NEW PRODUCTS

And Selected Sales Aids

BackyardArchitect

The Wolman Project Planner, a software program to assist countermen in helping customers lay out decks and other backyard projects and generate a materials list and quick cost estimate, is new from Hickson Corp.

The program also contains construction tips and ready information on safety, warranties, maintenance and preservative terms.

When in the display mode and coupled with a monitor, the planner can be used as a point-ol-purchase display, showing deck ideas, sale items and helpful hints.

Registered Gredit

An electronic cash register/point of sale terminal featurins automatic dial-up/approval for c[arge card sales and compatibility with all leading credit networks and services is new from Datacap Systems.

Providing credit autho rization/ electronic draft capture and communication to a central office polling system, the 2860 system includes 60-position programmable key- board, built-in intelligent modem with dual RJ I I rear connectors, magnetic card stripe reader, internal alphanumeric printer, alphanumeric operator display, memory pack and PIN pad interface. PLU expansion memory, customer displays and slip/ draft printers are optional.

Operating with most IBM compatible personal computers, the software is available in 3-1/2" and 5-l /4" disks.

White Pine Line

RobbinWood. a new standard in eastern white pine for cabinetry, trim, paneling, siding, sheathing and decorating, is now available from Westwood Forest Products, Inc. A unique kiln drying process reduces moisture content to 8-120/0. The pitch is set at 150' instead of the usual I 10", virtually eliminating knot bleed. The wood is also antistain dipped to prevent blueing. Products include various dimensions of bevel, channel rustic, tongue & groove and corner boards.

High Powered Business

, A new SuperMicroComputer from Dataline combines high processing power and speed to support up to 32 users in a typical lumberyard or home center.

For more information on New Products write The Merchant 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!

Compact Out Back

A trash compactor designed to go in the garage is new from Genie.

(ienie Beasts compact as much as five 20-gallon cans of trash into one heavy duty plastic bag.

For safety, compactors can not be operated without a safety key or with the door open, and units automatically shut off at the end of every cycle.

Other features include a built-in caddy to wheel away compacted trash, galvanized steel construction, and a l/3 hp, high torque motor, which generates 3,5001bs. of packing DOWer.

Based on the UNIX System V operating system, the 32-bit, Motorolabased 5/480 operates at 25 MHz lt provides standard interfaces which allow users access to hundreds of software applications.

The system joins Dataline's S/80 and 5/640 computers, all of which are designed to network with each other to ensure maximum flexibilitv and growth potential.

Choice Entries

A solid timber stile and rail door made of American red oak or Philip- pine maghogany has been introduced by Escon Corp.

With a choice of glass designs, the 302 series entry comes 6'8" high, l-3l4" thick and 2'6".2'8". 3' and 3'6" wide.

Marking Upgrades

Reportedly the first in-store bar code printer to combine thermal transfer/thermal direct with electronic article surveillance printing is new from Monarch Marking Systems.

The printers run on pressure-sensitive labels which contain hidden, radio frequency circuitry to protect merchandise from shoplifters.

Producing all popular bar codes, the printer can accommodate a variety of supplies, including ultraremovable, removable, permanent, full-gum and heavy full-gum adhesives, piggyback labels and merchandise hang tags, all in various stzes.

The system is designed for home centers, lumberyards, wholesalers, hardware stores and millwork dealers.

Safe Sealing

An environmentally sound line of sealers and clear finishes containing minimal amounts of ozone-producing Volatile Organic Compounds to meet the strictest regulatory standards has been introduced bv McCloskey.

Sliding Replacement

The new Clad Retro Patio Door from Marvin Windows allows upgrading to a beautiful, energy efficientwoodpatio door without sacrificing the maintenance advantages of an aluminum door.

Designed to replace old aluminum sliding doors, they are specially sized to fit openings created for such doors, which are said to be typically smaller than openings for wood units. The doors are constructed of ponderosa pine, with .055" extruded aluminum cladding on the exterior for weather protection and reduced maintenance.

Featuring built-in alphanumeric keypad, on-line or'off-line capability and 16 pre-defined'fixed formats which can be customized per special order, the machines also offer twoline, 32 character lcd display; a wide range of fonts which can be magnified up to seven times, and reverse printing.

Lumber Manager

Timber, an integrated database software system providing comprehensive control of the diverse product lines and numerous individual items inherent to the lumber business, has been developed by ADD Systems.

