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French Faucet Design

The faucets and escutcheons of Harden's Top Brass series of faucet sets come in polished brass and polished chrome and are sculpted with sloping facets, enhancing both traditional or modern decor. The cap atop the left cross-style handle reads, "Chaud" (hot) and the right, "Froid" (cold).

cam, a l/4" offset cam, a 90o stop washer, a 180'stop washer, a prong washer, a collar ring, a cam nut, a lock washer, a body nut and an identification and instruction card.

The lock uses three rotating discs and a vertical locking pin. All lock parts are nickel plated and all internal parts are hardened steel.

Instructions for installation in a wood or metal door or drawer are printed on the display bag.

Emergency Flashing

A high strength flashing cement from Garon Products, Inc., reportedly can be easily applied in any weather.

With Glas-Patch cold process roof coating, permanent emergency repairs are said to be possible on damp, dry, hot or cold surfaces.

The series comes in a large selection of faucet types, including widespread sets; tub, shower or tub/shower diverter sets; Roman tub sets; and a pressure-balanced single-handle shower or tub/shower set featuring an anti-scald mechanism.

A bidet unit with a vacuum breaker is offered as well.

The products come complete with a valve system that is said to be truly washerless and non-rising. Water flow is reportedly controlled in just a l/4 turn. Permanent lubrication, five Orings and a Teflon bearing go into the engineering of the all-brass valve system that is said to shear off water at both inlet and outlet. simultaneously.

All Keyed Up

A combination utility lock kit that offers an alternative to the 3/4 in. diameter keyed cam locks is new from Tech Manufacturing.

Available in three different lengths, each lock is supplied with a straight

The heavy-bodied, glass-fibered cement reportedly adheres to any surface, including asphalt, composition, concrete and metal. It is said to withstand application temperatures from 0 to 120 degrees F without hardening, cracking, sagging or running.

The product is reportedly especially formulated for easy application by trowel with unskilled labor.

Sky Blinders

Functional, energycfficient, traversing and rotating skylight blinds, from United Vertical Blinds Corp., are said to be the first of their kind.

Skyview Blinds, available in 1200 different color and louver size selections in spans up to 145 inches, offer a decorative means of controlling light and maintaining desired interior temperatures.

The reportedly easy to install blinds are mounted on dual-rod. cordless tracks.

Recessed Lighting Fixture

A new recessed, incandescent, combination wall washer/downlight fixture designed for architectural/highspec lighting applications is now available from Markstone Mfg. Co.

The fixture is said to provide highly efficient, unscalloped wall wash and downlighting and is equipped with an adjustable socket that accepts economical 60 watt to 150 watt general service lamps. It also is said to feature a heatdissipating extruded aluminum socket housing.

Heavy gauge aluminum outer wall washer and inner downlight reflectors have an Alzak finish and are said to adjust easily for light direction.

Designer Faucets

Classic shapes, distinctive handles and luxurious finishes in a variety of combinations are featured in the D'Elegance designer bath fittings from Speakman Co.

The line includes a 12 in. widespread, a 4 in. center set and basin faucets in tapered or gooseneck spouting. Seven complementary handle styles are designed with brass workings.

Also available are coordinatine shower,/bath valves and showerheadsl All of the bath, lavatory, shower fittings and accessories are available in three finishes.

A Blade For Every Saw

A family of 56 industrial carbidetipped circular saw blades for use on circular saws is available from Delta International Machinery Corp.

The blades come in four tooth designs: flat top grind, triple chip & flat grind, alternate top bevel grind, and alternate top bevel & raker. They are reportedly suitable for wood, metal and plastic applications.

All four blades are available in a variety of diameters and standard arbor hole sizes.

Victorian lron Fence

A ready to install Victorian style fence in 6, 8 and l0 ft. lengths is new from Gilpin, Inc.

The Metalist's features include a l-l/4 in. heavy sculptured channel, cast iron ornaments, 2" x2" heavy gauge posts and options of flanged surface mount, or in-ground mounting in concrete. The fence is available in 3, 4, 5 and 6 ft. heights.

NewTricksWith Mirrors

A new size mirror bifold door has been introduced by the Benchmark Doors Div. of General Products Co. The panels are slightly wider, reportedly making it easier to eliminate gaps at sides and middle when replacing old folding doors. The new size is also said to be ideal for new construction.

Reportedly offering greater closet access than standard sliding doors, they provide up to l80o of grooming vision. They are available in a variety of standard panel sizes and are said to be constructed of shatter-resistant mirror glass mounted on a shaped single sheet of ?A-gauge steel for added durability.

Other features include integral nylon rod tips and bushings for smooth glide action, up or down adjustability, screwdriver installation and reversibility left to right.

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One Step Finish

A transparent one-step wood finishing product, has been introduced by Minwax Co.

Polyshades reportedly allows inexperienced do-it-yourselfers to create a beautiful finish equal to two coats of stain and two coats of polyurethane in less than one day.

It is said to be ideal for application on raw wood, and also works well on finished wood surfaces, usually without having to remove the old stain or varnish. Highly transparent, it reportedly allows the wood's natural grain to show through-even with darker shades. The product comes in six colors in both satin and gloss.

Laminated Hardwood Fashions

Three new prefinished laminated hardwood patterns have been introduced by Harris-Tarkett.

Lexington Square, the traditional square-within-an-octagon pattern, has been added to the parquet line, while Wasaek, featuring oak's natural rustic character in a dark shade, has been added to the longstrip line. Safir Oak, a light+olored plank flooring is reportedly a complement to the pastels and neutrals found in contemporary interiors.

Laminated construction features a top layer of hardwood, pressure glued to a core of laminated pine, then bonded to a pine veneer backing to resist normal shrinking and swelling.

Movable Door Display

Grisham Corp.'s new three door display unit, reportedly easily moved, provides the protective qualities of steel.

Behind each custom built security/ storm door, do-it-yourself pre-hung security,/storm door or adjustable security door displayed are large fullcolor posters emphasizing the construction and demonstrating installation on various door fronts.

Each door is fully functional so that store customers may inspect its operation and operate various optional features, like the 2-way double deadbolt lock.

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Openings of the Future

A new line of aluminum<lad wood windows and swing patio doors has been introduced by Wenco.

The line includes a variety of sizes in casement, awning and double-hung windows including bay windows in both casement and double-hung styles and bow windows in casements only. Reportedly designed for improved energyrfficiency, they include built-in double weatherstrip and l/2" double glazing as standard features. Triple glazing panels are optional.

The baked-on vinyl finish is available in either white or bronze. Both doors and windows feature optional snap-in wooden grilles for a traditional look.

The Merchant Magazine pulley mounts in the lower right-hand corner of the frame of the window or skylight.

The device can be added to existing installations.

Blinds With Pull

A cord pulley to open and close roller blinds has been introduced by Velux-America Inc.

By mandally turning a sectional rod that is inserted into the cord pulley, blinds can be opened or closed. The

Timbers

From cutting a wedge to pre-fab'd crane pads or mine shafts. Angle cut, cross cut, drilling, dapping-N(e'll do them all to customer specitication.

Stockroom Forklifts

A line of battery-operated forklift trucks engineered for the retail store stockroom has been introduced by Ruger Equipment.

Loads of up to 3000 lbs. reportedly can be lifted as high as 156 in. The free lift feature is said to permit lifting the load for travel without increasing the overall height of the unit for clearance through doors or under lights and ductwork.

Designed for the unskilled operator, these units incorporate special safety features for protection. Key lock switches control security and speed while automatic braking/reversing systems help prevent collisions.

Three speeds forward and reverse plus a 200 degree steering radius produce maneuverability.