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Snip Softly

An ergonomically designed pruner from Fiskars Inc. reduces wrist fatigue by allowing branches to be pruned without bending the wrist.

The Power Lever Pro pruner, with a 5/8" cutting diameter, has a looped lower handle that protects knuckles when working in rough foliage and

Waterproof Wood Glue

A waterproof wood glue from Loctite Corp. resists prolonged exposure to moisture.

Wood Wizard foams when it dries, reportedly expanding to cover three to four times more area than comparable glues. It dries to a neutral color, bonds in l-2 hours and cures in 24 hours.

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Fastener-Friendly Wrenches

That's A Wrap

A security wrap from Alpha Enterprises, Inc. conceals EAS labels from tampering and enables retailers to display high-ticket merchandise outside of locked cases.

Made with tough polymer lock and ratchet components and steel cable, Universal Wrap prevents access to package contents and comes in three adjustable sizes to fit a variety of carton sizes and shapes.

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Earth Friendly Flooring

A cast marble tile with recycled bits of colorful plastic cut into random-size pieces is new from PermaGrain Products, Inc.

allows the user to keep the pruner in hand when gathering branches. The handles have soft cushion grips for a sure hold in wet conditions.

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Bed Side Storage

An onboard pickup truck storage system has been introduced by Innovative Truck Storaee. Inc.

A line of wrenches from Truecraft features mirror polishing and triple chrome plating, and is reportedly cbrrosion resistant and easy to clean.

Truec.raft 2000 Combination wrenches provide l57o to 2OVo more turning power without rounding the fastener because they drive the sides of the hex, instead of the comers. The wrenches' box end-design is reportedly 57o to 107o stronger-than cbnventional I 2-pt.-drive design.

The SAE and metric wrenches range from 114" to l-l/4" and 7 mm to 32 mm. The SAE wrenches come in7-, I l-, l3-piece sets and the metric in 7-, l0- and 14-piece sets.

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On The Siding Line

Made of marble too small or of insufficient qualitv to be used as dimensional sione. Splash! is available in white or sofi black in 3/8" gauge on a l2"xl2" format with a polished finish.

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Hidden by a nearly seamless, broad side-opening hatch, Hide N Side easily swings outward with gas shock lifts, exposing nearly l5 cu.-ft. of built-in racks and panels on each side of the pickup bed. It adapts to both domestic and imported l/2-,3/4and l-ton pickup rrucks.

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Woodgrain textures, exposures and factory priming have been added to James Hardie Buildins Products' Hardiplank fiber-cement iiding line. The CedarMill woodsrain texture has a knotless pattern th-at is offered in all widths. The new 6-l/4" and 81/4" sidings reportedly make installation faster and easier by creating 5" and 7" exposures.

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Accounting Basics

An upgrade of RealWorld Corp.'s accounting software has been released.

Designed to enable users to mix and match their operating environments, Version 4.0 includes improved audit trails. user ID assignment to batch entry, support of 256-color bitmaps, new and improved reports, and a new reporter and analysis program.

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Walk-Behind Weeder

A hand-held string trimmer from Troy-Bilt has the rugged power of a walk-behind mower.

The heighradjustable cutting head of the Troy-Bilt Trimmer/Mower follows the contour of the ground to avoid unnecessary scalping of flowers and trees.

enables customers to produce more than 500 storm designs from different door components. Components that can be mixed and matched include three storm door frames (full view, mid view and high view) in several colors; six beveled and brass-inlay glass designs, and six styles of solidor antique-brass doorknobs, and two

Bug-Proof Lamps

An outdoor, oil lamp that repelsinsects is new from Outdoor Lamp Co. For use as a tabletop accessoryora clip-on attachment, the clip-on Bug

Off lamp attaches to a patio table umbrella pole. Both models use replaceable insect repellent canisters that burn up to 25 hours.

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Jet Setter

optional deadbolt locks.

The program features point-of-purchase displays, information panels and brochures on designing the doors.

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Rough Cedar-Like Siding

A new vinyl siding that resembles rough sawn cedar is new from Mastic.

A whirlpool bath, shower enclosure and steam bath in one design is new from Jacttzzi Whirlpool Bath.

Designed to deliver three times more power than an ordinary handheld trimmer, it has a nylon cutting cord that is double the thickness of standard cutting string.

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Tied In Knots

A wood decking connector has been introduced by Trinity Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Designed to provide an internal mechanism for connecting wood structural members, the Trinity T-Tie can be retightened when loosening occurs.

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Storms On The Horizon

An in-store program that enables retail customers to design their own storm doors is available from Larson Manufacturing Co.

The Designer Door program

Carvedwood is reportedly easy to install. Made with Duranyl II, it has more strength and weather resistance.

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Featuring armrests and an optional cushioned headrest, the J-Steam Tower has four jets, while the 6-ft. model has four jets and two neck jets. The overhead shower, with eight settings, is height adjustable.

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Firestopped ln lts Tracks

A high-performance firestop sealant has been introduced by Hilti Inc.

Designed to impede fire, smoke and water through fire-rated floors and walls, FS-ONE Firestop Sealant can reportedly be used in more than

957o of all typical firestopping applicatrons.

Also available are FS-Fire Blocks for firestopping sizeable openings. The foam blocks can be friction fitted or cut to fit large openings around cable trays. cable bundles or piping.

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Closed For Good

An automatic slidine door system from Smartly Done Inn-ovations automatically closes the door after it has

Stripped Clean

An air-powered roof stripper has been introduced by Dike Corp. The Eliminator is a pneumatic tool that has a trigger actuated lift plate that fits under shingles and pops both the shingles and nails off in one step. Weighing l3 lbs., it reportedly can remove up to five roof layers at once, cutting stripping time nearly in half.

been opened. Designed to prevent bugs from entering the home and lower energy costs, the Glide-Along is reportedly easy to install and is available in white.

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Fold-Away Work Center

A fold-away work center from Flambeau Products is a wall-mounted unit that hangs on 16" studs indoors or outdoors.

When unfolded, Work Center Fold has 24"x48" of work surface. It has two adjustable clamps and a tool rack/credenza for tools and accessories.

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Custom Bits

Four job-specific lines of screwdriving accessories to increase tool life and performance have been introduced by Vermont American Tool Co.

SPA-N-DECK

Tcr 606 Exterior Wood Finish

Technological breakthrough. o Environmentally safe'

. Protects exterior wood up to 5 years. ' Water based'

. Beautiful semi-transparent finish retains the grain's natural integrity. o Withstands extreme environments'

. May be applied directly to New Pressure Treated wood when prepared with Tropitech Wood Surface Prep-no weattrering time required. ' Available in white, natural, weathered gray, redwood, sedona & custom colors'

. For decks, docks, spas, sidings, shingles, fences, etc'