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galvanized steel, it has shear strengths of 2000 to 7,400 lbs.

It comes in standard 8' and 9' heights to match stud walls in widths of 18", 32',48',64" and 80". It is also sized to fit within 4" and 6" stud walls.

Hard-Headed Westerners

A unique hard hat that is shaped as an authentic Western cowboy hat has been introduced by Dairyman's Supply Co.

Super Frame

Light-gauge steel framing designed to resist earthquakes and wind loads has been introduced by Hardy Industries Inc.

Designed as a replacement for plywood in shear walls in both woodand steel-framed construction, Hardy Frame reportedly provides quicker installation, greater design flexibility and offers more strength than plywood.

It also eliminates plywood, hold downs and posts, studs within the frame, nailing schedules, special blocking and the need for 3x plates. Made of lightweight, high-tensile

Earth Friendly Decking

Composite decking manufactured from recycled milkjugs and recovered wood fiber has been introduced by SmartDeck Systems.

SmartDeck is designed with fluted channels that can conceal cablins and other wiring. It also incorporites a design that eliminates exposed fasteners, and provides a choice of railing design details.

Options available include railings, column posts, balusters, top rails, bottom rails and fascia boards made of 1007o purified polyethylene (Durawood PE) or a cross-linked wood fiber polymer composite made from 707o wood fiber and 307o olastic resin (Durawood EX).

The decking reportedly never needs stripping. sanding or waterproofing, and is designed to resist moisture, damaging uv rays and insects. It won't rot, warp, split or splinter.

Designed to meet national A.N.S.I. safety requirements, the Westernstyled Cowboy Hat is ideal for most industrial work. It is available in black, white, gray and straw.

The hats are equipped with an adjustable headband, but are also set up for ratchet-style bands. Logos are available to be screened onto the hats on request.

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ln Good Hands

Hand saws with an improved, European-designed handle are available from American Tool Cos.,Inc.

Equipped with a lightweight, twocomponent handle with a textured surface for improved grip, the Jack Xpert hand saw's handle has an enlarged opening and a special 45" and 90' marking for making straight lines using the back of the saw.

It features an extra-thick, steel blade that has been treated with a water-based lacquer to give it more rust resistance. Its double-diamond, ground, hard-point teeth allow for faster and cleaner cuts on both push and pull strokes.

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The Outerwear Limits

Lightweight, flexible outerwear made from rugged nylon is new from Master Made.

Success By Degrees

A compound angle miter box for 45" and 52' crown moulding has been introduced bv TavlorCraft Products. Intended ior 4S" bevel scarf joints and corners of base trim, Moulding Master reportedly simplifies the installation of crown moulding. It is not designed for picture frame worK.

Open Sesame

A weatherproof digital keypad for most wired or wireless applications is new from GTO, Inc.

Designed to operate automatic gate and garage door openers, the Digital Keypad is face programmable for up to 15 codes, with one to six digit codes available.

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Constructed of durable, abrasionand scuff-resistant Cordura Plus nylon, Master Made work apparel is reportedly twice as strong, wears 10 times longer and is 2O7o lighter than l2-o2., two-ply duck material. Coveralls, overalls, coats, jackets, hooded jackets and hoods all feature an odor-resistant linins with an antimicrobial treatment.

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Deck Snaps

A counter snap, headless deck screw is new from O'Berry Enterprises, Inc.

PVC Power

L.B. Plastics is introducins new additions to its railing, claddirig and decking systems.

For decks, docks, piers and walkways, Sheerline decking features a slip-resistant surface and improved

At Your Deck And Hall

A kiln-dried, mahogany decking accessories line is new from Contact International.

Counter Snap screws pass through a specially designed fixture that is placed over the deck board and joist. As the screw head is driven as far as the fixture will allow, the screw will pull the deck board tight and snap 5/64" below the surface. The screw head and fixture are removed, exposing a small hole the size of a finishing nail that will be covered when the wood expands due to moisture. This leaves 2" of screw holdins the boards tightly under the board slurface with little sign of screw location.

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Components include sections, end covers, caps and 8" or 12" *J" cladding.

Also new are the 3250 and 4500 series maintenance-free, pvc rail configurations and a Sheerline column cladding system for 6"x6" treated wood posts.

