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D&R supplies dimension lumber, precision-trimmed studs, cedar siding, shakes, shingles, moldings and many other specialty lumber items throughout the West . by the most eff icient transport . rail, truck or ocean barge.

For nearly 70 years Dant & Russell has marketed forest products f rom the Pacif ic Northwest manufactured for the western construction market.

In Southern California, call our representative, A. w. "Art" Neth at872-1280 or 783-0544 DANT & RUSSELL,INC.

Snap-On Base Mouldings

Bendix Mouldinss Inc. has introduced Snap-a-Covei@, a plastic snapon base moulding, perfect for the do-itvourselfer. '

The moulding is simple to use. A plastic support is nailedjust above the base ofthe wall, using an enclosed "spacer" as a guide. Then the skirting is just clipped on. No adhesives necessary.

The clip-on skirting is made of both hard and soft pvc plastic. The soft plastic is on the bottom ensuring perfect contact with uneven floor surfaces. It can cover messy paintjobs, wall paper mistakes and can be used over all kinds

Dow Corning's Urethane Bond

New from Dow Corning is an epoxystrength glue that eliminates mixing. Dow Corning Urethane Bond is ready to use right from the tube, forming an epoxyJike bond on wood, metal, glass, ceramics, fiberglass, painted surfaces, leather, vinyl, rubber, fabrics and most plastics. It is clear, waterproof and resists shock, impact and harsh chemicals.

Urethane Bond sets in 2 hours and achieves full bonding strength in 24 hours.

Exceptionally high turns in regional test markets indicate that customer acceptance ofthe product is excellent. ac- of flooring including thick carpeting. tsendrx Mouldings' "Snap-aCover@" is the industry's first plastic base-cove mouldine available in a wood grain finish which- includes attractive lisht and dark walnut. Thev also come in black. beige and brown which are easily removable and interchangeable for redecorating purposes.

One of the biggest highlights of this new product is its easy maintenance. A damp cloth is all that is needed for cleaning since the base-cove moulding can not be scuffed.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 S. Lake ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91 101.

Turns Your Water On (!)

A garden hose connector set, featuring a built-in shut-off to stop water flow automatically when disconnected, has been introduced by Melnor Industries.

Model #48S offers the home owner push-on, pull-off convenience, with the water flow stopping automatically when a locking collar is released; no walking back to the faucet. An instant watertight connection is made simply by pressing together again, with no twisting or turning necessary.

The 48S has dozens ofuses, including connecting hose to sprinkler. hose to taucet. hose to hose. or hose to anv attachment. The two-piece unit is -constructed of practically indestructable cycolac and will not rust or corrode.

cording to a company spokesman. Urethane Bond averased 9 turns a vear in hardware stores, building and lumber supply outlets, home centers and mass merchandising outletsabout three times better than the national averase for tubed glues, adhesives and epoxieJ.

The adhesive is packaged in colorful blister packs that feature application photos on the front and complete instructions for use on the back. The blister packs are designed flor easy pegging. Dow Corning Urethane Bond, cat. no. 8662, is packaged in I oz. tubes. Suggested list price is $1.29 a tube.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 9l 101.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 S. Lake Ave. " Pasadena, Ca. 9l l0l.

KD Butcher Block ls Here

Ready to finish Butcher Block tables in four styles, cocktail, octagonal, end and bunching were unveiled in January at the National Housewares Exposition.

Introduced by American Forest Products' Western Sierra furniture div., this new line, for the first time, combines two very popular concepts Butcher Block and KD furniture.

Known as "furniture-to-go", these four sturdy accent tables, along with a handsome free standing wall unit, are manufactured from clear pine. Table tops and shelves are a solid l -3l4" thick finger-jointed wood which imparts the Butcher Block look.

The promotionally priced Butcher Block line is packaged in corrugated cartons, creatively designed to appeal to the consumer. And for the consumer, American has made placement of the table legs easy and flexible. allowing the buyers' imagination free reign. Legs interlock with the top and are attached by counter-sunk screws, filled with rounded wooden plugs.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake. Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

Low-Cost Laminate

A new low cost laminated plastic for vertical applications, -24, has been developed by Formica Corp.

Formica regards it as a better laminate value at lower cost. The -24 is a vertical grade laminate specially developed and tested for use on kitchen cabinets. bathroom vanities, fixtures and casework. It had been pre-tested by several nationally known institutional manufacturers.

The new -24 laminate. another of Formica's growing family of surfacing products.. is now being produced in volume and inventories are being maintained to handle 1974 demand. It is priced to appeal to manufacturers alieady using v-ertical laminates and those now considering laminate to surflace their products.

Formica has engineered -24 to meet the company's performance standards for general purpose vertical applications. It will be available in two sheet sizes. 48" x 96" and 48" x 120".

The new laminate comes in solid white and in 9 woodgrain selections.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

Attic Fan Standards

New standards for certified ratings for powered attic space ventilators have been adopted by the Home Ventilating Institute.

HVI will certify cfm (cubic feet per minute) air delivery ratings based on independent testing at Texas A & M Universitv. Certification covers selfcontained powered fan units on exterior roof or wall for ventilation of attic space only.

For the first time, buyers and specifiers of powered attic ventilators will have industry-consensus guidelines for ventilation and ratings which are accurate and comparable for all certified fans. savs HVI.

Certiiied fans will bear HVI labels, and the first directorv of certified attic fan ratings will be plblished later this year.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 S. Lake Ave.. Pasadena, Ca. 9l l0l

THE ERlTAlllllA, a carved entry door with the royal elegance of 0ld England, has been added to Simpson Timber's International line. Carved center panel, by master woodcarver, portrays heraldic lion, reminiscent of medieval English royalty. Each of 9 panels is a full 17e" thick. Low cost, doors are available in standard size of 6'8" x 3'0" wide; other sizes available on special order.

Patented Cutting Wheels

A new patented concept in abrasive cutting wheels has been announced by J. Wesley Kemp, distributorof Buzzard products in the 13 Western states.

Called Superstar cutting wheels, they are made from circular steel discs that have been strategically shaped to simulate radial vanes. This patented shape produces an exceptional cooling effect when the wheel rotates.

The periphery of the wheel is deformed to produce uniform protrusions. Radially aligned tungsten carbide particles are then bonded to the periphery in a vacuum furnace with a stainless alloy. This protrusion effect (patent applied for) cutting edge is also available on flat wheels.

Superstar cutting wheels are ideally suited to the cutting and abrading of all rubber products, plastic materials and reinforced and/or "filled" plastics products.

They are available in 6 different diameters up to 8" with cutting swaths up to 3/+' Prices range from $9 - $74 and delivery is typically ten days to two weeKS.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 S. LakeAve., Pasadena, Ca.9l l0l.

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