AIDYantages Aduertising System

New Gradestamp Policy Set

Timber Products Inspection, Inc., has announcd it will not allow its TPIAWPB treatment{uality mark to be applied to lumber bearing nonALSC approved gradestamps, effective Jan. l.

They state their reason for the action is the "increased frequency of non-ALSC approved mill stamps in the market place, particularly those on waterborne preservative-treated lumber." TP also cited its basic obligation to protect the integrity of its grademark, protect the interest of its clients both in the AWPB and ALSC programs and to protect the interest of the lumber industry as well as the public.

The TPIAWPB quality mark, according to the announcement, shall be applied only to lumber bearing an ALSC approved gradestamp, nongradestamped lumber, or lumber bearing only those proprietary mill stamps which do not contain an ALSC recognized grade nomenclature, nor which do not connote a false association with some type of agency.

Home Center Show

(Coitinued from page 14) ence appeared more uncertain than encouraged at the end of his talk.

Although the number of exhibit booths was down, traffic through the halls was most often described as "quality people, the kind we need and want to see," as one exhibitor phrased it. A number of those showing at the gathering expressed the opinion that "it was a people-sized show and hence gave us a chance to really talk to customers and prospects."

The seminars held concurrently with the show were most often regarded by those attending as very good or excellent. The presentations ranged a wide gamut of titles: strategies for independents, managing people, lumber grading, store layout, a chief executives' roundtable, managing financial results, and an idea exchange.

More than 50 different d-i-y, wood and building supply product categories were represented at the show. In short, anything and everything that goes to make up today's modern home center.

Plywood Buyer's Guide

"Where to Buy Hardwood PlYwood and Veneer," a 4l-p. booklet, is $2 from the Hardwood Plyvood Manufacturers Association, B ox 27 89, Reston,Va. 22090.

Supreme Grinder

The Sinkmaster garbage disposer line's 6-p. brochure is free from the Anaheim Manufacturing Co., P.O. Box 4146, Anaheim, Ca. 92803.

World Wood Markets

"Trends in Trade: The United States in World Wood Markets" is $25 for nonmembers and $12 for members from the National Forest Products Association. 1619 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.

Paint Patter

A sample copy of a new quarterly Olympic Stain newsletter for dealers is free from "Brushstrokes," 1932 First Ave., Suite 800, Seattle, Wa. 98101.

Uplifting Advice

A new 6-p. full<olor bulletin (No. 2861) on lift trucks is free from Yale Inquiry Center, Dept. 508, P.O. Box 12936, Philadelphia, Pa. 19108.

Clutter Busters

A storage systems stufferis freefrom Excel Wood Products, One Excel Plaza, Lakewood, N.J. 18701.

A Cool ldea

A full+olor catalog of attic fans and ventilators is free from NuTone Housing Group, Scovill Inc., Madison & Red Bank Roads, Cincinnati, Oh. 45227.

Sound Relief

"The Manville Fiber Glass Building Insulations Catalog" is free from Manville Service Center, 1601 23rd St., Denver, Co. 80216.

For Prompt Service

On all New Literature stories write directly to the name and address shown in each item. Please mention that you saw it in The Merchant Magazine. Many thanks!

Southern Forest Survey

A 24-p.brochure of forestry practices in the south is free from the Southern Forest Products Association, P.O. Box 52468, New Orleans, La.7Ol52.

Top Perlormance

An 8-p. booklet on reroofing for consumers is $12.50 per 100 from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, c/o Sumner Rider & Associates, Inc., 355 Lexington Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017.

Top Twelve Questions

"The Twelve Most Asked Questions About Glazing Materials" is free from General Electric Co., Plastics Group, Inquiry Handling ServicePR #107-84, one Plastics Ave., Pittsfield, Ma. 01201 or (800) 422-1ffi.

Privacy Barrier

A 4-p, "Concepts" brochure on fencing is free from the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, Dept. 669, Yeon Building, Portland, Or. 912M,

All About Housewares

"The Housewares Story," "NHMA Trade Panel Europe," "Profile of the American Housewares Consumer." "Marketing Research Study of Housewares Manufacturers" and information about the NHMA free loan film program are available free from the National Housewares Manufacturers Association, 1324 Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Il. @654.

