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Put Another Log On The Fire

A 41" wide fireplace that produces up to 25,000 BTUs is new from World Marketing of America, Inc. Available for LP or natural gas operation, Spacesaver Plus comes with a gas log set and a solid wood mantel surround system in golden oak stain.

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Water Works

An 8" widespread lav set with solid metal or white powder-coated levers and cross handles is new from IW Industries, Inc.

and accurate material estimates for blocks, bricks, columns, cones, footings, and roofs.

The devices come with a pocket reference guide and storage case.

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Spray lt Again, Sam

A pair of airless paint sprayers are new from Campbell Hausfeld.

Don't Be Glueless Anymore

A weather resistant wood glue that can be painted, sanded and stained is available from Beacon Products, Inc. Reinforced with real wood, Timber-Grip sets fast and can be used to repair decks, trim and more.

Multi-Grip glue for hobbies, crafts and home decor repair and PlexiBond glue for plastic, plexiglass, concrete, fiberglass, metal, rubber, vinyl and canvas are also available.

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Wheeling & Dealing

Carefree Tire has a new polyurethane-based wheelbanow tire that reportedly is flat proof.

Manufactured of solid brass, the sets come with 12" braided steel hoses.

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Add'em Up!

Calculators for builders, contractors and other construction pros are available from Calculated Industries.

Construction Master Pro series have built-in formulas that reportedly simplify building math calculations involving feet, inches, fractions, metric dimensions and conversions, Trigonometry or right angles and lumber estimation.

Special keys are said to give fast

The PS220H dispenses .40 gallons per minute with a maximum pressure of 2,800 psi.

The PS230I has a 25' high-pressure hose and full-length gun filter.

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Painter's Hand Tools

Hand tools for painters, including putty knives, wall scrapers and taping knives in various sizes, are available from Red Devil.

The tire is said to resist oil, chemicals, and cracking from exposure to sunlight.

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Chip Shot

A chipping hammer for use on steel castings, concrete roughing and weld seams is new from ATP.

The Ergo 2000 line features custom-grip handles with polished, highcarbon steel blades. A 6-in-1 tool also is available.

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The product comes in round and hex bushings, with an aluminum or steel handle.

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Whatever Floats Your Float

Marshalltown Trowel has added a preshaped hand float for preparing concrete surfaces for final troweling or creating a rough final finish.

The product's blade is said not to dig in, allowing for a smooth finish.

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Porcelain Floor Tiles

Porcelain floor tiles with a clean glazed look for outdoor and high traffic areas are new from Gold Sea.

Named for an Austrian nature preserve, Karwendel comes in three colors and various sizes including I2"x12".

The oroduct also comes in a 4ll4x4-li4 version with fossilized dots.

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Sink Or Swim

Swan Corp. has a new l8-1/2"x81/2" round sink.

Close Up The Joint

A flexible joint closure system that reportedly retains the full integrity of the board's insulation ratings while resisting air, moisture infiltration and deformation is new from Celotex Corp.

Thermax FJCS moves with the envelope of the building without jeopardizing the air filtration resistance of the board joint.

The product is able to flex without delaminating, particularly during roof construction, where flexing under load is common.

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Look Sharp!

Smith Abrasives has introduced a sharpening tool with a diamond-grit sharpening rod that is tapered to fit and sharpen serrated blades.

Fork lt Over

Diamond Retractable Plus has a push-button control that allows the blade to retract into the handle for convenient storage.

The tool features builrin scissors, Phillips-head and flat-head screwdrivers and a bottle opener.

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Swanstone comes in 30 colors and has a lifetime warranty.

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Radial Arm Saw

A compact radial arm saw for web cutting of 2x4s to 2x8s is available from DolTer, Inc.

Little Dawg has a cutting depth to 3" and an 8", 10" and 12" blade diameter. The blade can be angled 45' for compound angles.

Circle No. 913 is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the inside bock cover ond sending the form to New Products Editor, FAX to 949-852-0231, by E-moil to ddelvol@ioc.ner, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, Co.92660, or by colling (e49) 852 1e90.

Toyota has added 3,000 lb. 4,000 lb. cushion tire fork lifts to internal combustion 7 Series. Featuring a patented system that helps prevent vehicle tipping, the trucks have a power-shift transmission for smooth transitions between forward and reverse.

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Bar None

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A solid brass bath grab bar from Concinnity meets all ADA requirements and has a personal hand spray with a slide/hook mount mechanism.

