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Sliding Hardware Catalog

A new eight-p. full color condensed catalog detailing the latest lines of Grant Hardware's sliding hardware for doors and drawers and related hardware for hospitals and shelves, is now available.

Particleboardl.28 Ways

Builders who only use particleboard for underlayment are missing important savings by not using it for many other applications in the house, claims a new National Particleboard Assn. bookletposter. There are at least 28 different uses to which particleboard can be put, says NPA.

Clark Skidder Brochure

A 20-p. free brochure on the Clark "Ranger" line of grapple and cable skidders presents specifications and ilTjfli#i"". characteristics for each

Free Reader Service

For further informotion on oll New Products ond New Literoture, write fhe Merchant Mogozine, 573 So. Loke Ave., Posodeno, Co. 9l l0l. Pleose mention issue dote ond poge number so we cqn process your request foster!

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Good Roofing Gulde

"A Homeowner's Guide to tlte Selection of Quality Roofing" is a new 20-p. four-color edition that covers a variety ofsubjects, such as types ofroofcoverings. safety and protection features, use of color and the "textured look," and how to find a qualified contractor. Also included is a color guide that shows how to coordinate roof, siding and trim. Cost is 25c.

Industrial Forklifts

New specification sheets trn industrial forklifts with capacities to 4fi)0 lb. are new from Allis-Chalmers Corp. The Series 500 forklifts are designed for construction, industrial and general purpose application on any type ofterrain.

Foursome on Plywood

Four easy-to-use reference manuals from the American Plywood Assn. contain all the facts vou need to know on nlywood for the-industrial. construction, agricultural, and over-the-counter markets. Separately, the manuals are on-the target aids tailored to meet selling needs for specific markets. Together, they capsulize most everything you need to know about plywood into an all-markets library of data on designs, products and procedures. Send $1.70 for one_manual or $6.80 for the complete set of four.

Kitchen & Bath Design

The Kwik Plan Kitchen Kit ($3 ea.) contains a full line of wall, base, utility and range cabinets, hoods, sinks. dishwashers, refrigerators and windows. Over l40 "peel-off'decals. scale %" to 1", aU in color. Bathroom kit shows a variety of decals for vanities, tubs, shower stalls, lavatories, toilets and linen cabinets. Masler grid sheets and instructions are included with each kit.

Structurat Wood Use

Lock-Deck@ laminated deckine is featured in the 1974 Ensineered St/uctural Wood Products caialog from Potlatch Corp. It includes technical specification data. is available without charge to architects, designers. and structural engineers. Four-color illustrations demonstrate the products' versatility.

Hometite Products Brochure

A new l2-p. full-color brochure puts the emphasis on easier industrial maintenance through the use of Homelite's portable power equipment. Features stressed include: rugged desisn for lone life: low maintenance: allwEather reliability: lightweight and compact and all-around. highperformance capabilities.

Get A Break

Much has been published about C. E.'s "guaranteed unbreakable" polycarbonate plastic. Lexan, but nothing as popular as two little (3V2" x6") pocket-sized booklets issued by Commercial Plastics & Supply Corp. and available on request to Dept. D, l$z Woodhaven Dr., Cornwells Heights, Penn. 19020. Title is: "Some People Get All the Breaks!"

Plastic Products For Concrete

New products for concrete construction are described in an all-new. l2-p., free catalog from Greenstreak Plastic Products; scale drawings, description and specifications on waterstop, chamfer strip, control joint, concrete placement equipment and new types of architectural form liners. Application suggeslions and instructions are in-

Estimating Public Works

The 1974 Dodge Guide for Estimating Public ll/orks Constuction Costs, with expanded cost data on mass transii systems and waste treatment facilities is available from McGraw-Hill lnformation Systems Co.. l22l Avenue of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10020.

Medium Duty Drawer Slides

Detailed, descriptive literature on their new, smooth operating medium duty models 516 and 517 drawer slides is now available from Grant Hardware Co. It contains complete technical and ordering data. including all pertinent specifications. packaging, dimensions and cross-sectional Views.

Shims for V-Grooving Tools

Commonly used masking tape or kraft paper for spacing between V-grooving cutters can be clumsy and inaccurate. Artus shims ("The Color Tells the Thickness") claim to provide maximum accuracy and correct parallelism as well as new simplicity and handling ease. Illustrated literature is available.

Spur Products Literature

Spur Products has literature on its line of over 300 different sized liglrtweight, shock-absorbing polystyrene pallets: Spur Protective Corners; Tfte "Stringer," and instant pallet and product separator: and Spur Dunnage Bags.

Masonite in Mfg. Housing

A new l4-p. color brochure illustrates applications of Masonite brand products in manufactured housins. Included are photos and delcriptidns of both exterior and interior products, including the new Historic Collection of hardboard panels.

Designing Building Systems

Advanced computer-designed building systems are featured in Star Manufacturing's "Srar Buildings" four+olor brochure giving examples of industrial, commercial, institutional and recreational applications of the low-cost metal building systems.

Financial Service Brochure

" Portfolio of Five Financial Services for the Businessman," offered free by the First National Bank in Dallas, outlines these services: accounts receivable management services: accounts receivable loans; inventory loans, equipment loans: and export-import financlng.

Positions wantcd 254 a word, minimum 22 words (22 words = t5.50). All others 35d a word, min. 20 words (20 words = $7.00). Phonc numbcr counts alr onc word, Boxcd ads 3! extra. Fancy hcadtine or bordcrs S2 crtre. Box numbered ads add $1.50.

MANAGER AND SALESMAN needed for retail lumber yard in South San Francisco. Minimum ten years' experience. Steady job. Phone: (415) 761- 15 l -5.

Join the best sales force in So. California! Inland Lumber Co.'s expansion has created openings for:

2 outside lumber salesmen

2 outside bldg. products salesmen

Salary, commission, car and other benefits. Call Don Derbes at (714) 783-0021 or write us at P.O. Box 190. Colton. Ca.92324.

Positions Wanted

EXPERIENCED LUMBERMAN _ 20 yrs. association grader. Tract retail yards, sawmills & remanufacturer. Presently employed and wish to locate out of L.A. area. Write Box 100 c/o The Merchant Magazine.

YARD SUPERINTENDENT wishes relocate. Lifetime experience wholesale and retail lumber industry. Large or small operation. In excellent health. Reply Box 105, c/o The Merchant Magazine.

ern California or Nevada as assistant manager or counter man, 50 years'experience. Knorvledgeable in all phases of lumber. Reply Box 102, c/oThe Merchant Magazine.

EXPERIENCED middle-age lumberman with retail training in all phases of lumber, building materials, seeks position in northern or central Calif. Phone (2W) 3684t29.

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