Lumber Buying Help

"The 1984 North American Wholesale Lumber Association Membership and Distribution Directory" is $10 from NAWLA, 23,10 S. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 680, Arlington Heights, n. 60005.

lncome Booster

"Crowing Profits," a publication for dealers, is free from Building Products Communications, Georgia-Pacific Corp., P.O. Box 105605, Atlanta, Ga. 30348.

Plaster lmposter

Two brochures on veneer plasters are free from United States Gypsum, Dept. 122-ZZ, l0l S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, il. 60606.

Freight Carriers Guide

"A Comprehensive Guide to Freight Classification" is $19.95 from Bohman Industrial Traffic Consultants, Inc., P.O. Box 889, Gardner, Ma. 0lzl4o.

Intercom Info

A 16-p. radio intercom catalog is free from Broan Mfg. Co., Inc., Hartford, wi. 53027.

Side With Beauty

Pine and cypress plywood siding is detailed in "The Southwoods" which is free from Georgia-Pacific Corp., Dept. NR, P.O. Box 48408, Atlanta, Ga. 30362.

Controlling Time

A new 6-p. brochure on electric time control systems is free from Touch-Plate International, Inc., 16530 Garfield Ave., Paramount, Ca.90723.

Air it Out

An automatic foundation vent brochure is free from Witten Automatic Vent Co., Inc., P.O. Box2L44, Gastonia, N. C. 28053.

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numerous hardwoods valued for use by woodworkers, craftsmen and carvers. For example, wood from apple and olive has no commercial importance, but is highly prized for handcrafted items.

Originally a native of Europe and western Asia, apple is now cultivated in many parts of the world. Prized for its fruit which is of great commercial value, it is difficult to find in a lumberyard. Even custom shops specializing in hardwoods for the woodworker rarely stock it. In fact, some of the uninformed have never heard of using apple wood for carving and other handicraft projects.

The apple is a small tree, growing only about 26 to 32 feet high at the largest. It usually has a misshapen trunk which results in a spiral or distorted grain. The wood of the domestic or cultivated apple tree is very similar to that of the wild or crab apple trees found in the woods.

Apple wood is a pinkish brown ranging from pale to medium in color. The texture is very fine and even although when compared with pear wood it is not as delicate. A moderately heavy wood, apple weighs about the same as beech.

Apple is slow to dry. It tends to warp badly and split during the process, but once it is dry, it is very stable in use.

Hard and strong, it is considered to be a very tough wood. It is difficult to split, but it saws well and machines to

These hardwoods are real fruits

a good finish although it is difficult to work. A person working with apple wood must be careful to avoid tearing the surface if the grain is irregular.

Apple wood turns exceptionally well and can be carved in intricate patterns. Stains are accepted well by apple wood which also polishes to a high luster. Apple wood should not be used under conditions conducive to decay since it is perishable.

Available only in limited supply, apple has never been widely used

Story at a Glance

Apple and olive useful for hand. crafts, carving. .little commer. cialvalue. .rarely found in lum. beryard or hardwood specialty stores. . .misshapen trunks provide distorted grain. ..wood finishes and stains well.

commercially. Cog wheels, wooden screws, shuttles, golfclub heads and small tools, especially for those used in carpentry, such as planes, mallets and saws handles, have been successfully made from apple. The limited supply and small size of the logs make the wood more adaptable to crafts. Woodworkers and carvers have used its turning capability and fine texture to an advantage. Apple also makes an attractive decorative inlay.

Olive wood also is secondary in importance to the fruit grown on its tree. Like apple it is usually a small misshapen tree, found only in locations with warm climates such as the Mediterranean countries, Africa, East Africa and California.

Pale brown to medium brown often with darker, grey or black markings, it has a fine texture. Some olive is straight grained, but the majority has an irregular grain. The grain often varies with area. For example, olive grown in East Africa is more shallowly interlocked than that from other areas. Most olive is about 2090 heavier than beech.

Olivewood dries slowly with a tendency to check and split. Once dry it has good strength, a high density and fine texture, all of which make it hard to saw, although it works well with hand or machine tools. The wood finishes to a smooth surface and can be stained and polished well.

Like apple, olive is used for small turned and carved items. Some African olive is used for floorins.

Panels Or Skylights

OEALERS can stimulate sales with vignettes or models 0f projects such as this new entryway using skylights to capture natural lighting and free energy.