Straight, 90" and "T" grab bars come in various lengths and in 15 finishes.

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Lighten Up

A portable light with an impact resistant body and counter weighted hemispherical base that quickly returns the light upright if knocked over is new from Wobble Lisht LLC.

The product has a floating shock system, and its 500-watt halogen bulb produces 360' light.

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Singing In The Rain

An insert that fits into a downspout to eliminate the noise when rainwater hits the bottom of the downspout is new from RainQuiet, LLC.

The 2-518"x6" product insulates the dripping noise, allowing water to flow freely out of the downspout. Each package contains two inserts.

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Drain Surgeon

Luoma Enterprises has a new environmentally friendly, heavy-duty plastic tool that unclogs drains, sinks, showers, basins, tubs, overflows and more.

Rust Buster

A I2-oz. aerosol spray protectant that displaces moisture and bonds to metal tools, forming a durable coating that reportedly prevents rust for up to one year is new from Knight Marketing Corp.

Tool Saver repels and displaces water and helps free rusted nuts, bolts and corroded parts.

The product contains no phosphates, acids, caustics or CFCs and is VOC compliant.

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Wood You Please Finish Up?

Deft has a new clear wood finish in an aerosol can for protecting interior wood surfaces.

Crystal clear and non-yellowing, Clear Wood Finish comes in gloss, semi-gloss and satin sheens and can be used on cabinets, paneling and furniture.

The self-leveling product requires no sanding between coats and is said to be dry to the touch in 30 minutes.

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The Railing Class

The Shingles Scene

Globe Building Materials has added watertight asphalt organic laminated shingles that look like cedar shakes. but won't fade. crack or leak.

Aspen Shadow and Copper

Mountain Shadow contain ceramic clad granules that reportedly protect them from the elements, while retaining their rich color.

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Insulation Sheathing

Rigid foam insulation sheathing for commercial applications is new from Celotex Corp.

Zip-It is 20" long and 1/4" thick and fits into any drain to help keep water flowing freely.

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Prep School For Paint

A phosphate-free paint prep and clean-up product is new from Knight Marketing Corp.

Painter's Pal comes in 32 oz. spray bottles and I gallon refills and can be used to clean surfaces prior to painting or wallpapering.

The petroleum- and chlorinated solvent-free product removes fresh latex and enamel paint from brushes, rollers, pads, carpets and floors.

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An OSHA compliant temporary guardrail or stairrail system is new from Safety Maker, lnc.

Safety Boot's high impact polymer base is reusable and can be anchored directly into concrete and most other surfaces.

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Super Tuff-R consists of reinforced coated polymer/foil reflective and super non-reflective facers.

Reportedly providing the highest R-value, the product promotes designs for thinner, high-thermal performance walls and is not affected by solvents or ultraviolet light.

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What's AllThe Flap About?

Hunter Plumbing Products has an adjustable water-saving flapper that opens at the onset of the flush, when the tank is full, and closes before the tank is emptied.

Model 414P installs without tools and replaces flappers in standard twopiece toilets. It reportedly saves over a gallon of water with each flush.

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Fan Support

Pass & Seymour/Legrand has introduced a complete line of Reiker fan and lighting fixture support products that reportedly allow users to install ceiling fans or light fixtures in less than a minute.

Now Or Ladder

A compact ladder that converts from a step unit to an extension model to a stairway ladder to a scaffold is new from Cosco.

The World's Greatest Multi-Use Ladder comes in 13', 17' and 2l' models in both Type III household and.Type 1A commercial vers10ns.

Locks snap into place with a loud click for security, yet pull out easily for quick adjustment.

Three step stool and articulating ladders also are availble.

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Hall & Foyer Light Fixtures

The majority of Reiker fan and fixture products are made from heavy-grade steel and are said to support fans up to 60 lbs. or fixtures up to 100 lbs.

A triple-reinforced steel inner slide bar allows users to install virtually any ceiling fan or lighting fixture, whether it's new construction or retrofit.

Most products come with captive screws and peel-andstick adhesive to temporarily hold fixtures in place to free up hands for tools.

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Build Your Own Gazebo

Fiskars Outdoor Leisure Products has introduced an easy-to-build shade house with a canopy top, sun protection and aluminum roof.

The D-I-Y Gazebo features Cool-in-the-Shade canopies with knitted resin fabric that is said to block uo to 9OVo of UV rays while lowering temperature by up to 15".

Assembling the shade house requires only four 4x4x8 posts, four 4x4xl0 boards and eight hex screws.

