NEW PRODUCTIS and

Selected Sales Aids

Octagonal Gazebo Kit

Anoctagonal gazebo kit is now available from Cox Wood Preserving Co.

Heritage Gazebo kits are built in easily assembled panels by Amish craftsmen. Holes are pre-drilled; hardware is included. All lumber is #1 DuraPine Outdoor wood, pressure treated with Wolman preservitive and Extra water repellent, and dried after treatment. Shingles are cedar.

Two styles (standard and double roof; and three sizes (8', 10' and l2') are offered. They can be assembled in less than a day by two people with a shovel, level, wrench, power screwdriver, hammer and ladder.

Paint Protector

The Miracle Paint Shield from Invention Prototypes & Marketing fits overand protects a light switch, electrical plate or door knob while painting.

The plastic cover eliminates the need for tape and adhesives and having to remove and replace any screws.

Fireproof Panels

Blazeguard sheathing from Weyerhaeuser has a thin, flame-resistant laminate bonded to a plywood substrate and meets all requirements for Class A fire rating.

The laminate provides an inorganic, ceramic-based shield and crystals within it contain 5O% water which releases at high temperatures and serves to cool the spread offire. Panels are designed for new construction, repair/replacement and roof retrofit applications.

Nails Sales Aids

Shelf signs and counter cards for Swan Secure Products stainless steel nails and wood screws are now available.

The colorful point-of-purchase signage describes the non-staining and non-streaking qualities of the nails and screws and gives product information.

The new pressure treated wood fence gains its strength through time-tested construction methods and is adaptable to any fencing need.

Therustic 1l-ft. rails canbe stacked in three, four orfive rail heights, allowing hundreds of feet of fencing to be constructed in an afternoon.

Wood Specialties Department

An exterior post cap and finial display is now available from Burton Woodworks.

Designed as a free standing unit, the wire rack system contains five storage baskets to display the outdoor wood specialty products. A colorful header explains benefits and serves as a cross merchandiser. Directions, product descriptions and pricing tabs are included for insertion in the wire basket channels.

Shelf Seruice

Bulk contractor shelving from Schulte Corp. may now be presented at the point-of-purchase with a compact new merchandiser.

The 26-114" wide, free standing merchandiser includes an installed shelving display keyed to bins below containing hardware. Either 8 or 12 ft. lengths of shelving are storcd standing next to the unit or in the back of the store.

An illustrated installation guide takes the contractor step-by-step through storage design, hardware selection and shelving installation.

The red oak veneer is reportedly defect-free, resulting in a knot-free frame that won't split, check or crack. It comes presanded, ready to finish.

Brickmould is available to make a complete exterior unit.

Airy Trim

The E-Vent from GlenTec combines residential ventilation system with the beauty of exterior moulding.

For more information on New Products write The Merchant Mogazine,4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca.9266O. Please mention issue date and page number so we can process your request faster! Many thanksl

Exterior Door Frame

An exterior door frame and brickmould have been added to Contact Lumber's Oak-Over jamb and moulding line.

Red oak veneer is laminated over a softwood substrate using an exterior adhesive to withstandthe elements. The softwood core offers easy workability, with no predrilling for nails or screws necessary.

Since moulding and vent are installed as one unit. it becomes a decorative trim that breathes (12 sq. in. of air flow per lineal foot). Various moulding profiles and sizes are offered.

The millwork is said not to crack, splinter, rot, decay or have problems with insects or mildew.

Installation requires no difficult miters, since accurate 45o mitered sections are available for both inside and outside corners.

New Solar Shade

Solar Shade, an innovative automotive covering designed to protect car interiors from heat and UV damage, cutting interior temperatures by as much as 95Vo, has been introduced by Marketing Solutions Ink.

The shades cover all windows of a vehicle with a non-abrasive fabric similar to the materials NASA uses on its space vehicles. Custom designed to fit

Extra Wide Scraper

The GTS glass and tile scraper from Allway Tools reportedly features nearly three times greater width than competing scrapers and an innovative design that allows for quick, easy blade change.

Ideal for removal of paint, stickers, glue, window film and wallpaper fiom any hard surface as well as for smoothing walls before painting, the scraper's 4-in. width allows users to handle bigjobs faster and easier.

A specially engineered screwless locking mechanism permits blade changing with the push of a button. The blade can be reversed for storage safety.

specific carmakes and models, they fit under and around factory side mirrors, windshield wipers, door handles and rear window latches. They are easy to apply and attach securely to a car with trunk security straps.

The line currently accommodates BMW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz cars, with plans to expand to General Motors, Lexus and Honda models.

Deck Hook

The Deck Claw, a galvanized steel fastener with two claws to grip the sides of deck boards, is new from The Blind Nail Co. Ltd.

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One claw is driven into the side of the first deck board and secured to the side of the joist with a small nail. The second claw is exposed to receive the next deck board as it is driven onto it.

