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Stores Research Corp. has announced that Tbwnehouse Home Products, Inc., is to be the company's new name; and the company's aluminum and steel brackets, standards; shelving and custom wall systems will cany the brand name of Townehouse.
vanities. Single vanity units are available in 12", 15" and 18" widths.
Available units include a single-door unit with a center and a bottom shelf; a threedrawer unit; a single-door unit with three traysl an 18" hamper unit; and a singledrawer unit to provide knee space.
Bowl units, which have two doors, are available in 21',24u. 30" and 36" widths. Three standard combinations ate produced.
\MRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 472W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Good fqr the Worst Surfoces
Alco-Flex Corp. is offering a free sample can of Inject-Alum coatings to potential
Roloting Disploy Rock
A rotating counter display rack for promoting sales of Panel Magic and Cabinet Magic is from Magic American Chemical Corp. "The Rotator" is free with an order for No. PCR5 Panel Magic-Cabinet Magic Rack assortment.
Along with new Townehouse graphics for the company's packaging and merchandising programs, all manufacturing and administrative facilities will be moved to Montebello. Calif.
\ilRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Fine Vonity Cobinels
The Long-Bell Div., International Paper Co., has Mediterranean style and finish
Easy to Apply, Protects the Surface customers to promote dealer sales. InjectAlum is an interior/exterior protective coating that goes on easily and looks good. It's fine for sealing roofs, too, as the photo shows.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Roof fruss System
A system for fabricating quality roof trusses, using clinch nailed steel plates, has been added by Bostitch Div., Textron, Inc. Bostitch method enables a truss to be completely fastened from one side, eliminating "flipping" the partially completed truss and repeating the fastening sequence.
Bostitch claims its system will enable a builder, or building supply dealer manufacturing for resale, to fabricate at lower net costs engineered roof trusses equal to or better than those made by any competitive system.
TIRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
The assortment contains 24 pint aerosol cans of Panel Magic and 12 pint aerosol cans of Cabinet Magic. Retail value is $71.28. All 36 cans are displayed in under one square foot of counter sPace.
IV'RITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Turning Counler Disploy
Turn-type counter display has 10 wings holding twenty 12" x 20" samples of Masonite Royalcote paneling. It's available to
Penetroling Lubricont
A 2.146 oz. car., packed with a stainless steel hypodermic type (.0026 OD) application needle that fits on the plastic can spout is available from Dri-Slide, Inc.
Snap on moulding disPlaY ability to be easily removed and snapped on again.
Copy also invites the customer to help himself to literature in a dispenser at the top of the display's back. The 75" x 23" di-pby is equipped to hang on the wall' Or, using removable easel, can stand on a counter.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4LZW. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Slotfed Shelving Units
to provide a powerful, fast cutting chain saw light enough for one-hand operation and convenient to working off hydraulic circuits of on-the-job mobile equipment.
The saw weighs 8 lbs. including bar and chain. Chain speed is 3,500' per minute. The saw has automatic chain oiling among many other interesting features.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4I2W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Locking Hommer Hondle
Stanley fiberglass hammer features an exclusive "Taper-Lock"@ handle design. The upper end of the handle and the eye of the steel hammer head are both tapered.
Handle and head are assembled by inserting the handle down through the tapered eye of the head, wedging the wider end of the handle into tight, secure fit in the head. The handle is made of continuous fi-
Applicator needle controls use of DriSlide to Ys drop for vital applications where overlubrication is not necessary. Needle also allows reaching inaccessible lubrication areas and can be hand formed to use in hard-to-reach areas.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 472W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Redwood Pqnel Siding
Simpson Shadow Groove is designed for vertical and horizontal application. Vgrooves are "burned" into premium RufSawn redwood plywood on 3,2" centers providing shadowline.
Grooving allows a builder to use a %" panel where a Ve" panel would normally be
Two new slotted shelving units are available especially designed for 3 or more wall standards. Model 895-89" light with wrought iron decorative scrolls both top and bottom, All the weight rests on the floor and 3 holes are supplied in each standard to attach to the wall' Slots will take most American made steel brackets. Free standing by bolting another set back to back.
As an introductory offer, Stanley gives dealers stocking the basic assortment of eight various sizes and models of the hammer (cost $34.44) a free self-service merchandising rack, 13" wide and 20" high, for displaying the hammers,
Dealers also receive a window banner and a "bonus dollars" coupon for extra co-op advertising funds. Suggested retail priees: $6.35 to $6.79.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412W, Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
New Decorolor Shelves
New economies with redwood siding required. In horizontal application, it prevents moisture absorption that can occur with t'sawn" g?oove Patterns.
Manufactured with heartwood face veneers and exterior type adhesive, the Shadow Groove panels are Ve" and. %" thickness; 8',9'and 10'lengths with 48" face.
\ilRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Moulding Disploy
On the display by the Gossen Corp', 4-in-1 moulding is used as a door casing and a base. Copy on the display invites the viewer to remove the casing. firis demonstrates its
Designed for multiple wall standards
Model 8ST is also slotted for metal brackets with brass plated spring tension top, adjustable from 95" to 101/2". Both Angelus standards are available in baked gold enamel and deep brown enamel.
\ilRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 472W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Pistol Grip Choin Sow
A new hydraulic powered pistol - grip chain saw has been recently designed and introduced by Ackley Mfg. Co. Purpose is
Decorator shelves are one of the newest products of St. Regis Paper Co. Packaged five to a box in varying widths and lengths, process on resin-impregnated cellulose over laid on plywood.

