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Oregon Trail Paneling
"The Thick One" desigrutes GeorgiaPacific Corp.'s newest prefinished plywood wdi purelilg called Oregotr Trail.
A thick 711,6" pmeI, Oregon Trail brings to nrild the ntgged look of the Westenr frontier. It is one of slx panelilg lines il the company's prornotional theme for 1975116: "The Great American Look in Paneling."
Cornplementilg its masculine ruggednessare rough-sawn embossed woodgrain patterns oll a brushed textured surface of fir veneered plywood.
Wider, deeper chautrel grooves ol1 8" centers supply a more realistic solid plantrled dirnension to meet the current nostalgic decorating craze.
The channel grooves may be easily stacked without extra fittilg, while half grooves on panel edges sirnplify matchilg.
Oregon Trail gives the overall appearalce of customized 8" boards that have beeu weathered and stained to achieve a nrstic effect.
Available il the decorator oolortones of Agate, Granite, Onyx and Redrock, Oregon Trail adds a refreshi:rgly honest and unique touch with its rustic, hewn look.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, NewPort Beach, Ca. 92660.
Hammer Drive Tools
For driving %" head diameter pins a:rd threaded sfuds into cortcrete, cottorete block or mild steel, Bostitch now has a hammer drive tool in two models.
Model BOSS-55 is recomrnended for standard duty work and Model BOSS50 for heavyduty use. Both drive fasteners ftom /2" to 3" il length.
The ram is pulled out enough to ilsert and finnly seat the pil or stud with the point out. The tool then is pressed finnly against the sr.rrface in the desired position, and the ram is tapped with the harnrner to set the fastener before each driving stroke.
Best results are obtailed by usirtg a 2 lb. hamrner for driving fasteuers into material.
Model BOSS hammer drive tools also have one flat surface for positionilg fasteners close to walls and other hard-to-reach areas.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach. Ca. 92660.
Safety Door Opener
Newly engineered and completely redesigned Door Valet automatic garage door operators' newly-developed instant-reversing safety device has been approved for both standard and deluxe models.
The device causes a downward traveling garage door to instantly and automatically reverse into upward travel when downward travel might be impeded by an object of any significant size.
The new models will also operate at I 5% slower speeds than predecessor models. This factor puts added safety into the instant-reversing device and also results in quieter and more power- ful automatic garage door operator performance.
Appearance-wise, the new Door Valet models will have more aerodynamic styling and shielded indirect lighting.
Design of the new models emphasized componentization so that they will be "do-it-yourself" installable by home owners in less than two hours.
WRITE: The Merchant Magpzine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach, Ca.92660.
Super Security
The Bel-Air "SecuritY Door Pro' grarn" featuring Itrtenrational Carved Doors with safety view grilles has added a new security item. Super-GuardLock (world's strongest lock) bolts to itself, not to the door. For the first time, rnaximum securitY Plus suPer stylirtg.
Super-Guard-Lock is the first lock with all screws collcealed, a patented featnre. Concealed screws offer added security a:rd give a sleek, cotrtemporary, clean look; more metal is nsed for more built-in streugth.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach, Ca.92660.
New DuPont Economy Line
Du Pont has irttroduced a new ecollomy line identified as " 1-2-3" latexpailts to supplement its pretnium quality "Lucite" pailts. The top grade line of "Lucite" brushes aud rollers also will be augmetrted by att ecotromy lile carryilg the traditional Du Ponl labei.
A collection of wood stains anr clear topcoats d esigned for "do-it-your self" filishilg of unpailted funriture, a:rtique woodwork and other home woodcraft projects, is another recent addition to the Dn Pout collsumer paint family.
The new *1-2-3" line wili inclnde wal1 paint irt eight color shades plus white and ceililg white, interior ellamel in eight colors plrts white, honse pailt il eight colors atrd white, artd floor enamel il fonr color shades. The "Lucite" line ilcludes wall pailt iu 23 colors plus white and ceiliug white, interior enamel i-n 23 colors artd white, house paint i-n 17 colors aud white, exterior enamel irt eight colors aud white, and floor pailt it eight colors.
A broad range of traditiottal pailt products for the professional, as well as the amateur, provides primers, ilterior flat wall paiuts, ilterior euamels itr three gloss levels, exterior pail.ts and enamels, urd pailt thi:ruers and removers.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach. Ca.92660.
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It'll Give You Gae
The Structo gas grill line is equipped with firebowls that swivel 360 degrees for bestwind advantage and extra deep cooking capacity; the pedestal morurt (model 1975) and post mount (7970), both in black, provide whoie meal cookability and convenience with removable warmilg grid shelves for keeping food hot or wanni:rg buns and biscuits.
