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Plastic Storage Boxes

Waterloo Industries has introduced acomplete line of lightweight portable storage products under the name All American.

Designed to store workshoP tools, first aid supplies, sewing materials or hobbies and crafts, this new line features six popular models.

All are ruggedly built, lightweight, rust-free, water resistant, scratch resistant, easy to clean and never mar work surfaces or counter toPS.

TripleThreat

Robertshaw Controls Co. has announced an increase in the warranty on its new line of automatic setback quartz thermostats to a period of three years.

Believed to be the industrY's longest, the warranty covers all four models. Two are designed to control heating systems with two for heatinglcooling apPlications.

Kitchen Cut UP

H&P-MaYer CorP. has introduced Tullen Kitihen Cutters. Specially hardened steel blades that never need sharpening cut meat, PoultrY, vegetables, frozen food bags. In attractive colors with rounded points for safety, the shears have a wall mount.

Rasp-berries

hand rasp assort- Arco's l5 piece hand rasP ass-ort:nt, No. 1260K, includes 7 Plane ment, I rasps for shaPing flat surfaces;.4

Hook'Em Up

Singing in the Shower

Danfos has introduced TemPress II, an automatic shower valve which eliminates the problems of hot and cold water surges.

A single lever shower control which blends hot and cold water in a tor shaplng llat surlaccs; + round rasps foi enlarging holes and 4 triansle rasos outs. triangle rasps for finishing inside cut-

The U.S.A.-made rasPs cut wood, plastics and soft metals. No. l26.11is a 30 piece assortment' contalnlng double the above quantitites.

Set For Lile

'famms Industries Co. has introduced Anchor Krete, a quicksetting hydraulic compound for setting 6olis, posts, railings, signs, rnachinery.

Packaged in 51b., l0 1b.,20.1b., and 50 lb. Plastic containers, it is rnixed with water.

Clairson International and Giles & Kendall are offering retailers the opportunity to give consumers someihing free. The Closet Maid add-ahook will be a free gift to consumers each time they buy three Panels of cedar-board or five HandY-Paks.

The offer runs through Oct. 31.

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pressure balancing chamber, it has a diaphragm instantly sensitive to any changes in water Pressure.

Al[ moving parts are encased in a single cartridge made of glass filled noryl which resists corrosion. The pressure sensing floating seat assembly is also noryl with the diaphragm of rubber which will not age in water.

Stick Together

Six new liquid household adhesives have been added to Emhart Corp.'s Bostik Consumer Div.'s Success line.

Reportedly able to accomplish just about any household, workshop, automotive or craft job, they include Vinyl Repair, Steel Repair, Household Cement, Fast Set Epoxy, Contact Cement and Heavy Duty Cement.

All are packaged with a new design which is said to make the product identifiable from 20 ft. away.

Eight ls Enough

The Fox Super Shop has added an eighth tool to its multi-purpose power tool for the home workshop.

A pin router augments the capabilities which include a 10" circular saw, a 12" disc sander, a 34" turning lathe and a horizontal boring tool in the horizontal mode as well as a high speed shaper, a vertical drill press and a stationary over-arm router in the vertical mode. A high technology speed control rectifier allows metal turning, boring, milling and metal band sawing.

Fanlight for the Moonlight

Simpson Timber Co. has introduced a Georgian crystal door with a fanlight.

The door is made of natural wood, either vertical grain Douglas fir or Western hemlock, and has a fanlight

Redwood on the Rise

Redwood plywood, which has appeared to fall into short supply over the past two years, is still available from the plywood division of Miller Redwood Co. They have improved the efficiency of their plywood facility and increased production of redwood veneer to meet the demand caused by lack of production elsewhere.

Redwood plywood provides the look and sales appeal of redwood along with dimensional stability and weather resistance in an economical panel form. Redwood plywood also is claimed to age handsomely, requiring little maintenance.

of clear, colorless, beveled glass. Each piece of leaded glass in the fanlight has been individually handcrafted.

The new doors are available in widths of 2'6" ,2'8" and 3'0", and are l3/t" thick and 6'8" high.

Because of redwood's open cellular structure and lack of pitch or resins, it offers outstanding penetration and retention of awidevarietyof finishes. The plywood is available in 4' x 8', 4' by 9' , and 4' by l0' panels, in %" or %" thicknesses.

