.

Constructed of cast aluminum, markers are available for 3Vz " inside door hinges and 4 " outside door hinges.

Aluminum Louvers

Architectural decorative extruded aluminum louvers and fire rated door louvers are new designs in the LeslieLocke line.

The aluminum louver is anodized extruded aluminum of the inverted "V" type containing a security lock frame. The nominal louver size is determined by the rough cut-out and its frame is adjustable from l" to27+ " clamping thicknesses.

Woodtone wall panels decorated with scenes of Elvis Presley's life are new from Welsh Forest Products, Inc. Available in two designs, the hardwood plywood panels come in 4' x 8' lengths or 16" x24 " panels packaged in a display box containing 24 pieces.

Double Door Duo

Insulated steel, double door Ever-Strait patio door systems from Pease Industries, Inc., are now available in center-hinsed American and side-hinged French styies. New glass designs and locksets have also been added to the line.

Inverted Roof Window

A roof windorv in which the sash pivots in the top one-third of the frame so it can be turned to the inside and secured for washing is new from Andersen Corp.

The fire rated door louvers feature blades, a channel frame and a flanse frame made from 16 gauge cold rollSd steel. Frames are 20 gauge commercial quality cold rolled steel with mitered and flush welded corners.

Patio Underliner

The Duon Patio Liner, a versatile nonwoven polypropylene fabric used to keep above-ground structures level after construction, is now available from Phillips Fibers Corp.

French patio doors feature a removable astragal, allcnving both doon to be opened separately or at the same time. Although the astragal can be removed for use of the entire opening, it is said to provide exceptional strength to hold the doors securely closed and locked with deadbolt securiry

All doors offer an adjustable tame, iajustable sill with oaklook nosing and adjustable srip, magnaic urcathennipping at the head and lock side. compression weatherstripping on the hinge side, and polished and antique brass finish lockset.

The new glass designs are a lS-light beveled glass and a crystal etched glass selection. Energy saring "Lorv-E" glass is an option for plain glass designs which ftature a choice of l0- or l5-lieht removable srilles.

. The unique design allows five operating positions: closed and locked *ith a l<ey. two locked venting positions. a top hinge (awning) venting position. and a pivoting position for cleaning.

The window is glazed with a high performance insulating glass, with a r/zt'air space. It features a Iow maintenance, baked acrylic finish in Terratone color on a metal-clad wood sash and frame.

Energy Efficient Entry

Four new energy saving, steel clad, insulated storm door models have been introduced by The Combination Door Co. Acting as an effective heat loss barrier at entryways, the Homeguardian line features an injection molded core of polyurethane which is permanently bonded to the natural wood frame and24-gauge steel exterior wrap.

All models come in either autumn brown or winter white and provide both glass and screen inserts. All doors come pre-hung in aZ-bar frame for easy installation.

Unbreakable Hammer Handle

A new safety handle for most ryPes of hammers. axes and other tools has been introduced by Anco Service & Supply. Inc. The handle is guaranteed unbreakable for the life of the tool head. preventing heads from flying off the handle. It will absorb virtually all of the shock and vibration normally transmitted to the worker and will not chip or splinter.

Constructed of parallel steel torsion

Firmly Riveted

Rivet tools for d-i-yers who want to blind rivet or rivet 90o or l80o angles have been introduced bY Black & Decker.

Ideal for repairing metal screen and storm doors. for installation and renovation of rain gutters and for applications

Waterproof Sidewalks

A clear silicone sealer to stop water penetration into concrete walks, thus preventing the freezing and expansion which can result in cracked and deteriorated concrete, is new from Randustrial Corp.

Straight Shooter

A level and angle indicator which determines and duplicates horizontals, verticals and any angle in between with a precision of 0.2 " is new from Sylvax Corp.

The tool can be used for lining uP wall panels, roof work, vertical in- bars encased in molded rubber. the handle gives a positire grip in all weather. When run over b1 a rehicle. the tool flexes and returns to shaPe without breaking. where hard-to-reach metals must be joined. the tools can join two pieces of metal even when only one is accessible.

Tools and handles are available in two versions: 16" long. two rod handles for 4-lb. heads and smaller. and 35" long. six rod handles for 6-lb. and larger heads. Handles can be cut by the manufacturer to any specified length.

