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NEW PR DUCTS

And Selected Soles Oids

Millwork Management System

The latest release of Woodstock V.6.5 software from Real Applications is said to improve productivity for virtually every function of the millwork industry.

Included are special features for product assembly including building doors and windows, quotes, order entryltracking with processing capacity for multi-family orders, invoicing, purchasing, user definable menu system, accounts receivable, inventory control, receiving, multiple pricing structures, sales analysis, etc.

A 'trillwork configuratot'' allows the user !o make assemblies (including nine levels of sub-assemblies, each with its own levels of components) during order entry based on user pre{efined millwqt types. The system's on-line, dispatching/transportmodule shows all orders and their delivery schedules, improving the efficiercy of expediting and receiving shipments and marching received special orders with the appropriate sales order.

Decked In Brightness

Non<llorine bleach Deck Brightener is now available from Wolman Deck & Siding Protection Pr,oducts

Unlike chlorine bleach-based products, it reportedly doesn't interfere with the adhesion of finishes and cleans the wood rather th4r, just cosmetically ligbtening tbe surfaoe.

The product is said to be safe to use over oil or liatex water rcpellents, shins or paina; harmless !o plastics, glass, mehl, concrete and caulked surfaces, and can be used on pressurc treated and untreated wood of all species.

Fatigue-Free Stapling

The Powerfast line of stapleguns from Desa Int€mational has been ergonomically designed to improve comfo'rt, decrease operating force by l/3 and reduce hand fatigue.

Otrered re three models: all-steel Pro wi6 rust-resisEnt chrome finish, full-size heavy duty and ligbt duty.

Features include an efficient torsion drive mechanism for easy staple driving, upsloping rigger finger gnp, contoured lever, large grip opening for gloved hands, staple sizdreload window, and fast loading, slide-open track

Tractable Trim

Flexible trim and moulding made ftom a pollmef material that resembles traditional wood moulding in grain, texture and color has been introduced by Tqgo Manufacuring.

Capable of following cuved walls and arch windows, Oe trim can be cut, drilled, naile( glue( painted or stained and reportedly is impervious to rusting, cracking, decaying and is maintenance ftee.

Free Flowinq Gement

PCI Indusuies' E-Z Weld plastic pipe solvent cements, cleaners and primers are now packaged in E-Z Flow dispensers.

The 6-oz. unb'reakable dispensers are easy to open and cmrol, allowing pinpoint application without waste, spills, drips or mess.

Ideal for application of solvent cemenB in tight wo*ing situations or to smail diamerer pipe md fittings ftmt ll2" to 2" diarnet€tr, the dispensers are also desigDed to help prevent solvent evaporation, pooling of cement in fittings and applicator contamination if dropped.

Bar Codes ln Hand I

A hand-held device integrating bar\ code printing, application and data collection has been introduced by Monarch Marking Systems

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The lightweight 38 oz. Pathfinder Ulra prints all popular bar codes, plus text and graphics on labels, rags, coupons or receipts. It features a built-in laser scanner and data collector that can be custom programmed.

Offered are easy-to-use applications programming, high speed processing for fast imaging and fast data accessing, two-line, 16-character backlit display that guides the user through operations, and 33-key alphanumeric keypad with four shift levels and five function kevs.

Foot Power

The LectricAir Foot Switch from Tridelta Industries helps make the operation of power tools and other elecfical devices safe and convenient

The air-actuated elecEical swirch system safely isolates users from any electrical curent and allows them to control power by stepping on the foot pedal. This emergency safety feature also frees the user's hands for greater operating control.

When the foot pedal is depressed, air is displaced through the pvc tubing to an air switch housed in the controller box. The air switch then completes the electrical circuit, turning on or off the electrical device that has been plugged into the controller box.

Components include the ransmitter, 10 ft. of tubing and air switch controller. A brigbt yellow shroud is available to help prevent accidental starts. The foot switch comes in momentary or alternate action styles.

Steady Hands

A wide selection of anti-vibration gloves and glove liners are now avail- able from Direct Safety Co.