It is classed in Group Three in accordance with U.S. Product Standard PSl, and meets or exceeds the American Plywood Association's "303 Siding Specification." It also meets HUD/FHA Minimum Property Standards, UM-64, and Uniform Building Code (UBC), Basic Building Code and Southern Standards Building Code for application directly to wall studs.

Safe at Home

Radiant King Inc. is offering an 11,800 BTU radiant type kerosene heater, Model RK-250.

UL listed, it incorporates several important design features for high performance and safe use, including a double-sealed |.2 gallon removable cassette fuel tank which provides heat for up to l8 hours. A prismatictype polished reflector system works in conjunction with the combustion chamber to provide maximum heat output without odor.

A 10090 fiberglass wick which is long lasting and water proof for efficient kerosene burning; a fast action "drop-wick" mechanism to shut off the heater in case of accidental tipping; an automatic pushbutton igni- tion for easy lighting and electronically double-sealed seams and "o" ring sealed closures to prevent fuel leakage are additional features.

BroaderOullook

Benchmark insulated steel sidelights reportedly have been improved in design and reduced in price for 1983.

Rather than using inserts, the steel sidelights are pre-formed with an integral opening to hold the insulated glass. The two steel panels are folded inward to provide greater strength and a weathertight fit.

Sidelights are fully insulated and thermalized to block heat transfer and keep outside weather outside. Deeply sculptured in galvanized steel, they have the aPPearance of wood without warping, rotting or cracking and are pre-Painted.

Manufactured in 12" and 14" widths, they are available in sidelight sash and KD package as well as Prehung package in four classic styles'

Skirt

The Lssue

Dura-Bilt Products, Inc. has anew product known as Skirt-Windows, to give manufactured housing the aPpearance of a conventional home.

A sliding window panel with a screen reportedly provides under home ventilation to helP Prevent mildew and musty odors. A quick lift-out feature simplifies under home accessibility and provides easy access to storage space. The new windows are available in three colors and two sizes.

On the Beam

An engineered structural roof and floor system is being marketed bY Alpine Structures, Inc. the new product, the AlPine Structures l-Beam, is said to be lighter in weight than comPeting buildine materials, easier and more econoriical to install. Pre-engineered, they can be Produced in lengths up to 60 feet.

Header systems and associated hardware are available.

Fast Finisher

A new deep penetrating finish for use on the outside of homes and other wood structures is now available from the Watco-Dennis CorP. Under development for several years, the newly formulated product is said to provide durability and greater protection of fungal rot and decay with a higher solids content and an added EPA approved wood preservative.

It reportedly is fast and easy to apply and remains attractive for an extended period with only periodic light maintenance treatment.

Slide lor Home

A complete program for selling sliding door replacement parts has been announced by L.E. Johnson Products. Inc.

The program provides everything needed by the retailer, the comPanY said, including comPact disPlaY assortments, colorful header signs, informative packaging with helpful installation instructions and versatile, trouble-free rePlacement parts.

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Hinge Benefits

Terry Hinge has added warehousing space to increase the variety and quantity of stock items in all standard sizes and finishes.

Special continuous/cabinet hinges of any design, material or finish are planned, engineered and Produccd on premises eliminating the need for multiple suppliers or the time lag involved in imports.

Reorganized free flow warehousing and the addition of all new electronic scales are said to insure precisely accurate counts and greatly improved shipping times.

Diffusers User's Dream

_ Low-cost _plastic diffusers custom designed to fit most fluorescent light fixtures are available irom Fluorolite Plastics, Inc.

Improved visibility and energy conservation are said to result from replacing old fluorescent light fixture covers.

. Constructed of rugged white or transparent acrylic, they are guaranteed for 20 years against discoloration. '

Supporting Cast

. A l"I ceiling fan supporting device reportedly reduces installation time and ensures the fan wilisafely iemain in place.

. Yudg of heavy-duty, galvanized steel, the supporting device is. designed to be installed without crawiiirg inti overhead attic space. It is said to eliminate the nJed to break up ceilings for installation of fans between floors, or where no attic space exists.

The unit is inserted through a4Vz,, opening in the ceil_ ing-the universal size of electrical Uoies-riitnout any special tools. It expands until contact is made with ceilin! joists,.and sharp Vz" steel points then pierce the wood providing permanent positioning. An el'ectrical box and stu.rdy hook are provided in the klt,listed byUnderwriters Labgratory to support the heaviest UL lisied fan on the market.