The shelves completely edge-banded are %" thick with the authentic walnut pattern on both sides. They come in widths of 6, 8, 10 and 12" and, lengths of 2, 3 and 4,.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Truss
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"Pollet"
For hauling trusses up to 50' long, Teco has a "truss Pallet" easily and quickly mounted on a conventional Ltk ton flatbed truck dumper. The equipment accommodates as many as 50 trusses.
Produced in Californicr to give you one-week delivery by truck to your yord or job site.
Wholesole discount to ]umber deqlers.
Lowest prices on Glu-lom ond Potlotch Lock-Deck. Complete service D Any size or shope-stroiqht or curved D Engineerins qnd desiqn service ! Pre-finishinq with Olympic stoins.
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Consisting of a fixed cradle 8'wide with two sets of vertical side supports 6' high, the "pallet" is loaded by forklift or by hand. Vertical supports can be moved laterally to accommodate partial shipments.
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Pegboord Woll Disploy
Fastway's pegboard wall display, L4" wide x 2oty'z" high, is designed either to stand by itself or be hung up on a pegboard display panel.
Free standing or hang up fastener display
Ten difrerent sizes and styles of Fastway's Screw-Grip Hollow-Wall anchors in plastic see-thru boxes are featured with Fastway's carbide-tipped masonry drills in Y+',5/16", y8",7/16" diameters, packaged in see-thru protective tubes.
\il'RITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412 W. Sixth ,St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Reinforced Sheorhing
A glass-fiber-reinforced gypsum tr'irestop sheathing with increased strength and fire resistance has been announced by GeorgiaPacific Corp.
Designed to meet changing construction industry needs, the panels also have an improved water repellent face paper. Brown color distinguishes this sheathing from other types.
Regular production is ty'z" in 2' x 8' panels with tongue and groove joints. Special order sizes are 4' x 8' and 4' x 9'.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif.90014.
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PINE MLDGS.- ( solid. or finger .joint )
CASING SETS
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DOOR JAMBS E FRAMES
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RED\T/OOD & DOUG FIR TIMBERS
REDSTOOD FENCING
Wholesole Distributors of Forest Products Since 1904
For further informotion on oll New Products ono New Lilerolure, wrile
The hlerchonl Mogozine, 412 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Colif. 90014. Pleose menlion issue dqle ond poge number so we con process your requesl foster!
Folher's Doy Disploy
A Father's Day header card is being offered by Bostitch for promoting Model T5 stapling tacker kit as the ideal g'ift for dad.
cludes model T5-8 stapling tacker, 3,000 assorted companion staples and a reusable plastic carry case.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Turned Wood Posts
A complete line of short turned wood posts is offered by Angelus Consolidated Industries, Inc. Made of K.D. wood with for better, quicker and easier placernent and nailing.
Approved by the Uniform Building Code, Model LU economy joist hangers are made in three sizes to accommodate design loads from 425 lbs. to 1330 lbs. They are made of 18 gauge galvanized iron and come packed 50 per box, together with zinc: plated nails.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4L2 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Leokproof Bollcock
A red brass ballcock was announced by Triumph Division, Mansfield Sanitary, Inc. Mansfield Triumph No. 777 features compound lever action that assures positive opening and closing.

Contemporary and antique posts square tops measuring 2" x 2"r 3" x 3" and 4" x 4". The turned designs are round, square and octagonal for contemporary and antique effects.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Speedy Joist Honging
Special Father's Day header card
The cerd is designed to be inserted behind the overwrap of the tacker kit, whether the kit is opened or closed. Each kit in-
Two "speed prongs" were incorporated into the Model LU economy joist l.rangers manufactured by Simpson Co. A quick tap of the hammer sets the prongs in the wooden beam, securing the joist hanger
The flat plunger valve fits snugly against the lifetime nylon seat for leakproof seal. All parts are machined to close tolerances. A split leather washer guards against squirting.
There are no extensions from the back of the ball cock body to block installation.
IYRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4L2W, Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Brush ond Roller Promotion
Packaged in four color, compartmentized, clear vinyl header bags, the "Gemini Pak" 2-piece paint brush promotion and the "Apollo Pak" 3-piece paint roller promotion from Ideal Brushers offer the do-ityourselfer painting tools at once-a-year promotional savings.
"Gemini Pak" promotion features a regular $2.99 retail brush and a 99i 2" pure bristle sash tool. Customer saves 50d on the 4" brush and receives the 2" brush free, a 93.97 value for $2.49.
Wrdcm Lumbcr I Euilding llcrlcriotr IIERCHANT presents a free $1.59 retail Rol-Cage slipoff style roller frame with the purchase of $1.39 hi-density cover for flat wall finishes and $1.49 9" Mohair cover for enamels. It's a $4,38 value that reaches the consumer for $2.79.
After the promotion is over the overwraps can be removed and individual pieces placed on regular sale.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4L2W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
P.ool Fences Boost Soles
Where there's a pool, there should be a functional fence for safety and privacy suggests Masonite Corp. 2x7' panels of Masonite Ruf-X-90 grooved siding were used alternately on a framework consisting of Paint roller savings