Designed to provide protection from the vibration and shock pro- duced by power and hand tools, gloves come in full-finger, fingerless, leather or Nirile.

Sizes are S, M, L and XL.

Unseen Opener

The "invisible" AutoTrans Eansmitter from Stanley Door Systems opens and closes the garage door with a flick of the headligha.

Mounted under the car's hood with two sheet metal screws and attached to the headlight circuitry, the transmitter activates the garagc door opener when the high beam switch is flicked.

Concrete Weatherproofer

WeatheRx masonry and concrete weatherproofer from The Weather Co., Ltd. is now available in two cormercial varieties: WeatheRx 20 and WeatheRx 40.

It is now available in concentrate sizes ranging from 6.4 oz. (which makes one gallon) to 55 gallons (which makes 1,100 gallons). Applied with brush, roller r sprayer, barrier repels water to guard against chloride ion peneradon, water-borne dirt, mildew, effloresoence, acid rain, fteezelthaw damage and other fonns of deterioration.

It can be used to protect precast and prestressed concrete products, stucco and brick and stone veneers.

Trowel For Tight Ouarters

An adjustable inside caner trowel for drywall finishing difficult off-angles is new from Hico Pr,oducts.

The stainless steel trowel is adjusted to fit into a oomer by loosening and tigbtening of a wingnut Adjustable angles ftom 90" to 170" give drywall taping a faster finishing time.

Sheets Of Shingles

Multi-coune shingle siding panels featrning a one-piee 5/16" CDX plywood backer for increased strength, rigidity and the ease of handling a smooth panel hck arB now available from Cedr Valley.

the solution @vers 125 to 250 sq. fr per gallon.

It reportedly penetrates deep into concfete and masonry pores, and bonds with the substrate to create a waterproof surface that helps preserve structural integrity. This invisible

Other feaones include interbcking ends which over the jcinis and sliminate caulking, fiberglass interply, Certi-Panel label of qrnlity assurare, 100% tull-lengtb panels (no shorts), and decorator shingle panels from one-oourse to five+ounes md expo sures from 4" 197".

Encourage customers to Decorate with Confidence!

Affn your customers a full line of cLassic and period style mouldings. Your Soutlrcrn Ornammtalo Mouldings distributor lus the largest selection of ilecoratioe mouldings in the South. This high quality, high profit line is perfect for pro's and D-I-Y'ers.

Mouldings: Dentil, Embossed, Cornice, Chair Rail, Baseboard, Casing (window and dmr)

Accessories: Pedimenb, Corner Blocks, Plinth Blocks, Corbels, Medallions

Species: Poplar, Red Oak, Special Order woods

Colorful Gaulk

Polyseanseal Classic Colors, a new line of 20 different colored caulks that match major kirchen and bath fixture manufacturers' most popular colors, is new from the Darworth Co.

Offered in 6oz. squeeze tubes, the water-based acrylic caulk provides a high gloss finish that shines like tile. Unlike most caulks, it has a high-gloss finish to complement surfaces and fixtues.

It reportedly resists moisture and mildew, remains flexible and won't crack, and provides easy tooling with soap and water cleanup.

Herculean Hose

Designed for landscaping, constuction, commercial and industrial uses, the Apex Commocial Hose features deluxe four-ply rubber-vinyl construction, a crushproof machined brass coupling and protective collar for added strength on the worksite.

Reinforced for a 500-pound burst, the hose is strong, flexible and durable, even in low tempefatures. It comes in 5/8" or 3/4" diameters and lengths of 50, 75 and 100 fr.

Light Track

The Boston Power Track, a fully-assembled elecrified track system designed to display a wide variety of ceiling fixtures, is new from Boston Retail Products. Extruded of aluminum and professionally powder coat- e4 the U.L. approved system can be suspended ftom a variety of wooden and metal structurcs.

The single circuit wiring harness simplifies installation by eliminating conventional electrical connections. The prewired electrical syst€,m allows refailers to display ceiling fans, chandeliers and other merchandise fully operational and is ideal for lowering sight lines and defining sales space.

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