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High Speed Burn

A compact electric range, oven and broiler for use in apartment conversions, studio apartments and boats is new from Seaward Products, Inc.

The cooktop features a highspeed and low-speed burner. The large oven compartment includes a broiler and optional rotisserie. Designed to fit into a cutout only 16%" wid,e, the unit is finished inside and out in porcelain enamel. A stainless steel trim conceals the cutout. Standing 22'%u" high and l8%" deep, it operates on 120 volts ac, with a maximum operating load of 2.95 kw.

Get Your Motor Running

Kubota Tractor CorP. Engine Division has introduced six models of generators.

All are protected against overcurrent by push button circuit breakers and are able to provide ac Power and dc battery charging.

Two models are designed for consumer applications: the do-ityourself handyman, carPenter, mechanic and hobby farmer as well as the recreational and leisure use of portable power.

Added Security

Lock Assist, a security device bY Gayman Manufacturing, Inc., is a floor brace to prevent a door from being forced from the outside.

A yoke is placed under the door handle while the other end is braced on the floor about 16" from the base of the door.

The device can be used on doors that swing out, on overhead garage doors or in motels and hotels. Constructed of stainless steel with an extra hard aluminum cast foot, it weighs 3 lbs. and folds to 2l in.

For more tnformation on New Products write The Merchant Mogozine,4500 Campus Dr.. Suite 480. Newport Beach. Ca 92660.

You Saw lt First

The new model #7708 Uppercut 8" table saw from DeWalt. Division of Black & Decker, Inc., can crosscut finished stock up to 5" without pushing the material through the blade.

No blade cranking is required. Height adjustments and crosscut wide stock are set pushing the blade lever.

Standard features include selfaligning rip fence, see-through blade guard, miter gauge, an easy access paddle-type removable onloff switch, and an ample 15 3/8" x 26 3/4" steel worktable. A steel leg stand is optional.

Over the Rainbow Wilsonart has added five new colors to its Color Quest line of decorative laminates to reach a total of 77 colors. All come in three optional finishes, gloss, matte or etched grid pattern.

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June, 1983

Bottoms Up

Brass Bottoms, a new concept in bath furnishings, is a highlypolished, reflective brass (or copper) tub liner encased in hardwood and accented with polished brass fixtures.

Available with whirlpool features in oval orround designs, the tubs have matching pullman sinks and accessones.

Portable Finish Repair

A portable kit for factory, store or home repair of damaged furniture finishes is available from Mohawk Finishing Products, Inc.

Known as Master Furniture Repair Kit #7 , it contains materials for working on wood, veneer, printed wood grain on vinyl laminates and molded plastic wood grain materials.

Stuck in the Ceiling

Stratosphere, a new reversible ceiling fan mounted flush to the ceiling, is especially good for homes with low ceilings.

A low profile of 8 in. means the fan may be installed on ceilings as low as 7 ft., 6 in. It has a three speed pull chain, and operates on less than 100 watts for energy efficiency.

The walnut blades are convertible to either stencil or plain with an antique brass finish. Optional light kits are available. The fan has a 15 year limited warranty and is U.L. listed at a suggested retail price of $169.99.

Finishing School For Wood

An in-store header guide with an assortment of do-it-yourself wood finishing products is now available from the Home Products Div. of Pierce & Stevens Chemical Corp.

Finished wood panels on the header assist the customer in selection of the proper product for finishing fine furniture, bar tops or floors.

Window Stripping

A new weather-stripping product for storm windows, Super Cushion Seal, is said to provide performance equivalent to that of solid membrane products at a cost savings of up to 4090. Manufactured by Kessler Products, it is said to make storm windows more impenetrable to wind and water than conventional pile weather stripping.

Hot to the Max

Radiant King Inc.'s new maximum output kerosene heater, Model RK-450, provides 20,000 BTU's with a 1.8 gal. rust-proof fuel tank.

It can heat 760 sq. ft. for as long as 12 hours with no smoke and odor free burning. An electronic push button provides instant ignition.

A safety system extinguishes the heater if it is bumped and the fuel tank is double-sealed and airtight to prevent fuel leakage.

A Free Tee

Colorful T-shirts featuring Anaheim Manufacturing's SuPerplumber are being offered free to consumers when theY Purchase Sinkmaster garbage disposers this summer.

Garage Insulation

The garage door insulation kit from Con-Serv saves moneY and energy in attached garages.

Vinyl-faced R-5 fiberglass covers the entire door without seams to block wind and moisture as it insulates. The kit, which allows free use of the door, even with an automatic opener, qualifies for an energy tax credit.

Everithing needed for insulating a one-car garage is included: an 8' x 9' sheet of insulation;23 ft. of side, top and bottom garage door weatherstripping; support tape; screws; washers; drill chuck and easy-to-follow instruction sheet.