The fastener reportedly eliminates unsightly nail heads, nail popping and hammerbruises on deckboards, while providing automatic, consistent board spacing. Thefastenercanbe used alone, with glue or toenailing.

Organizer Merchandiser

The Under Cabinet Organizers display fiom Lee/Rowan gives customers a hands-on demonstration of how the products work without the assistance of storc pemonnel.

The display includes bases with runners, optional large and small storyboards, and a set of seven informa-

The Merchant Magazine tion flipcards. Multiple bases may be interlocked.

The white, tight mesh, epoxy-coated wire organizel line includes sliding, two-bin recycling unit, tmsh bag holder, Carry All sliding baskets with handles, removable all purpose baskets, and under sink organizers.

CaliPerfect Measu rements

ProCaliper from Accurate Technology combines the familiar caliper configuration with digital technology to create a flexible, highly accurate shop tool for taking precise measurements up to 8 ft.

The unit records measwements electronically by means of a read head moving over a built-in scale. As the caliperjaws move togetheror apart, the read head transmits the distance to the LCD display.

Mounted to a table, it can be used in woodworking applications such as doors or windows. The unit comes in 4' and 8'sizes.

Powered by two AA batteries, it can be zeroed out at any point for a wide variety of measurements without calibration: set to read in decimal inches. fractions or metric measurements at the push of a button, and adjusted to allow for variable thicknesses.

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A fine adjustment wheel allows for exact positioning of the measurement jaws and a positive lock holds everything in place for measuring.

Porta-Bolt

The new Strong Arm portable security lock from Tru-Bor can be installed in less than five minutes using only a screwdriver.

Tiny Stains

Color Wash wood stains from PlastiKote are now available in convenient, economical 2 oz. sizes.

Ideal for small projects, the translucent stains come in six soft shades.

Dim, Dimmer, Dimmest

An interactive display that allows consumers to operate and compare five different dimmers is now available from Leviton.

The display showcases an ordinary rotary dimrner, toggle dimmer, Decora four level dimmer, illuminated side dimmer and Decora touch dimmer.

No drilling, mortising, chiseling or template location are required. Its portability also allows it to be easily removed when the user moves.

Finishes wash up with soap and water. They are water reducible and low in VOCs.

Color Washalso comes in quart and half-pint sizes.

To install the 12" high, 20" wide unit, retailers need only screw in five light bulbs and plug it in. It can be mounted on a pegboard, wall or adapted for counter display.

Sumwood. Inc.

500 Silver Spur Rd., Suite 109

Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca.90274

Direct lmport Sales: (310) 541 -0179

FAX 31 0-541 -7297

Sales From lnventory: P00)242-8M7

FAX 310 605-0243

Power Measuring Tape

A 30-ft. power measuring tape with a 1-in. wide blade has been added to the Lufkin Series 2000line.

Also available are two 25-ft. versions with 1-in. and3l4in. blades; a l6-ft. and a I2-ft. model, both with 314-in. blades.

20940 S. Alameda St. Long Beach, Ca. 908'10

(310)774-2046

(818) 330-3991

(714) 758-0423

FAX 31 0-605-0243

West Coast representative of Holmes & Co. of lndiana

All have a toggle lock positioned ergonomically so the thumb can easily lock and unlock the tape. They also have large, easy-to-read numbers on bright yellow blades, which are coated to resist wear.

Each features a triple-riveted reinforced end hook with shock absorbing bumpers to stand up to rugged work envifonments.

Roof Washing System

Shingle-Shield from Chicago Metallic Corp. protects roof shingles from damage caused by the growth of mold and fungus, particularly in moist, warm climates.

Made from a narow strip of zinc metal with a pebbled texture and distinctive ridges, it is installed as close as possible to the roof ridge. When natural rainwater comes in contact with the exposed section of the zinc strip, it forms zinc oxide. which washes down the roof and acts as an effective fungistat toinhibit the growth of moss, fungus and mildew.

The maintenance-free product comes in easy-to-install 3' sections for new or existing roofs.

Color Blind Tapes

Spun rayon lift tapes that coordinate with the 15 colors and tones available in Bali Classics wood blinds are now offered by Bali Blinds.

The 2" wide lift tapes, designed as a no cost option with 2" wood blinds, come in seven colors. A sample pack is available for retailers.

Cut Corners

Moulding Mates from Abitibi-Price fit over the end cuts of two adjoining lengths of moulding to eliminate the need for mitering during installation. The decorative trim pieces completely hide the joints, allowing for rough cuts instead of mitered or perfectly straight cuts.

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Included are inside and outside corners for crown, chairrail andbase mouldings, plus a casing comer block and a plinth block for floor casing and at the chair rail level.