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A Day In The Sun

A drug-free, sunshine simulator is new from Verilux, Inc.

Designed to help people to feel energetic by simulating bright sunlight, the Happylite generates 10,000 lux of bright light in a 18"x12"x4" enclosure. The light has an electronic ballast system for flicker-free light1ng.

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The Lightning Brand line includes radius edge decking, tongue-andgroove flooring, bevel siding, finish and beaded lumber, stair treads and balusters. Custom-crafted accessories include 4"x4" posts, turned balusters, combo handrails and postcaps.

Circle No. 511 is ovoiloble by circling the rorresponding Reoder Service number opposite the bock cover ond sending the form to New Products, either by FAX 714-852-0231, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Ste. 480, Newport Beoch, [0. 92660, by colling (/l 4) 852-l 990 or E-moil sdoly@ioc.net.

Non-Combustible Roofing

Fire retardant cedar shakes and shingles have been introduced by The Clarke Group.

Able to withstand extreme weather conditions, lightweight Cedar Plus or shipped. Unauthorized users won't be able to make changes once the order has been printed for picking or shipping.

It also offers virtually unlimited pricing capabilities, simplified price updates, and vendor specific price updates. For rebate programs, users can set up rebate tables, track purchasing and sales activity.

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Classy Brass Faucets

Arched Doorways

A door trim kit from Chemcrest shakes and shingles are available in handsplit and resawn or taper-sawn shakes or shingles.

Architectural Products chanses an ordinary door into an arch iop or rounded-top door.

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Simplified Software

DMS+ 1.2 from Distribution Management Systems, Inc. offers a cross-reference item search that checks an item number against inventory and inventory part numbers for a specific customer. Once the number is found, it is pulled into the order.

The software will warn users if a sales order is modified after the nick ticket has been printed. making it easier to add to an order already picked

A line of decorative solid brass lavatory faucets and tub/shower sets is available from Sisco.

Featuring ceramic or oak lever handles, ceramic cross handles and

European-style swirl handles on 4" faucets, the HomePride faucets have ll4-turn brass washerless valves. brass pop-up and drain assemblies.

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Installed over a 218 or 3/0 steel or wood door. the Creator Door trim kit features three stainable or paintable parts including profiled pilasters, an arched or round-top trim piece, and an arched or rounded comDonent that fits above the doorjamb.

Options include keystones, door lites and plantons.

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Gollated l,lails o Gollated Finishing Nails

Swan Secure nails are available in bulk cartons and convenient job packs. Use collated nails for framing, decking, roofing, siding, millwork and trim, molding, cabinetry, door and window casings, fascia boards.

Glove Story

Durable work gloves from Klein Tools are reportedly 307o heavier than other cotton gloves.

Available in a heavy brown jersey work glove or rugged cowhide driver's glove, the jersey gloves are made from lo-ll2-oz. cotton and the driver's gloves feature DuPont insulation.

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Clog Dancing

A line of gardening clogs for men and women is available from AJS. The clogs have a corrugated sole and heel, and are made ofpvc, rubber, wood or leather. The pvc clogs come in five colors.

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Global Advantage

An outdoor low-voltage light from Alpan, Inc. uses a 9-watt compact fluorescent bulb that has the same power as a 35-watt incandescent bulb and works with an automatic photo sensor.

The Globe Garden Light can be mixed and matched with similar lowvoltage lights, while running off the same timer. It also works with Alpan's photo sensor and timer for auto switch at dusk. The timer can be set to keep the light on for four or six hours or turn the lights off at dawn.

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Wood Floor Survival Kit

A line of hardwood floor care products is new from Parabond.

Water-resistant Millennium 2001 floating floor tongue & groove glue is used to install wood floating floors. The flexible, non-toxic glue comes in a 16-oz. applicator.

Millennium 2002 is an acrylic urethane polymer adhesive for laminated plank and parquet wood flooring. It permanently eliminates loose and hollow spots and is solvent-free.

For cleaning urethane-coated wood floors. Millennium 2003 hardwood floor cleaner can be used as a general floor cleaner or as a spot cleaner.

Millennium 2004 restores the gloss to urethane-coated wood floors.

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