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The PolyTop Pin, a new tYPe of wood fastener developed by S.E. Accessories and Chemicals Ltd., is a nail with two major design advantages.

The dome-shaped decorative plastic moulding which is bonded onto the nail head is resistant to deformation and will not lose its shapewhen hammered into materials such as wood, plastic or plasterboard. The zinc-plated steel shank is ringed with circular grippers which provide better pulling resistance than smooth nails.

Major applications are for house and travel trailers, mobile homes, furniture and general woodwork. Due to the corrosion resistant selffinished head they can be used in place of nails or screws without finishing or masking. They are available in lengths of .A", l" ,lV4" andlVz" with white or colored tops.

Marvin Windows offers the E-Z Tilt Pac, a replacement sash and hardware package which provides an inexpensive way to make old drafty hungs as energy efficient as new windows.

Included in the package are two sashes, glazed with either single glass or insulated glass, weatherstripping and all the hardware necessary to install them. The sashes are made of fine grained Ponderosa pine, which is reportedly the most attractive and the best insulator of all construction materials.

The windows are engineered to minimize drafts and reduce heating and cooling costs. Once installed properly the sash will tilt into the room for easy cleaning. Available with authentic divided lites and interior and exterior pre-finishes, they come in over 90 standard sizes.

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A glare-free bollard by Gardco Lighting provides uniform illumination for walkways and landscapes. Clean and sleek in appearance, the bollard is available in heights up to 42".

It gives energy-efficient light distribution with exceptionally low brightness. Designed with a toP release for relamping, realignment and reseal, the bollard's optical chamber is permanently sealed from insects and weather.

Perma-Bilt Industries has new high-technology European-stYle construction vanities with no visible hinges and face frames. TheY are availableinwidthsof 24" and60" in factory assembled or readY-toassemble forms to retail from $ I 30 to $900, depending upon accessories and assembly.

Saf-T-Space is a roll-up steel security door which bolts into the existing framework of a closet to provide a vault for household valuables. A continuous sheet of 26 gauge steel rolls down in two heavy metal guides bolted to the inside of the door jamb.

A stamped steel locking device is mounted flush to the steel curtain with tamper-proof bolts and selflocking nuts on the inside and, according to Saf-T-Case Mfg. Co.,installation is a d-i-y job requiring only a couple of hours and no special tools.

Available in 24", 30", 32" and 36" sizes, the doors can also be custom made.

A sanding kit that is blister carded for point of sales display comes from Hyde Mfg. Co.

It features a plastic sanding block and five sheets of high quality aluminum oxide sandpaper in assorted grits for a suggested retail price of $3.79.

Abbaka Trading Co. has a new solid brass, rectangular bar sink. The 13 l/2" x ll 7/8" x 5 3/4" selfrimming bowl is provided with thumb screw-type clamp fittings for simplified installation. Polished to a mirror finish, the sink is available with either a tight shut-off plug with chain or a 2" drain opening with brass strainer.

5/8" double pane insulated glass, with a 7/16" between-the-glass hermetically sealed air space to help keep the heat in,the noise out.

Sash weatherstripping, along with a full thermal break of poured polyurethane on the sash and frame also helps guard against heat loss. Double pane spacers, reportedly filled with a natural drying agent, pull moisture out to maximize insulation.

It also has hinging designed for easy cleaning of exterior glass. Twins, triples and picture window combinations can be assembled with field-applied mulls.

Noranda Building Products Co. has Nor-guard, a thermalized aluminum casement window. They claim it will not warp, rot, crack or peel and requires no painting or staining after installation.

Construction features include

Pipe markers that snap completely around the pipe are offered in 150 standard wording/color combinations by Seton Name Plate Corp.

The markers with clear protective plastic coatings to repel dirt, abrasion and grease, come with flow arrows for quick, sure identification.

Art-Phyl Creations has a complete, all plastic guarded J-hook system for cross merchandising carded and bagged products at the point of purchase. It is injection molded in one piece out of high tensile plastic, measuring 5/t" wide x 4Vr" deep and snaps into most standard price channels. Accessories include a ScanA-Plate attachment for UPC codes, and a self-stick adhesive adapter.

Simpson Timber Co. is making healthy redwood seedlings available for use as customer gifts andlor premiums in any promotional plan a dealer or distributor may have.

The seedlings may be ordered until August in lots of 100 at 150 each, plus $2.50 postage. They will be shipped upright in protective plastic containers with care instruction tags.

Tarkett, Inc., manufacturers of Gafstar vinyl flooring products, has a new line of no-wax floor tiles called Ceramique which lays down like ordinary self-stick tile and does not require major floor preparation, cement or grouting. Unlike ceramic tile, it has a thick, tough urethane coating, making it easY to maintain the high gloss appearance.

Slide-A-Frame from Structural Industries, Inc. is a crafted, hand rubbed genuine teak frame with l" side moulding and agroove at thetop

A colorant dispenser for low volume paint tinting is available from Graco Inc. The Series 400 manual colorant dispensers are manufactured in electric or manual agitation styles in turntable or counter in-line models.