The system uses a pre-formatted screen "form" for operator data entry, simplifying and expediting the process while reducing the possibility of errors. Its modular makeup allows it to be phased in on any convenient schedule, beginning with the most important areas and then adding others as the user becomes comfortable with the system.

The package includes order entry, invoicing at point of sale, special orders, quotes, estimates, credit checks, order processing, order modifications, order closing and invoicing, inventory mangement. and mangement analysis of sales by item, department and salesperson.

For outdoor applications, the Man O'War Clear Air Formula line includes four exterior sealers and varnishes (clear wood preservative, water repellent sealer, patio & stone sealer and gloss spar marine varnish). Three clears (gloss polyurethane. glass varnish and gym seal floor finish) protect and enhance interior wood.

Masking Spray

Glas-Strip, a strippable waterbased mask coating for interior and exterior painting jobs, is new from Spraylat Corp.

The product is sprayed over the glass and allowed to air dry. Paint can then be applied without regard to

Weatherstripping along the bottom rail, extruded leafweatherseal at the jambs and double weatherstripping along the stile interlock minimize air and water infiltration.

A scuff-resistant, virtually indestructible sill and double steel ball bearing wheels are also featured.

Hang In A Hurry

Easily attached signs with "peeland-mount" backings are now available from the Allen Holden Co.

The 3-l/2" x 5-l/2" signs are screen printed on heavy duty styrene plastic. Titles include "Beware of Dog," "No Admittance," "Danger," etc.

getting paint on the glass. When the paint dries, the protective coating is simply peeled off, leaving no sticky residue or oversprayed dry paint.

The product eliminates cutting, positioning and scraping off masking tape and paint seeping under the tape through air bubbles and cracks.

ln-Hearth Heater

A vent-free fireplace insert heater is now available from Empire Comfort Systems.

Its vent-free design allows it to be installed in a combustible or masonry fireplace with minimum clearance, with no need for a chimney or other venting. As a result, the unit is said to be 99.90h fuel efficient. since no heat is lost up a chimney and there are never any ashes to remove.

vegetables or filling large pots and buckets is new from Grohe America.

both a flexible easel back for freestanding use and special hooks for pegboard mounting.

Available for LP or natural gas operation, the insert has an input of 18,000 BTUs with three heat settings. An optional blower may be fitted in the top of the heater for increased circulation throushout the room.

Flexible Kitchen Faucet

A European-styled kitchen faucet with a dual-pattern, pull-out spray head for washing dishes, rinsing

The Ladylux features a fingertip controlled, dual-pattern head (stream flow or wide spray) and a 59" hose. The head can also be quickly and easily exchanged with optional accessories, including a water filter, tough scraper/spray for pots and pans, and delicate brush/ spray for fine crystal and china.

The faucet comes in white. black. gray, bone, white/chrome and black/ chrome. Matching escutcheon and soap/lotion dispensers are also available.

Plans On Display

Stanley Tools' four Project Planner kits are now available with a compact, space-saving wire merchandiser.

The display holds 24 kits, has reorder tags and is equipped with

The Home, Kitchen, Landscape and Deck Designer Project Planners feature peel-and-stick symbols that cling firmly to a rigid GridBoard layout surface so homeowners can rearrange them to plan interior or exterior environments.

Indestructible Guard

New Lexan plastic corner guards are now available from Tago Co. Corner guards reportedly are crystal clear, non-yellowing and unbreakable, with tape that stays stuck.

Decorative Beam Line

Decorative beams covered with a durable hardwood woodgrain laminate for designer treatment of walls, ceilings and windows have been introduced by Outwater Plastic Industries.

wood floors and artwork, the clear glazing system also deters wide temperature swings and annoying street nolse.

Shelf Control

Five new garage organizers and work centers have been introduced by LeelRowan.

The precision-cut beams are crafted in a honey pine-grained finish and contain an embossed rough sawn texture. To install, beams are folded around 2x4s and then fastened into place with colormatched nails.

They can be painted, stained or varnished.

Shady & Shapely

Specially shaped windows from Hurd Millwork Co. are now available with Heat Mirror fading protection to block more than 990/o of the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays.

