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Screws Loose? Not Here

A masonry screw for fastening wood and composite materials in new construction, remodeling and construction maintenance has been introduced by Swan Secure Products, Inc.

Swancrete screws reportedlycombine the strength and corrosion resistance necessary in extreme conditions while providing a neat and finished appearance.

The fasteners come in both hex washer and flat head in sizes from l-114" to 4".

Each package includes the appropriate drill bit.

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Tanks For The Memories

A 1.5-gallon tank sprayer made from high grade and corrosion resistant plastic that weighs only 2.8 lbs. is new from Solo Inc.

reportedly set the edge of a knife or tool in l0 seconds is new from Smith Abrasives, Inc.

GetSharp can be mounted on a workbench and its blades are prealigned. The product comes with a leather carrying case for hanging and a plastic storage top for protecting the Arkansas stone.

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Lightens Up Concrete's Load

An artificial polymer-based aggregate that reportedly makes concrete lighter is new from Artificial Aggregates.

PolysBeto can be used as a partial or composite substitute for natural aggregates in buildings, prefabrication and roadways.

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Model 430 has 45 rsI spray pressure, an adjustable nozzle, a 36" long flexible, high pressure hose and a long 18" shut-off valve and wand for hard-to-reach places.

The UV resistant polyethylene tank can be wheeled around on a cart that is available separately.

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The Time Of Your Knife

A knife sharpening system with tungsten carbide cutting blades that

Tiles From The Rockies

American Marazzi Tile has introduced 13"x13" faux stone floor tiles for residential and commercial use.

Colorado Stone has a Class 4 durability rating and are 6"x6". The product comes in five colors.

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On Retainer

Retaining wall blocks in straight face and beveled three-way face styles for straight or curved retaining walls and terraces up to 3' in height are available from Anchor Walls.

Diamond blocks have a lip on the back that glides the product into place, reportedly ensuring accurate alignment and precise setback without moftars or pins.

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The Giant Claw

Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co. has a new tool with a broad, thin blade for scraping, cutting and prying moulding and other materials.

Try A Different Rout

Makita USA, Inc. has four new 2l/4-sp industrial production routers with rugged aluminum housing and an electronic soft start feature for smooth operation.

All I100 series models feature an electronic speed control, which monitors and maintains a constant rpm even under load.

Routers can be used on a variety of materials, including hard and ioft wood and man made components.

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The Great Regulator

A self-powered flow regulator that secures a constant flow independent of upstream or downstream pressure variations is available from Jordan Valve.

The MKl30 operates without receiving energy or steering impulses from any external devices and may be installed in any position with the flow in the direction of the arrow.

Pre-Finished Door Frames

Contact Lumber Co. has introduced a pre-finished door frame component with a l0-year warranty on the painted finish, ,film integrity and wood decay.

Bear Claw Scraper Bar has a nailpulling end that can be hammered into an imbedded nail with sharp gripping edges that can lock onto a headlesi nail for extraction.

The 10" tool is made fiom quatity forged and tempered steel and its special rocker design gives maximum leverage for prying and pulling.

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Fork Sure

Sellick Equipment Ltd. has a new 12,000-lb. capacity forklift rhar runs on a Perkins 1000 low emission, 4.2 liter, 4-cylinder, 86-rp diesel engine.

The product comes in l/4"-2" sizes and can be used to control the volume of oil, lubrication, liquids for irrigation, or regulating the bleeding of filters.

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Flush With Success

A toilet tank fill valve and repair kit has been introduced by Dearborn Brass.

NexGen installs from the top, setting the height in one step, from above the water line.

The product is said to eliminate overflow problems and water hammer for a quieter operation.

Its anti-siphon design prevenrs fresh water supply contamination, while precision shut-off occurs at the same level every time.

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What A Crank

J.W. Winco has developed a new nylon retractable hand crank.

PIC machines like primed wood and is architecturally correct to show the detail of the molded wood.

The product can be painted and also can be machined to the specifications of most door manufacturers' systems, allowing for end-sealing afterwards to prevent water absorption.

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Skylights Go Gommercial

A 21" tubular skylight for commercial buildings that reportedly provides up to 12.000 lumens is new from Solatube International Inc.

The SolaMaster Series, which can be used in suspended ceilings, finished drywall ceilings and open warehouses, can be reconfigured for future interior layout changes.

The product is said to illuminate up to a 400-sq. ft. area.

