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Ampine Forticleboord

Ampine industrial pirticleboard is American Forest Products' multilayered, medium density wood ponel, manufactured from precision refined pine and white fir raw material.

Providing a superior zurface and edge machining qualities, Ampine is recommended when a panel with smooth surfaces, uniform thickness, tight edges, contmlled density, stability and high screw holding values is required.

amics, papei, papier mache, and rnost plastics. The acrylic water based line, it is claimed, dries to a permanent washable, non-flaking finish. When used on tile or ceramics they do not require firing to achieve the fired look. Opaque, translucent, hot colors, metallic pa.ints, and exotic ffnishes are included in the all-encompassing lines.

Ttre BisqueKit line, a paint-by-number concept, consists of genuine prekiln-fired ceramic bisque pieces, attractively packaged with the Master Stroke ceramic paints

IVRITE: Ttre Merrhant Magazine, 673 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Mon-Mode Sione Ponels

Quadro architectural panels in manmade stone, for use on exterior and interior walls, have been introduced by Johns-Manville.

A mosaic texture of stone blocks in sheet form, Quadro panels feature a 4" square repeat pattern. The module fits into most architectural systems. Its deep relief pattern brings overall thickness to %" from a basic material thickness of rk".

It meets or exceeds the requirements of Commercial Standard CS

236-66 Type I, Density B, Class 2. Available in standard pandl sizes, it can be custom cut-to-size.

WBITE: The Merchant Magazine, 673 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca 91101.

Cercmic Croft Kits

Ceramichrome, Inc., a manufacturer of quality glazes and exotic finishes for the ceramic industry, is introducing its Ceramicraft lines which includes Master Stroke, a new line of unique parnts and finishes for arts, crafts, and home decorating; and BisqueKits, a line of ceramic craft kits designed for teenagers and adults.

The Master Stroke all-purpose Ceramicraft paints and finishes reportedly have been successfully consumer, shelf, and price market-tested for the past two years.

The firm aims to make it possible for dealers catering to the gmwing do-it-yourself cra.ft and home decorating business to have an art and cra.ft paint center, in limited floor and shelf space which can handle most of their customerst needs.

The versatile Mastcr Stroke paints and finishes can-be used on a.ny surface; canvas, w;4 metal, glasq cer-

Completely inorganic, it is a mixture of synthetic calcium aluminum silica binder and finely dispersed mineral fibers, pigments and fillers. According to tlre company, it cannot bunn, is extremely hard, wear and weather resistant, and has the lasting qualities of natural stone but without some of the stone's imperfections.

It comes in 4' x 8' tr)a.nels and weighs about twothirds as much as natural stone. Panels are available in three colors.

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

Whot A Stripper

The Mini-Striper is a nerr, @mpact, economical aerosol striper that uses just one can of aerosol paint and can do all striping jobs, inside or outside. It cornt;'s complete with wind-screen for striping outside.

Tra,frc paints are specially formulated for coverage of agphalt or concrete surfa.es, clean or dirty, and drys in minutes. Makes sharp, crisp lines on any surface, including grass. Meets new OSHA standards for ingide striping of factories or warehouses. Only $69.96.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 673 So. Lake, Pasadena" Ca- 91101.

An Electric Toilet!!

FamiUa^n Co4r. has introduced the first wireless electro-mechanical flush system for toilets and urinals. The system eliminates the need for the conventional closet water tank.'

It utilizes a solid state electronic timing device and an advanced, petented electro-mechanical actuator in order to obtain reliability, simplicity and durability. It claims a new and superior back flow prevention (antisyphon) device that operates on inlet pressure. The system is placed directly on top of and behind the toilet bowl, resulting in the appearance of a one-piece unit, rather than the traditional close coupled tank and bowl configuration

A major advantage is that it delivers full line pressure for more efficient flushing action and less wa.ter usage.

\ilRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

No Creeps Allowed

Bondmaster G7t2, a contact bond cement designed for roll-coater or g:lue spreader application, earned a Class I rating in the ASTM E84 tunnel test.

This means that the National Ad.hesives product contributes almost nothing to the burning characteriatics of structures bonded with it.

Tests showed a flame spread rate of 6, fuel contributed factor of 6, ond smoke density factor of 0.

In additioar, Bondmaster G712 combines high strength and creep resistance with a bonding range of up to 46 minutes. This versatile adhesive forms strong, permanent bonds immediately on contact using either roomtemperature or hot-contact techniques.

IYRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

FIRST lluAt control chain saw marketed, Homelite's XL-2, is exprted to set a trend in future units designed for casual user. lt offers two triggers to select from for a specific cutting purpose. lt weigbs 7 lbs., I ounce, without bar and chain, features automatic oiling and a low-noise muffler and retails for $119.95. Technician is here measuing position of microphone prior to sound level test in acoustical chanber.

Two Fqmour Nomec

Tryo wo,rld-famous trademarks, Lucite and Teflon, have been combined in a palnt by Du Pont. The reillt ig Lucite interior enamel with "TeflonEr.

