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NEW PRODUGTS and selected sales aids
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Powder With Power
Rockite, a new powder-like compound that mixes with water for repair of damage in concrete is from Hartline Products Co., Inc.
In addition, the product may be used to secure anchor bolts and similar items in concrete.
It may be applied as a fluid or mixed to a pliable consistency for knife, spatula, or cement-trowel application. ln temperatures below 25" it is mixed with warm water. It reportedly does not shrink, but expands.
It is said to have advantage of low cost and a short application time to hold repair and maintenance expense to a minimum. In the laboratory, compression tests reportedly proved the withstanding of pressures up to I 8,440 lbs., one hour after application; 31,500 lbs. after seven davs.
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weatherproof stainless steel and aluminum construction, provides attraction over a Y4 a$e area with a 10.000 hour, 20 watt black light with a special phosphor. The unit draws 35 watts and costs about lol per night to operate, the firm says.
A weatherproof, commercial quality, heavy duty transformer puts a 5800V, l0 mA charge on an inner grid of zinc plated steel wire so it cannot be jammed by large insects. For safety there is an outer grid of 0.050" expanded aluminum. All electrical components in the 12 lb, 20" x 13" x 7" unit are U.L. listed. Options include a steel bracket, and stainless steel catch pan.
Pre-packaged Work Center
A Bench-In-A-Box home work station is new from the Home Improvement Division of Masonite Corp.
The all-wood unit, 2' deep and 4' wide. can be used for a home work or hobby center. Tool storage and built-in ruler are features.
Retailing in the $24-$28 range, it comes in an easy-to-ciury carton, com' plete with illustrated step-by-step instructions for assembly. All pieces are pre-measured and cut, with fasteners, glue, and 12 peg-board hardware pieces included.
Zapp Those Bugs
An electrically charged insect killer for flying pests in outdoor areas is new from U-DO Engineering, Inc.
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Sticky Business
Perma-LoP Liquid Lockwasher, designed to replace conventional lock washers is from Permabond International Corp.
Used and tested in industrial applications, it locks, seals and retains metal parts for a variety of home, auto and garden applications, according to reports. For both the amateur and expert do-it-yourselfer, the adhesive requires no mixing or clamping and works in minutes.
The product is available in blister card packs.
Signs With Magnetic Appeal
Wagner Imprinting has a new, lowcost self-adhesive or magnetic truck sign.
Using an imprinting process developed by them, they offer fleet prices to companies with only one or two trucks.
The signs are said to average only half the cost of die-cut letter sisns. Because of their one-piece appl'ica- tlon, they can be applied in a few minutes.
They are screen printed on allmagnetic sheeting.
Roof Vent Stacks
GAF Corp. has two new vent stacks for installation in anv builtup roofing system.
Made of black polyethylene, one molded unit consists of a chimnevlike stack on a 10" square base wiih a weather-protective cap. An "exitonly" rubber valve releases the pressure caused by trapped moisture and blocks re-entry of moisture laden air. Warm air and vapor cause the silicone rubber valve to lift, while cooler outside air is prevented from entering as the valve closes tight. Recommended usage is one vent- for 1,000 sq. ft. of rooT area.
The other stack, also of polyethylene with a 10" square base and a weather-protective cap, provides twoway moisture and vapor venting.
Each unit features nail markings on each corner of the flange.
Dialing for Dollars
Monarch Marking Systems, a subsidiary of Pitney Bowes, offers retailers a special series of six marking systems, called the Dial-A-Pricer Printers.
Price and other merchandisinp information is dial-set with each ma-chine capable of printing data on a wide variety of tags and labels. Available in hand-operated and electric models, they dre said to simplify marking procedures at a low cost.
New Linear Light
North American Philips Lighting Corp. has a new architectural incandescent lamp marketed under the Norelco name.
Designated Philinea, it is a linear shape like a fluorescent tube with the lamp base in back. This permits installation with the ends touching, forming continuous strips of light.
An incandescent lamp, it does not need a ballast. The light is said to be pleasing to the eye and useful in places where natural color rendition is important. It is available in 35, 60 and 120 watts.
Woodgrain Siding
A new line of prefinished Colorlok lap siding with a-woodgrain textured surface is from Masonite Corp.
Offered in four different colors in 8" as well as 12" width. it has a thermal-setting acrylic coating. It is equippEd with a mounfing strip that conceals all nailing.
Faucet Handles lnterchange
The American Line faucetrv bv Grohe includes kitchen, bath, ani tulr and shower combinations in both single-handle and two-handle series. The acrylic handles are matched and interchangeable.
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French Style Doors
Two new entry door designs are from the E.A. Nord Co.

