NEW PRODUGTS

And Selected Sales Aids

It's in the Drawer

Bedrawers, a new concept in space-saving under bed storage, consists of two spacious wood drawers supported by adjustable steel rails that attach to conventional ansleiron bedframes or bunk bed sidera-ils.

Marketed by Bedrawers, Inc., they are designed for storing shoes, blankets, toys, reading material and other personal items, affording a way to use wasted space in everv !toT". They are available for every bed size, hold up to 25 lbs., and ar-e recessed 3" behind the bedframe siderail to avoid toe-stubbing.

Two drawers and the hardware are nested in a carton for a compact "cash and carry" item, priced to encourage impulse sales.

Glass Storage Tricks

_ The Glass Trax by Glass Trax, Inc., provides undershelf and side- wall storage space for stemmed glassware and platformed cups.

Moulded of high impact piastic in brown, the device has five sets of box, a tool for taping wall board joints, ceilings and corners.

Designed as an alternative to hand taping, the tool is constructed of staihless steel and Tufak, a nonbreakable and transparent material. A see through reservoir keeps the cement level visible.

After the tape is installed on a spindle, it is automatically fed through the tool and coated with cement. A blade spreads the cement and cuts the tape at the end of the seam.

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Father's Day Promo

An array of kits for the "dad who has everything" is being offered by Emhart Corp.'s Bostick consumer div. for a Father's Day promotion which begins April 18 and runs through May 31.

Featured are the most popular tool kits including several rivet tools and a glue gun.

tracks to provide storage for l5 to 20 pieces, depending upon their size.

Two-sided adhesive foam tabs hold the storage unit to the mounting surface. Glass Trax will retail foi under $4.

Mudder's Helper

A-l Drywall Tool & Equipment, Inc., has introduced the LnIOO Uua-

Cold Defying Seal

Doorseal by Sealmaster works on the same principle as a refrigerator door to seal out the cold on warped drafty doors.

Installed with basic household tools, it reportedly qualifies for a l59o tax credit. The standard kit fits most doors with the material staying supple up to 30 o below zero.

Animals in the Dark

GTE is adding l5 colorful designs to its line of Sylvania night lights.

Five of the new lights have Stewart Moskowitz characters. The remaining l0 include animal figures.

Each light is rated on Ve watt and has an average life of 25,000 hours, the equivalent ofnearly three years of round-the-clock service. Energy consumption has been figured at 150 per year.

WindowOptions

Velux wood roof windows are designed for use in new homes or remodeling to add extra ventilation and light in an overhead application.

A center hung unit opening at the top with a fingertip control bar has the accessory options of awnings, including a semitransparent model, roller blinds in a selection of colors, venetian blinds and insect screens. Available in 9 sizes, this model can be used in attic conversions or overhead applications.

A top hung window with rigid integrated screen and a fixed skylight also are available.

Remote controls for out of reach applications and blinds for light control are available. Sashes rotate l80o for cleaning within the room. Flashing provided by the manufacturer is said to make installation of all units easier.

Under Counter Stash

Acme National Sales is introducing a 24" undercounter refrigerator, the Refrigerunder.

The 6 cu. ft. unit has automatic reset defrost; reversible door swing; a full width across the top freezer and crispers. A static condenser with built-in ventilation is said to make it virtually maintenance-free.

In white only, it will accommodate interchangeable front panel inserts of almond. walnut and eold.

in 30 minutes, producing a water and alcohol resistant bar-top coating after three applications.

The product is available in half pint, pint, quart and gallon cans as well as aerosol containers.

Weight a Minute

A new electronically controlled, digital readout bathroom scale that reportedly provides 10090 repeatability will be available to consumers in June from Counselor Co.

A single-piece, cast-aluminum base provides accuracy even when placed on carpeted surfaces and is large enough to accommodate a size 14 shoe. The unit is scheduled to be priced under $70.

The Victorian Edge

Gossen has introduced Heritage Victorian to its line of Colonial and Ranch cellular vinyl mouldings.

Nose for Tight Spots

Parker Manufacturing has introduced a nickle-plated long nose locking plier with adjustable clamping pressure to allow maximum contact on square, hexagonal and round objects.

The 6Vz" pliers are designed to get into tight work spaces and hold small work on the non-slip grip tip. They are recommended for use as soldering clamps and wire shapers in tight spaces.

Amateur Class Finish

AroTron Clear Wood Finish from Creative Industries is recommended for amateur wood refinishers to use on a variety of interior wood surfaces including unfinished wood paneling, shutters, furniture, cabinets, doors and decorative items.

A clear lacquer type finish, it dries

Designed to add English warmth and detail to contemporary interior decors, it can be used for wainscotting, shelf edging and window and door trimming by the do-it-Yourselfer. The simulated wood grain moulding requires no stain, paint or varnish and can be sawed, mitered, coped and nailed.

It comes in batten, stoP, shoe, caP, crown, chair rail, casing, base, inside and outside corner profiles. "Imagine it Victorian',' a pamphlet suggesting uses of the moulding and an installation brochure are available for consumers.

Splitting Hairs

Two new folding knives have been added to the line of Fulcraft knives by Arthur Fulmer, Inc. These are the Frontier, the first multi-blade model in the Fulcraft collection, and the silver Sport, a pocket knife with a single locking drop-point blade. Both are handcrafted of 440 stainless steel, measure 56-57 on the Rockwell scale and are backed with a full lifetime warranty.