The new interior household enamel eontains "Teflon-Eo paint additive and other ingredients to provide high-level resistance tb both squeous end oilborne stoins. The new enamel formulation also bas 20-26y'o greater hidins . power tlun tlre stalrdurd Lucite interio,r enamel it is replacing.

It matches the 25 Lucite wall palnt colors as well as white and six accent shades. It ir packaged in qgart and gallon "Ring-tite" easy-open caru.

Tbe new enamel wtll be introduced to congruners in the spring with one of the largest advertising campaigne in paint history.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 6?3 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca 91101.

Sounds Ofi For Sofety

Sound 911, a palm-size air horrr (weighing I oz., measuring 416") is a protective warning and signaling device made by Falcon Safety hoduets, fnc.

Ttre incredible sonic blast can be heard up to a mile away. It allows oommunication over t;he roar of the loudegt trafrc and rnachinety, or over long dirtences.

When used for protection, 911 can scare of the meanegt of animals, (4 legged or 2 legged varieties).

It gwes ofi mo're than 1fi) bl.astg from each replaceable power pack It needs no batteries and is always ready for any emergency. It retails for $2.98.

WRITE: fire Mer,cha.nt Magazine, 5?3 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca" 91101.

Remole Knucklebooms

Adding proportional remote controls to trrrck-mounted knuckleboom cranes ls speeding unloadinC of drywall at a host of constnrction sites-*hile cutting dellvery ccts and errw sizes ln the bargafuu

A Sreetern wallboard supplien for instance, claimg to have increas€d deliveries by one trip per doyi E0 per cent productivity gain for the tnrckand cut his ct'ew sizes by one man by ustng the new Cascade Model 111C building matcrials loader equippd with a MooS remote contloller.

Available as an optim, the handheld Moog Model 86-18? pctable control station allows t}e operator to pick hir vantage point and control the en6re unloading operation from there. It weigbs only 8 lbs. A 89' cable gives him enough scope to climb to a f.ourtb-story window and thread tlte losd right through the window where he's standing.

WRITE: The Menhant Magazine, 678 So. Lake, Pasadena" Ca. 91101.

Grovel Guord Roof Droin

Genova, Inc. has added a "gtavel guard" to its PVC roof drains to prevent gtones fron{ flowing down drains during heavy rains.

The gravel guard "bird cage" grating of the PVC roof drains will be a standad part of the unit and ofrered at no increase in price.

Described as an additional '!rlus' to the PVC drains, they are used on flat roofs of large buildings as rcquired by local building codes.

The all vinyl mof drain is deigned to accept a four-inch IPS vinyl pipe.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 S. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Ono CoolHousc Point

Royal Velvet one-coet houee paint is a special formulatiom developed by Southland Paint Co. to be used wherever mildew, fume resistonce and selfcleaning characteristica aro desired, according to the company. Smooth consistency, ease of application, whiteness and minimum dirt retentio,n on siding, are claimed advantages.

Royal Velvet will cover any previous color in one coat if applied in a uniform coat without thin qnts or skips at a nte of 326 sq. ft. per gallon, the ffrm averg.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 578 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

ll's A Grind

Armak Abrasives has recently redesigned their packaging for shop rolls for more ease of handling and increased vieibility.

They ofe,r aluminum oxide shop rolls in widths from L"-2\h" in stondard 60 yard lengths, They are cloth backed with (XD and tu" weights. "Xtt weight is a strong heavy cloth rccommended for all ordinary machine sanding operations and "J" weight is a lighter, more flexible cloth used where flexibility is desired for contour sanding.

\[BITE: The Merchant Magozine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca- 91101.

Don'l lose Your Bolonce

Stanco's 'Tehicle filt Alarmt' is designed to serve a'two fold purXxrse:

(1) to warn the vehicle operator of an extreme tipping condition, because of weight distribution on overloaded crqne boom at sn extreme angle and

(2) is a warning or sounding device to warn the driver if the P.T.O. is engaged and should not be driven.

WBIIE: The Merchant Magazine, 5?3 S. Lake, Pasadena, Ca" 91101.

Just Sctew lt

Ttrith its new nMfud-Mato" adjustable scr€w-in liSht, Swivelier Co. claims to w&ve a magic wand over the mundane acrew-in receptacle.

These receptaclea, which a.re inatalled in the cloeet, bathroom, attic, etc. of almoet every homg are often used with an ugly bqre bulb.

Swivelier has changed all that with the "Mini-Mate" screw-in light (PD- 1). Styled with a modertr cylinden type dtade, finished in soft, neutral eterling gray, the PD-1 quickly and inexpensively convetts any standard mediurn base rcceptacle into a decorative adjustable lighting ffxture. It is aloo rupplied with a twiteh and e 40-watt appliance bulb.

Its unique spring-tension Swivelier gwivels pemit 90o vertica.l adjust- ment and 8600 horizontal rotatioa at the touch of a fingertip.

