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trimming head with easy changing of heavy duty l 30 gauge cord; high rpm gearing; patented beveled cutting head assembly, and oval cutting, lines.
Not Kld Gloves
New double stitched, split cowhide work gloves are now available from MHT Products.
The rugged gloves are sized to fit even large hands, and a special stretch/pull expandable stitch at the wrist helps provide a comfortable fit.
Accessory To A Mower
A new lawnmower attachment from SKS, Inc., trims or edges while the lawn is being mowed.
SideKick gets its power directly from the mower, without compromising the performance of either tool.
Features include height and angle of cutting adjustment; dual cord
Step Lightly
Multi-bulb outdoor, walkway, driveway and garden lights have been introduced by Geisha Corp.
Three styles are offered:
Step-lites, round concrete stepping stones with a circle of light embedded in the stone;
Stik-lites, small glowing wands of light to enhance outdoor landscaping by accenting shrubs and special plants and creating dramatic effects, and Mark'r-lites, small dome lights especially effective along driveways, sidewalks and patios.
Each six-bulb commercial grade light is powered by a 24-volt power supply, said to operate up to 20 lights for pennies a day. Each bulb has a two year guarantee.
They are designed to use when operating heat tools, but they can also be used as all-purpose work gloves.
The display showcases three skylight models: fixed/ventilating and operating/ventilating glass models and a domed polycarbonate model.
The packaging has a new fullcolor label with a l0" square photo of installed skylights and illustrations of the installation. Six-page brochures accompany each skylight.
The standing seam skylights feature a low profile design, are reportedly easy to install and leak-proof when installed to specifications, require no curb, have natural drainage channels, fit standard U.S. roof framing, and are easily mullable and stackable.
Hardwood And Ceramic Floors
A new merchandising system for hardwood and ceramic tile floor coverings combining the effectiveness of a tiered, shelf display with the flexibility of a modular design is now available from Multiplex.
Each module is constructed with a sturdy, tubular steel frame. The modular design permits adjustment of both spacing and slope of the plated wire shelves.
from rotting or becoming slippery. Comfort-Tred is an interlocking anti-skid, anti-mildew tile constructed of heavy'duty PVC. It snaps together to provide a safe, new appearing deck.
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The Firing Line
A new line of high quality fireplace accessories is now available from Lloyd F. Pugh Imports.
Phone Calls On Hold
A hand-set telephone holder that frees hands for other tasks has been introduced by Red Line Supply.
Screened headers can advertise either the hardwood or ceramic tile product line.
Two models are offered: a singlecolumn unit with 12 shelves and a capacity of l8 shelves, and a doublecolumn version with 24 shelves and a capacity of 36.
Decked For Protection
A new decking tile from R.A. Morrison Industries keeps decks
The Royal Hearth Product Line includes hreplace hearth and facing marble, tool sets, cast iron grates, screens, brass wood basket, brass butane lighter, steel tongs and a black steel popcorn popper.
Animated Bifolds
Four new bifold door stYles featuring licensed Walt Disney and Peanuts characters have been introduced by Wing Industries.
The solid wood and glass doors feature full-louver bottom panels constructed of solid ponderosa pine, and stained or etched glass top panels that have been temPered for safety.
One design features SnooPY and Woodstock, while three Picture Mickev Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
The specialty bifolds are in the test mark-et stage in selected areas of the country, but are available bY special request in other areas.
Made of unbreakable plastic, the Tele-Holder is simply snapped in place to install or remove.
It is designed to fit most of the I billion standard round hand-set phones in the U.S. today.
It's Electric
A unique electrical products display featuring a three-dimensional cut-away of a load center is new from Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
The 2' x 4' display fits a standard 4'gondola.
It promotes I-T-E circuit breakers, enclosed switches and a new load center with the industry's first split neutral for easy wiring by the do-it-yourselfer.
For Thc Blrdr
Unique bird houses and bird feeders have been designed by Gull Lake Products Co.
Each bird house and feeder comes individually boxed, assembled and ready to hang.
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Constructed of 318" outdoor plywood, each house is cut in the shape of a native American bird and painted in the appropriate colors of the species. Two easily removed screws in the bottom allow for easy clean out of abandoned nests.
Off The Wall Sleeper
A convertible wall bed from Sico Inc. lowers to reveal a full size boxspring and mattress and returns to its
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out-of-the-way positionwith fi ngertip pressure.
The wall bed may be built into a drywall recess or is available with a companion modular cabinet and shelfsystem to provide extra storage space.