Nails Down Sales

Pre-packaging 36 individual boxes of aluminum nails for the do-ityourself market, a new countertop display from Phifer Wire Products, Inc., reportedly eliminates waste, saves time and increases sales.

The red, white and blue display contains six boxes each of the six most popular types and sizes of aluminum nails and suggests uses for them. Handi-Pac boxes may be removed from the display box for display on shelves or counters.

Fire Guzzler

The new Rustic Alco-Heat fireplace, which uses an alcohol fuel that reportedly burns clean and requires no venting, is available in styles that can be placed against a wall, a corner or left free standing.

No major installation procedures are required for the fireplaces which reportedly just slide into place. They are constructed from Ponderosa pine with a fire box of l8-gauge steel. Suggested retail price ranges from $399 to $649.

Instant Magnetism

Craber Industries. Inc. has developed GraberSeal, a magnetic tape which seals window shades edges to save energy, stop drafts and reduce light gap.

The product which comes in kit form can be applied to all window shades including customized installations. It reportedly can reduce heat loss on new or existing shades by 5890.

An adhesive backed magnetic strip applied to the window frame seals with an adhesive backed metal tape applied to the shade. The seal provides an air and light edge. Kits are available for both inside and outside the frame mounting.

Metal Fences

Deniston Co. now offers DuraCade prefabricated metal fences. Formed, I 8-gauge galvanized steel, they are available unpainted or with a white baked enamel finish.

After the posts are planted, the rails snap in place with no welding or screws required.

Super DuperSquare

Super Square from Orem Research is a complete redesign of the traditional carpenter's framing and layout square.

A pivot point at the I ft. mark on the tongue provides for layout work for angles while a slot in the body serves as a protractor to calculate degrees and provide an instant inarking line for plumb cuts.

The square is made of noncorrosive, high tensile strength aluminum alloy with a non-glare surface lacquered to resist scratches.

( rnritting Dritling

A hammer drive tool from Bostitch drives .300" head diameter fasteners from %" to 3" long into concrete, block and mild steel.

Drive pins and threaded studs are especially hardened for positive penetration. A flat surface on one side of the tool body allows positioning of fasteners close to walls and other obstructions.

Snappy Dressing

Split ceiling medallions for light fixtures and fans by Decorative Designs, Inc., enable the do-ityourselfer to snap together a decorative medallion without having to remove a fixture.

The medallions are said to be ready-made problem solvers for older fixture installations. Thev cover ceiling holes and gaps or paini rings resulting from old electrical canopies, and they hide holes from recessed light fixtures. The 16" rounds are paintable or stainable and available in styles to complement every decor. drawer suspension system are stan-. dard with a choice of designer hardware and the Insiders storage system available as add-ons.

The product is shrink-wrapped with a four-color label promoting typical applications.

Excel Wood Products, Inc., offers the cabinets in a choice of light provincial oak or dark Cordoba oak.

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Gourmet Blend

Westmont, the latest addition to the Excel Limited Edition series of kitchens, blends European and American design.

Cabinet frames are concealed behind fully flush doors with a traditional rectangular raised panel design. Fully finished interiors and a

Mix-Match Vanities

Bathroom furniture by Chemcraft, Inc., now comes in honey oak, bright white and natural oak finish.

Vanities with demountable door

Diplomat series has recessed panels. The Statesman has wicker center panels in oak frames.

Several styles of mirrored medicine cabinets and wall valets match the vanities. One piece cultured marble vanity tops have deep oval bowls and built-in overflows.

Down to Earth Anchors

Duckbill Earth anchors, which reportedly hold down 7,000 times their weight, are useful to secure trees, sheds, farm implements and other items that can be blown awaY or stolen,

The product, marketed by Foresight Industries, Inc., has no rigid stakes, stems, rods or PiPes exPosed

Light Up Your Life

Long-Lites insulated skylights are said to be simple to install for do-ityourself or contractor applications because no cutting of rafters or roof trusses is required.

The watertight and durable skYlights from APC Corp. feature twin layer construction that provides insulating dead air space. The high impact bronze tone acrylic is transparent, yet it limits heat gain while adding natural light.

hinges make it possible to combine any of the door styles with a corresponding standard base. The Ambassador series features doors with raised center panels while the above the ground. Designed for the do-it-yourself market, it is driven into the ground with a heavy hammer and a drive rod. Only the anchor's loop end remains above ground.

The skylights encourage multiple unit sales because they can be installed in attractive parallel groupings. The exclusive clip system eliminates fastening through the flange.

A rope or cable is run from the loop to the object being anchored. The cable is then pulled taut. This rotates the anchor into its load position and fixes it in the earth.

Gun Slinger

Gun-A-Matic, a patented caulking gun, features an automatic pressure release mechanism, which is said to virtually eliminate dripping. Useful for any type of caulking, it is made of steel with a bright orange finish.

Keeps Cold Out

Two entry door bottom seals, one for exterior storm or entry door application and the other for inside entry doors, have been added to the 3M energy saving products line.

Both can be installed without door removal and are designed for year around energy conservation.

The storm/entry door bottom seal provides a weather tight, double seal on door bottoms that have gaps up to half an inch. It can be installed on wood or metal doors up to 36 in. wide with a pair of scissors, a drill and screwdriver.

Best Home Brew

Nutone has added a tenth aPpliance to its built-in food center, a coffee grinder with precision stainless steel blades.

The grinder hopper is esPeciallY designed to circulate beans and grounds for a more uniform texture.

Other available appliances include food processor, mixer, blender, ice crusher, knife sharpener, meat grinder, fruit juicer, can opener and shredder slicer.