NEW PRODUGTS

And Selected Sales Aids

The saws (noko giri), dovetail, keyhole, mortice and double-edged carpenter's style, cut on pull strokes, work fine tolerances, and remain sharp.

The standard dovetail (dozuki) handles fine tenon and mitre cuts. A rigid back reportedly strengthens the blade and adds control. Keyhole saws (hikimawashi) have wide applications for boatbuilders. The mortice saw (azbiki) works mid-panel with cross-cut teeth on one side, rip teeth on the other.

This same doublesided feature appears on the beginners (ryoba) carpenter saw for joint work, both with and across grains. A new style rasp with removable handle has coarse and fine sides to be used over large wood, soft metal, plastic and even leather surfaces without clogging. With l0l+" hacksaw blades, the planer/sander rasp is $l 1.95.

Natural Oak Finish

A new natural-finished version of Williamsburg Strip prefinished flooring is from Chickasaw.

Offered in red oak only in standard weight, 3/q x 2r/+" strips in random lengths to 8Vz', it is graded standard and better, under rules established by the Oak Flooring Institute.

Both the natural color, and antique finished Williamsburg are packaged in printed cartons which contain l8 sq. ft. of flooring. Installed by blind nailing over board or plywood subfloors. or over old floors, it can be used by both professional and doit-yourself installers. Complete instructions are included in each carton.

Tools in Samurai tradition

A selection of saws, rasps, carpenter's chisels and water stones has been added to the professional woodworking tools imported by the Japan Woodwdrker Tradine Co.-

Japanese water stones incorporate abrasive surfaces 2lz" wide, especially applicable to honing chisels. Carpenter's chisels (oire nomi) combine carbon steel cutting edges with the backing of soft steel. The handles are Japanese red oak, hooped to avoid splitting, when driven with a hammer in morticing or used by hand ln panng.

Chisels range from Yq to lYz" widths at $7.70 to $14.60. A set of eight chisels (average length 9") is $71 .40.

The tools all bear the Japan Woodworker label, showing a traditional tool craftsman polishing a Samurai sword. Each tool carries the mark of the toolmaker who made it and is backed by a guarantee.

Vinyl Cove Mold

CertainTeed Corp. is offering a new cove mold.

Two labor-saving features reportedly make it unique to the vinyl products market: a J-channel to receive the soffit panel and an undersill to receive the horizontal sidins.

Manufactured from the saire materials used in their solid vinyl siding, it is said to be free from maintenance.

Fabric Backed Vinyl

A new collection of fabric-backed vinyl wallcoverings is from StyleTex.

With 168 designs ranging from linens and silk textures to flame-stitch designs and tailored stripes, all patterns are said to be researched to go with popular fixtures, appliances, carpeting, drapery and upholstery.

A quartet of textures for ceilings and walls is included.

No More Washers

A new line of washerless faucets, the Mermaid, is from the U/R Division of Universal-Rundle Corp.

Including single lever models, a luxury dual-handled line, a midprice dual-handled selection, and a plastic faucet, the collection introduces single lever models featuring an all-in-one Celcon cartridge with a l0-year guarantee against leaks.

Linear Storage Rack

For those who need to store or display long materials such as pipe, rods, and lumber, Jarke Corp. has a new adjustable arm cantilever rack Quiktree.

It is available in either single or double column units with 14" arms and end caps that mount up 2" or flush. The free-standing unit offers a 500 lb. capacity per ann.

Door Opener Break-Through

New automatic garage door opener is from Windsor D-oor to

Said to be the first completely new design in garage door_openers in 30 years. the Power-Tral€E 600 features a Linear DrivP mechanism which operates by drive links enclosed bv a sprocketlels drive track engineeied to permit the links to move only in a pull-push straight line mode to raise and lower the door.

Controlled by a solid state digital mini-computer programmed to respond either to an indoor switch or to a privately coded transmitter in the car, the system reportedly adapts to any residental garage situation.

