FRED C. HOLMES

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Fred Holmes 3470 lowa City Rd., Marysville , Ca.959Ol (916) 743-3269

P.O. Box 8OO, Fort Bragg, Ca. 95437 (7o7) 964-6377

The Keije Trash Baggit features a wire basket which slides out to turn an ordinary grocery bag into a trash container.

Measuring 13 " high by 8 " wide by 13 " deep, the size ofa standard trash bag, the entire assembly lifts out for easy access. The plastic bottom liner is easily removed for cleanins.

Tall, Dark & Shady

Two-inch vertical blinds, especially suited to long, thin windows and sidelights, have been introduced by Graber Industries.

Featurins a custom headrail. thev may be mo=unted inside window framei. The blinds are designed in 14 fabrics and three colors of PVC louvers.

Child-Proof Cabinetry

A new child-proofcabinet door and drawer latch which helps prevent small children from fully closing as well as fully opening doors and drawers is from Silicon Valley Precision Engineenng.

The latch keeps doors and drawers from opening more than an inch and won't let them re-close until released by an adult.

Drywall Bucket Warmer

An immersion heater for drywallers working in areas where warm water is unavailable is new from Allied Precision Industries.

Reportedly, the heater provides faster mixing times as well as improved "mud" quality and faster tool cleanup using warTn water.

Wood Moisturc Meter

A new digital wood moisture meter has been inffoduced by Delmhorst Instrument Co.

Ideal for mills, dry kiln operations and most woodworking applications, it features a convenient built-in calibration check, low battery indication and automatic shut-off timer.

Load Your Guns

A new caulking gun loader with extra heavy duty, reinforced latches and a strengthened ratchet-action pump has been introduced by Force-Flo, Inc.

The 1,000 watt, 120 volt unit designed for use in a bucket will heat each gallon of water from 60o to 130' in about ten minutes.

It is easily operated by driving the electrode into the wood to obtain an immediate reading of the moisture content corrected for wood temperature, species and elecffode used.

The meter comes with batteries and extra pins. An optional carrying case is available.

The loader reportedly can PumP one pound of caulk into a gun in about five strokes, eliminating spillage, skimming over and waste.

Bottom latches are made of a special heat-treated alloy for greater strength.

Paul does not test on his fame as the lumberman's symbol of accomplishment. New requirements and changing conditions keep him aleft to progress.

Disc-Driven Drawers

Unique low friction drawer rollers from Delta Industries reportedly eliminate common failures such as sags. squeaks and rail split out.

The no need for cut outs.

Water Heater Warm Up

"Zip-on" insulation jackets for water heaters and water tanks are new from Iniflex Corp.

Made of a durable brown leather-like PVC lined with low density flame retardant polyurethane foam, the jackets are custom made to exact tank dimensions.

High Tech Housekeeping

Solid-state refrigerators and dishwashers are among the additions to Frigidaire Co.'s high-tech appliance line.

The 18 cu. ft. top-mount Frost Proof refrigerator oflers microelectronic system controls, fully adjustable cantilever shelves, textured steel Reversa-Doors, special Meat Tender, defrosting monitor, "call service" warning light, polentiometer "cold" slide control and optional automatic icemaker.

Raturing 2" stock throughout including walls, floors, ceilings and seats, the solid redwood construction reportedly affords excellent durability since there is no fear of delaminating veneer, and solid wood "breathes," purging odors and moisture.

Saunas come with a door with two insulated tempered glass windorvs prehung in a reversible jamb. A sauna light is also included-.

Accessories available include Tylo heaters (which require no protective grate), headrest, thermometer, hygrometer, hour- glass, wooden bucket and ladle to sprinkle water on the heated stones and a heater deflector wins to further the sensation ofthe heat.

llluminated Power Outlet

The Handy Light from Electripak combines a 60 watt light with two power outlets built into its base.

Colonial Recipe Box

A wooden recipe box handcrafted by New England artisans with an Early American design is new from Smithwood, Inc.

The dishwasher guides the user in function selection through the use of indicator lights and vacuum fluorescent displays. The system also includes audible signals, programmable delay start control, touch-control regulated cycles ranging from a gentle crystal/china wash to a tough pots/pans cycle, and lock-out controls to prevent program changes by very young children.

Redwood Saunas

Traditional saunas constructed of the highest grade ofclear, all heart, kiln dried redwood are notil a'railable in 42 standard sizes from 3' x4' to D' x2O' from Almost Heaven Ltd.

Standing on its own base, the light features a bug repellant bulb protected beneath a white translucent plastic dome; two 15 amp, 125 volt grounding power receptacles; a bright orange 15 foot porver cord with moulded plug that wraps neatly around the base, and a built-in on/off switch.

The6%a" x4%" x5%" box is handpainted in either Federal blue or schoolhouse red and designed with a white goose motif.

The lid is accented with a white porcelain knob.

RailEngineering

New iron and wood top rails have been introduced by Leslie-Locke.

The iron Contempo Rail features 72 " square tube vertical spindles with top and bottom rails. It is available in 4' and 6' lengths.

TheWood Top rail is2Vr" wideby lt/a" deep, coming pretreated and ready to stain to match any decor. It is designed to be oaired with an iron rail section.

Citrus Hand Wash

An all-purpose, non-toxic hand cleaner based on a citrus oil formulation is new from Bostik Construction Products.

Because Chem-Clean Hand Cleaner contains no petroleum products, it does not irritate the skin, remove the skin's natural moisture, or leave a sticky film. Instead, its natural emollients actually reinforce the skin's natural oils and moisture and help ' prevent dry skin.

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Car Part Cleaners

Automotive products to clean car brakes, engines and carburetors are new from Klean-Strip.

Give lt A Whirl

A whirlpool bathtub with four strategically-placed water jes that are saggered to create a total, therapeutic nvNsage is new from Plaskolite, Inc.

It is said to be safe and effective for cleaning off dirt, grease, adhesives, paints, resins, tar, graphites and many other substances with or without water. It is also harmless to the environment, being biodegradable, non-polluting, nonflammable, and containing no solvents or phosphates.

It is available in lotion form in l0 oz. plastic dispensers or in gel form in 4.5 oz. tubes.

Brake Clean cbmes in a2O oz. aerosol can and cleans and degreases disc or drum brakes, clutches and other mechanical parts.

Engine Clean, available in a 16 oz. aerosol can, dissolves grease, oil and dirt on all types of motors.

Packaged in a 13 oz. aerosol can. Carb Clean cleans and frees choke and carburetor linkages and PCV valves for all types or englnes.