NEW PRODUGTS

And Selected Sales Aids

Knock, Knock

A six-panel hardboard door which resembles the appearance and character of real wood doors is made by Simpson Timber Co.

Called Colonist. the doors are dieformed from a single sheet of hardboard so there are no joints between stiles and rails and panels. This provides a solid performance for long and hard use, according to the firm.

Universal Wrench

Universal Wrench is a new quality tool designed to fit all hexagonal nuts and bolts 3/8" to 13/16" (9mm to 22mm).

It automatically adjusts itself and grips securely for easy loosening and tightening, even if the nut or bolt is badly worn.

It reportedly saves time and eliminates the need for many different size conventional wrenches, and makes an ideal compact, emergency tool. Retails for $2.95 and comes in an attractive blister display card.

Refreshment Products

Rubbermaid's ice cube bins and trays plus pitchers and tumblers are being offered at special promotional prices for immediate shipment through orders postmarked June 30.

The ice cube bin and tray, with regular suggested retail prices of $1.98 and $.79 respectively, have suggested promotional prices of $1.44 for the ice cube bin and $1.17 for two ice cube trays, packaged separately or two to a set. A pre-pack display is available with an assortment of ice cube bins and trays; ice cube trays are also offered in a shelf pack and pre-pack display.

Stacking pitchers, covered pitchers and the gallon pitcher, as well as the 8-oz. and l4-oz. tumbler sets are also included in the promotion.

Solar Screening

The energy-saving potential of specially woven, vinyl coated fiber glass solar screening will be promoted in a new public service campaign to be launched by the Screen Manufacturers Association.

The association plans to publish the results of recent tests on solar screening, which show that properly installed screening may prevent up to 757o of radiant heat from penetrating a window. Studies are also in progress to assess solar screen performance in winter heat savings.

Compact Calculator

The compact Energy Efficiency Calculator, from The Singer Co. is 3/2" by 8/2".

A new slide chart permits the user to calculate energy efficiency ratios, comparative operating costs or cost savings, and payback period - - - all the facts needed to compare air conditioning and heat pump systems.

Two sliding scales make the calculator easy to use, and operating instructions are printed on the envelope in which the calculator is packaged. No pencils, paper, slide rules, pocket calculators or other aids are needed. $3 ea.

Hot Stuff

Litton Microwave Cooking Products now has a Vari-Temp automatic temperature control on two new Micromatic double-oven microwave ranges, Models 970 and 980.

Model 980 also has Watt Saver elements which use up to 14 per cent less electricity, according to the company. The microwave units also have Vari{ook oven control, 60-min. Micro-Timer digital control, 1.2 cu. ft. cooking space with easyclean acrylic surfaces and sealedin ceramic shelf, and an easy-open door latch. Between the microwave oven and the cooktop are 14 inches of cooking space to handle family-size dishes.

Lock Nut Type Strainer

Beatrice Foods has a new stainless steel No. 2 lock-nut type strainer incorporating several advanced features.

It utilizes a unique ABS flanged threaded ring that provides a better seal between the strainer and the sink, and it also eliminates the corrosion that normally occurs between the locknut and the body, the company claims.

A new luxury fiberglass tub that offers a whole new dimension in bath stylings has been introduced by Universal-Rundle Corp.

Called Centari, it is a totally inset type, and can be installed at the floor level or built into a pedestal base. The symmetrical design of the new tub permits entry from either side, therefore it can be installed anywhere in a luxury bathroom or if desired against a wall. One model serves for either left or right hand drains.

Another outstanding feature is the tub's high back ledge. This design permits the bather full and comfortable back support in a semireclined position. There are also iltegral armrests molded on both sides of the unit for added comfort.

The free-form design of the Centari lends itself to any bath decor desired. It is available in five colors.

Another new feature is the basket design. It incorporates a basket/ stopper assembly that needs no keyslot positioning for sealing or draining the sink. And, a new retainer aligns the basket into the stopper sealing atea.

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Gas Logs

The 600 series gas logs from The Readybuilt Products Co. is an easyto-install gas log kit offering the warmth and appeal of a real wood burning fireplace without the drudgery and mess.