Shingle Relief

The Flecto Co., Inc. has developed Varapel polymer wood treatment stabilizer, a penetrating finish which is said to provide wood stabilization, ultraviolet absorber, water cleanup, and a fire retardant for shineles and shakes.

It can be applied with a sprayer, a brush, or roller. A eallon covers approximately 150 sq. fL of shingles. Available in four semi-transparent wood tones, five opaque colors, a non-yellowing white and a natural finish, it is water repellant and helps prevent leaching.

- It can be useilon any wood surface, interior or exterior.

Space Saving Hinge

Sliding Hinge@, a new kind of hardware for closet doors, reportedly offers full closet access at lower cost than bifold doors.

,Unique action tucks door into closet wnen open, savtng room space. Mounts top and bottom without mortising. No jambs required. Provides space for mirrors and back of door storase.

Home Electronics

Quasar is entering the audio market with three completely integrated stereo systems and a single unit rear screen projection tv.

Other new products include a countertop microwave/convection combination oven; a redesigned color television line; 7'i black/wf,ite portable television; four table model video cassette recorders, two with hieh speed picture search; and addition"al information capsules for their handheld informatioh processor.

Metal Project Genter

Medalist Redi-Bolt has two new Metal Centers for threaded steel rod used by d-i-ys for a variety of projects. Each occupies 10" x 21" of floor space and includes a header with guide for sizes and color codes. A supply of free booklets shows customers how to work with threaded steel rod.

Don't Be Fuelish

The Rebel, available from Hutch Mfg. in both single door and double door models, reportedly combines the latest technical knowledge and modern materials in a fuel efficient stove.

The wood burning stove features airtisht construction with interior bafflE and firebrick lining to eliminate the grate and facilitate clean-up.

With plate steel construction and heavy 3/t" cast iron doors, the double door comes in four firebox sizes and the single door in three sizes. Either top or rear vent is available.

Options include a removable ash pan, leveling legs, and detachable screen.

Fireplace Conversion

Milled Face Hammer

A new, 16 oz. milled face ripping hammer is from Vaughan & Bushnell.

Said to be ideal for users not accustomed to heavy professional framing hammers, the Ms 99 is designed for the do-it-yourself market.

The milled striking face has previously been available only on hammers weighing 20 oz. of'more. By providing a better grip on nail heads, it helps prevent glancing blows and flying nails.

Hammers are available from l0 oz. to 32 oz. sizes in everv handle preference. hickory, fiberglass, tubular steel and solid lteel.

Preway Inc. has introduced a heatcirculating conversion unit for existing masonry fireplaces.

Featuring heavy gauge steel construction, it can be installed in existing openings 28" -42' in width, 26"29" in height and with a minimum firebox opening of 163/t"

Designed with a built-in heat-circulation system, it warms room air in a sealed chamber, 'and returns it to the room through a vent at the top of the fireplace. A concealed air circulator conholled from a wall switch continuously moves air to room.

The unit comes equipped with tempered glass bi-fold doors on a slide track in antique brass finish.

The insert connects to an existins flue system with an adjustable fluE damper and combustion air vents.

Woven Plastic Covers

Armorlon Div., Reef Industries, Inc., is manufacturing a new woven plastic sheeting.

Applications include storage covering, work enclosures, wind breaks, boat covers and pool covers.

Bathtub Surrounds

Three new plastic bathtub wall surround systems have been added by the U/R Division of UniversalRundle Corp.

Dione is styled with three integral, rustproof grab bars, an accessory shelf and four soap dishes molded into center and side panels. The midpriced Elara has classic styling with soap and shampoo ledges molded into the center and side panels.

Lida, an economy model in tex- tured finish, includes an integral soap dish and accessory shelf in center panel and built-in soap dish in a side panel.

Each consist of five individual wall sections and can be installed over any standard, 5' recessed tub. Individual wall sections for all systems affix to drywall with mastic.

EASY LlVll{G becomes a reality when consumers build redwood decks. A new sales aid for retailers is a La Belle cartridge Redwood Decks to Build and Enioy, available from the California Red- 'wbod Assn. Priced at $25, it is aimed at counter oersonnel as well as consumers.