The devices handle 'z!-in..7::-in. and '%o-in. rivets in steel or aluminum. A wrench comes with the kit to allow easy changing of nosepieces to accommodate the three different sizes.

Six Screwdrivers In One

The New Dial-A-Tool screwdriver set from'lbkna Tool Inc. eliminates losing bits or grabbing the wrong screwdriver.

The product is said to make winter snow removal easier and protects sidewalks from damaging de-icing chemicals.

It can be used directly from the drum without mixing. Dryrng time is four hours.

stallation of studs, easy horizontal leveling of foundations and sheathing, fast installationof shelves, doors and bookcases and concreting.

The indicator makes use of changing visual patterns when light passes through two superimposed optical gratings.

National Woodworks Inc.

"The Window Unit Center ot the Southoast" & ALUMINUM CLAN CASEMENT, AWNING & D.H. WINDOWS

A selection chamber hdds six bis. ready to be inserted in secords into the top of the screwdriver at tlre push of a button. The unneeded bit is drawn brck into the chamber.

Reportedly, almost 90% of screwdrivei sizes fourd in homes are covered bv the six interchangeable bits (a 7r" sioned head. %c" sloied head. '/s" slotted head. #l Phillips. #2 Phillips and screw point starter).

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Flooring Frcm Finland

An acrylic no-wa( surface Eeatrnenl. reportedly three times more resistant than a polyurethane ueatrnent. ls now availabli on Saima's ready-to-lay birch and pine parquet flooring.

With three-ply tongue and groove cgnstruction. the flooring is said to offer easv installation and maintenance with uniirue lieht reflecdon.

tmpon-eO from Finland bY the Nonh American Plywood Corp.. tlre parquet comes in four different sizes. making possible an unlimited number of patiems. Matching moulding is also available.

TV Censor

A foolproof mechanism which can be installed on any television set, video recorder or satellite rotator to control its use is new from Positive Impact Marketing.

double studding and nailing plates, the sleeves can be slipped over the pipe at any point during construction, remodeling or repalr.

twist or check like solid oak and does not have to be predrilled for nails or screws.

Profiles of crown moulding, chair rail, cove, boards, split jambs, flat jambs and others are included in the line. Mouldings come in 14' lengths or cut to sets for door openrngs.

The wood is pre-sanded and ready to finish or prefinished with a penetrating stain, two coats ofsanding sealer and a tough polyurethane top coat.

The Swirch captures the plug end of the powercord from an appliance in its case and lock it up. When the switch's powercord is plugged into the wall outlet, power to the appliance is provided or prohibited with a turn of a special key mechanism. The device is made of high impact ABS plastic in a light oak color with woodgrain accents.

Chisel By Air

A compact air-powered chipper that can be used on metal, stone, brick and concrete is new from Nitto Kohki.

The air chipper's high-strength piston lets it deliver 4,000 blows per minute for such applications as cleaning metal rust and scale, de-slagging and de-sputtering welds. paint stripping, stone carving. concrete chipping, core removal and cleaning castings, stonework and brick. Air is exhausted along the chisel to clear away chips during operation. A curved chisel with a l-in. wide cutting edge is standard; flat chisels with 1- or 7z-in. wide cutting edges are also available.

The 3Vz lb. ,7 t/+-in. chipper allows quick chisel change with a single turn of its ball lock system.

Soundproof The Pipes

New nylon T-sleeves from Thomas Corp. isolate hot water piping from direct contact with framing, floors and walls to eliminate bothersome expansion noises.

Wirha3v2" long split-sleeve design to accommodate typical wood and metal framing such as sister joists, headers,

The T:sleeves are said to be so resistant to deterioration and low in friction that they will last at least as long as the pipe will.

Ideal for use on either heating or domestic hot water piping, they are available for five copper tubing sizes ftom Vz" to lvz". An integral nailing flange allows the sleeve to be used as a pipe hanger and assures that it will remain in proper position in passage holes even on vertical pipe runs.

OakOn The Outside

A new oak veneered moulding and millwork products line has been introduced by Contact Lumber Co.

WallRepair

A parch kit for repairing cracks, holes and gouges in gypsum wallboard and plaster walls or ceiling is new from Gold Bond Building Products.

