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A Lasting Deck

Forever Wood, which imitates the character and grain of traditional wood decking, has been introduced by ICA Global LLC.

The trim is treated with zinc borate wood preservative and resins, and is produced by physically and chemically bonding resins with wood under heat and pressure, increasing durability and consistency in performance.

- Please contact (800) 255-0785 o r v is it www.mirat e c trim.c om

Laser Sharp

A new self-leveling laser plumb bob from DeWalt finds plumb in seconds with no vials or knobs to adiust.

Forever Wood is a PVC decking board that was engineered specifically to solve the problem that many regular PVC decks have-looking like plastic.

It features anti-squeaking rubberized interlocking webs, sound damper ribbed structural cores, micro-bevel edges, and a non-slippery grain surface. It reportedly is splinter-free, termite-proof and unaffected by mold or mildew.

Decking comes in 12',16', and 20' lengths. Finished moldings are available in 12' length. It'.

Forever Wood in available in cedar, gray pine and redwood.

- Please contact (866) 922-1922 or v isit www.for ev er -w ood.c om

Growing Trim Size

Miratec treated exterior composite trim from CMI now includes a 16"wide, 5/4"-thick board.

The new size complements CMI's previous 16"-wide, 1"+hick board.

The DW082K's laser makes a bright dot with a faint cross-hair pattern for ease of locating the center of the beam, which is focused to keep the dot small even over long distances.

It has two beams and is batterypowered. It also features a side measuring scale to help with positioning.

- Please contact (800) 433-9258 or visit www.dewalt.com

Bigger Benders

Big Ben hand benders by Gardner Bender were made as a better way to bend conduit, while increasing durability and improving functionality.

They are made of rugged, heattreated aluminum and feature an enlarged hook, which provides five times the durability of previous hand benders. In addition, the foot pedal size has been increasedby 4OVo, and a dual sight-line system has been incor- porated, which allows bending on the floor or in the air.

It also features the Vise-Mate conduit vise and a bend-back channel. It is available in 112",314" and 1" sizes.

- Please contact (800) 822-9220 or visit www. gardner b e nde r.c om

Easy Escape

Crystal Window & Door Systems has designed a retractable fire escape ladder window.

The folded fire escape ladder is incorporated into the speciallydesiened sill of a window. The below-sill ladder storage chamber is hidden from view in the wall cavity by a special sill cover.

The ladder can be used in the sill of a vinyl or aluminum egress, codecompliant window and can be installed during construction or remodeling.

- Please contact (718) 961-7300 or visit wwwcry stalwindow s.c om

Maximum Tool Storage

The FatMax Professional Tool Box is a durable, convenient 25" storage unit for any professional's tools.

needs of professional woodworkers. Designed by Irwin Industrial Tools, the new clamps were designed to hold securely without damaging worKpreces.

The pipe clamp has an innovative clutch system with clutch locks at both ends of the clamp, eliminating the need for threaded pipe. It fits ll2" to 314" pipe diameters.

A fourth model has 6 cu. ft. of capacity, disc brake, two-ply tire, plus a factory-installed disc and caliper for quick assembly.

- Please contact (914) 934-9833 or visit www jeepwheelbanows.com

Deck Lock Down

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The bar clamp is available in clutch lock and passive lock. The clutch lock features large clutch plates for ease of positioning the workpiece. The passive lock ensures minimal slippage for a secure hold. Both clamps have an I-beam bar to reduce flexing and bowing at high clamping pressures. Both come in 12", 18", 24" and 36" lengths, with the clutch clamp also available in 6" length.

The c-clamp features a doublerolled thread pattern to increase clamping speed. It also features a swivel pad and is available in 1", 2", 3".4".6" and 8" sizes.

A new bolt-on bracket from Morse Technologies connects a deck to the floorjoist to help avoid deck collapse.

- Please contact (800) 782-6539 or visit www.stanleyworks.com

Hoist That Paint

A vacuum-hoist paint lifter is new from Anver Corp.

The Anver VM-series lifter can handle multiple one-gallon paint cans

The specialty clamps include metal spring clamps with soft-grip pads, band clamps, angle strap clamps, light duty corner clamps, 90" angle clamps, wooden handscrew clamps, and vises in a variety of sizes.

- Please contact (800) 464-7946 or visit www.irwin.com

Hauling Off-Road

A line of Jeep wheelbarrows is new from Jeep Consumer Products.

The Jeep wheelbarrow with disk brake and guaranteed tire features a 15" diameter flat-free tire on a steel wheel, a l.4mm powder coated steel tub with a 6 cu. ft. capacity, and extra long 62" steel handles. It also comes with raised axle brackets and an extrahigh stand.

Decklok attaches with four boltstwo through the floor joist and two through the band board and deck ledger board.

It works with both new construction and as a retrofit.

- Please contact (301) 774-3290 or visit www.mtdecklok.com

PVC Comfort

A new surface has been developed by L.B. Plastics for its Sheerline PVC deckins.

and similar products in loading stations or shipping departments.

It features a fully adjustable fourpad lifting attachment, built-in hoist overload, vacuum gauge, check valve for power losses, and is designed for use with low-capacity cranes.

- Please contact (800) 654-3500 or visit www.anver.com

Let's Go Clamping

The Quick-Grip clamp products line has been expanded with new pipe clamps, bar clamps, c-clamps, and specialty clamps designed to meet to

The 6-cu. ft. homeowners model with a flat-free tire has 60" lishtweight steel handles, durable m-atte finished handle grips, raised axle brackets, and oil-impregnated, powdered metal bushings. It weighs only 34 lbs.

The 6-cu. ft. homeowners model with two-ply tube features a 1.4mm powder coated steel tub, 62" steel handles, matte finished handle grips, and a two-ply tube tire.

The new surface is softer, more comfortable and slip-resistant.

It features a one-piece design that reportedly does not squeak. It's available in white, beige or gray.

- Please contact (800) 752-7739 or vi s it www. lbp las t ic s.com

Reach For The Sky

A reversible boom crane has been redesigned by Air Technical Industries with a shorter overall length to allow for tighter turns in narrow aisles.

It is electro-mechanically operated and battery driven.

- Please contact (888) 857-6265 or visit www.airtechnical.com

Master Of Pneumatic Power

Paslode's pneumatic framing nailer, PowerMaster Plus, has recently been upgraded to make it more convenient and comfortable.

Upgrades include an overmold grip for increased durability, a rafter hook to make it easier to hang the nailer on a tool belt or wood structure, a ruler on a magazine for quicker measurement, and a bolt on the end plug for a more secure attachment.

Titanium Claw

A claw bar with Dimpler nail puller is new from Stiletto Tool Co. The titanium nail puller is 12" and is made from solid titanium with an open truss design.

The optional boom rotation and the 90" steering capability of the self-propelled drive adds flexibility.

The equipment is able to fit into confined areas and the extra reach beyond the wheels enable the user to handle large boxes, containers, or parts without the legs of a typical floor crane getting in the way.

It is available in capacities from 1,000 lbs. to 20,000 lbs., with lift heights up to 180".

The tool weighs 8.4 lbs., drives 2" to 3-112" nails, and reportedly delivers more than l0%o more power per lb. than other models.

- Please contact (800) 682-3428 or visit www.paslode.com

The Dimpler nail puller gives the user greater nail pulling power and makes work easier. At 8 oz., it is reportedly lighter and stronger than other steel pullers on the market.

- Please contact (800) 987-1849 or visit www.stilettotools.com

Artful Architecture

Flexible resin millwork is now available from Enkeboll Designs for concave, convex and curved applications.