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NEW PRODUGTS
And Selected Sales Aids
Unfinished Hadrvood Moulding
A new unfinished hardwood moulding line has been introduced by Gossen Corp.
Oakmate veneer is sliced rather than rolled and reconstituted. The Appalachian red oak veneer is then applied to short block finger joint ponderosa pine in combination with heat, adhesive and pressure. The pine substrate is 50% lighter than solid oak, eliminating the need for drilling and reducing the possibility of splitting.
The short block guarantees the straightest grade possible and eliminates chatter marks. The veneer is also free of knots and finger joints. Nine profiles are available in 7 ft. and 8 ft. lengths shipped in cartons or bulk.
Solid Oak Toilet Tank
A solid oak toilet tank, introduced by Sonoma Woodworks, is able to be close coupled or wall hung depending on the style of the toilet.
The tank is available in brown, golden or natural oak finishes.
Hand Post Puller
A hydraulic, hand-operated post puller is new from Rhino Sales Corp.
Catch The D-l-Y Eye
Protective eyewear from North Consumer Products is now available in improved packaging.
The plastic box, which clearly dis- I plays the colorful All Arounds, ha(tt bold graphics instantly identifyin; functions and benefits. The box hangs horizontally or stands alone horizontally or vertically. A 10-pack counter display is also available.
The d:i-yer glasses feature a front providing a 200' clear field of vision, high impact polycarbonate construction, vented side shields to reduce heat build-up and lens fogging, and scratch resistant-coated lens.
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Easy-Fit Fittings
New faucet fittings from Speakman Co. feature a unique top mount design to reduce installation time.
The unit comes complete and ready to adapt to most conventional bowls. Components include a seamless plastic liner, solid brass flush valve, anti-siphon ball cock and a solid brass flush mechanism with ceramic flush lever.
Portable and easy to use, it pulls 4" x 6" guard rail; 4" x 4" wood, round or channel posts, and a wide variety of fence posts. The tool weighs 51-l/2 lbs.
A special split ring permits quick installation on counter thicknesses from l/16" to 2" and on 6" to 16" centers. Forged end bodies eliminate leaks due to sand castine.
Wood Bond Case
A heavyweight corrugated carrying case for toting six 1 1 oz. cartridges of treated wood and deck ad'iesive is new from Ohio Sealants, clearance for easy removal from the hole.
Precision ground from special alloy, high quality tool steel, the bit has an 18" length with a 7 /76" hex shank and comes in ll/16" and 13/16" sizes. The carbide tip can be resharpened or replaced.
The Tie That Binds
A tough,puncture-resistant plastic stretch film from Mobil Chemical Co. can be used to bundle and organize a variety of objects eliminating tying, taping, boxing, banding or using other wrapping methods.
The OSI Woodmate 6-Pack can be packaged as part of a deck kit or offered in a point-of-purchase presentation. Each corrugated carton contains detailed instructions and sufficient adhesive to treat 90 lineal feet of wood with a 3/8ttr in, head. The product is formulated to provide stronger indoor or outdoor wood structures, reduce nail usage and eliminate nail pops by providing a strong bond between treated or untreated lumber and substrates like concrete, masonry, brick and varied metals. lt is said 10 be fast curing, waterproof and resistant to most weather conditions.
Hard Working Bore
A new carbide-tipped bit for impact wrenches and 1/2" or larger drills is now available from The Irwin Co.
Master Wrap is said to cling and conform to most anything or any shape to make bundles secure and
Dust-free Drilling
Shielded hand tools have been combined with high filtration vacuums to create a system that captures toxic and nuisance dusts bv Nilfisk of America, Inc.
A single carbide cutter and spur design reportedly bores faster and more efficiently through harder salttreated CCA poles as well as creosoted poles.
A specially designed cutting head, twist angle and smoothly polished hollows allow continuous flow of chips. The bit is ground to proper tamper-resistant for easier, safer handling. Because it clings without adhesives, it won't harm finishes, damage surfaces or leave sticky residues when removed.
