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New Kid On The Block

Hy-Lite Products, Inc. has introduced acrylic block windows with frosted wave, clear wave and cross rib block patterns that allow light to flow into the home while offering privacy.

Taming Of The Screw

Self drilling screws reportedly offering the strength of 410 stainless steel and corrosion resistance equivalent to 304 stainless steel are new from Swan Secure.

Heat treated Marutex screws are made from a passivated chrome

Prune There, Done That

A 3-lb. tree pruner that extends 13' and features a ropeless Powerstroke cutting action is new from Fiskars Consumer Products. The Tele-

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Pruning Stick r has an ultrahardened steel blade that is said to resist rust and reduce cutting friction.

The tool cuts branches up to l-ll4" in diameter and can be fitted with a 15" Woodzig style saw blade for trimming larger branches.

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Chairman Of The Cords

Abrasive cords and tapes for finishing narrow grooves on wood spindles and other turned parts are new from E.C. Mitchell Co., Inc.

The products eliminate folding and fitting sandpaper into nalTow grooves when finishing spindles and turnings.

molybdenum alloy and have improved drilling capacity.

The screws can be used in residential, industrial and marine applications where extreme corrosive environments exist.

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Available with aluminum oxide, silicon carbide or crocus abrasives for ultra-fine polishing, cords come in l3 sizes and are packed on 50'adhesive tape-like spools that reportedly won't tear, fray or break.

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Plane Truth

A heavy duty planer for large resharpenable high-speed blades and small carbide sizes as well is new from DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.

The product comes in a variety of sizes and colors in non-operational and opening units.

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Wall Done

A segmental retaining wall system for planting areas and other landscape projects is new from Versa-Lok.

Model DW680K produces 15,000 rpms under load and has an expanded cutting capacity of 3/32" maximum depth of cut in pass.

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Accent units permit tighter design radiuses and have a pinning system that allows construction of setback and near-vertical walls.

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May I Have This Fence?

Superior Aluminum Products, Inc. has introduced aluminum fencing that is said to resist rust and corrosion. Series 700 and 900 can be used for perimeter fencing, pool railings and dividers for residential, commercial and institutional installations. The product comes in nine colors and in heights from 36" to12".

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When You're Tiling

Gold Seal has introduced two new ceramic tiles with natural stone appearances in four colors.

Joist For You

Willamette Industries, Inc. has added several new sizes to its StrucJoist engineered I-joist line.

The SJ-150 now has a 14" depth and the SJ-350 and SJ-550 now come in 18" and 20" depths.

StrucJoist I-joists are part of the EZ Frame System, which includes Classic, Premier and Premier Plus Glulams, Struclam laminated veneer lumber andE-Z Rim board products.

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Curtain Call For Walls

Wausau Window and Wall Systems has a new four-sided structural glazed curtainwall with full-size glass expanses and no visible exterior rrame.

Series 8750 screw spline ladder frames can be shipped preassembled to the project site or as knocked down comDonents with assembled and factory ^ glazed carrier frames.

Tingri comes in 6"x6", 6"x12" and 12"xl2" with 3"x12" bullnose.

Embossed decos in 6"x6" and 6"x12" sizes also are available. Also available in four colors, Athens formats include 12"x12" with a 3"x12" bullnose trim and 6"x12" imported floor mosaic with fossil-like dots.

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Shutter At The Thought

Cellwood has a new merchandising program for its Premier and Shuttercraft shutters.

The product can be special ordered with operating vent or entrance door inserts, internal structural reinforcing, integral Venetian blinds and exterior aluminum trim covers.

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Rustic Siding

Resource Materials Corp. has a new vinyl siding product that offers the rustic appeal of a natural cedar log exterior.

Venting Attic Heat

A sectional, shingle-over ridge vent that extracts heat and moisture out of an attic is new from Benjamin Obdyke Inc.

Xtractor Vent comes in an XLP low-profile model that can be installed with a nail gun, and in an X18 size that provides 18 sq. in. of net free area per linear ft.

The injection molded, polypropylene product comes in 4' sections and has an internal "sine-wave" shaped baffle that is said to prevent rain and snow infiltration.

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Let's Make A Seal

OSI Sealants has a new textured polyurethane sealant for window, siding, door and roof applications.

