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High Storoge Cobinet

Flexibility of space and easy accegs to stored items are achieved by the Long-Bell pantry, by the Long-Bell Div., International Paper Co.

The pantry is a kitchen cabinet, 84" high a,nd 24" wide.

The pantry is divided into two main sections. The lower section has 15 shelves. The upper section, for larger items, has uct is available in custom lengths, in prepainted sheets or in plain galvanized. Four standard colors are available: white, bl'ue, green and tan, with a white wash coat on the reverse side.

The %" depth Hi-Cor II rib sheets are 2Ity'e," wide with a covering width of 24". Standard g'auges ate 26 and.29. The 26gauge sheet is available in cqlors and galvanized; the 29 gauge sheet is available in white and plain galvanized. Special colors are available ori special order, quantity permitting.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Wood Groined Ceiling Beqms

Lite-Beam, a synthetic exposed wood ceiling beam of polyurethane, is introduced by the Lite-Beam Division of Urethane Fabricators, Inc. Lite-Beam carri,es high fir€ retardant qualities and is approved by ASTM, No. 1692-59-T.

Hand-hewn, and pre-cut with a 2t' x2" underside center channel, Lite-Beam is available in Old English dark walnut, Colonial medium mahogany and Federal light oak.

A 4" x6" 16' Lite-Beam weighs 8 lbs.

Quick Prong Speeds Jobs

Installation time of joist hangers may be cut by as much as one-third with "Speed Prong" joist hangers developed by Simpson Co.

Simpson's .'LUP' series joist hangers feature speed prongs for quick attachment of the hanger to both joist and beam. A single blow from a hamrner positions the hanger

Fun to fill one shelf. The lower storage area consists of five heaw-duty steel shelves that revolve independently, plus 10 individually adjusted steel shelves, each Ila' wide by 3ft" deep, on the inside of the door.

The rotating shelves are self-positioning, rwinging back to their original position automatically. Spacing between the shelves is adjustable.

IVRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 5?3 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Steel Building Sheet

Molenco developed a steel building sheet (a %" depth ribbed configuration) and will market the new product under the trade name IIi-Cor II.

The ribbed panel tests stronger than the 76" depth corrugated sheet (Hi-Cor) also manufactured by the company.

The rib contour of the new material lends the appearence of a rib panel sheet to a etrong industrial comrgated sheet. The prod-

Finished and ready to install, Lite-Beam can be applied to any even ceiling surface through the use of mastic or by tacking it to 2" x2" ceiling strips.

Lite-Beam is available in 4" x 6" in 8, 10, 12, L4, tB and 18' lengths, snd, 2" x 6" in 8, 10, and 12' lengths.

A.2" x6" Lite-Beam length retails for approximately $1.69 a foot A 4" x6' length, for approximately $1.69 a foot. Lite-Stic mastic lists at $1.39 for an 11-ounce tube. Matching touch-up, in 4-ounce jars, with brush applicator, lists for $.99.

WBITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Speed prong joist hangers for nailing. Prongs into the joist eliminate the need for joist nailing.

Ttre three sizes of 'LUP' hangers are made for light construction, accommodating joists from 2x4 through 2x16.

Simpson's precision formed .'LUP" Speed Prong joist hangers are manufactured from 18 ga. galvanized steel. Nailing is with n 16 (16d x 2%") nails.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Geon Vinyl Moldings

A line of prefinished mouldings which can be installed after paneling is in place is announced by Gossen Corp.

"Trimberlinet' mouldings are extruded from B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co. Geon vinyl.

The mouldings are designed so nails countersink on impact and the nail hole is selfsealing.

Trimberline is available in eight woodgrain finishes to blend with standard panels. Shapes offered include outside corner, inside corner and cove, cap moulding, batten strip, stop, base and casing.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine,573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadenq Calif.91101.

TP Siding Disployer

Forest Fiber Products Co. released a sample displayer containing an assortment of himed Forest TPril (tempered and primed) sidings. Several different styles are shown in a wall - hanging plastic - pocket viewer which allows samples to be seen and also removed for close inspection; or the samples are assembled accordion fashion on heavy-duty straps without the plastic. lilRITE: The Merchant Magazine, S?3 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101,

Smooth hardboard siding and forest TPtex siding are both produced in lap siding and panel siding. Lap siding sizes are 12" and,91k" wide by 16' long. Panel siding is 4' wide by 16' long, and is manufactured with a choice of "IJt' or "V" gaooves, or plain (ungrooved) panels. Both types are nominally 7/16" thick.