Fiberglass Tapes

Malco Products. Inc.. now has non-metallic fiberglass tapes for use outdoors.

Designed to withstand heavy abuse, they are flexible, non-shrinking, waterproof, and offer safetY from electrical hazards.

Cases are vinyl covered and handstrapped at the back. With both English and Metric graduations, the English side is printed in black and red on white, graduated in eighths, inches and feet. Metric graduations are red on white with meters indicated in green.

The tapes come in three sizes, 50 ft.. 100 ft. and 150 ft.

Ready-made Glamor

A mansard roofline finished with Shakertown panelized cedar shakes or shingles is reportedly an easy way to dress up a plain building, new or remodeled.

The panels apply over old siding or directly to framing without sheathing. The 8' sections, self-aligning, and easv to handle. eliminate nailing of hundreds of individual shakes or shineles.

They-are said to go up in less time with a cedar look rough sawn, barn shake or handsplit texture at lower cost.

No special tools, skills or extensive scaffolding are required.

Multi-thick Panels

Baraboard, a medium density fiberboard manufactured by the Celotex Industrial Products Div.. is now available 2" thick.

From z/tu" to 2" thick, the panels are offered in 5' by 9' sizes as well as cut-to-size.

Applications are many. It can be printed, veneered and subjected to high and low pressure lamination.

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Decorative Metal Display

A new Macklanburg-Duncan stairstep display for expanded or perforated decorative metal provides maximum Droduct visibilitv in a minimum of floor space.

Two kinds of decorative metal sheets are displayed in their protective cardboard packaging to avoid damage to the product and your customer's hands. A front panel illustrates available styles and uses.

Glazed Ceramic Tile

Glazed ceramic tile from the Monettes series by Monarch Tile comes in a2" x4" size.

In variegated dark red hues, they resemble a hand-made product. The material is resistant to hot and cold water pools, shaving cream spills, and cologne mists.

Butter Soft Tile Grip

Cerama-Bond No. 7, a white emulsion ceramic wall tile adhesive, is said to spread like soft butter, providrng maximum coverage with a long open time.

Bonding ceramic/mosaic tiles, plaster, gypsum board, plywood and cement to most porous surfaces, it is non-flammable and water resistant. Special elastomeric polymer gives permanent flexibility and resistance to shock and is not damaged by freezing.

It comes in quart and gallon cans, 3Yz and 5-gal. pails from 3C Co.

Spacers Save Time

A new "T" spacer, designed to simplify and reduce the time and cost of cement block wall construction has been introduced by Add Spacer Co.

The device maintains a 3/a" gap between rows of block surfaces making it faster and easier to grout the already prepared open surfaces.

For every block used. 2 soacers are required. Packaged in l. 4'& l0 lb. bags, the spacers also are furnished in bulk for large projects. Cost is a few cents each.

Sawblade Kit

Planer combination and plywood circular saw blades are packaged by Nicholson in a reuseable and protective Duo-Pack for customer convenience, in both 1Vc" and 6Y2" sizes featuring rust-resistant chrome finish and universal arbors.

The kit provides capability for smooth crosscutting, ripping and mitering of wood stock, and for cutting plywood, paneling and laminates. A blade selection reference chart is included.

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Bathtime Savings

Bath accessories orders to Rubbermaid postmarked through July 3l are at a suggested promotional price of $1.97 each for two styles of appliques, a safti-grip bathtub mat and a wastebasket.

Regular prices are $2.79 for the appliques and $2.98 for the bathtub mat and the wastebasket. Also beine promoted is a bath and shower cadd! at $2.57 , a larger bathtub mat at $3.57 and a toilet bowl brush set at $2.97.

Two bathtub mat shelf packs are available plus a display assortment to merchandise the appliques in a space 20" wide x 73" high.

Outdoor Extension Cords

All Seasons@ TPE-iacketed outdoor extension cords are new from Belden Corp./Consumer Products.

