roducts

is imoervious to weather and insects is new from Outwater. LLC.

Perma Post, internally reinforced with a l-3l4" ID, 20-gauge galvanized steel tube, holds up to 1,300 lbs.

Jamerco, Inc.

Air Palm-Hammer has an operating pressure range of 50-120 psr and can be used inside a cabinet or underwater to drive marine nails.

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Heat The Floor, Jack

Radiant floor heating that concentrates heat at the floor and warms without drafts or erratic temperature changes is available from Maxxon Corp.

Keep Track Of Studs

Kaufman Tools, Inc. has introduced a tape measure that automatically marks stud locations at 16" or 24" on center.

Stud Marker automatically puts an ink mark to show where the stud member is to be placed.

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Distribution Software

Distribution Management Systems, Inc. has enhanced its buildins material distribution software to re6ate customers depending upon their order or the supplier from whom they ordered.

Rebate Program allows users to specify a particular vendor or sale type, enabling purchases and sales to be tracked and rebates to be accurate.

The product limits access to cost information during receiving, keeping important information confidential.

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Hey, Mr. Postman!

A synthetic porch post molded from a urethane resin that reportedly

It comes 4-l/8" or 5-118" wide in 96-112" or 108- l/4" heights.

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Palm Reader

A palm-sized, pneumatic tool for driving nails and spikes is new from

Infloor Heating Systems warms from the floor up from any hot water source, providing constant, even heat.

An exterior snowmelt system for driveways is also available.

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Let's Call lt A Wrap

What's The Plank?

Ceiling planks that reportedly reflect 807o of the light that strikes them to help brighten a room are new from the Armstrong Co.

Heritage planks measure 48"x6" and are scored down the middle to resemble narrow 3" olanks.

I he product ls whlte and can be stained or painted.

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Tenneco Building Products has introduced a white housewrap made of cross-woven, plastic coated fabric that reportedly resists ripping and tearing.

Amowrap-VW covers all seams, gaps and holes providing a barrier against drafts and water.

The product comes in 9'x100' and 9'x150' rolls and can be installed behind wood, brick, stone, vinyl, and aluminum siding.

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Look Sharp!

Penshar has introduced a sharpener for flat carpenter's pencils. Carpenter's Pencil Sharpener quickly and easily whittles broken tips to a consistent point. The product is smaller than a box of matches and can be stored in a pocket or tool pouch.

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No Widecracks, Please

Garon Products, Inc., has introduced a liquid polymer that repairs wide area damage and hairline cracks. Self-leveling, Traffic Fast is for use on areas that can't be closed down ment. They come in 4', 5', and 6' opening widths and an 80" opening height.

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Got Backerboard?

James Hardie Building Products has introduced a ceramic tile backerboard for walls that reportedly won't swell, peak at the joints or deteriorate when exposed to moisture.

Hardibacker 500 has a fibercement composition and is for vertical applications.

is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the inside bock cover ond sending the form lo New Products Editor, FAX to 949-852-0231, by E-moil io ddelvol@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, Ct.92660, or by colling (e4e) 852-r ee0.

Kaddies, Inc.

The ll2" product has a nailing pattern that is dotted 8" on center and comes in 3'x5' sheets.

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Floor & Wall Mastic

Custom Building Products has introduced a new floor and wall mastic.

Water-resistant ReliaBond is designed for installing ceramic or mosaic tiles up to 8"x8".

Each gallon of the product covers between 40 and 60 sq. ft.

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A Caddy For Tools

A three-drawer, dolly-style tool caddy that can be accessorized with up to 10 drawers is new from

Constructed of blow molded polyethylene, the K-2 Tool Kaddie can be locked and rolled to any location on its 8" wheels.

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Level-Headed Clamp

TayZac Co., Inc. has introduced a clamp for holding a common level to a construction member.

Level Clamps slide on each end of a level and are tightened by a finger for an extended time, such as loading docks and traffic lanes in warehouses or manufacturing plants.

The fast-setting product does not require priming-just mix, pour and finish.

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Doors Of Steel

Stanley Works has introduced raised, six-panel, steel-framed sliding doors.

White and pre-assembled, the new doors feature a woodgrain emboss- nut assembly, enabling "hands free" reading.

The product has a limited one year warranty.

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D Lood Beoring Structurol Strength

Remodeling, Replocement or New Conshuclion Prefinished (White, Almond, Sandstone) Prime Cootred Eosy Instrrllofion Mointenonce Free Lifelime Wononty ogoinst Decoy, Split, lnsects

FullSelection of Column Sizes (Squore or Round), Plus Stondord or Decorofive Cops ond Boses Also... Aluminum ond SbelClossic Spirol Stoirwoys

Peqrfond, Texos 77581 (28t) 485-3261

Follow The Ladder

Step, platform and two-man ladders that hold up to 3'75lbs. have been introduced by Louisville Ladder. Constructed of fiberglass, Rhino 375 ladders come in various heights and reportedly meet OSHA workplace standards.

Step and platform models feature a full metal boot wrap-around rail support at the base.

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El Door-ado

Columbia Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a wood screen door with [ive vertical panels.

Asheville is available in 15 styles and comes painted or pre-finished.

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These Blades Reciprocate

Double-edge, reversible cutting reciprocating saw blades are available from Better Tools, Inc.

Banana Brand Reciprocating Saw Blades have six teeth per inch and are available in single, three, and 100 blade packs.

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Plier, Plier

Stanley Works' new self-adjusting pliers reportedly fit any size fastener up to 1-ll4".

Featuring laminated steel construction, MaxGrip pliers reportedly won't slip out of position during fastening.

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Veneer Tester Makes Grade

A veneer tester for measuring density, modulus of elasticity, moisture content, ultrasonic velocity and sheet width is new from Metriguard.

The 2800 DME installs in-line with a dry veneer conveyor to measure density and moisture content.

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On The Levels

Laminated hardwood levels made of native American birch are new from L.S. Starrett Co.

accept l/l 0-gallon cartridges.

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Drywall Tool Kit & Caboodle

A drywall tool kit made of rugged polystyrene has been introduced by Marshalltown Trowel Co.

The kit contains every tool needed for a basic drywall project, including either a sanding sponge or a hand sander.

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The product is available in tures 360' vials and durable frames.

24" and 48" sizes and feawood I-beam reinforced

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Those Laser, Hazy Days

Zircon Corp. has introduced a tool that emits a bright, laser line to hang a plumb bob or for precise alignment of paneling or wallpaper.

Plumb Pyramid is always visible and is not affected by the wind. The product automatically compensates for up to 5" out of level and runs on batteries.

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These Guns Do The Caulking

A pair of 45"-long caulking gun, ur"-n"w from Newborn Brothers Co.. Inc.

Both tools are quart capacity and come with thumb release, T-bar and a 2-in-1 reversible guide for firmly gripping2" and 4" joists.

The deluxe model features a ture tool, while the other unit's Dealers Welcome spout cutter and seal puncll4-gallon barrel r.djusts to rNC.

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'Developed in cooperation with the major engineered wood products manufacturers.

Many connectors are in stock at local distributors for same-day quick shipment.

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