A patented "Power Pak" minimizes effort to lower and raise the bedwhether a twin, double or queen size.
100o/o Satisfaction on Quality - Weyerhaeuser guarantees hardwood panels that consistently meet your expectations for quality and grade. Hardwood panels are available in:

. Species - Poplar, Gum and Mixed Hardwoods
. Plys - 3, 4, 5, and 9 plys available
Grad€s - Range from BB to CD
Panel sizes - 4x8, 4x4, 2x4 and oth€r special cut sizes
Pan€l thickness's - 3/8", 112",518",314" 718" and lhicker panels are available for your sp€cial needs.
Whether it's sanded for furniture stock, cabinets, DIY projects or rough for frame stock or reels, we'll meet your expectations.
100o/o Satisfaction on Shipments - Weyerhaeuser guarantees that we'll ship from our mills on time. No excuses. Not iust full loads of hardwoods, but mixed lbads of hardwood panels with SYP plywood, dimension and even treated. Not onlv truckloads but car and barge loads with "just in time"delivery.
100o/o Satisfaction on Service - Weverhaeuser Sales CenterHot Springs has 28 experienced Customer Fiepresentatives dedicated to being your First Choice supplier. Let's talk about your needs. With Weyerhaeuser "you write the contract".
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The bed's "face" may be paneled, papered or painted, or is available in finishes to match the cabinet and shelf svstems.
Log Sidlng
Real pine log siding with stacked criss-crossing log corners designed for easy installation over a conventional frame house has been introduced by Modulog.
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The authentic siding is said to provide improved energy efficiency, noise level reduction, and the look of a real log cabin.
French Quarter Guisine
Kitchen cabinetry invoking the warm, casual ambiance of country French styling has been introduced by Rutt Custom Kitchens.
Features include spacious range and countertop areas, arched glass mullions, matching arches in the customized range hood, and a number of built-in convenience accessories.
Offered in a selection of grained oak, knotty pine or painted hardwoods, the French Quarters cabinetry is hand-finished in a process involving as many as l3 steps.
Forcible Fencing
Maintenance-free fencing manufactured from durable vinyl PVC has been developed by Bufftech.
The fencing is said not to chip, rust, peel, fade or ever need painting.
VOLUI\YTARY INDUSTRY QUALITY CONTROL BY CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFIED INSPECTION AGENCIES

PVC reportedly offers impact, strength, consistent color and weathering ProPerties.
Available are a wide variety of fence shapes and styles, including Victorian, Vicount, Baron, Monarch, Royal, Imperial and Country Manor designs.
Roofing Work Force
The Complete Roof Repair Kit, a collection of reportedly everything the do-it-yourselfer will need to reirair chimney flashing, roof valleys, shingles.and_shingle iabs, has been introduced by National Varnish Co.
The kit includes one gallon of roof cement, one pair of work gloves, a roll of roofing membrane, one hand trowel and easy-to-understand instructions.
It can be used in wet or dry conditions and does not contain asbestos. The product features a one year limited warranty.
An inspector carefully removes a core sample liom wood that has been pressure-treated under the AWPB quality-conbol Program.
At AWPB's laboratory, all tests and evaluations are performed by highly qualified personnel.
Plcklng Up Floor Salcr
A light weight, durable carry board for hardwood flooring samples is available from BiWood Flooring.
and corrosion, effortless door track operation, wipe-clean frames and a slanted bottom track that directs water and soap back into the tub.
The six styles are: Duet, a modern two-tone metal in silver and gold; Cut-Crystal, a bevel-cut glass pattern which reflects light; Ribbon Reflections, uniting black and mirrored stripes: Flemish Lace, with a new lace design; Muted Marble, featuring deep swirls of white for a marble look, and Floral F'ancies. with a soft floral border for a delicate look.
Pregerved In All Placer
A brush-on wood preservative specially formulated to protect end cuts, saw cuts and drilled holes is new from Osmose.
Radon Water Test Klt
A kit for detecting the odorless, tasteless gas radon in home water supplies is now offered by Radon Testing Corp. of America.
Weighing only four lbs., the display features 3" x 12" Master Plank samples in all five colors: natural, antique, pecan brown, white and dove gray.
Beauty ln The Bath
Six new styles of designer bathtub doors have been introduced by Kinkead.
Although Green Endcoat was designed for use on CCA pressure treated wood, it can also be used on untreated wood.
The preservative is said to protect hidden spaces in wood construction which can trap and hold moisture in decking, fencing, wood projects and permanent wood foundations.