Instant flame and adjustable gas valve permits flame regulation.

They are easily installed in any fully vented wood burning fireplace. Logs come in three sizes to accommodate various size fireplaces and flues. They are designed for simplicity in installation and maintenance. with easy-to-follow instructions. They come with steel grate, quiet-flo burner with flame spreader sheet, five realistic oak logs, glowing ashes and 3/8" tubing with connectors.

Plumbing Hotline

Anaheim Mfg. Co., manufacturer of Sinkmaster disposers, has hired "Superplumber" to advise d-i-yers who run into problems installing their Sinkmaster.

Superplumber can be reached via a toll-free hotline number. The number appears on a logo that has been added to Sinkmaster packaging, displays, point-of-purchase material, advertising and instruction sheets. T+hirts will be made available soon.

The hotline relieves store personnel of post-sales questions and problems, gives the prospective buyer confidence that he or she can handle installation, and helps get thejob done.

On the Bright Side

A deluxe 18" fluorescent light fixture from USPAR Enterprise is an energy-saving unit which installs anywhere with no special tools or wiring needed.

Automatic starting requires no button to hold down. Unit can be turned on at fixture itself, or by wall switch. It also has push-in hideaway cord and replaceable starter.

Two models are available. Both have one-year guarantees. Model with convenience outlet is $6.99: without. $ s.99.

Solid Mahogany Doors

All-new, plain raised panel, solid mahogany entry doors are now available from Bel-Air Door Co.

Eleven new designs with many different glazing patterns. Standard size is 36"x80"x1-314" with raised oanels front and back.

It's Under Wraps

Griffolyn, a light weight, cordreinforced plastic is a lumber storage and shipping cover.

YOU COULD SAY "IT'S A STEEL.''

BENCHMARK All Steel Entry Door System Provides: o Security (all steel construction)

Rip-resistant covers are available in many standard weights, or custom covers can be ordered. s-66 o Insulation (R-14.5 Insulation value)

. Fire Protection (1t/z hour class B affidavit)

. A price competitive with wood doors s-88

Your Jamb or "BENCHMARK'S" o May be installed in existing wood jamb a Special "Benchmark" jamb set available (includes threshold, special magnetic weatherstrip, pre-prepped for s-lg easy assembly)

Available cartoned in the above styles.

"0UTD00R IDEAS" offers 12 pp. of inpirations for the d-i-yer to brighten his surroundings, with a gazebo-garden storage structure, entry benches, planter boxes and other projects. New picture-plan booklet is available for 50 cents from Western Wood Products Association, Dept. P-13, Yeon Bldg., Portland,0r. 97204.

Shake Up

Reinke Shakes are aluminum corrugated roof shingles.

Nine distinctive color blends in warm subtle tones give proper roof color that enhance the beauty of any home or building. Each shake is protected by DeSoto's Fluropon, a metal coating with an expected protection life of 40 plus years.

The shakes provide a weather tight protection against wind, excellent rigidity against damaging hail and protection against fire producing air-borne sparks, the company claims.

Hexagon Key Tidy

A bench stand for industrial hexagon keys is made by Hoffer Industries Pty Ltd.

Made from high impact polystyrene, the stand is reportedly impervious to most greases and o-ls. It is available to accommodate imperial or metric sizes and has holes for ten keys in two rows.

The Imperial version holds keys from I I 16" to 318" The Metric stand has hole sizes to accommodate the range of keys from 1.5 mm tol2 mm.

It is designed with receptacles which slope forward slightly so that, when the keys are placed in the holes, they lean forward with their heavy ends toward the front.

Glass Door Inserts

Quaker Maid has expanded its line of decorative inserts for kitchen cabinet doors. Each of the new inserts can be adapted to any of the doors in its line of cabinet styles.

The inserts are all glass. Featured are three hand-crafted leaded glass styles, available in Pennsylvania Dutch hex design, frosted monogram design, and in multi-colored, diamond or square patterns.

Decorative glass in clear or colors, metal furniture grills, and combination glass and gri11 inserts are also offered.

Energy Saving Fireplace

The Majestic Company's new Energy Saving Fireplace retails for about $47 5.