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One of the strongest of the light weight woods, Engelmann Spruce's straight grain and resistance to splitting make it extremely suitable for light framing. Light toned, it surface sands to a silken sheen, and takes enamels, stain, varnish or natural finishes. Well suited for gluing. Relatively few knots. Try our SPRUCE boards and D

The fus model features 3-point sfiep braces. frtll l-l/16 " x 3-5/8 " nils and reads. a massire ll gauge hir4p ard tnrdunod horizontal back cross pieces.

The secord rnodel tras ttrose featwes plus a molded cupolynrcr top. new U-style hrnge and strap. wide metal argle braces on ch tread end, protective wood treatment. slip resistant treads and rubber-shod safety shoes.

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Noise Deadening Fencing

An attractive. durable fence system offering noise reduction capabilities is new from Rep/Air Co.

Drive For A Change

A new quick change, four-in-one screwdriver has been introduced by Vaco Products Co.

Minder sensors attach directly to the cold and hot pipes to monitor actual hot water usage and prevent frequent burner ignition resulting from short term usages.

Snapping directly onto the thermostat and using an ordinary electrical wall outlet as power source, the unit advances the which is a replacement for carbon tetrachloride, it is available in pint, quart, gallon, 5-gallon and 55-gallon containers.

Color Mark Up

Marking crayons which may be used on oily, slick, wet, cold and dry surfaces have been introduced to The Irwin Co.'s line of measuring and hand tools.

Each non-toxic and waterproof hexagon crayon measures 4Vz" in length. Offered in red, yelloq blue, green, black and white, they come packaged in boxes of 12 per color.

The tool features four different interchangeable blades: a # I Phillips, n PhIlips, ,/r0 " slotted and 7+ " slotted.

A large, blue finished handle is fully fluted with chamfered edges for fatiguefree driving. A metal insert holds the chrome plated, hex machined shaft firmly in the handle.

Hot Water Miser

An energy saving product for home sas-fired water heaters is new from ConIervation Control, Inc.

Reported to save an average of25% in water heater gas consumption, the Heat thermostat dial to a higher setting when hot water demands are high or to a lower setting when demand is low or nil.

Don't See Spots

A non-flammable cleaner and spot remover for fabrics and russ which dries rapidly and leaves no residie is new from Klean-Strip.

The cleaning solvent dissolves tar, grease, oil and wax. It also cleans and degreases metal, electric motors, tools, autoparts and other items.

Containing l, l, l:Trichloroethane,

The crayons are said to be ideal for marking lumber, concrete, cardboard, ceramics and metal.

Spotlight On Crime

A home security switch that turns on lights at the sound ofglass breaking or a door being forced open is new from Intermatic.

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High Rollers

A new high wheel cart is available in two models from Kelley Manufacturing Co.

Designed for optimum balance, easy rolling and long life, the cart features heavy duty ball bearing spoke wheels of rust resistant steel.

Plugging into any standard outlet, the switch has an automatic timing circuit which varies the time lights stay on after sound is detected. A sound control allorvs persons to adjust the unit's sensitivity.

Porcelain Touch Ups

A custom repair kit for damages to porcelain tubs, sinks, refrigerators, ranges, washers and dryers with a color-matched finish is new from KIT Industries.

Close The Gap

Crack-Fil, a pourable crack and joint sealer, has been introduced by Garon Products.

Pouring easily into pavement cracks and expansion joints to seal them insantly against the entrance ofwater and frost, the rubberized sealer remains pliable even in the most extreme temperatures, expanding and contracting indefinitely.

Weatherproofed wood panels hold loads up to 300 lbs. on the smaller model and 400 lbs. on the larger model. The front panel. which is taller than tlrc rest to allorv wide loads to rcst against it. can be removed by sliding it up-out of a heavy steel channel groo/e.

FullOf Hot Air

Two new nozzles have been added to the line of accessories for Thermostrip heat guns from Emhart Home Products. A concentrator nozzle direcs hot air from the gun to a smaller area than the standand nozzle will, allorving more precise operations and irrcreasing the uorking temperature.

Porc-A-Fix kits include 15cc of readyto-use touch-up material, a brush-top applicator, special garnet paper and full instructions.

The sealer repoftedly requires no heating or mixing and seals in minutes with a final set in 24 hours. It can be used even when surfaces are wet.

A shrink nozde wraps hot air frlrn the gun around shrink tubes and plumbing joints. Its curved tip keeps the heat concentrated enabling quick wraps.

Other accessories for the line include glass protection and soldering nozzles, and a paint and varnish scraper set.

Customers OK New Packaging

Dealer surveys have shown that the Weyerhaeuser Co.'s package redesign last year has been successful with both d-i-y and contractor customers.

Designed to enhance sales at the retail level, the new packaging has a red and orange graphic interpretation of a growth ring pattern as seen in the cross section of a log. Weyerhaeuser's logo is incorporated into the design to encourage stronger brand identification.

NEW PACKAGING design introduced by last has

Bob White, vice president of West Cash 'N Carry, a chain of 63 warehouse and showroom stores in the southeast, says "When you have an aisle 72' long, it's packaging that differentiates one product from another in a customer's mind."

Charles Carter, president of Carter Building & Supply, Jackson and Atlanta, Ga., said "Packaging does influence a customer's decision. My customers connote Weyerhaeuser with quality so their eyes are drawn to the name as well as the design."

In conjunction with the new packaging, a nail merchandising system was launched. The system offers a "creative in-store display which can be custom designed to meet store specifications," says Lou Imhof, director of purchasing for the

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