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E-Z Forms
A lightweight, high strength, energy efficient alternative to concrete blocks or steel and aluminum concrete forms has been introduced by 3-10 Insulated Forms.
Designed for above and belowgrade construction, the 5-lb. forms are set in place and filled with concrete. They reportedly use 25% less concrete yet create stronger walls due to extended hydration. Siding, brick veneer, stucco or other cover-
Anti-Gravity Epoxy
A multi-use, two-component epoxy system from Permagile reportedly provides positive, high strength adhesion to vertical and overhead surfaces without sagging.
The equal volume product is said to produce a non-shrinking seal. After curing, surfaces can be sanded and overcoated with virtually no trace of repair.
It can be used to join concrete to concrete, masonry or dissimilar materials; to attach tiles, mosaics, glass or other objects to walls and floors; to fill cracks, voids and other defects in concrete, brick or block structures; to thin surface or plaster over small holes or depressions, and to create waterproof seals.
Pot life is two to three hours, curing time six to eight hours.
ings may be attached directly to the forms.
PolySteel Forms also offer high insulation and fire resistance.
Quality Casement Windows
Top of the line single lite and true divided lite casement windows are now available from Heritage Windows.
Windows feature interior glazing, 3/4" insulated glass in clear or Low E, 1-3/4" stain grade white ponderosa pine sash, and optional PPG Flexacron finish.
Hardware features concealed hinges, dual-arm operators and camaction sash locks in white or bronze. Screens are charcoal fiberglass in white or bronze frames.
Made To Shade
Exterior shading fabrics for windows to block the sun's heat and glare before they penetrate the glass surface are new from Phifer Wire Products.
SunScreen is woven of long-last- ing vinyl-coated fiberglass and comes in five colors. Woven of vinyl-coated polyester for extra strength, SunTex is available in four colors.
Big Mix Up
A high speed mixer is now available from Red Devil for larger volume paint operators.
The five gallon capacity mixer features easy-to-use push button controls, dial timer providing up to four minutes mixing time, a full size door handle which engages a door locking keyway for added safety, basic solid-state electronics, and quiet, vibration-free operation.
For more information on New Products write The Merchant Magazine,4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca.92660. Please mention issue date and page number so we can process your request faster! Many thanks!
March 1991
Workwear Department
A movable garment rack stocked with Dickies brand workwear for doit-yourselfers is now available from and easily adjusts the shoe position to control cutting depth, especially during blind cuts. It also exposes unused teeth sections for extended blade life.
Two saw models with l l new high performance blades are available.
Retrofit Window Kit
A new retrofit kit for replacement of Peachtree Ariel windows reportedly provides maintenance-free casing material to attractively finish exterior openings, offering aesthetic continuity and eliminating costly wall modifications.
Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Co.
The compact, bright blue ProCart on wheels displays a variety of sizes and styles of painter's bibs and pants, jeans, casual clothes and matching work pants/shirts.
Steady Saws
A unique counter balanced mechanism on the new Super Sawzall from Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. virtually eliminates vibration for longer tool life and reduced user fatigue.
Features include counter balanced and drive mechanisms constructed of heavy duty steel wobble plates; long l-1/4" blade stroke for more teeth per stroke; powerful 8 amp motor with dual range, variable speeds up to 2,800 strokes per
The casing material is an extruded composite with a bonded finish that matches the aluminum frame color of the windows. Shipped in 6'and l0'
Spray Load
An entire electric paint spraying system has been introduced by Krebs, Inc.
The heavy duty spray gun features reportedly the most power- ful motor available (120 watt), tungsten carbide cylinder and piston, chrome steel valve, adjustable nozzle for better control and less overspray, quick-clean pump assembly and tru-line transmission.
It is said to spray up to one gallon of acrylic, latex, enamel, stain or other sprayable material in l0 minutes.
lengths, 3-l/2" wide, it can be cut to fit the height and width of rough openings to encase replacement windows. An H-channel drip cap is provided for siding installations.
Silicone sealant is used to install casing and drip cap and seal necessary joints.
Ariel insulated windows feature tubular aluminum exteriors and stain-grade wood interiors. Exteriors are finished with baked-on enamel in a choice of three shades.
Fire Fighting Panels