Paintable Pro-Series PR-256 cures to a textured appearance to blend with concrete, masonry, stucco and cedar, providing adhesion that is said to be permanent, flexible, waterproof and weatherproof.

The product also is said to provide adhesion to most metals, wood, brick, concrete and masonry without a primer and comes in 10.3-oz. cartridges in eight colors.

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Walk Behind Saw Blades

Hilti has introduced four new wet diamond blades for walk behind saws.

Timbermill Log Cabin Board reportedly will never rot, splinter or corrode, is impervious to wood boring insects, and resists fading.

The integral supporting contoured backer board is made from expanded polystyreTre foam and is laminated in place to increase the panel's resistance.

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Pivoting Pliers

ContractorPro Blades come in specifications for cured concrete and green concrete/asphalt, the latter with standard undercut protection to help protect the core of the blade from the abrasive slurry created by those materials.

The 12"-26" products have a thickness of.1 10" to 375".

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The program includes showroom displays, product literature and a digital planogram package.

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Locking pliers with a pivoting jaw for grasping irregular shaped work pieces are new from Alltrade, Inc.

Pivot Jaw meets ANSI standards and has a lifetime warranty.

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One Hot Nail

Stainless steel and hot dip galvanized nails are available from Hitachi Power Tools.

Dipped in molten zinc to create a thick layer of protection, Hardinails have a layer of thermo-plastic resin for additional holding power that protects.against loss of coating due to scraplng.

Stainless steel AISI 304s are for use in severe weather conditions, marine environments and in natural woods treated with a clear finish, such as cedar and redwood.

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Bonding Session For Floors

Bruce Hardwood Floors now has a low solvent, VOC compliant, urethane floor adhesive said to create a strong bond to flat sub-floors.

Designed for wet laid applications and for use with all Bruce oroducts. Equalizer begins to cure duriirg installation, turning from a liquid to an elastomeric pliable solid.

The product delivers a spread rate of 50'-55' per gallon and has a lifetime adhesive bond warranty.

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Shed Some Light

Maxlight System has a new product that brings natural sunlight into below ground basements.

Maxlight 2 Basement Sunlight System increases the amount of sunlight coming through each window by up to 10 times, reducing the need for artificial light.

Maxlight System for New Construction, which is said to bring comparable sunlight to that of the main floor of a home, is also available.

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Measure For Measure

Alltrade, Inc. has two new tape measures, one with a wider 1-l14" blade, the other with a see-through transparent case.

Wide Load and Visitape feature l/8" fractional callouts.

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In The Gutter

A continuous gutter system that reportedlyeliminates unsightly seams and reduces the possibility of leaks is new from CustomBilt Metals.

The product's finish has a lifetime guarantee and can be roll-formed on the job site.

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The Grill Seekers

A lightweight, flexible fiber cement pad that can be placed under outdoor ornamental clay or other portable fireplaces, fryers, smokers and charcoal or gas barbecue grills to protect deck and patio surfaces from stains, sparks and debris is available from DiversiTech.

Grill Pads have a slip-resistant, textured surface and are earth-brown in color to blend with most woods. The product comes in 30" rounds that weigh 7 lbs. and 30"x42" rectangles and ovals that weigh l2 lbs.

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Keep A High Profile

Braided Accents has introduced a 26"x36" wall display that depicts 20 hardwood rope moulding profiles, including crown moulding, wallpaper borders, chair rail, backsplash and counter edges.

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The massive tailgate party featured free food and beverages, marching bands, cheerleaders, contests, prizes and an autograph session with Alabama football legend Ken Stabler.

Nearly 3,500 Loxley residents, area Ace retailers and community officials attended to receive a first-hand look at the distribtion facility, which is as large as 16 football fields.

Ace Kicks Off Gulf Coast DC

In grand football fashion, Ace Hardware Corp. Oct. 8 officially kicked off the opening of its Loxley, Al., Retail Support Center with the entire town invited to attend.

With 80 dock doors and 4O-ft.-high ceilings, the $35 million, 800,000-sq. ft. RSC houses an estimated $40 million in inventory (approximately 60,000 SKUs) and will run seven days a week, 362 days a year.