IVRITE: The Merchant Mogazine, 673 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

Free Reader Service

For further informolion on oll New Products ond New Literoture, wrile fhe Merchont Mogozine, 573 So. Loke Ave., Posodeno, Co.9ll0l. Pleqse mention issue dote qnd poge number so we con process iour requesl fostert Thonks.

No Mo' Swingin' Do'

A painted plastic device known as "Hold-A-Door" installs easily and quickly as a guide for sliding doors, ending the problem of alignment and positioning or sliding doors over a carpeted floor.

Open The Door, Richord

Tiny aecessory circuits increased tenfold the security aftorded by Genie electronic garage door opener systems.

The two-unit device, called "Cryp- tar," consists of a plug-in element (left, in photo) for the receiver in the garage, and a miniature circuit (center) that flts inside the Genie transmitter (right).

Cryptar increases available radio frequences to 1,440 from 144, yet complies with all FCC requirements. Random, unwanted signals which might cause erratic or unauthorized operation are screened out by a special interference filter.

Adaptable to any Genie 24-volt radio receiver with the AT-36 transmitter, Cryptar has a suggested list

It Meosures Up

This 8-piece device is a product of E-Z Way Home Products, Salt Lake City. It replaces the typical block of wood solution to the positioning of sliding doors with a system of precise adjustment to the thickness of any door and the variation in carpet tuft or other irregularities in the floor.

Using wire cutters or pliers, the legs of "Hold-A-Door" can be positioned into the carpet and fastened in place. No cutting of carpet or wood block build-up is necessary.

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Call: Ol3) 792-3623 or O13l 792-4098 or (415) 346.80m plus modest installa-

The Macro-l2 indicating caliper is used to obtain both outside and inside linear measurements up to 12" when the inch scale is used or to 30 centimeters when the metric scale is used. Smallest scale divisions are either 16th of an inch or two mm. The long curved legs of this caliper will reach over obstructions so that measurements can be made at a considerable distance from the edge of a flat object. The narrow tips of the legs will contact the bottoms of grooves and recesses to permit direct measurements to be taken at unhandy locations.

It is available for immediate delivery by parcel post. Net weight: 13 ounces. Size when folded: 5\L' x 1814". List price: $48.50 f.o.b. Oak Park, Ill. Orders must specify either inch scales or metric scales.

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

You're A Reol Brick

A new, revolutionery, do-it-yourself method of applying real clay brick, 1" thick, interior or exterior, by using metal strips, has been developed by the Clip-On-Brick Corp.

Cost to the conguner is said to be lesg than 79f a sq. ft. including all neceasary materials.

Ag shown in the photo, metal stripr are nailed on the wall. Then a shndard clay brick is scored eccording to the manufacturerts instnrctions and it becomes three 1" bricks. These bricks a^re then clipped into the strips which autometically positions them perfectly.

firen you simply insert real mortar between the bricks, and you have a real brick instellation, at less than helf the cost of most artiffcial and imitation bricks.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 673 So. Lake, Pasadene, Ca.91101.

Sign Your Nome

Weather-resistsnt post-end-board blank signs that are readily lettered to meet a wide range of requirem_ents have been introduced by Harvel Plastics, Inc. They can be used to identify parking and other areas, roadways, walkways, building occupants, etc.

The signs a,re extruded from pve. In addition to being guaranteed rot proof, they are impen'ious to rain, snow, salt water, airborae pollutonts, insect attack, and adverse soil conditions. Standard color is bright white. No painting or other presenration is required.

Standard boards a,re 6" wide, ll,' thick, and up to 95" long. Posts a,re 816' squsre and are slotted for quick assembly without nails or bolts. The posts can be slott€d to hold from one to eight boards at a marimum overall height of 6'.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 673 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

Decorolor Foucet line

A new decorator line of wagherless faucets featuring crystal-look handles has been introduced by Delta Faucet Co.

The line includes a wide selection of single and double.handle faucet models for kitchen, lavatory and bath, all of them waeherless.

It has the only decorator line that permits mixing and matching more expensive Delta single-handle faucets with less expensive Delta two-handle models. This gives specifiers several decorative and styling options, plus greater cost flexibility.

New Delex crystal-look kitchen faucets compliment any decor in 4,6". L0" and L2" spout lengths, with 8n swing spouts optional. Spray attachments are also available with the Delex kitchen decorator line.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 678 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

New Humidif ier Merchondiser

A new, free-standing, self-merclandising display has been introduced by NBLllumidimatic to sell its model ?11 counter-balanced plate-type hunidifler along with assorted humidifier patts and accessories. Ilre display is free with e minimum order.

The 4-color point-of-purchare unif 86' x 24 high, is designed for mass merchandising operations where display space ig at a premium. It adapts easily to use at ends of aisles, counter topr, open shelves or mounting flat on pegboard backing.

It algo bolds a variety of, replacement parts.

Xr&IfE: The Merchant Magazine, 578 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.