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costly returns due to separated laths are being introduced by Universal Forest hoducts.

Pro-Wood Clinch Lattice features special heavy duty staples with chisel points that, when driven througb tbe wood, hit a striker plate that forces each staple to cross itself and cul its ends back ino the panel. Reportedly, the resulting joint is stronger and smoothef, so it won't snag hands or clothing.

In tests, 8-ft. garden panels have literally been folded end to end without danage.

Lattice In A Clinch

Lattice panels manufacuuPd with a new clinch staple system to eliminate

They will be available early next year in garden and heavier structural thiclncsses and a variety of sizes and species, both CCA pressure treated and bright"

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Deck Aid

Deck Bracket, an extnrded aluminum end b'racket de.sigrd to lrevent water build-up cunmon to the construction of most decks, has been inroduced by Crawford Products, Inc. The device is crafted to make a perfect platform for the ledger and helps redirect wat€tr, so it can drain and not rot the siding.

The bracket is a brd extruded alu6iarrm l-beam with l/4"-thick walls. The flange that bolts to the si& of tbe house is 8" wide, and the side to which the double header is bolted is 4" wide. Both have petilled 9/16" holes for the lD" crriage bolts.

Hinqe Kit

Fdr a perfect fit every time, the Hingemaster from Norfield Tools & Supplies makes it a snap to mortise doors and jambs simultaneously and to install hinges while tbe material is still in the fixure.

Perfect for use on site or in the shop, the kit includes mortising templates, template guides, door and janb reference stop assemblies, carbide-tipped rout€r bil, hex key set and instructibn booklet. It's available fm either 1/4" or 5/8" radius hinges in 3112",4" and 4-112" sizes.

Pocket Computer Terminals

New Radio Frequency "RF'technology capabilities from Computer System Dynanics allows users to enter data on a hand-held tenninal via radio transmissions to the computer system.

The system eliminates gathering lists of data for later manual entry, increasing accuracy and saving time.

Designed for use with the CSD Computer Systen, the RF (Telxon) Terminal's typicd uses include entering physical inventory data and purchase receipts and doing SKU price checks.

Lawn Caddy

Ideal for a variety of lawn and garden chores, the sleek Easy-Roller Plus Lawn Cart from Ames Lawn & Garden Tools features an extra-wide base to increase overall stabilitv.

Flake-Free Handle Finish

Three entrance handlesets are now available from Master Lock Co. featuring a revolutionary new finish that provides superior resistance to tarnishing, flaking and pitting.

In extensive laboratory trials, the new Durashine finish withstood testing with salt spray, ultraviolet light and an array of harsh cleaners.

Door Jamb ln A Jiffy

An innovative door jamb system that quickly snaps into place is new from Snap Jamb International.

The three-piece adjustable prehung wood unit features tongue and groove casing and intedocking jambs that move in or out. to fit walls from 4-ll2 to 4-718" or 4-518 to 5". The one size system is said to allow for defects up to 3/8" in any opening.

It can be manufactured in all types of wood and MDF products, including fingerjoint pine, hemlock, print over wood, wrap over wood, MDF raw, primed and wrapped.

Compared to traditional systems, it reportedly requires less warehouse space, allows for more frames per truckload and easy handling with less damage, and comes ready for installation, even by unskilled workers.

The 4 cu. ft., 250-lb. capacity cart features all-poly construction with a solid steel axle, wide wheels for enhanced maneuverability, a conveniently positioned handle to eliminate bending or stooping, a flat bottom so contents are eiNy to remove, and a recessed t;ool tray to keep hand tools organized and within reach.

Designed for years of use, it comes fully assembled.

Cedar By The Panel

Extra light and long panels from Shakertown allow one person to install cedar shingle siding about four times faster than with individual R&R (rebutted & rejointed shingle) panels.

Designed with the appearance of traditional R&R cedar shingle siding, R&R Sidewall Panels are 41" long and weigh 2-ll2 lbs. They are squared on both sides and the butt of the shingle.

Cedar shingles and shakes offer high insulation values, durability and wind resistance.

In addition to a lifetime mechanical warranty, the handlesets include a 10-year finish warranty, virtually eliminating callbacks. The Durashine finish comes standard at no extra cost.

Bottoms Up

The EasyUp storage unit from Xcel Industrial Group holds bottles bottom up, so the liquid can flow down.

Designed to hold oval-shaped bottles, the device adheres to smooth, non-porous surfaces, such as tile, glass, ceramics, plastic and fiberglass. It comes in four colors for use in the bathroom, kitchen, office, workshop, etc.

Easy-To-lnstall French Door

A new French door designed with the installer in mind has been introduced by Nicolai Door.

The Marquis interior French door is the first Nicolai door to be Compression Glazed, securing glass lites without glazing compound. The process eliminates excess putty "squeeze-out" and staple holes that need to be filled and sanded prior to finishing.

GlassWrap easy-to-remove plastic covers each glass pane, eliminating the need to mask or scrape doors. After painting or finishing the door, the plastic can be peeled away witi a putty knife.

Doors feature thinner bars and muntins (l-714", that allow more light into rooms. Stiles have been widened (to 4-314") to accommodate a wider range of designer hardware.

Interior doors come in lG and 15lite designs in pine, fir and oak. Widths range from 2'0" to 3'0" by 6'8" hish.