NEW PRODUCTS

Sales Info At Your Fingertips

Two sales automation products from DataSolutions, Inc., provide sales rep automation and vendor/customer connectivity.

PerfectRep connects current host systems to provide immediate information and important data to sales reps.

Triple-Sealed Vinyl Windows

A new series of vinyl windows and patio doors has been introduced by Gerkin Window & Doors.

Easy Joist Hanger Setup

A new joist hanger positioning tool from Tor Tool Works reportedly speeds hanger installation by 5OVo. Designed to hold the hanger in place using high-energy, shock-proof magnets, Joister enables the carpenter to nail the hanger in place.

PerfectVendor allows customers to connect to key components of a business' order entry and inventory system, so customers can place their own orders.

The two systems provide messaging and fax capabilities, item and account status, pricing information, on-line product catalogs complete with color photographs and access to third-party databases. The systems run on Microsoft Windows for Pen software.

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All-For-One Driver Set

A cordless screwdriver accessory set that enables the user to drive screws, tighten nuts and bolts, and drill holes and countersink has been introduced by Wolfcraft, Inc.

Designed to fit all major brands of cordless screwdrivers and other l/4" hex tools, including pistol grip screwdrivers, the 32-piece All-In-One set includes l3 hex shank screwdriver bits, a bit extender, eight sockets and adapter, keyless chuck, three drill bits, one Allen wrench, two countersinks, case and sub-base.

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Featuring a triple-seal casement, the Comfort Series windows are manufactured with multi-chambered UPVC extrusions with a fully welded sash and mainframe. The 3-114"framed windows come in white and sandstone.

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Pound For Pound

A hammer accessory that prevents damage to trim and aluminum nails is now offered by Alum-A-Pole Corporation.

Made from flexible vinyl coil and tape, Protect-A-Nail is firmly pressed onto the hammer head.

Adjustable up and down, it reportedly provides consistent joist height, accommodates various heights, and ensures higher accuracy of parallel and square joist hanger positioning. The tool works with all sizes of 2x metal joist hangers.

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Mathematical Wheel

A digital measuring wheel designed to replace tape measures and mechanical wheels is new from Calculated Industries, lnc.

The DigiRoller can store up to nine dimensional areas and can be used at night. It is available with 2- or 4-ft. circumference interchangeable wheels, an adjustable aluminum shaft with a range of 13" to 31" and an automatic shut-off device.

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Painting Made A Snap

An extension brush holder by Allway Tools eases difficult paint jobs.

The holder locks in five different positions with a slight wrist movement to reach high stairwells, cathedral ceilings, eaves, gutters and overhead pipes. Brushes are held by a special clamp designed for easy removal. The brush holder has a standard Acme thread that fits any mopstick, broom handle or telescoping pole.

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Multipurpose Outdoor Fabric

A lightweight, knitted fabric from The Gale Group blocks up to 70Vo of the sun's ultraviolet rays while allowing air and light to penetrate.

Designed for outdoor use, Solartex's three-way lock stitch construction reportedly won't fray or tear when cut, is easily shaped, rolled and stretched and resists mold. mildew and fading.

King-Sized Cartons

A line of one-piece, hexagonal, comrgated drums has been inhoduced by Technology Container Corp.

TCC Hex Drums are made of 275Ib. double-wall corrugated cardboard with a 1,728-lb. compression strength. Available in 5-, 10-, l5-,20-,3O-, 40-, and 55-gallon sizes, the drums can be stacked vertically, nested and stored flat.

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Color-Goded Taping Knives

Taping knives by Stanley Goldblatt are equipped with high-visibility, color-coded handles that make finding the correct size knife fast and easy.

Each knife features a flexible blue steel blade and a solid, textured plastic handle bonded to a rust-proof aluminum mounting. The 6", 8", 10" and 12" blades are also labeled with a color and size chart of all available knives.

A 13-314"-wide by l4-5lS"-long by 9-518"-high countertop display including 24 taping knives (six each of the four sizes), and 35 free booklets is available. Case-cut boxes that hold 16 of the same size knives for all four sizes are also available. The knives come in six box/six carton quantities.

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Helpful Estimating Software

Estimating software designad for virtually all construction projects is new from Go Figure.

_ Designed for speed and flexibility, Go Figure Estimating offers an unlimited number of labor areas, labor types, equipment, tools, material, crews, take-off types and assemblies for setting up rates.