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Robot Monster For The Lawn

A robotic lawnmower that is guided by perimeter wires secured by plastic pegs and uses an onboard computer with ultrasonic scanners to cover every square foot of a lawn reportedly 10 times is new from Friendly Robotics.

Hall and fioyerllight lixtures designed lo complement entry doors that feature textured glass panels are new from Progress Lighting.

The Palladian Collection features decorative textured glass and can be used flush or chain-mounted.

The fixtures come in Oxford Silver and Vintage Gold and are designed to fit entranceways, stairwells and tall, multi-level open plan areas.

Three-, four- and six-light fixtures are available, all featuring lift and shift bases.

Emissions-free RoboScan runs on rechargeable batteries and mulches cut grass and deposits clippings back into the yard as a natural fertilizer, eliminating grass clean-up.

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Of Bugs & Homes

A 6-p., fuIl-color brochure on Advance Guard insect protected wood for interior house framing is free from Osmose Wood Preserving, (8OO) 24 | -0240.

The Skinny On OSB

A 6-p., full-color brochure on OSB is free from the Structural Board Association, 45 Sheppard Ave.8., #412, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada M2N 5W9; (416) 730-9090.

Construction Lingo

Constructionary, a 2lo-p. SpanishEnglish dictionary of construction terms and phrases, is $14.95 from the International Conference of Buildine Officials, (800) 284-u1406.

How To Generate Some Juice

A 6-p., full-color brochure on a transfer switch that reportedly allows users to safely operate appliances during power outages is free from Gen/Tran Corp., Box 1001, Alphareua, Ga. 30004; (888) 4368726.

Follow The Cedar

A full-color brochure on cedar decking is free from the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, (425) 316-8845.

Water And Wood Floors

Water and Wood, a brochure on how moisture affects wood floors and how to minimize or prevent its damage, is free from the Wood Flooring Association, (80o) 422-4ss6.

Photo Finish For The Home

The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair, a 504-p. book with over 300 home repair projects is $34.95 from Creative Publishing, 5900 Green Oak Dr., Minnetonka, Mn. 55343; (612) 936-47N.

Live Life To The Tilt

Information on single hung tilt windows is free from Wausau Windows, Box 1746, Wausau, Wi. 544O2: (877) 6782983.

Some Mighty Powerful Tools

A 256-p., full-color catalog of power tools and accessories is free from Bosch. (d77\ 267-2499.

Show'em The Door

A full-color brochure on decorating with CraftMaster doors is free from Masonite Corp., I S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Il. 60606; (800) 405-2233..

The Fire Down Below

A 4-p., full-color brochure on Firebox, which reportedly maintains a one-hour fire rating when installed in a UL L500 series non-IC fire rated floor/ceiling assembly, is free from Progress Lighting, Box 5704, Spartanburg, S.C. 29304.

PullThe Plug

A 6-p. brochure on the Isold Plug Load Control product line is free from Watt Stopper, (800) 879-8585.

Peace & Quiet Found Here

Brochures on Quiet Line sound control windows are free from Milgard Manufacturing, Inc., (800) 645-427 3.

Portfolio Of Flooring

A sample book listing Traffic Zone's 66 styles is available from Bruce Laminate Floors, 16803 Dallas Pkwy., Addison, Tx. 75001 ; (214) 887 -2lOO.

No Downward Spiral Here

A full-color product sheet on the Spiral Saw drywall cutout tool is free from RotoZip Tool Corp., 1861 Ludden Dr., Cross Plains, Wi. 53528; (877) 768-6947.

The Art Of Fencing

Garage Sale

Full-color brochures on custom wood sectional garage doors are free from Summit Door Inc., (909) 272-6633.

That's One Dense Door

A 6-p., full-color brochure on the Colorado Series of high density wood composite doors is free from Premdor, (800) 663-3667.

Throw ln The Trowel

A 67-p. catalog of finishing trowels, concrete spreaders and other tools is free from Kraft Tool, 8325 Hedge Ln. Terrace, Shawnee, Ks. 66227 ; (9 13) 422-4848.

Ergonomic Summit Meeting

A 24-p. catalog of ergonomic hand tools is free from Xuron Corp., 62 Industrial Park Rd., Saco, Me. 04072; (207\ 283-1401.

Full-color brochures on vinyl, picket and other types of fencing are free from UltraGuard, 871 Spring Creek Way, Templeton, Ca. 93465; (877) 444-1230.