The product protects wrapped goods from moisture, soil, dust, grease, abrasion and pilferage.
Hot Box
A portable furnace powered by patented barium titanate disc heating elements is new from Pelonis.
The furnace is smaller than a 6" cube and weighs 6 lbs. lt is said not only to be odorless, but to clean the air as it circulates.
A thermostatic comfort control holds pre-selected temperatures constantly without on-off/hot-cold cycling.
The model is also said to be safe, producing no smoke or noxious fumes and not employing glowing coils, combustible fuel. or flames.
lmproving safety and visibility, the vacuum cleaner safely and hygienically whisks away harmful dusts created by the tool blade or bit.
Shielded hand tools include oscillating saws, saber saws, hand drills and sanders.

, The vacuums, which can be high efficiency particulate air filtered to trap sub-mrcron particles, come in three models for different size iobs.
What's Up Dock?
E-Z Step stainless steel stair treads are now available on a dock ladder from Rolain Marketing Corp.
Featuring long lasting die formed stainless steel treads and hot dipped galvanized hand rails, it is designed for easy entry and exit from the water at a vacation home dock,
Let The Sunshine In
A new sunroom using laminated Douglas fir beams for its support system has been introduced by Westview Products. Inc.
New Wooden Gift Pen
A new line of quality wood pens is being introduced for the corporate gift and award market.
The Rainforest Collection by Quest Pen Company, Inc., offers a selection of pens crafted with exotic woods such as Burma teak, American black cherry, American white oak, Brazilian rosewood, aromatic red cedar, and African bubinga. Other species are available on special order.
Since the pens are made with real wood, they are said to be ideal for the wood industry. Quest offers a post-
The extra strength provided by lamination allows for longer, uninterrupted spans of glass for a fuller view. Roof glass consists of a strong sandwich of 3/16" tempered glass on top and l/4" two-ply laminated safety glass on the bottom.
The hand-selected, clear beams come pre-surfaced, cut, drilled and routed, with a weather-protectant coating added to allow for stains and varnishes.
The sunrooms are manufactured and shipped in kit form, with all parts coded for easy identification.
Fixture Displays

New bathroom fixture displays are now offered free to qualified dealers by Bathroom Jewelry Inc.
Two wall displays are available: a black wall unit which accommodates nine faucets mounted on plexiglass display blocks with fine grey suede background and name and logo in gold, and a matching extender wall display.
AllTl-GRAFFITI coating, Graffiti-Gard lll, from Textured Coatings of America produces an invisible shield against the defacement 0f practically any surface.
sale gift service for companies. A wood pen is sent to a customer in the company's name as a thank you gift along with a customer satisfaction card.
Free imprinting of the company name on the clip is provided with a minimum purchase. Laser engraving is also available. Quest pens, which will take a Cross refill, are guaranteed against manufacturer's defects and are gift boxed for an award or gift program. A special introductory price is being offered to the lumber industry. A company principal of Quest is a former lumberman.
Eye-Catching lllustrations
New colorful packaging concepts featuring bold graphics and cartoon characters have been introduced for W.J. Dennis & Co.'s weatherstripping and home care products.
Bright red and yellow packages carrying The Energy Patrol and Home Care Helpers themes help attract attention to the more than 450 SKU's of weatherstripping, insulation, squeegees, vinyl wall base, bath caulks and glazing compound.
An all black plexiglass step display shows four widespread and five centerset faucets, plus various accessories, and also has the logo in gold.
The wall unit is 4' x 6' and the extenders are 28" wide by 6' high. Both are 4" deep. The step display is 48" wide by 34" high by 17" deep.
Old World Tiles
Hand crafted floor tiles, each slightly different, are available from Tiles De Santa F'e. Inc.
With flat backs so they can be installed by thinset or the conventional method, the tiles are polished and sealed. Extra sealer is included with each order so that the entire floor can be sealed when finished. They come in dozens of shapes, sizes, colors and textures.