The Oak-Over line features clear oak veneer laminated over a soft textured wood substrate which makes the product dimensionally sable, lighter and easier to work with than solid oak. It doesn't split,

Packed in a reusable plastic pail, the Fix'N Finish Wallboard Fatch Kit contains 8 lbs. of ready-mixed joint compound, a 30-ft. roll of 2-in. self-adhesive iarch ape, a plastic finishing knife and an illustrated step-by-step d-i-y booklet.

The kit requires no measuring or mixing and any unused compound can be resealed for later use. A kit with smaller quantities of the materials is also available.

Quick Estimating Calculations

A whole-house estimating program for lumberyard, homecenter and construction company estimators which can reduce by hours, even days, the time it takes to prepare a take-off on an entire constructionjob is new from ProfitMaster Computer Systems, Inc.

ture, walls, fixtures. sidins or floors without getting hard or tearing. It stays soft after drying, reportedly resistant to chemicals and lasting for up to three yean.

When dirty. it can be cleaned in the washer or by hand. It will absorb liquid from any surface.

A large 2O" x28" size is available for kingsizejobs.

Handyman Too! Fouches

Tool pouches made of 1000-denier luggage-type nylon which is said to be more comfortable, weigh less and last longer than leather are nerv from Koszegi Products. Inc.

Reportedly nearly impossible to puncture, scratch or scuff, waterproofJac pouches resist dirt, mildew and rot; have no odor; non't stiffen, stain or fade, and are cool to u'ear in hot naather. versatile. form-fi tting and fl exible.

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Available as a stand alone system that can be insalled on IBM PC, PC compatible computers and many other micros, Practicalc will produce an accurate and complete materials list, including labor costs, where they apply, once the estimator has entered the job-specific information.

Besides whole-house estimates, the program can also pnrduce ake-ofh for individual parts of a job, such as framing, foundation, deck, room additions, electrical or plumbing.

Double Duty Chamois

A man-made chamois which does everything a natural chamois does at a lower price is new from West Coast Distributor.

The super absorbent chamois is said to dry and clean a car, boat, RY van, furni-

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Car Part Cleaners

Automotive products to clean car brakes, engines and carburetors are new from Klean-Strip.

Brake Clean comes in a2O oz. aerosol can and cleans and degreases disc or drum brakes, clutches and other mechanical parts.

Engine Clean, ariiailable in a 16 o*;1. aerosol can, dissolves grease, oil and dirt on all types of motors.

Fackaged in a 13 oz. aerosol can. Carb Clean cleans and frees choke and carburetor linkages and FCV ralves for all types ofengines.

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Unlike leather, if they are cut or torn, they can be repaired, and if ttrey become dirty, they can be washed ard dried. The navy blue tool porrch measures 9" x9tA", has across is entire width a 6" x 2" compartment containing six loops of various sizes, three belt loops on the back, and on the front three tml holden plus a pocket with a closed bottom, flap and Velcro closure.

Citrus Hand Wash

An all-prpose, non-toxic hard clearcr based on a citrus oil formulation is new from Bostik Construction Products. Because Chem-Clean Hand Cleaner contains no petroleum products, it does not irritate the skin, remove the skin's natural moisture, or leave a sticky film. Instead, its natural emollients actuallv reinforce the skin's natural oils ani moisture and help prwent dry skin.

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It is said to be safe and effective for cleaning off dirt, grease, adhesives, pains, resins, tar, graphites and many other subsances with or without nater. It is also harmless to the environrnent, being biodegradable, non-polluting, nonflammable, and containins no solvents or phosphates.

Swing SetUp

Two new d-i-y swing sets made from sturdy pressure treated wood have been introduced by Handy Home Products.

Swing-N-t adders features swing, monkey bar and rings, seesarv, ladden and cross-over ladder. The larger Swings-N-Fott offers those features, plus an elevated fort with floor and a sandbox.

Assembly requires only a Phill ips head screwdriver,adj ustable wrench and a hammer. All parts are pre{ut, and all bolt holes are predrilled. ladders are pre-assembled.

A[ bolts, screws and hardware are irrcluded. The wingng components feature strong, adjustable height ropes.

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