The UL-listed three-conductor round cords with molded-on connectors have jackets of a new thermoplastic elastomer 20 to 3OVo lighter than comparable plastic and rubber jacketing. It reportedly remains flexible at temperatures as low as -58oF.

The line includes 16, 14 and 12 gauge constructions in lengths of 25, 50, and 100 ft. Rated at l25v and from 1250 to 1875 w depending upon gauge and length, they can be used on snowthrowers, mowers, trimmers, and power tools and equipment.

Multi-purpose Stove

The new Deville C-45 coal or wood fueled cooker/boiler, is from Covinter, Inc.

Besides providing heat for the room in which it is installed. it is said to heat up to eight room radiators and a hot water tank. The selfcleaning oven and cooking surface are thermostatically controlled.

The base contains a storaqe drawer for cooking utensils.

Extra Thick Bi-fold

The E.A. Nord Co. is introducing the Greenbrier, an eight-panel bifold that matches their eight-panel interior door design.

Made from vertical grain western hemlock, it measures l3le" thick as compared to standard ltla" bifolds. A special ribbed dowel construction is said to provide a tighter joint between the stile and rail.

All units come assembled with heavy-duty hinges, nylon pivots, a nylon wheel, and all assembly hardware.

Easy to Use Finish

Ease of application and water cleanup are features of Le Brush Envirolite Plastic Finish in l4 colors. whites. and clears.

Applied on virnrally any paintable surface without an undercoater, including metal and plastic, it reportedly resists marring, chipping, stains, al- cohol, abrasion, rust, corrosion, with no sanding needed between coats, and it dries as hard as enamel.

Another product in The Envirosol System family of coatings, it comes from The Flecto Company, Inc.

Mirror-Finish Sink

A double-bowl stainless steel kitchen sink from Royal Sink Division, Jensen-Thorsen Corp., features smooth satin-finish bowls with a diamond-hard mirror-finish ledge and deck.

It can replace any standard doublebowl sink and has raised faucet deck, extra-deep drainwell, wrap-around mounting flange, sound-dampening pads, and easy-mount clips for do-ir yourself installation.

Traditional Style Wal lcoveri ng

Betchworth, a new design from Strahan's Colonial Portfolio IX collection of wallcoverings and fabrics, is traditional and useful for remodeling projects as well as new homes.

The stencil design comes in a white-on-white damask look, blue or gold, both on white backgrounds.

Faucet with Memory

AquaStream's new single action kitchen faucet has a chrome plated spout and body with ebony cap.

A Cvcolac@ exterior with electrochroms plating, Celcon@ waterways, and washerless Temperature Recall cartridge are features. Once a desired temperature has been selected, the faucet can be closed or opened at the same temperature.

Available with or without a hose and spray unit, the faucet is backed by a full five year warranty.

Custom Kiln Drying

Custom S2s Planing

serving the west since 1950. We invite you to utilize our automatic lumber stacker.

300,000' kiln capacity

6j9!99_gryltolqe

For your additional convenience we are rail served.

Stain Glass Shower Door

American Shower Door Co. has new Tiffany simulated stained glass designs in eight patterns.

A variety of color combinations come in all sizes and types of doors and enclosures. Desiens are outlined with a liquid lead"on fully tempered glass and hand-painted with a special glass stain.

It's for the Birds

Rubbermaid is offering a special fall promotion on bird feeders including the new Small-Bird Feeder. Included in this promotion are three bird feeder assortments with merchandisers displaying them on a natural woodgrain-type background. A label on each feeder offers consumers a special price on a full-color guide book showing America's most familiar birds, their feeding habits and seasonal range, to be ordered from Rubbermaid.

High Quality

Tile Twin

Plantation, a new cushioned vinyl floor from Biscayne Decorative Products, combines the elegant look of a tile floor handset bf artisans with comfort and convenience.

Part of the Diamond Glow familv of no-wax Acrythane floors, thii surface is rated tops in gloss retention, stain and scratch resistance, and maintenance ease.

In four colorways to complement popular home furnishings elements, the design is suited for foyers, living rooms, and bedrooms.