The portable oomes with eaqy-roll whitewall wheels and art LP gas tanli (not included) that attaches directly to the grill. All three of the rectanglrlar models corne equipped with 6 lbs. of heat-radi.ating volcardc rock ilcluded and easy-to-ndjust heat control with positive "off" to deliver no-fuss, fast heat and exacting temperature control.
Drip cup brackets for cur or cup to catch excess grease make the grills a ciuch to clean ttp.
Al1 of the recturgular models offer the option of natural or LP gas with the orifice adapters ilcluded.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach. Ca.92660.
New Burglar Alarm
A multi-station residential burglar alarm featurilg solid-state electronics, is being irttroduced by Kwikset Sales and Service.
Desigrted to retail for under $65, the battery-operated package incorporates many high-security features usually found in more expensive alarms; a cylinder-lock on-off switch which cur orfy be operated by a key; choice of ilstant or delayed timirry; and a selfcontained battery operation, which enables it to worli even if a prowler has cut outsi.de power li:res.
The basic aiarm in a visual package, no. 39 I ksp, consists of a master controi pauel with easy-to-use surface mounted frame. Leads run from the control panel to sensors which may be located oll ally door orwindow through- ortt the house or even to a nearbv garage.One sensor, includilg lead wird, is included in the basic package and additiorul sensors are available as required. A waming decal which acts as au additional deterrent is also inciuded.
Accessories ilclude an exterior bell with urdque built-in timer which auto. rnatically shuts itself off after six minutes, a steel rough-il box for new constructiorl, and special recess moullted sensors are also available.
The installation may be either recessed or mounted and can be simply accomplished without r.rsilg special tools or skills.
WR.ITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach, Ca.92650.
Fast Turnover Hardware
The l0 most-used types and sizes of screwdrivers are featured in the Crescent HT-12 modular merchandiser, a rnulticolored wall hanging urft consisting of two five-cavity modules, 4" x 4" x l'7" each, artd contaililg 35 skin-packed Cushion Grip tools for mechanical, electrical a:rd carpentry work.
Cushiou Grip nitrile rrubber handles afe over-srze Ior maxlmuln 11o11-sl1p hand comfort and tunring power, and are hammer-proof, shock-proof uld non-flammable.
The full line includes a wide range of sizes of mechurics round and square blade styles, eiectricials rouud, Philiips regrtlar a:rd stubby, square rod stubby, urd a scratch awl.
A screwdriver pack (lt270P) comprisirg four popular types ald sizes in a plastic pouch is also available.
WRITE: The Merchant Magzrne, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach, Ca.9266O.
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Step Up, Fatgo
R. D. Wemer's 360 series household stepladders' new angle braces on front and rear ralls have increased the duty ratirrg from 200 to 225 lbs. This sirnplified stocking problems of ladder dealers. They can now fumislt household ladders that will accommodate clirnbers who weigh in excess of 200 lbs.

Other design changes include new saw tooth step treads for greater slip resistance. Also, a new rail configttration said to substaltially enhance ladder appearance, Ladders are available it 34-5-6 ft. heights.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach, Ca.9266O.
Western Lumber and Building Materlale MERCHANT
Automatic Truss Stacker
Art automatic truss stacker that frees a lnall for other work ald is said to pay for itseif h less thal a year, is from ldaco. At the rate of olle per miuute the Stackmatic stacks trusses on their bottom chords for easy handli:tg by a forklift.
It is designed to adapt easily to almost any existilg tnrss assembly system ald replaces the familiar stackilg skid located on the outfeed end of the assembly system. As each tntss is completed it is positioned automaticaliy, then picked off the table and automatically stacked. The stackirg arms then retunl to their original position for the next truss. The 60" wide stackilg arca holds about 40 standard size trusses.
Real Log Homes
The log cabin, once a familiar symbol of the America:r frontier, is making a comeback, and a newly located ildustry in L{issonla, Mt. expects to play a big role in its renaissalce.
Real Log Homes, Inc. sister plaut to Vermont Log Buildhgs, Inc. and Carolina Log Buildings, Inc. has purchased a 20 acre site west of Missoula and is constructing a model home and a plant that will manufactrtre pre-cut and firfstred lodge pole pine logs for the construction of log buildilgs.

The new plart is scheduled to be in lirnited production by March with fuil production expected by June. The piart will be capable of ploducilg 400 homes per yec-r, maximum employrnent is expected to be 35 persons.