The system also includes 6-qt. capacity pressure floor tank, which remains on the ground; 25-ft. hose; 22-oz. container and lid for smaller jobs; immersion viscosity cup to tell if paint is the proper consistency, and an industrial size paint strainer.
Hardwood Wainscoting
Panel-Pak Wainscoting, an easyto-assemble package of tongue-andgroove panels, rails and stiles in oak or poplar, has been introduced by Stair-Pak Products Co.
minute; heavy duty blade clamp system so the blade may be inserted upside down for close quarter flush cuts; rubber boot for superior gripping; trigger speed control to change speeds while cutting; pivoting shoe for full work surface support while maneuvering the tool during cuts, and accessible hex key stored in the boot.
A new shoe release lever quicklv
Blazeguard fire-rated sheathing from Weyerhaeuser features a special crystalline laminate which, when the panel reaches 425oF, begins to release water, acting as a built-in sprinkler system and a barrier between fire and wood.
Bonding the inorganic fire shield to the structural wood panels reportedly results in no loss of structural strength or negative environmental effects and requires no special handling.
All finish moulding is included. Installation requires only a few basic tools.
Scaffold Mortar Box
The Scaffold Box, a mortar box with a bottom area designed to fit securely on scaffolds, is a new masonry product from MacCourt.
Formulated of durable high density polyethylene, the l/3 cu. ft. capacity box is said not to rust or dent and to clean easily.
Pocket Thermometer
Fold-up pocket thermometers are now available from Brooklyn Thermometer.
The compact devices willfit into a shirt pocket but are rugged enough, with sturdy stainless steel stem and piercing tip, to be stored in a tool box. They offer two wide temperature ranges (-40" to 120" F or 14" to 230' F) at +/- 2o accuracy with easy-to-read lcr> display.

Limeless Lines
A permanent hot water line descaler to dissolve existing scale and prevent future scale build up is new from Aqua-Flo.
Nearly closed hot water lines with slow water flow are said to open up, increasing flow rates. The descaler is designed for use onl/2" or 3/4" copper lines when water exceeds seven grains hardness.
March 1991
Home Mart Cart
A new nesting combination cart has been introduced for home centers by Win-Holt.
A large basket of tightly woven wire mesh provides maximum sup-
The rod has 90" curved ends. allowing the curtain to glide on glide wheels back into and become flush faced deck with rounded corners with the wall. Its all plastic construcholds small items. tion will not rust. port and capacity for purchases. A sturdy galvanized steel deck offers greater load capacity. And a flat surSplash In
Options include pole holder to secure items, color-coated handles to coordinate with store colors, and graphic panel for advertising.
A curved shower curtain track designed to prevent splash out has been introduced by G&B Interprizes.
All curtains and liners reportedly can be used with the track.
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Stone Forest Industries, Inc.
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Product Speciolizotion: o Concrete Plv-Form o Closs-1 o Struct-1 o Ponel Sizes 4' x 8' through 5' x 12'
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Stone Forest lndusflies, Inc.
Pocific Northwesf Division
2611 Whittle Ave.. Medford. OR 97501
PHONE (503) 776-5750 TOLL FREE (800) 54.r-6906
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D-l-Y Library Shelves
A four-tier rack made of sturdy steel and durable plastic to display do-it-yourselfer books and videos on one or both sides is available from The Taunton Press.
Featuring bold header and shelftalkers, the rack is on casters so it can be easily positioned. The $250 value is free to retailers who order a suggested package (or custom-selected mix) of home building or woodworking books and videos.

Shatter-Free Sheets
Suntuf, a shatter-resistant, lightweight, transparent, ultraviolet
The Merchant Magazine radiation-shielding, corrugated polycarbonate sheet, is now available from Flex-Lite as a substitute for fiberglass.
Said not to crack, the material can easily be cut with scissors, shears or plywood blade. It is available in
Recycling Racks has a twine holder for binding of newspapers.
Three Sort 'N Cycle recycling products constructed of white epoxycoated steel tubing and wire have been introduced by LeelRowan.
And a self-standing or wallmountable combination bag holder is designed specifically for plastic or paper grocery bags.
Fantasy Glamp force to be exerted from both sides. causing a gripping action that improves clamping and grasps objects without twisting.
The E-Clamp from Inlet uses three arms and sophisticated engineering to hold even the most irregular shaped objects in place.
The tool can be used as a drill guide, portable bench vise or for woodworking, welding, crimping or cable and rope splicing.
A self-standing three-bag sorter allows for side-by-side recycling of three different materials. A shelf beneath the bag holder area provides storage area for extra bags.
A self-standing newspaper rack
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