They are designed as accessories to Abitibi's Pastel Trim decorative moulding. Each Moulding Mate has the profile of ie corresponding moulding diecut out of its top and sides, so it fits snugly over the moulding and can be secured in place using a color-matched adhesive caulk.

Self-Drilling Anchor

A new wallboard anchor made of zinc that can drill its own hole and thread into dense wallboard, waterproof sheetrock or thin plywood up to Il2" thick has been introduced bv The Rawlplug Co.

Only a manual or electric screwdriver is needed to install theZincZip- It anchor. To drill its own hole, the anchor has a unique drill tip configuration consisting of four offset blades that ensure fast, true cutting. Two are cutting blades, two guide blades.

through the fixture into the anchor. Anti-rotation ratchet teeth under the collar secure the anchor to allow easy removal of the screw.

Decorating Planbook

Home Portfolio, a do-it-yourself design kit for interior fumishing, decorating and remodeling projects, is now available from Peel-N-Plan.

The kit includes removable template stickers in ll4" scale, 1/4" grid paper, guidelines for successful interior decorating, color scheme chart for displaying decor merchandise and money saving planning forms and procedures.

A freestanding tabletop point-ofpurchase display holding 12 kits is included with every order.

A garage/workshop heater comes as a 25,000 BTUfu. natural gas unit or a 22,OOO BTUfu. propane gas heater. Easy to install, thermostatically controlled and requiring no electricity, it includes all necessary hardware, mounting bracket, thermostat and installation video.

The thread design has thin, knifelike threads with an oversize outer diameter to permit greater engagement into the wallboard and a tapered root to enhance load capacity by compacting the wallboard material around the anchor. Once the anchor collar is flush with the wallboard surface, a #6 or #8 sheet metal or drywall screw is driven

Hot, Hot, Hot

The Hot Stuff series of three new radiant heaters, which heat people and objects directly to provide floor level comfort with 100% fuel efficiency and minimal maintenance, is now offered bv Mr. Heater.

A heavy duty portable heatercomes fully assembled, ready to hook up to a standard 20 lb. propane cylinder. The durable, 35,000 BTUfn. modelrequires no electricity and is ideal for taking to construction sites, sporting events, lawry'patio parties, etc.

A larger salamander unit heats in all directions at once, attaching to a 60 lb. or larger propane tank. It is completely portable, requires no electricity and features rugged construction and adjustable heat control valve.

For more information on New Products write The Merchont Mogozine,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!

Pushovers & Cut-Ups

Deluxe/light reel push-type lawn mowers from American Lawn Mower Co. are said to cut even the toughest grass.

The reel and bed-knife blade are precisely engineered from heat-treated alloy steel to hold the edge longer and maintain a clean, scissor-like cut. Featured are a five-blade ballbearing reel, ll2" to 2-114" cutting height with adjustable seven-section roller, and composite wheels with radial tread tires that adjust to three positions.

Models come with 16" or 18" cutting widths, weighing 22 or 24lbs.

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River Forest Products

Mokelumne River Forest Products is de. voted to excellence in providing you with allwestern sofnvood species, Masonite sidings, and plywood. For superb sewice, top quality and very competitive pricing, con. tact John Diederich, Gordon Roby or Randy Collins at (2091367-1265 or Fax 209.367-1442 P.O. Box 2755,Irdi, CA95241.2755 urqrnq Nails-

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Highesl quality nails for cedar, redwood and other fine wood materials.

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Plastic Pallets

A plastic pallet made from 100% recycled polycarbonate has been developed by Co-Ex, [nc., using a structural foam injection molding process said to achieve strength and racking capacity comparable to heavy duty double-faced palles.

Weighing 29 lbs., the Omni is a 48" x 40" single face nestable pallet with a dynamic load capacity of 4,400 lbs. and a racking load capacity of 2,200lbs. The pallet nesis when empty with 50 units fitting into an 8' stack. Specially designed access slots permit

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347O lowa City Rd., Marysville, Ca. 959O1 (9r6174i-3269

P.O. Box 8OO, Fort Bngg, Ca.954t7 (7071964-6377

Steve Holmes, Steve Hautala, Tod Holmes' Phyllis Hautala, ToniJardstrom

HDPE are also available. The 48" x 40" Polytonne weighs 21 lbs. with a dynamic load capacity of 2,870 lbs., but is not recommended for racking.

PlexiGlas Blocks

A complete series of lightweight acrylic blocks which weigh 75% less than glassblocks arenew from Outwater Plastic.

Manufacturedfrom Plexiglas acrylic molding resins, the blocks come in 6'x6'x3"16" x6" xl-L12"r 8" x 8" x 3", 8" x 8" x I-L12" and other configurations. Squares andtriangles canbe combined to produce a wide variety of geometric designs, including octagons, triangles and pyramids.

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Blocks are molded as half-shells and then vibration molded together. They interlock and can be assembled into larger panels using plastic clips and Tbar pvc track.