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Let lt Drain

The SDl20 has high visibility SeeThru masks with lift heiehts to 30'. full syncromesh transmission with optional power shift, high capacity L2 loader tires, wet disc brakes. toroue proportioning differential and optional 4-wheel drive.

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The product has a steel, zinc-plated spring loaded retracting mechanism with a matte black, glass-filled nylon plastic crank handle and body with a zinc-plated steel molded-in hub.

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A perforated pipe sleeve that is said to reduce drain pipe clogging from soil and small particle buildup is new from T. Christy Enterprises, Inc.

Designed for encasing perforated pipes in underground drainage systems, Drain-Eez comes in 3", 4" and 6" sizes, in 100'rolls.

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The Old Master's Vinyl Siding

Kaycan has introduced vinyl siding in a Dutchlap profile in three deeP, rich hues.

The DaVinci Collection reportedly resists fading, yellowing and heat retention and has a lifetime warranty. The product comes in Midnight Blue, Ivy Green and Colonial Red.

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After an extensive search of software packages, Shuqualak chose LumberTrack for their lumber management needs.

"gur implementation of lumber Track was nearly flawless," recalls Mr. Ihomas."From the first site visit, the peop.le at Proqresiive Solutions demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the forest products industry and an organizational commitment to making Shuqualak's transition to LumberTrack as seamles as possible."

For over 10 years Progressive Solutions has won the business and respect of some of the top names in the wood products industry.Give us a call today to find out why.

Do The Twist

A paint mixer that is said to mount easily on any variable speed, corded or cordless drill is new from Allway Tools.

Twister mixes liquids to a smooth consistency and comes in I and 5 gallon sizes.

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Socket To Me

Makita USA, Inc. has a new ansle socket driver with five torque settiigs and a mechanism that automatically stops the tool when a specific torque is reached.

Model #6706DW's angle design and 15-9116" tool body can reach into tight areas and also can be used for close quarter driving.

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They Come Out At Night

RAB Electric Manufacturins Inc. has a new cutoff wallpack ur=ith a glare shield that is said to eliminate

The fixture comes in 35. 50. 70 and 100 watt high pressure sodium, 50, 70 and 100 watt metal halide or 42 watts cfl.

The retrofit kit converts current and older WPls to cutoff units and comes with a cutoff frame, glass lens and mounting hardware.

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Ladder For That

A Type IAA rated stepladder with a 375-lb. load capacity is new from Werner Co.

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The 1.5' high, 6 long', and 3/4" or l " thick panels are attached to metal or wood framing with anodized aluminum clips, that reportedly eliminate any exposed fasteners.

The product provides an air layer between the sheathing and the panel to minimize moisture damage to the structural substrate.

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Slugfest

Slugging wrenches made from matched steel are new from ATP.

Arbor Days

A vinyl arbor that is said never to require painting or staining and will not peel, flake or rot is new from Westech Fence.

Reportedly impervious to moisture and termites and resistant to denting and scratching, Legacy is over 7' high and about 5' wide with a 4' opening.

Vinyl trellises, picnic tables and wishing wells also are available.

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The 7300 Series has reinforced steps that are l00Vo braced and triple riveted for sturdiness and has bright yellow non-conductive fiberglass rails with black diagonal stripes.

The unit comes in 3'- l2' lengths.

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Fiber-Cement Wall Panels

Nichiha Wall System has introduced fiber-cement wall panels for residential and commercial applica-

Striking wrenches come in inch and metric sizes from 718" (22mm) to 9" (200 mm).

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Butter? No, lt's Parquet

Pre-finished hardwood flooring tiles in parquet and onedirectional styles are new from PermaGrain.

Ontario tiles are FSC certified and have a 25-year residential finish warranty.

The flooring comes in 16 colors.

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American Graffiti Remover

A non-sacrificial, two-component, waterborne polyurethane coating that is said to quickly remove graffiti from brick, concrete, stucco, wood and other building materials is available from Dumond Chemicals, Inc.

A single application of CPU 647 reportedly creates a durable, long-lasting film that removes graffiti in a matter of minutes.

The coating has a coverage rate of 400 sq. ft. to a gallon.

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Get In Step

A 25.5"x31.5" doormat system featuring a reusable, non-skid frame with 30 disposable layers that reportedly

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CleanStep uses 30 layers of dirt-grabbing power to attract and capture dirt before it enters the home.