It has more than 30 standard reports with custom reporting capabilities built in.

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Floor Goating No More

A floor coating removal system is available from General Equipment Co.

Designed with l2 replaceable tungsten carbide inserts, the ScrapeR-Tach system removes urethanes, epoxies, paints and material buildups.

Internal rubber mounts allow the inserts to closely follow minor variances in floor contours. Using wood wedges, it mounts to popular models of multi-head surface grinders.

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About Face Water Meters

A new line of water meters from E. Clark. & Associates provides simple metering of water temperafure.

Designed to be installed vertically or horizontally, the SaMeCo model WFU10 and WFU20 meters have a meter face that rotates 360" for easv reading.

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FREE ADDITIONAL

Inforitiation

It is available in two grades; premium 70 comes in five colors and economy 50 comes in black. Both grades are sold in 6'xl2' or 6'x25' prepacked rolls with a point-of-purchase display.

Circle No. 808 on p. 46 on any product in this section is available by circling the corresponding Reader Service number on the form on page 46 and sending the form to Building Products Digest, either by FAX 7L4-852-O231, by mail to 4SOO Campus Dr., Ste. 48O, Newport Beach, Ca.92G6O, or just call (714) 852-r99O.

Weathered Wood Cleaner

A wood cleaner that removes gray and blerck residue caused by weathering is available from Penofin-Performance, Coatings Inc.

Weatherblaster is designed to remove oxidized tannins on redwood. cedar decking, siding and hot tubs. /rvailable in four colors. it is prepackaged in cases of three quarts, thr,ee pints and three l/2 pins.

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Gedar Siding Look Alike

A wood composite siding with the look ofcedar bevel lap siding is available from Masonite Building Pro- ducts.

The 6"-profiled Colorlok siding is available in 8'xl6'laps in ll prefinished colors, and in a nominal 7/16" thickness with a variety of colormatched accessories.

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Hear No Evil, See No Evil

A new combination pack of safety wear from North Safety Products includes one ear muff hearing protec-

PRIMEDECK pressure treated decking by Allwealher Wood Trealers saves lime and money by eliminating the need to apply an initial coat of water repellent to outdoor prolecls.

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Packaged in a colorful merchandising bag, Saf-T-Pak contains a lightweight hearing protector with a noise reduction of 22 as well as polycarbonate protective earvvear, which is said to comply with the industry standard for industrial eyewear.

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Equipment Manufacturing Inc.

The 6-Series forklifts have a lifting capacity of 3,000 to 6,000 lbs. and feature a four-way adjustable seat, additional foot space and hydrostatic

Beam Me Up Scotty

A construction tool that simulates a giant carpenters square or level by using laser beams is now offered by L.P. Industries.

The Laser Square projects two 90" lines on a horizontal surface using laser lights that are visible up to 100'.It comes with a padded carrying case, overnight charger for the nicad portable battery, clamp for making running measures and a target for precise alignment.

A Paint Brush For All Jobs

A paint brush that can reach virtually any angle is new from DQB Industries.

The Groove Brush's short and stiff split-end bristles enable the painter to pick up large amounts of paint and place it in hard-to-reach areas. The handle is equipped with pivot points to keep all the bristles in contact with the surface and accepts all threaded handles and poles.

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Virtually Stain-Free Vinyl

A mid-priced line of sheet vinyl flooring is new from Colmar, Inc.

Featuring a stain-resistant, wetlook wear layer, Accents comes in12ft. rolls, with a choice of five desisns and 18 colors.

The line has a five-year limited warranty.

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Forklift Frenzy

A line of engine-powered, cushion and pneumatic tire forklifts has been introduced by Toyota Industrial power steering. o

Optional equipment includes lighting packages, side-shifter and bottler's tilt attachments and a kevless ignition switch.

For more information call John Cashmore Toll Free at 800-795-3056

All Natural Firestarter

An all natural firestarter is new from Wood Products International. Made of sticks hand split from pine trees containing a dense concentration of flammable resin, Fatwood Firestarter stick come in a two-piece bag in a displayer, a 3-ll2lb. bundle in a carrier, a 4-ll2 lb. copper container, a l-ll2lb. and l0-lb. box, 4l/2 lb. brass container, zl-lb. and 8-lb. round bundle, and an 8-lb. burlap bag.

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Speedy Siding lnstallation

A new 16"-wide lap hardboard siding that reportedly can be installed twice as fast as traditional 8" lap is