Named after French cities. the Deauville and Bordeaux feature graceful, deep carving on the lock rail with two leaded glass panels in one and raised wood panels in the other. They are made with Weatherbond@ panels which have a warranty of replacement and up to $150 for finishing and installation if they ever split. Both doors are available in 2'6" 2'8" and 3' widths, standard 6'8" height and l7a" thickness.
Acrylic Paint Resists Rust
A new line of fast-drying, waterbased, rust-inhibitive coatings for steel, galvanized metal, aluminum, wood, concrete and masonry surfaces is from Rust-Oleum Corp.
Available in eisht semi-eloss finish coats, flat white, -flat blacklnd a rustinhibitive primer, they can be applied by brush, roller or spray and need only soap-and-water cleanup.
They are non-flammable, leadfree, non-polluting, can be applied over damp surfaces, are capable of drying to the touch in 15 minutes, and are said to provide long-term resistance to chalkine and fadine, air pollution. mild che-mical fumEs. alkalies and acids.
Door Lite Machine
Norfield Manufacturing Co. has a new edition to their line of pre-hung door machinery.
The new machine is the Model 3800 door lite machine for metal and/
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or wood doors. This machine can be used for door lite cutting only, or as a composite machine with capability of cuttine for door lites. the cylinder and dead bolts, the latch bolt and rectangular face plate.
All machining and clamping operations are operated from the front of the machine, thus eliminating wasted and costly production time by walking to both ends and back of the machine.
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Zero Clearance Fireplace
The Flow-and-Glow. a woodburning fireplace designed for zero clearance installation, is the latest from Vestal Mfg.
Installed adjacent to combustible framing with standard drywall construction, and triple wall chimney sections, it requires only 2" of clearance and can be built into new or existins homes.
The uri.it provides room heat by the natural radiation and circulation of warm air. A warm air return erille on the front will adjust to fit in Tront of facing materials up to 4" thick. It has a built-in firescreen, and an adjustable built-in damper to control loss of room heat up the chimney.

The fireplace is constructed of steel'and is said to be eneineered for efficient performance a-nd maintenance-free operation.
Fashion Color Caulk
Five new colors have been added to the Macklanburg/Duncan's acrylic latex caulkins.
New colori are olive green, bronze, cedar, gray and black.
Ideal for both interior and exterior use, it reportedly adheres to wood, concrete, brick, glass, plaster, metal. drywall, paint and most plastics.
Fireplace To Go
Readybuilt Products Co. has a new wood burning fireplace combining a hand-crafted wood look with liehtweight pre-cast red brick facing. -
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MARY'S RIVER LUMBER CO.
Specialists in Western Red Cedar
Channel sdg. or 1x12 SLS2E (Clear Tight Knot €t Standard A Btr.)
Rough and Surfaced Dimension
Fencing and Shakes
Rail or truck shipments
North Hwy 99W 45151 N.E. Elliott, Corvallis, Or. 97330 (s03) 7s2-o218 . (s03) 7s2-0122
FRANK CLEMMONS o BOB AVERY
The system installs without renovation. Gas and electric logs are said to cut down on heating costs.
Hand-crafted mantels, pre-cast fireplaces, facing systems, electric and gas logs, as well as accessories are available.
Falsies for Ladders
Nev-R-Mark, Inc. is introducing Ladder Mates, a foam rubber pad to fit all standard extension ladders.
The padding prevents dents, scratches and marks on painted surfaces, wallcoverings, aluminum, vinyl and steel siding. Product testing is reported to reveal that surface damage caused by ladder movement is eliminated.
Suggested retail price is $7.95.
Sierra Pacific Industries

9 Northern California Manulacturing Centers
Douglas Fir, Incense Cedar, Ponderosa Pine, Sugar Pine, and White Fir. Green & Kiln Dried.
MOULDINGS:
LUMBER SALES:
Chico Ca. (916) 895-3311
Al Ryan Paul Bean
Redding, Ca. (916) 275-8812
Ron Hoppe, George Rogers, George Sharp, Paul Trueb, Bill Wessner, Max Corning and Terry Kuehl
Fan Cuts Energy Costs
A new home ceiling fan is from Envirofan Systems, Inc.
It is said to reduce air-conditioning costs up to sOEo. In winter, heat that has risen to the ceiling is returned to usable levels with a fuel savins claim of up to 30Vo.
The fans come in 12 standard models with three or four blades in black, white or brown, or four blades of natural hardwood. Most models are available with an optional light fixture.
Additional features cited bv the manufacturer are three year warianty, totally enclosed motor, UL listing, no maintenance, solid state infinite speed motor control, and optional swag power kit.
All Purpose Floor Adhesive
A non-flammable solvent srade adhesive for the installation oflvood block parquet flooring, providing alherence to wood, chipboard and clean above-grade concrete, parquet flooring adhesive also can be used for installation of slate and quarry tiles.
Reportedly fast drying, waterproof and resilient, it comes in readyto-use, trowel-on formula in eal. cans and 5 gal. pails from 3C C"ompany.
Long Life Faucet Cartridge
MFI Plumbing Products has a new CareFree sinele lever faucet line with a cartrid-ge guaranteed not to leak or drip for l0 years,
A lever-action design permits the user to control both water flow and temperature. Made primarily of Celcon@, the new cartridge wili not corrode or lime-up.
A lavatory model, tub and shower units in chrome or bronze finishes. and a kitchen faucet with or without a spray, all come with a non-corrosive base plate.
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LARGETIMBERS STRINGERS