When the mat is saturated with dirt, the top sheet may be peeled off to expose the next dirt-stopping layer.

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Raised Door & Wall Panels

Architectural Products' raised panels allow users to transform unembellished doors and walls into fine, elegantly appointed furnishings.

Primed and ready for painting, glazing or faux finishing, Orac Decor can be installed with the same tools as wood.

This Saw Paves The Way

A saw that precision cuts tile, marble. granite and brick pavers is new from Bomag.

Fill In The Blanket

Gardner Bender has a new PVC bending blanket that heats l/2" to 4" PVC conduit in any position for bendlng.

HotBlankets have a multi-strand heavy-gauge wire, a seven-circuit design and a thermostatic control for electrical, industrial and wastewater treatment applications.

The product is said to bend conduit in any in-place position such as overhead, trench, or from a wall to a floor, without using straps, wraps or tape to hold the blankets in place.

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Power Tools For The Pros

The line includes cornice mouldings, panel and chair rail mouldings, ceiling medallions, columns, pilasters, wall lighting fixtures and decorations, pediments, door and window surrounds, and corbels.

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Stow TP-10 reportedly can rip a 24" tile in a single pass or cut an 18" tile diagonally.

The product is powered by a totally-enclosed, non-vented 1.5-Hp electric motor and uses 7" to 10" blades.

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Quolity Weslern Cedor Products

Simonds Industries Inc. has introduced a line of power tool accessories designed for contractors and professionals.

The line includes grade hole saws, reciprocating saw blades, jig saw blades, hacksaws and Copperhead Port-A-Band blades designed to be used with all major brands of electric and portable power tools.

New Max Cut Hole Saws come in 9/16" to 6" sizes in bi-metal and carbide-tipped configurations.

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Second Chance For L-P Plant

In September 1998, LouisianaPacific Corp., Portland, Or., announced plans to sell its Chilco, Id., sawmill, claiming the facility was too old to upgrade.

Despite being rebuilt in the early 1980s after a catastrophic fire, the plant lacked modern equipment and was in general neglect. Coupled with slumping timber prices, the firm's decree left the plant's 130 workers with little hope.

Less than a year later, however, the sale was axed and a $15 million, fiveyear plant modernization effort was underway, which, in the months ahead, would add computerized saws and trimming equipment to the decades-old facility.

Credit the comeback to plant employees who on their own devised numerous methods to cut costs and achieve measurable production savings, which convinced headquarters not only to spare the mill, but improve it.

Discarded wood was reused, deformed boards earmarked for the junk pile were carefully resawn for lumber parts, even 1-inch pieces of wood once considered too tiny for anything other than refuse were put to good use.

By Christmas 1998, worker ingenuity had generated a cost savings of roughly 107o, and earned raves from headquarters.

Currently, productivity is said to be l37o higher than prior to modernization, with about the same number of workers, points not lost on management.

"Usually. you put money into a plant and get the crew to take advantage of the new equipment," notes Walt Wirfs, vice president of lumber. "At Chilco, however. we had a crew demonstrating willingness to improve before we did anything."

"We just hung in there and didn't give up," says plant worker Rich Morgan.

Man Murdered Near Depot

Police have a suspect in the Christmas day shooting death of a man whose body was found behind a Colorado Springs, Co., Home Depot.

The body of Michael Reynolds, 24, was found stuffed between a dumpster and the store's back wall at'll30 a.m. Dec. 26 by employees who were opening the store for business, according to police. The victim died from a gunshot to the head.

Police are searching for suspect Jose R. Santana, 40, who, according to witnesses, argued with Reynolds Dec. 24 during an evening party at Santana's home, before leaving with Reynolds in Santana's car.

Police believe the murder occurred sometime after 6:00 a.m. Christmas morning behind the store, one of two Home Depots in Colorado Springs. Neither man was an employee of the chain, nor had either applied for work at the store.

Santana has not been seen by family members since Christmas Eve, according to police.

Lowe's To Build Wyoming DC

Lowe's Cos. plans to build a $60 million distribution center in Cheyenne, Wy., later this year to serve its growing customer base in the Western and Central regions.

The fully-automated 900,000-sq. ft. facility, which is located on a 160acre site, reportedly will take about two years to complete.

The new distribution center will be the chain's eighth, including one nearing completion in Perris, Ca.