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Truck and Trailer or Rail Shipments

Dry Kiln & Milling Division

2300 Moore Rd.

(P.O. Box 4754)

Redding, Ca. 96099 (916) 243-2814

52S to 25" wide S4S up to 6x14

We dry and surface all western softwoods

Sheathing Ready for Market

The American Plywood Association has announced that the second in its family of Performance-Rated panels, APA Rated Sheathing, will soon reach the marketplace.

Designed specifically for wall sheathing, roof sheathing and subflooring applications in residential and other lightframe construction, it follows the successful introduction nearly two years ago of APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor, a combined subfloorunderlayment panel. Development of performance-rated standards for exterior siding and concrete form panels also is underway by APA technical staff.

Performance-rated panels are manufactured to conform to standards that establish performance criteria for various specific end-use applications. The standard for sheathing, for example, sets criteria for panel strength, stiffness, durability, stability and other properties relevant to its intended end-use.

Panels are easy to use and specify because the recommended end-use and maximum support spacings (span ratings) are clearly indicated in the APA trademark stamped on the back of every panel. The span ratings denote the maximum recommended center-to-center spacing in inches of roof and floor supports. A panel with a rating of 32lre , for example, is recommended as roof sheathing over supports spaced a maximum of 32" on center, or as subflooring over supports spaced a maximum 6f 16" on center. The ratings are based on application of the panel over two or more spans with the long dimension perpendicular to or across supports. Panel thickness also is indicated in the trademark and ranses from 3/a to 3/+"

This approach to panel manufacture reportedly allows more efficient use of raw materials since performance standards broaden the range of panel

MARY's RIVER TUMBER CO.

Specialists in Western Red Cedar

Channel sdg. or 111.2SIS2E (Clear Tight Knot €t Standard I Btr.) Rough and Surfaced Dimension Fencing and Shakes Rail or truck shipments

North Hwy 99W 45151 N.E. Elliott, Corvallis, Or. 97330 (503) 752-0218 (503) 7s2-O\22

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confi guration and composition.

Panels can be manufactured as conventional veneered plywood, as composites (veneer faces bonded to reconstituted wood cores), or as nonveneered panels (including waferboard. oriented strand boird and certain specific classes of particleboard). All, regardless of composition or configuration, are designed to meet or exceed perf,ormance requirements siven in the trademark. And all are iuitable for the designated enduse applications. For special engineered applications, panels made entirely of veneer and conforming to product standard PS l-74 may be required.

Sheathing can be manufactured in three exposure durability classifications: exterior, exposure I and exposure 2. Panels marked exterior are designed for applications. subject- to continuous exposure to the weather or moisture. Panels with an exposure I designation are intended for protected construction applications where ability to resist moisture during long construction delays or exposure is required. Panels marked exposure 2 are intended for protected construction applications where moderate delays may be expected or where high humidity or water leakage may exist.

In addition to the span rating, thickness and exposure durability designation. trademarks also include buildins code acceptances and/or the produc-i standard PS l-74 srade and slueline conformance where applicable. Veneered panels, depending on glueline classification. veneer species and thickness, are in many instances identical to C-D Interior and C-C Exterior as defined in PS- L All I and II panels meet the PS- I requirement for structural I and II grades.

The general format of the new trademarks eventually will be used to identify all APA member-manufactured products.

Solid Mahogany Door

Plain raised panel, solid mahogany entry doors are now available from Bel-Air Door Co.

Eleven new designs offer many different glazing patterns. Standard size is 36" x 80" x l7a" with raised panels front and back.

Tools Star on TV

Lufkin and Wiss, hand tool brands of The Cooper Group, have joined to participate in the second NRHAsponsored "Great All-American Workshop Sale," to be launched next February for a retail promotion period of three weeks, supported by tv commercials on major programs of the ABC, CBS. and NBC national networks.

Lufkin will offer a free Little Nic handsaw with the purchase of a 16' ot 25' Ultralok tape with l"-wide blade. Wiss will offer a free 8" mill bastard handled file with purchase of any of four Metalmaster snip models. Handsaw and file are Nicholson products.

