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Carh Drop

Counter Cache from Esselte Meto provides a depository for large denomination bills and excess cash at check-out areas.

The device holds up to 500 bills, coupons and personal checks, mounts to any secure fixture near the register, and reduces frequent cash pick-ups, front-end cash ex' posure and the risk of outside and employee theft.

A higher end model features removable cassettes to facilitate col' lection from multiple registers throughout the stores.

Steamed About Strlpplng

A lightweight, corrosion-proof steam wallpaper stripper is new from Earlex Ltd.

The plastic stripper also includesa l2-ft. hose, steam plate and6-l/2-ft. power cord.

Other accessories allow cleaning carpets, cookers, windows and tiles and removing creases from hanging drapes.

Side Sweeps

The Dirt Catcher, a Pushbroom with a curved block to prevent debris from escaping the sweePing Path, is new from Empire Brushes.

Features include the broom block's foam-molded wing tips at the outer edges, 60-in. metal-tiPPed hardwood handle and choice ofthree bristle types: fine, all-PurPose and coarse.

Precise Paint Pouring

Paint can spouts to allow clean, accurate pouring are now available lrom Pourboy Products.

Available in quart and gallon sizes, the PourMaster system includes a reusable locking ring and inexpensive, disposable paper liners.

The spouts are said to help alleviate spilled and wasted paint and solvents, messy can labels, uncontrolled pouring, and pour lid resealing due to dried paint in the groove.

Swing Time

A swing-support assembly with a classic country design ideal for any lawn, poolside or patio is now ofiered by Port-A-Swing.

Hardwood Floor House

Two new hardwood floorins from Bruce Hardwood Floors. - displays are available

The Williamsburg swing support reportedly can be dismantled for easy transport in 30 minutes with two people to bolt and unbolt the take apart sections. Its weight-distribution design provides stability without holes, anchors or concrete in the sround.

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Tape Up Your House

A durable. water resistant and virtually invisible tape that conforms to almost any surface is new from 3M.

, Th. lvstem 120 showcases twelve 18" x 18" samples in 5, sq. f1 of.foor space. The display is72-l/2" high, 36" wide and 20" deep.

The System 160 stands l4-l /4 inches taller to accommodate four additional samples.

Motion Monitors

Motion Alert, a security and monitoring device that signals whenever a tagged object has been mbved, is new from DesignTech International.

The system consists of two small components: a transmitter which attaches to a desired object and receiver to notify you if the object moves. The radio signal will travel up to 300 ft. away, ringing and triggering a light which stays on until it is reset.

Possibly tagged objects include doors of homes, garages, mailboxes, gun cabinets, medicine chests, and yard and pool gates.

Scotch brand Tough Tape was designed as an all purpose tape for a wide range of demanding aroundthe-house projects.

Available in a unique dispenser, the tape is l-in. wide by 150 in. long.

Cascadee On Tap

A new waterfall-type designer faucet has been introduced by Metropolis.

Available in 6" and 12" widths, the Metrofall faucet can be used with a variety of handles and coordinating fixtures and accessories. All items are offered in 14 metal and enamel finishes, with added [:poxy-Glas protection.

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Automatic Deadbolt

A new garage door lock, easilY added to any existing automatic opener to provide dead bolt security, is new from GDI Automatic Dead Bolts.

Designed for one-Piece swing-uP doors, ihe Gravity Drop works in tandem with automatic openers. It is removed just before the door swings up and drops back into Place in the floor just after the door closes.

Safe From Shocks

A safety outlet cover with a builtin locking device to help protect children from electrical shock is new from Molvan Enterprises.

The twin-receptacle-hole outlet plate features a double-action mechanism that automatically closes the plate covers when an electrical plug is disconnected.

The molded resin cover is initially available in beige and white.

Plant Water Pouch

. A w^ater pouch that attaches to the back ol'a pot to provide a continuous supply of water to a plant's roots through a specially formulated fiberwick is new from Consumer Products International.

The Plant Oasis allows a plant to draw water through the wick directly to its roots as needed. The water sup- ply in the pouch lasts from seven to l0 days.

Mark & Measure

A pencil holder that attaches to a tape measure to transform it into a compass and straight edge is new lrom Measure Mark.

The kit includes mount, adhesive, pencil and instructions.

Paint Pusher

The surface painter from ShurLine is now available with new packaging and two new merchandisers.

The two wire rack displays each hold l0 or more painters. One merchandiser can be used free standing or displayed on a pegboard, while the other features a paint can topper.

o TPl, SPIB, AWPB, UL qualiry programs o Lumber, timber & plyrvood treating o TSO available. 4 million ft. in stock a Distribution from Rockies to East Coast o Dallas distribution center and rail yard o Company trucks & rail shipments

40 acre mill site .Twin 80' cylinders o Chipmill, sawmill, chip & canter o 12 acre rail yard o Planing mill & reman, o Steam kilns & co-gen,

Surrounded By Fans

A ball-shaped fan with two oscillating fans to push air in two different directions is now available from N.E. National Batterv Factorv Ltd.

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%The electric adjustable-height fan features two motors (one fo-r each tan), LED progressive timer, and 360" all-angle oscillation.

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