Do-ifyourself pool fence 4x4" posts 10' long placed at 10' intervals. Cross-pieces of 2x4 rvere nailed to the posts at the center and 8" from the top and bottom of the fence.
A i-|" overlap permits the circulation of air through the fence while assuring complete privacy. One of the panels lYas hinged to form a gabe. A space of about 2" at the bottom of the fence allou's for drainage and an easl'outlet for s*'eepings.
Different colors were used on the alternating panels facing the pool. In addition to its functions as a fence, the perimeter barrier serves as an interesting backdropi for patio furniture. Several towel rings rvere installetl on the panels for convenience of bathers.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
Combinotion Door-Stop
Mercer Plastics is featuring a door-stop u'ith vinyl cushion gasket. The gasket acts as a cushion and, when door is closed, serves as a weather seal.
Mercer Door-Stop boncls to any type floor with contact bond cement, or rvith two-faced tape in certain applications. The door-stop is available in black, brown, beige, gray and olive green; in 3' lengths, 21k" wide. It is packed 12 sections per carton, has a recommended dealer price of $1.55 per 3' section.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.

Corpet Cove Cop
For a handsome effect hele's a vinyl carpet cove cap having a hollol,r'' beveled edge for coved carpeting. Carpet cove cap covers unevenly cut carpets and contours to r.valls. Cove cap can be placed in position
Available in many colors before or after the carpeting is installed. It comes in gold, avocado, beige, brown and black.
It is cut in 12' sections, packed 240 per carton. Recommended dealer nrice is 10d
FAST DUo-FAST DUO-FAST. DUo-FAST sT-18
A favorite builder's tool. This hammer tacker drives Ya" and %a" staples, inlerchangeable in the CT-859. For staples up to %0", sell the HT-755.
The all-purpose gun tacker. Drives heavy staples %" to %0" long. A man-size tool for a man-size job. Great for ceiling tile.
This mallet-operated tool speeds and simplifies underlayment jobs. Drives FHA approved staples. Built for hard use.
RENT THEM LOAN THEM . SELL THEM Profit steadily from repeat orders for Duo-Fast Staples. Contact your nearest Duo-Fast office today.
Duo-Fast California Co., 1465 Third Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94107 Western Duo-Fast, Inc., 2836 lmmediate delivery and free repair service available at these offices.
DUO-FAST DUO-FAST per foot in full cartons, except for the gold which is 151 per foot.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
"Hdn'd Hewn" Ceiling Beoms
The rustic look of heavy wooden beams is available in lightweight form. LiteBeams are manufactured by Am-Finn Sauna, Inc. Lite-Beams weigh eight lbs. for a 16'length.
Cutting or shaping can be done with a knife, saw or drill.
Lite-Beams come in three stained finishes: dark walnut, medium nahogany and Iight oak. Standard lengths for 4x6" ceiling beams are 8, 10, 12, 74 and 16'. For walls, 2x6" beams are available in 8 and 10'lengths.
Urethane, rated non-burning, can be used in or out of doors, has low moisturevapor perrneability, resists rot and does not attract termites.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 412 W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.

Goroge Door Promotion
Perma-Power Vice President of Sales Robert L. Ford (right) wins a new Mustang he was expecting to give away. Perma-Power planned to award the car for a hole-in-one on the second hole at the Tropicana Country Club, Las Vegas, during the golf tournament at the Far Western Garage Door Assn. Convention. By a
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17' discrepancy the car went back to Gaudin Ford. Perma-Power gave away golf caps to each tournament entrant. And Bob won the car for coming closest to the hole.
WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4L2W. Sixth St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90014.
"Mindcle" Merchondiser
Redesigned blister packs of Miracle Adhesives and 48-tube assortment includes
Lite-Beam is produced from urethane. The natural look of wood is reproduced right down to the random knots and bold grains. Lite-Beams can be applied to any even ceiling surface with adhesive or tacked to ceiling strips. Each Lite-Beam has a precut 2x2" groove on its underside.