The basic model building is 16' by 32', wttl' several variatious ilchtding a full second story and two bedroom wirg. Other models are 24' by 32', with all models offering traditionally designed exteriors and modenr floor plals. The timbers in the walls are cut from logs thatrange in diameter from 8-1 1". Each log is flat top ald bottom and grooved to receive a hardboard splile. Two polyurethale gaskets are applied, o1le or1 each side of the splile. When the next log is placed, the groove il the bottom fits snugly onto the spiine restirg in the groove il the top of the 1og below, formi:rg an air tight seal. Mortised and tenoned comers and 10" steel spikes provide additiottttl strength to an already sturdy construction technique.
The plartt will also produce other pre-cut log buildings such as motels, ski lodges, restaurants, and utility buildilgs.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach. Ca.92660.
Tnrsses of the same size, with or without tails, can be mixed.
Completely selfcontailed, the $6,000 air powered device requires less than a day for ilstallation.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach. Ca.92660.
Blue Denim Laminate
Blue Denim, a high-pressure plastic laminate with the look and feel of its cloth namesake, is the latest addition to the Nevamar collection of special products.
The soft, wom-jeau feel of the surface is achieved through a special "fabric like" dimensional finish. The simulated fabric pattenl, with "threads" of white subtly wovel1 through the over all blue pattem, adds to the realistic effect of the new lamilate.
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Window snd Door homcs
Defoilcd Millwork
Worrdrcbcr r Louvct:
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Folding Doorr
Moronha Herilogc BrickPonclr
Tcrmile Conlrol ond Pcrticidcr
Cor Hodworc titc.Bcomr l(-Lur ond Emco
Woddcll ond Foro Wood llouldingr
Timcly Sofcty Dccolr
Fomowood ond Eporybond
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Even with its realism, however, Nevamar Blue Denium retains the practical benefits of a durable high-pressure piastic laminate. It meets or exceeds all N.E.M.A. standards.
Appiications include cabinets, funliture, accent panels, fixtures and casegoods.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach, Ca.92660.
Full of Hot Air?
Vemco ceililg cooler s exhaustlarge arnourlts of hot air from livilg/working areas and attic. Vernco's models 622425, 62-3025, 62-3625 , afi, 624225 are installed il the ceililg of a central location withir a building and exhanst the hot air through attic openings.
The cooier is used in a home without air conditioning to effectively urd efficiently cool both the home's rooms aud attic area all day long. Or, if a home/shop is air-conditioned, the ceiling cooier can be used to bring il cool air durilg the morning hours before hot sun rays heat up the house/attic, and later in the evenilg to bring in cool outside air. Used this way, the ceililg cooler can greatiy reduce the load on air conditioning.
In addition, Vemco coolers can be adapted to various commercial usesto verlt restaurants, interior restrooms, warehouses, showrooms ald factories or to rid industrial buildings of aunoying fumes orvapors. (It should be noted that these fans do not have explosion proof motors ald, therefore, should not be used to exhaust explosive fumes or vapors.)
Suggested retail price for the 24" is $ 1 19.95; 30" - $129.95; 36" $139.95 utd 42" - $149.95.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach. Ca.92660.
New One-Component Foam
An all-new foam system, Polycel One, that seals and insulates precast concrete, masorlry, modular panels, metal buildings and other types of cotrstruction has been introduced by Coplarar Corp. The simpie new singlecomponent urethane foam is dispensed asan aerosol froth from one disposable cylirder without mixing, meterilg or ratio control.
It can be used under all weather conditions as a sealant i:rsulating foam or as arl adhesive by any operator. Aircured ald fuliy expanded to a rigid foam withi:r 12 hours, it bonds to virtually all zurfaces, vertical or overhead.
Ready to use as received, it's simple to apply-just opelr and close the valve as material is needed. As easy to use on the 75th floor as on the ground.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach. Ca.92660.
Letters
(Continued frorn page tz) our industry. There are many and varied forms of industry associatiotrs and organizations gpecifically created and functioning for the sole purpose of carrying the indnstry message to tl:le public.

It is an accepted fact that the mere existence of an ildustrial fratemity that has survived and functioned so well for over 80 years is i,ndeed nrrique! This should be evidence enough that a very useful function has beeu and is being performed, consequently any attempt to prostitute that functiou should and will be vigorously protested.
Certainly the order will have to be credited with fostering successfully the endurilg principles and ethics of business conduct withirt our industry. In no other industry do the unwritten rules of busir.ress conduct work so well.
Perhaps a letter to our membership from your high office would serve to reiterate the function and high prirtciples of Hoo-Hoo.
Fraternally
Joe Mayfield Mendo Mill & LumberCo. 1870 No. State St. Ukiah. Ca.95482