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to signal time for meclication, ancl a battery-operated travel alarm clock that can be set fbr 24 hoLrrs.

o Coof Off is an aerosol spray that saf'elyremovesglue, dried latex paint clrips, ink, tar, gum and other residue from home surfaces.

o Lamp fragrance cliscs are small circular cliscs that saftly attach to a favorite lamp, ancl the heat ol the bulb activates the clisc to clisperse a room-filling fragrance into the air.

o Chantal Royale (eight-piece cookware set) is enamelon-steel with 24 karat gold platecl hanclles, knobs and rims to give a distinct note of sophistication.

. Decreaser is a compact travel steamer that f-eatures high tech clesign, clual voltage ancl acljustable nozzle, and comes with a measuring cup ancl travel,/storage pouch.

o lJakeware Organizer provicles easy access to bakeware, pot licls, cutting boarcls, pie plates, etc., with fully acljustable partitions to holcl items that can be moved on the almond-colorecl base.

o Home-Garcl is a no-heat sensing clevice that plugs into a wall socket ancl connects to a warning lamp at a winclow,so that neighbors can be alertecl to protect against such clangers as frozen water pipes from talling temperatures in the home.

r Four-cup electric kettle has a water level winclow to showamount of'water in a kettle,as wellas afingertipwater gauge for the sight-impairecl, and a protective steam guard on the spout lid.

o Stereotrack ceiling fan provides souncl and light as well as cooling, with a mini speaker insicle the cylincler that connects to stereo player or raclio, ancl has a three-track light system.

r Comfbrt Seat is an electrically heated toilet seat that has fully acljustable temperature controls to provicle yearrouncl warmth in use.

r Cinclerella lll is a clesigner chair that converts into an ironing boarcl or back into a chair with a flick of the wrist: the chair frame is of tubular steel and the ironing board is of high-clensity compressecl boarcl covered with a foam pad and washable cover.

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A"t;*o'YTt "'X''1,' i1T#:"n numerous hardwoods valued for use by woodworkers, craftsmen and carvers. For example, wood from apple and olive has no commercial importance, but is highly prized for handcrafted items.

Originally a native of Europe and western Asia, apple is now cultivated in many parts of the world. Prized for its fruit which is of great commercial value, it is difficult to find in a lumberyard. Even custom shops specializing in hardwoods for the woodworker rarely stock it. In fact, some of the uninformed have never heard of using apple wood for carving and other handicraft projects.

The apple is a small tree, growing only about 26 to 32 feet high at the largest. It usually has a misshapen trunk which results in a spiral or distorted grain. The wood of the domestic or cultivated apple tree is very similar to that of the wild or crab apple trees found in the woods.

Apple wood is a pinkish brown ranging from pale to medium in color. The texture is very fine and even although when compared with pear wood it is not as delicate. A moderately heavy wood, apple weighs about the same as beech.

Apple is slow to dry. It tends to warp badly and split during the process, but once it is dry, it is very stable in use.

Hard and strong, it is considered to be a very tough wood. lt is difficult to split, but it saws well and machines to

These hardwoods are real fruits

a good finish although it is difficult to work. A person working with apple wood must be careful to avoid tearing the surface if the grain is irregular. Apple wood turns exceptionally well and can be carved in intricate patterns. Stains are accepted well by apple wood which also polishes to a high luster. Apple wood should not be used under conditions conducive to decay since it is perishable. Available only in limited supply, apple has never been widely used commercially. Cog wheels, wooden screws, shuttles, golfclub heads and small tools, especially for those used in carpentry, such as planes, mallets and saws handles, have been successfully made from apple. The limited supply and small size of the logs make the wood more adaPtable to crafts. Woodworkers and c:trvers have used its turning capability and fine texture to an advantage. Apple also makes an attractive decorative inlay.

Olive wood also is secondary in importance to the fruit grown on its tree. Like apple it is usually a small misshapen tree, found only in locations with warm climates such as the Mediterranean countries, Africa, East Africa and California.

Story at a Glance

Apple and olive useful forhandcrafts, carving. .little commercialvalue. .rarely found in lumberyard or hardwood specially stores. . .misshapen trunks provide distorted grain. .wood finishes and stains well.

Pale brown to medium brown often with darker, grey or black markings, it has a fine lexture. Some olive is straight grained, but the majority has an irregular grain. The grain often varies with area. For example, olive grown in East Africa is more shallowly interlocked than that from other areas. Most olive is about A)90 heavier than beech.

Olivewood dries slowly with a tendency to check and split. Onct dry it has good strenglh, a high density and fine texture, all of which make it hard to saw, although it works well with hand or machine tools. The wood finishes to a smooth surface and can be stained and polished well.

Like apple, olive is used for small turned and carved items. Some African olive is used for flooring.

Piggyback Vans Bring Lumber South

A sizable amount of the redwood and Douglas fu arriving in the south from lumber mills on the Pacific Coast is being shipped in 102" TOFC (trailer on flatcar) vans.

Shipments usually take seven to fourteen days, and in many cases are less expensive than regular truck or rail services.

One manufacturer, The Pacific Lumber Co., began experimenting with lumber shipments in piggyback vans about a yqu ago. They have developed a packaging and loading system which allows them to ship up to 28,(XX) board feet per van when 1,750' BM units are loaded. Using 2,000' BM units they are able to load up to 32,fr)0', depending on the weight limitations of the van.

Lumber orders are prepared in advance and built into multi-units. Palco bands four 1,750' BM units or four 2,(m' BM units to a pallet. Using two forklifts simultaneously four multi-units are placed in the van. Loading takes 20 minutes or less and has been accomplished in a record 12 minutes.

Unloading depends upon the facility of the customer. Those with loading docks hook a chain to the pallet and pull the multi-units out. In no dock situations, two forklifts can be used with one pulling a unit out and one picking it up from the side. Cutting the bands allows the multi-units to be split for forklifts with lower capacities.

Shipping superintendent LeRoy Koch and general sales manager Bill Stevens are both happy with the van shipments which they feel will continue to be used for some time.

Metal Buildings Set Record

Metal building system sales for low-rise commercial, community and industrial facilities rose 3390 in 1984 to a record $1,333,552,000, according to the Metal Building Manufacturers Association. The best previous year was rn9.

Noting that metal building system sales outpaced general non-residential construction spending last year, association spokesmen said 1985 could be another excellent year for MBMA manufacturers.

Strong homebuilding activity generally serves as a prelude for continued growth in commercial developments, which have been the leading end-use market for metal building sales in recent years, according to MBMA.

Plumber's HelPer

A booklet on a new behind-the-wall polybutylene plumbing system is free from Plumb Shop, 27700 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Mi. 48034.

Vinyl Windows, Doors

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Handsome Handles

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A Cool Offer

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Selling Home CarPets

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Ground Floor Information

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Wood Door Jamb

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Redwood Co-op Hints

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Pressure Treated Pine Tips

"Tips on Pressure Treated Southern Pine Lumber," a Gp. folder, is free from the Southern Forest Products Association. P.O. Box 5268, New Orleans, La.7Ol52.

Fire Retardant Wood

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Floor Finishing Fax

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Plywood Standards

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Roof Window Strategies

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Lift Truck Manual

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Credit Checkup

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Vinyl & Construction

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Roofing Guidelines

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Mini-Catalog ol Tools

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A Dooring Pin Up Poster

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All About Pallels

A 2Gp. booklet on pallet specifications and grades is free from Southern Forest Products Association, P.O. Box 52466, New Orfeans, La.70152.

Plyuvood Use Guide

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Santa's Inventory

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