Designed to prevent sun-fading of draperies, carpeting, furniture, hard-

Timbers

D.F. CLEAR

PINE PATTERN

PINE COMMONS

CEDAR

Now available are 36-in. wide, l6in. deep storage shelves; two and three-tier door wall racks, and three and five-tier, free standing shelving systems.

REDWOOD COMMONS

REDWOOD PLYWOOD

REDWOOD PATTERN

REDWOOD UPPERS

LONG DIMENSION

Super Greaser

A cleaner designed to quickly and easily remove grease, oil and grime from driveways, garage [loors, patios, sidewalks and other outdoor

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PINE

Fine Textured/ Kiln Dried

NAVA-PINE

Premium Quality

Lumber

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NAVA.PAK

Handi-cut/ Home Ctr. Brds.

Half Pak HLL. and PW.

NAVATRIM

Premium Mldgs. and Millwork

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Gazebo To Go

A western red cedar gazebo kit which includes everything but the nails and the stain is now available from Sitka Forest Products.

Pre-cut kits have color-coded materials to construct a 10-ft. or l2-ft. wide, six-sided gazebo, including all floor framing, floor sheathing, walls, roof framing, roof sheathing, roofing, pre-flabricated ridge cap, and optional cupola.

surfaces is new from National Interchem Corp.

When applied, the product is chemically absorbed by the surface substrate, causing the grease and oil to float to the surface, where it can be flushed clean by rinsing. The biodegradable product is said not to clog or foam sewers or pipes.

It can also be used to clean barbecue grills, lawnmowers and garbage cans and as a "pre-soak" to remove weather and wear stains from outdoor funiture, fabrics and carpeting.

The cfeaner comes in a 20-oz. plastic conainer with a push pull cap.

Gutter Inserts

Vinyl gutter liners from Dr. Gutter can stop leaks and save 750/o over replacing old, rusted gutters. Rolls of the 10 mil pvc white vinyl insert are measured, cut, re-rolled and slid under gutter spikes, until the material reaches a corner. Companion pieces are attached to avoid seams.

Foundation For Brick

Do-it-yourself perntanent plastic brick-lnying guides lront Argee help create patios, walkways and driveways quickly and prolessionally.

The l6' x 16" Patio Palguides are said to assure alignment of brick rows.block out weed growth,guarantce spacing and pattern ot bricks. and l-eature holes for complete drainage.

To install, patterns are interlocked on a sand base. Bricks are then plrrced intothc guides. joints are fllled and the surfitce misted. (iuides conte l0 to a pack.

ViewWith A Point

An equal sided triangle window that can be custonr ordered to fit any rough opening up to 60 sq. fl. has been added to Andersen's PerntaShield Flexiframe line

The Isoscelcs Trianglc window features white or Terratone-colored low maintenancc exterior and unfinished white pine intcrior.

Hit The Showers

Shower Veil Neo-Angle doors constructed from virtually unbreakable polycarbonate - the same material used in airplane and race car windshieldsare new from Lyons Industries.

cleaning. They come in two sizes (36" and 42") in white, almond or black trim with bronze or clear panels.

decibel alarm and battery, and a smaller unit providing the water contacts and cable attachment.

Other features include a circuit test bar, low battery indicator, and built-in suction cup to adhere to suitable surfaces.

For more information on New Products write The Merchont Mogazine.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!

Waiting For A Flood

The shower doors have no bottom track to provide easy entry and

Floodwatch water sensor from Sonin detects the onset of high water conditions as a result of rain. leaks. appliance failure or faulty plumbing. Operating on one standard 9v battery, the device includes two hieh impact plastic parts: a main uiit housing the detection circuitry. 85

The device can also be used as a watchman for filling tubs, sinks, spas or pools to sound when the water reaches the desired level.

With a four acre drying yard, dry kiln and complete milling facility, we look forward to serving your requirements.

Wood Properties Computer

A new portable E-computer from vides quick, convenient and accurate wood material properties.

Metriguard promeasurement of

The testing device works with a personal computer to measure modulus of elasticity, density and vibration damping ratio. The complete system includes software, hardware interface, load cell, tripod supports and hand control.

It accommodates wood specimens ranging in size from small dimension lumber pieces to panels, composite materials, timbers, beams and headers.

More To Store Outdoors

The Big Box, a universal outdoor storage container for decks, patlos, yards, garages or docks, is new from Contico Manufacturing.