The Quiet Sealant

Insta-Foam Products, Inc. has an acoustical sealant for use in industrial, residential and commercial construction or renovation.

UL listed and ICBO approved as an acoustical sealant, Insta-Seal is a single-component polyurethane foam sold in a factory pressurized, portable container. It is dispensed fully expanded, and- reportedly adheres to almost any surface to form an effective, sound-absorbing, energy-conserving seal.

Coastal Lumber Company is the second largest producer of hardwood lumber products in North America. Specializing in kilndried, high grade Southern and Appalachian hardwoods, Coastal Lumber produces a complete product line: Red 0ak, White Oak, Yellow poplaa Tupelo, Gum, Ash and Em as well as other species native to the regions. The indusfial division stocks an inventory of hardwood timbers and cants treated with CCA, for use in soecial industrial applications. Coastal Lumber Company nteets all pur harduood needs.

Coastal Lumber Companv has a full line of Tidewater Red Cypress, Southern & Appalachian flaLrdwoods, Southem Yellow Pine, PermaTreat@ hessure Treated Lumber, and Pine Ptywood products in truckload or carload quantities.

For further information contact:

Coastal Lumber Co.. P0. Box 829. \A,bldon. NC 27890 Phone: 919/536-421 I

KeepThe Lattle Ones Warm

United States Stove Co. now makes a wood-burning furnace recommended for smaller homes.

The Hotblast can work alone or in conjunction with the existing furnace and provides up to 86,000 BTUs. It will burn up to I5 hours on the "low" setting, and has an automatic bimetal thermostat for temperature control.

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Display Program

A new gondola display merchandise assortment program has been introduced by L.E. Johnson Products, Inc., manufacturers of sliding and folding door hardware.

In conjunction with its current free-standing display assortment program, this new system offers more merchandising flexibility to retailers. With a choice of either a gondola or a free-standing display, retailers can locate specific products exactly where they'll move fastest.

Contemporary, dramatic vertical headers are said to inform and selfsell customers without tying up store salespeople. The program includes display assortments, in-store headers, consumer literature, hardware demonstrator displays and advertising materials.

Ding Dabber

Scratches, rub throughs, and other blemish defects can be repaired with the new Mohawk CM-l Furniture Touch-Up Markers, available in l2 colors.

A capillary type touch-uP marker whose colors bite into the furniture surface for long lasting finish, the product is designed for use by either skilled professional finishers or nonprofessional repairmen.

They may be purchased in assorted groups of l2 or single colors in group amounts, and are priced according to single, dozen or gross lots.

Fencilul

Habitant Corp. of Michigan has introduced a line of three wood fences made of clear Northern whitewood which may be stained or allowed to weather. One stYle of sawed, beveled, dog eared shadowboard is available in I " x 6" boards, 2" x3" rails and 4" square posts for convenient deliverY.

Another style has boards joined tightly for privacy. The third style is a split rail fence.

Solidarity Movement

Millers Falls Tool Co. is introducing new soldering guns.

General purpose, heavY dutY tools, they are available individually or packed in molded plastic cases, with wrench and solder, quickchange tips for soldering, smoothing, and cutting, self-standing backs that keep the tip safely in the air during pauses in use.

Spotlight on Savings

Sylvania flood and spot lights which are said to reduce energy consumption by l39o have been introduced by GTE Lighting Products.

Three technical features have been incorporated into the design, resulting in energy consumption savings. A special contour at the rear of the reflector permits light energy to be radiated back through the filament, thus making the lamPs operate more efficiently. Reflectors were designed to redirect stray light back into the beam. Capturing stray light also is accomplished by an advanced lens designed of concentric circles which bend the light rays and concentrate light in the beam.

The new lamps, which come in both 120- and 13O-volt versions, have suggested user prices of $7.57 for either the 120-volt flood or spot unit.

Finishing Touch in VinYl

Cellular vinyl with the look of hand-rubbed wood is used in the Gossen Heritage Victorian Prefinished vinyl mouldings. Available in five decorator tones, the line is said to blend or comPlement an estimate 8590 of the paneling now on the market.

Other features are a built-in spotlight, dual heat, straight-pull trigger for steady control, fast tiP change and 5-second heat-up.