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Simple l-Beam Installation

FiberStrong Rim Board from Georgia-Pacific Corp. reportedly makes installing wood I-beam joist systems easier.

Designed to melt snow in temperatures below 0', Melt Man reportedly will not harm plants, fiees and shrubs, burn hands or leave a chalky or oily residue.

It is available in an l8-lb. or 4Glb. bag on a 6Gbag (40 lbs.) or l2Gbag (18 lbs.) pallet.

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Deck Brightener Display

A colorful counter display for Wolman's Deck & Siding BrightenerlRejuvenator is new from Wolman Wood Care Products.

It has a .040 gauge, comes in a 4" lap, 5" lap and 4" Dutchlap in eight colors. Soffit. trim and J-channels are also available.

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It's Tool Time For Tim Allen

Home Improvement star Tim Allen collaborated with Hart Tool Co., Inc., to introduce the new Tim Allen Signature Hammer.

Designed to fit G-P I-beam joist depths from 9-114" to 16" with a 5,700 PLF vertical load capacity, it eliminates the need for blocking panels and squash blocks.

It is aitached to floor sheathing and toenailed to the plate with its 1-l/8" thickness, and its 12" and 24" lengths result in fewer pieces to handle.

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Mr. Cool Miser

An ice-melting Product that contains no rock salt is new from LangeStegrnann Co.

Standing approximately 10" tall and 6" wide, the display holds a 2l/4-lb. canister. It has a built-in literature holder and can be used to prc' mote the cedar/redwood formulation of Brightener or the original formulation for pressure-treated wood.

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It features an axe style handle with an antique brass finish nameplate. The head is heat treated, polished and embossed with Allen's trademark

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Concrete Spreader

A rugged aluminum rake speciallY designed for placing concrete has been introduced by l,eslie-Locke. Featuring a one-piece bracing system riveted to the head, Superlight Concrete Placer Model 650 has a 54" handle with a 20"x3-ll4" blade for easy movement of concrete.

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Lacquered False Ceilings

A new stretched ceiling system from Prestige Design offers a fast and cost-effective solution to cracked, peeling or discolored ceilings.

surfaces, it reportedly increases wet edge, reduces lap marks, shiners and spray tip plugging.

It also decreases water spotting in mid-tone and deep-tone colors without changing the color of dry paint or stain.

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High Roller

A heavy duty rolling warehouse ladder from Louisville Ladder Corp. is designed to fit easily in narrow aisles and confined spaces.

Garefree Concrete

A water-based acrylic sealant from Quikrete helps prom6te proper curing by retaining moisture in freshly placed concrete.

The system features a durable, lacquered PVC sheeting stretched parallel to the ceiling and clipped to support rods that are stapled at the juncture of the walls and ceilings.

It requires no edging or soldering of clip rings to the PVC sheet and is reportedly fireproof and waterproof.

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Laminated Floor Stapler

A stapling tool from StanleyBostitch provides a cost-saving alternative to gluing of laminated flooring.

The SX Series ladder is available in four sizes with maximum lengths of 31-118",39-9116", 48" and 567116". The heights from the floor to the top step are L'7",2'4-112,3'2" and 3'll-l/2". The three larger sizes come equipped with handrails.

Ideal for driveways, patios and sidewalks, Cure & Seal dries to a shiny semi-gloss finish, is available in one-gallon containers, and is applied with a sprayer, broom or roller.

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Classic European Tub Slider

Euro shower enclosures from Cardinal feature all4" and 3/8" heavv glass option and can be fitted for ail popular shower and tub installations.

The Floor Runner features a foot to fit 3/8" laminated floors with no adjustments and drives 1" laminated floor staples. A tapping block draws floor boards together for an even tighter fit.

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Waterproof Paint Additive

When added to either latex paint or stain, Okon TCS Additive from Okon Inc. reportedly makes the surface last longer, reducing mold and mildew problems by keeping paint film dry.

Designed for interior and exterior

It features a l-ll4"xl-114" angle iron base designed to reduce damage from repeated abuse and is constructed with a 50" angle. Its reinforced rear legs are made of steel angle iron which is reportedly five times stronger than 16-gauge, 1" steel tube.

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All-ln-One Gutter System

An easy-to-install gutter system from Bemis Manufacturing Co. is a flat to fold system with the gutter, leaf guard and drip edge already attached.

Constructed with a living hinge made of durable, flexible PVC, the Rain Master 3 starts out flat for installation to the fascia board. The sys- are arranged in an offset or brick pattern with a 3116" extruded polycarbonate sheet attached to both the interior and exterior sides of the window.

A l/16" space between the window and overlay prevents rubbing.

The window's extruded aluminum frame has a plastic insert to prevent heat and cold transfer and angled irons to secure the block, overlay and aluminum to the 2"x10" wooden buck.

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A Bit Of Twisting

Twist drill bits from Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. reportedly penetrate SOVo faster than general purpose bits.

Designed to drill different materials, Thunderbolt bits have a self-centering split point design for easier penetration and less drill walking.

tem's three joints feature snug-fitting gaskets for leakproof performance, ieoortedlv never rust, corrode or need pa'inting, and are available in white and brown.