Both combinations are display- carded with special distributor, dealer and consumer prices. Merchandising aids include a tv tie-in banner for display headers, walls and windows; repro art slicks and ads; shelf talkers; radio scripts; and co-op ad allowances.

Fall Clean-Up Promo

A variety of Rubbermaid items are being promoted for shipment beginning Aug. I for orders postmarked through Sept. 15.

Available at the suggested promotional price of 99Q. each are a paper towel holder, normally $1.19; a vegetable brush. bottle brush. sink brush and spatula set, regular price $1.29 each; plus a toilet bowl brush, normally $1.49. Dustpans are $l.33 each, regular price $1.79.

Three shelf packs are available to merchandise these items. Vertical display assortments, 73" high. also are aviilable.

Wood Samples

A new collection of wood samples is available from the International Wood Collectors Society. The sample kit contains 28 native U.S. woods and three foreign species, 3 x 6 xVz" , along with a printed identification key. Kits are $15 each, boxed and postpaid, from Earl Strand, IWCS, 158 Van Buren Road, Scotia, N.Y. 12302.

Three on the Floor

Drawer bases in 30" and 36" widths are new in the Haas cabinet line to provide storage for pots and pans, small appliances and other bulky items.

Each base contains three drawers mounted on a metal slide system. The top drawer is engineered so the base can be used under most surfacemounted cooktops.

TRANSPORT IN THE'8Os

(Continued from page 17) lumberman has been forced to reduce his participation in the longhaul markets.

Although higher freight rates are the major reasons for market shifts and diversions, there are other reasons. Let me mention some: the railroads have not invested the necessary capital to run a productive transportation system. Every year we wait for the first sign of the ever-present car supply problem. Everv/vear the railroads have less and ieJs locomotive power. Each year that passes, their track deteriorates further.

Although railroad management must be held responsible for their own overall decline and this western market shift, blame for this precarious situation can also be laid at the feet of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

The ICC started ignoring the concerns of shippers. includine lumber shippers. in t}'e middle'60s. ironically about the time the railroads started their decline. Instead of listening to the shipping public, that government agency has become a rubberstamping formality the railroads must deal with periodically on their march to self-destruction. What is worse, the ICC has suggested, even encouraged, some bizarre solutions for the railroads to help keep their heads above water.

The ICC brainstorm to solve the car shortages of the railroads appears to be counter-productive. The commission has suggested that railroads place a surcharge on freight cars during periods of shortage. The ICC notes that this would cause demand to fall off and then the shortage would go away. If it sounds ridiculous, it should. A more positive approach would be that the carriers build more cars and locomotives, or build and repair track instead of investing their funds in other unrelated businesses.

Another tragic movement underway by the rail carriers was to destroy the incentive per diem system that has allowed the railroads access to more freight cars without investing their own capital. Thousands of cars have been purchased through leasing companies and thousands more will be built if incentive per diem is allowed to continue its productive course. The railroads sought the elimination of incentive per diem on the basis that it took too much of their revenue to pay the car charges. Fortunately, the commission by recent action appears to be inclined to reiect the railroad's bid.

I previously mentioned the decline of our water shipments to the East Coast. One would only have to remember what happened when the Congress attempted to protect our Merchant Marine with the Jones Act. The Congress protected them right into oblivion.

I also referred earlier to the past as a roadmap. To see where we've been, not to make the same mistakes twice. Now the ICC must take a careful look at this map.

Turning to motor carriers. we see that group has captured half of the western lumber shipments today, doubling their share at a steady pace since 1967.

How can trucking, a transportation system that uses four to five times more fuel than railroads to move a ton of freight, effectively take it to the competition? The answer: productivity. Most of the truckers serving the wood products industry are owner-operated. In a sense, they are all small businesses, each a profit center.

If any one of them can't make it, you can be sure Congress won't come rushing to their aid with bailout money to get them back on their feet. Rather they become statistics in the failure column. That's incentive enough to become productive