Powerful Clomp Noiler

The Aerosmith clamp nail driver is a light weight tool for driving all sizes of clamp nails. The 2 lb., 5' tool enables the operator to get into most tight corners.

The clamp nailer has no finger actuated trigger, cannot be fired unless placed against selfers. The line, called the Weekender, is made up of a plaster trowel, cement edger, groover, cement trowel and notched trowel.

The $3.50 plaster trowel has a, L0lz', x 4Yz' set-resistant broken-in blade. The edger sells for $1.10. The 3" x 6" blade is stallation. Each panel clips into panel below, holding itself in place while applicator is nailing. Cedar crest siding may be installed with or without 96" backerboard. Backer is simply dropped behind siding after panel is hooked in place.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Get Hord to Reqch Spots

"Strapnail" pipe and conduit fastener eliminates nails and mashed thumbnails.

Compact, air driven nailer the workpiece. The air consumed driving 60 or more clamp nails per minute is approximately 4 CFM operating at 80 P.S.I. Operating pressures are from 50 to 120 P.S.I., depending upon the length of clamp nail being driven.

\MRITE: The Merchant Magazine,573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Penelroling Power

The Bostitch model B8R stapler includes a staple remover, which doubles as a letter opener, and a detachable base for conversion to a stapling plier or taeker.

Every Bostitch model 88 stapler drives 88 spring crown staples. Staple design keeps staple legs under tension when driven so compact size stapler offers penetrating power comparable to many full size standard staples.

The model B8R stapler is available in black, beige, green and gray decorator colors. Suggested list is $3.75.

WRITE: The Merchant Mag*zine,573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Trowelling Tools

Goldblatt Tool Co. has introduced a new line of trowel tools specifically designed to meet the needs of weekend do-it-your- turned up on both ends. Like the edger, the 3" x 6" g?oover has both ends turaed up. It cuts a sharp |!"-deep groove oa Y+" radius. The cement trowel has a t4" x 4" tempered steel blade that comes broken-in, and will not take a set. For 93.50 it gives the do-it-yourselfer professional results. The blade is secured to its mounting with stainless steel power pins. The handle is light-weight natural wood.

A $3.75 notched trowel is for mastic and floor covering work. Both sides of the 10%" x 4+6" carbon steel blade are notched %" centers.

\MRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

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Solid Vinyl Siding

Certain-teed Products Corp., plastics div., announces cedar crest wood grain solid vinyl siding. Available in colonial white,

Avoid mashed thumbs too. The one-piece galvanized steel unit has integral curved nails at each end. Preformed, the strap fits over \5" pipe, conduit or BX shielded cable.. Place Strapnail across the pipe or conduit, then hammer in the integral nails.

\MRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 673 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

lmproved Sheeting

A roof deck sheet with %" rib configuration requiring less aggregate fill has been developed by Moncrief-Lenoir Mfg. Co.

The configuration and the high tensile strength of the new roof decking, which

Certain-teed siding green and grey colors, cedar crest graining reduceg the problems of gloss, sheen and die marks found in many other sidings. The flared hook is designed for faster in-

Needs less aggregate fill

will be marketed under the trade name Hi-Cor II, provides greater strength and load bearing capacity.

The decking will span gteater distances than ordinary materials. It is available in 26 and 29 gauge high tensile galvanized steel or in cold rolled steel.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

New Ceiling Styles

Two joint details available with Simpson Pyrotect ceiling tile provide flexi- bility in the design of ceiling systems. The square edge joints along with Pyrotect nondirectional fissured pattern, provide a monolitltic ceiling appearance. rffRfTE: The Merchant Magzrzrne, S?3 So. Lake Ave,, Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

This non-directional fissured pattern is also available in recessed edge lay-in panels and standard lay-in panels. Pyrotect products are manufactured from cellulose fibers with fireproof chemicals and have washable, polyvinyl acetate flnishes.

P.O.P. Drill Disploy

Rockwell Manufacturing Co.'s triangle drill package is a new point-of-purchase display for portable power tools.

Three Rockwell green line drills are pack- aged in red and white tri-corner cartons, which can be used to build floor and shelf displays. A free kit, consistingi of a gumback label, price card and wire card holder converts the carton to a drill display unit.

Tools shipped in the new packages are the model 70 la" drill, model 73 %" drill, and model 74 Ve" variable-speed drill.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101,

lmpregnoted Fboring

The American Novawood Cogp. uses a nuclear-energy process to solidify liquid plastic that has been impregnated into red oak and other species of wood. Color dyes can be mixed with the liquid plastic before it is impregnated. As a result, scuffs, scratches and burns can be sanded away.