The system includes right and left end caps, drop outlets, down sPout elbows, down spout connector brackets, gutter connectors, inside and outside corners, fitting leaf guards, snap anchors, transition elbows and Belbows.

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Hurricane-Proof Windows

A hurricane-proof, polycarbonate glazed block window is new from Miles.

Bloc-Ease hurricane windows weigh 3.5 lbs. per sq. ft. and are made of 8"x8"x3" interlocking blocks that

A heavy-duty cutting surface powers through deep or shallow holes and a unique flute form improves chip ejection and coolant flow while reducing drill retraction.

Available in a variety of styles, including jobber length, stub length, silver and deming, and titanium-coated, the bis have a black and bronze friction-reducing finish or titaniumnitride to reportedly increase drill life up to 5007o over comparable uncoated drill bits.

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Vent-Free Gas Heater

A vent-free, freestanding gas heater with an ivory finish is new from Superior Fireplace Co.

Ttte 23-7t8-wide by lGl/4"deep bv 29"-hieh VFFS can be installed in front of a-wall. in a corner or in front of a window. It includes a natural gas or propane burner with a manual or modulating thermostat. Its reportedly 99,97o fuel-burning efficiency is said to be three times greater than conventional gas logs.

It has an easy-to-open control panel and comes with brass trim and a naturallooking split-oak vent-free gas log set. A standard oxygen depletion sensor automatically shus off the system if the oxygen level in the room falls below 18.5%.

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Hot Mama!

A lightweight heat gun from Skil softens paint and caulking, heas liquids and shrinks electrical tubing and packaging.

Featuring a powerful 12.5-amP motor, the HDl000 heat gun weighs 2 lbs. and has three lemperatue ranges: l2O',750' and 1,0(X)'. A slide switch that controls temperaturc and airflow is designed for right- or left-handed users and the tool's stand is useful for benchtop applications. Optional nozzle finings are available.

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Prefinished Shingles

Shakertown's new prefinished sidewall shingles eliminate on-site finishing and improve durability.

The 18" western red cedar PreFinish Shingles are coated with an oilbased finish on all sides and are available in four colors.

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Lightweight Work Light

A versatile light that fits into a tool belt or pocket is available from Powermate Lighting Tools.

The 2AA Pivoting Head Clip Light features a head that rotates 360' and adjusts to multiple vertical angles to pinpoint an exact area that needs

Each tray of the Building Box measures l2-ll2"xl8"x3" and contains one l3-ll2"x9-5/8"x2" box with eight individual dividers for customized organization. The tray has a push and release feature to keep the box in place. The tool box holds up light. A spring-loaded belt/pocket clip allows the lightweight light to be easily attached, freeing the hands to work. It also features a shatterproof lens, all-weather grip, Xenon bulbs and alkaline batteries.

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Multi-Eye Detector

The Vigibat 2800 from AGT automatically turns lights, heat and air conditioning on when people enter an area, then turn the devices off when they exit.

to four trays and boxes and has a gray finish, two safety yellow trays and two transparent boxes.

An expansion kit containing one tray and one box is available.

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Handy Hinge Butt Marker

The Hinge Butt Marker from Swanson Tool Co., Inc. produces an accurate mortise in doors and jambs.

Two-Piece Vinyl Planking

A non-toxic, polymer vinyl planking for boat docks and deck coverings is new from Heritage Vinyl Products.

Featuring a two-piece design with a top and bottom piece snapped together, Teck Deck has no protruding nails and reportedly will not splinter, crack, rot, fade or require painting.

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Formidable Fiberglass Doors

A fiberglass entry door from Ceco Entry Systems is reportedly tougher than steel, lasts longer than wood and replicates the cathedral grain structure ofexpensive oak doors.

Capable of handling up to 32 areas simultaneously, it uses optical detectors that combine infrared and motion control technology to activate it.

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Stackable Tool Box

A modular tool box from Flambeau Products Corp. has removable trays and boxes for adjusting space.

Featuring a chisel guide for depth and size, a butt gauge for proper hinge width and length, and a l"-wide lip to control depth and keep the chisel level, it comes in a 3-112" size for inside or a 4" size for outside hinges.

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Hardboard House Trim

A new line of house trim has been introduced by ABTco Inc.

Hardboard-based Pro Trim has a deep-grain cedar texture side and a smooth alternative. All four sides are finished with four layers of factorycured acrylic latex primer.

The trim comes in 16'lengths with widths of 4", 5", 6", 8", 10" and 12" and thicknesses of 4/4" or 5/4". The line also offers matching plowed back fascia board in 6" and 8" widths.

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Constructed of fiberglass-reinforced engineered composite materials, Oakcraft doors are said to have a 25Vo deeper grain pattern than similar doors. The pattern runs vertically on the stiles and horizontally on the rails.

The core is insulated with polyurethane rigid foam and the wood stiles provide a l-314" thermal barrier between the exterior and interior face sheets.

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