FreshAirFiend

Dale & Associates, Inc. has a new 12 volt D.C. fan for use with its thruthe-wall and thru-the-floor kits.

Available in 5". 6" and 8" duct sizes with a shipping weight of I lb., it his a riuersini iwilch.

Burning News

An energy-efficient prefabricaled fireplace, Model BF 36, from Heatilator Inc., features a choice of chimney pipe systems plus heat circulating fans, outside air combustion kit and glass doors as oPtions.

Manufacturers And Wholesalers

34 Years Of Integrity

The system includes firePlace, hearth extension, roof termination, grate and chimney piping. It can.be installed along a wall, in an exterior chase, projecting into a garage' across a corner or as a room divider.

The Shingle Life

Johns-Manville's Woodlands roofing shingle provides the look of wood shakes with U.L. Class A fire resistance and a U.L. wind resistance label.

Composed of a fiberglass base, it has ceramic coated granules embedded in the asphalt to protect against fire, weather and sun. In color blends, its three-dimensional overlay produces the appearance of wood shakes.

With a Seal-O-Matic shingle strip to protect against blowing off during high winds, the shingle is covered by a 25 year warranty.

Light UpYour Day

Caradco Corp. has added clad wood skylights to its window systems line in a wide range of sizes and both fixed and operable styles.

The stationary skylight is designed with two major parts: the receiving rim which doubles as a preflashed skylight and the skylight itself. This enables the unit to be installed from the inside.

Maximum safety and insulating value are provided by I " hermetically sealed insulating glass consisting of a3/ 16" clear tempered outside lite and a | / 4" clear laminated lite separated by a9/16" air space. Bronze insulating glass is an option.

Grease Go Getter

Driveway Cleaner and Degreaser, a heavy-bodied, phosphate free, liquid formulation from The Savogran Co., is said to remove oil and greasy dirt accumulations from both asphalt and concrete surfaces and can be used on driveways prior to topping or sealing. It can also degrease gasoline powered equipment, barbeque grills, machinery and other tools. Available in quart, gallon and 5 gallon containers.

For more information on New Products write The Merchant Magozine. 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!

The system is made up of highly trained market specialists with years of experience in the softwood lumber industry. The system works fast and with complete follow-through. The system has coast-to-coast facilities so we truly know the entire US. market.

The system has an in-depth knowledge of the Canadian market as well, since wdre one of their largest lumber importers. The system gives you straight, updated information on all softwood species.

The system has a first-rate approach to shipping. We'll ship your order the most cost and time-efficient way.

The system is making markets in all softwood species:

Canadian Spruce - Green Douglas Fir - White Fir - Western Red

Cedar - Redwood - Western Hemlock - Ponderosa Pine - Sugar

Pine - Waferboard - Timbers

You can quote us on everything we've said about the Furman System. Now. may we quote you?

Shingles In 3D

The newest roof shingle product from Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. has a rustic, 3-dimensional look resembling that of conventional laminated shingles. Made with one shingle instead of two shingles laminated together, it reportedly is lighter-weight and easier to cut and handle.

The base mat is made of inorganic glass fibers to resist moisture, curling and buckling. The shingles measure 39 3/8" by l3 5/8" and come 72 to a square. They are available in five colors. two of which are autumn brown and weathered wood.

Owens-Corning is offering a 30 year limited warranty covering replacement cost and labor. The shingles also carry a U.S. Class A fire rating.

Power Play

The first pneumatic roofing nailer to drive standard roofing nails has been introduced by Bostitch Division of Textron Inc.

The Model Nl2 Nailer doubles the speed of new or re-roofing work by driving full-size, full-head galvanized roofing nails in coils of 120, allowing the operator to lay a full bundle of shingles in one loading.

It operates at air pressures of 65 to ll5 psi and features an adjustable gauge for shingle placement. It accommodates nails I % in. to l3/r in.

ConnectWithThis

Simpson Strong-Tie Co. has a new consumer promotion called Connect-A-Deck which markets timber connectors at the point of sale.

A sturdy, dealer-designed rack with wire baskets holds the various connectors needed to build wood decks, patio covers, and stairs. A full-color 18" x 24" header card shows a deck, patio cover and stair under construction with connectors highlighted. Product stock numbers coordinate on the header with individual product cards in front of each basket.

A free handout piece repeats the deck illustration from the header card, describes basic deck building, and encourages the use of connectors in building outdoor projects. It also features a convenient "checklist" that enables consumers to estimate the type and quantity of connectors needed in a particular project.

The display, without the header card, measures 50" tall by 25" wide by21" deep. It holds more than twelve connector items and can be used for a free-standing display or an end cap. Free handout literature comes 75 pieces to a package.

Corner Cabinets

Corner-Vista Bath Cabinets are now available with genuine oak frames in honey oak or dark oak finish. A center mirror can be cut to any desired size to fit into corners. The units are available in 30" size with two fixed shelves or 36" size with three fixed shelves.