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Study: Back Belts No Help

A Journal of American Medical Association study of 9,000 Wal-Mart workers said that back belts do nothing to prevent injuries.

The report added that workers who regularly wear the belt are just as likely to experience back pain as ones who go belt-less.

The findings were immediately disputed by UCLA, publishers of a 1996 study of 36,000 Home Depot workers, which reported that back injuries could be reduced by one-third if workers wore back belts.

David McArthur, author of the UCLA study, said that the new study's authors, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, should have consulted medical records instead of simply asking participants if they had experienced back pain. "Such 'self reports' are far less accurate," he said, in effect, getting back at OSHA for challenging his own study.

Lower back pain, the second most common reason for a doctor visit, accounted for about $8.8 billion in workers' compensation claims in 1995,23Vo of the total of that year's payments.

OSHA's scientists were not the only ones to nix the effectiveness of the back belt. Stephanie Alvarado, 32, a Los Angeles-based Home Depot cashier, said she never wears the belts, despite company policy.

"They are uncomfortable and make my back hurt more," she said.

Jose Magallon, who owns a hardware store nearby. disagrees. noting that it's a moot point anyway because "insurance companies make all the employees wear them" anyway.

"The belt does help," said Adolfo Gutierrez, an L.A. delivery truck driver. "It's helping me right now."

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Sunshine State Cypress Info

A 4-p., full-color brochure on Sunshine State Cypress is free from Universal Forest Products, Inc., 560 Industrial Dr., Moultrie, Ga.31768, (229) 985-4009.

Hardwood Rope Mouldings

A product sheet of hardwood moulding sryles from 5/8"x1-3/8" ro l-1116"x6-l/2" is free from Braided Accents. QjU 7629663.

Let's Call lt A Wrap

A full-color product sheet on Drainage Wrap DF, which is said to provide a clear drainage path lor moisture evacuation from plywood or OSB, is free from Senergy, Inc., (800) 221-9255.

Go To The Head Of The Class

An L-Shaped Header field guide, with span tables and construction details, is free from the North American Steel Framing Alliance, (800) 797-8335.

Pushing Tin

A catalog of pressed-tin ceiling styles is free from Chelsea Decorative Metals (7 t3\ 721-9200.

Follow The Ladder

A 2O-p., full-color catalog of ladders is free from Cosco Inc., (812) 3'12-0141.

2-4-6-g Home Decorate

John Holms' Home Depot's Decorating 1-2-3, a 416-p. book on how to professionally redecorate your home, is $34.95 from Meredith Books, 1912 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Ia. 50306; (515) 284-2257.

Roll Ups & Accordians

A pair of full-color catalogs on roll-up and accordion style doors are free fiom Woodfold-Marco Mfg. Inc., Box 346, Forest Grove, Or.97l l6; (503) 357-7181.

Battery Park

A rechargeable battery recycling program is detailed in a free brochure from the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp., 1000 Parkwood Circle, #450, Atlanta, Ga. 30339; (877) 723-1297.

Trim Sum

A color brochure on MiraTec Exterior Composite Trim is free from Masonite Corp., (312) 750-0900.

Grout & Caulk Show

A 6-p. grout and caulk color selection guide is free from TEC Specialty Products. Inc., (800) 323-7407.

Installing Hardwood Flooring

A guide on how to install hardwood flooring over a concrete slab is free from the Hardwood Council, Box 525, Oakmont, Pa. l5 I 39; (412) 281-4980.

Step Lively

A full-color brochure on CleanStep, a non-skid pad that reportedly keeps dirt out of homes, workplaces and offices, is free from Advanced Laminated Material Applications, 1251 Montalvo Way, #K, Palm Springs, Ca.92262; (800) 444-2562.

Steeling Home

A revised edition of the Perspective Method for Residential Cold-Formed Steel Framing, reportedly the industry standard for building homes with steel and the basis of steel requirements in the International Building Code, is free from the North American Steel Framins Alliance, (202) 263-4483.

Appliances Galore

The 2001 appliance catalog is free from General Electric, (800) 626-2000.

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Tile Away The Hours

A 28-p., full-color catalog of bath tiles is free from Original Style Ltd., (800) 273-0636.

"Products for Successful Gardening," a l2-p. catalog of soil meters, test kits and other gardening accessories, is free from Luster Leaf Products, 2220 Techcourt, Woodstock, I1. 60098; (5 16) 678-3196.