They are equipped with l0 to 16 colorant canisters depending on the model. Each canister holds 50 ounces of colorant to reduce refills. Canisters, constructed of corrosion resistant plastic, snap off for easy dispensing into 5-gal. pails.

Other features include: one ounce vertical pumps; accurate easy-toread pump gauges; and components that disassemble for routine maintenance.

The Magnolia designer collection of silk-screened toilet seats featuring wild ducks, mushrooms and wild flowers is available for regular bowls in both white enamel wood composition and as a vinyl soft seat. They are wear-tested for durability, according to the comPanY, with

Con-Seal Silver, an in-the-wall safe, stores valuable silver flatware, using removable compartments to maximize capacity.

Said to install quickly, neatlY and easily within any wall without protruding into adjacent rooms, its flush front allows easy concealment, making detection by intruders unlikely.

The security lock is recessed for further protection and mates with an adjustable catch to inhibit prying. All mounting screws and hinges are within the safe, protected by the steel faceplate.

Silver protector strips are provided for tarnish prevention. All the necessary hardware is included.

Developed for on-the-job, continuous precision cutting demands including wood embedded with nails, pipe and tubing, stainless and other dense materials, thin materials, soft metals and composite materials, Malco's bimetal blades are manufactured using an electron beam welding process to tombine the advantages of high speed steel teeth in a flexible back blade.

noncorrosive top mount hinges. A complementary design appears on the under side of the lid and a matching print suitable for framing is enclosed with each seat.

that slides open for insertion of artwork.

No nails, staples or special backing are required. Frames come complete with glass, mat, backing board and wall hanger in sizes from 8" x 10" to 22" x28".

Classic styling and five blades for sreater air circulation at lower speeds ire features of the williamsburg fan from the Nichols-Kusan Old Jacksonville line of ceiling fans. They are backed by a I 5 year limited warranty.

The manufacturer claims fully hardened high speed steel teeth are sharper, more rigid and therefore make cleaner, faster, straighter cuts. Heat treated teeth also assure maximum abrasion resistance and stay sharper, longer.

Laminated stress-skin construction panels that are said to provide a solid, tight fitting insulation barrier for structures with post and beam construction are available from ICP, Inc.

The product has exterior sheathing, insulation and interior wall surfaces in a single component to, reportedly, make installation quick and easy without expensive stud walls.

Measuring 4' x 8' and 4'x l6', the panels offer an R-factor of 26.4 for insulation qualities. They are joined by splines that allows 3Vz" thick polyurethane foam to run uninterrupted.

Air-Jet markets a triple-wall air insulated chimney design in complete, easy-to-install kits for 6", 8" and 10" diameter installations for allfuel applications.

A stainless steel lining makes it suitable for burning coal, oil, gas or wood. Kits are available for throughthe-ceiling, through-the-wall or A frame type installations. Pipe sections in l' ,2' ,3' or 4' lengths have a snap-lock featr'-re for quick installing and rigid construction.

All accessories, such as offsets to fit varying situations, are provided. The line also offers a decorative rooftop housing kit with only eight pieces for quick one-man assembly.

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A merchandiser that displays four styles of adhesive spreaders for installing floors, tile and wallboard has been introduced by Hyde Mfg. Co. Made from rigid cold rolled steel, the spreaders fit into one gallon cans and retail for 72Q each. They have different tooth patterns for specific applications.

A wax-polymer based metal preservative in an aerosol can for household, recreation, industrial and automotive use is available from Stainless Steel Coatings, Inc.

MP metal preservative, said to penetrate cracks and folded metal seams to seal out salt and corrosive elements, features a special additive that keeps oxygen and moisture from reaching the metal surface.

The product reportedly forms a thin film that is firm to the touch, yet soft enough to allow easy disassembly of threaded parts and fasteners. A7 oz. canhas asuggested retail price of $4. I 5.

For homeowners with jamb or pivot-mounted trackless garage doors, Stanley Automatic Openers now offers a do-it-yourself automatic garage door opener that operates at a lower speed to accommodate the special opening and closing requirements of these doors.

The new opener incorporates a special driving gear, linkage, and hardware that slows the opening cycle to l7 seconds, or approximately 5-6 seconds slower than the time required to open or close a standard garage door at regular speed.

Detailed d-i-y instructions are printed on the back of boxes for Light Force garden lights which are available in 3 and 4 tier models of

Allcraft Corp. has ventless catalytic heaters that are said to eliminate fire, suffocation and carbon monoxide hazards.

Viking catalytic heaters warm without an open flame at reportedly half the cost of comparable kerosene or quartz heaters with the same output.

Using only I to 3 oz/hr of liquid propane under low pressure, they are said to need no flues, can't ignite paper or fabric, and won't cause soot, smoke or odors.

Equipped with built-in heat shields and chromed steel grills, they come standard with a self starter requiring no electric hookup and are priced from $150 to $280.

dard nailing procedures. The bottom butt edge of the siding is then fastened to the bottom of the clip by drilling small holes every two feet into the clip and fastened with aluminum pop rivets.

Also appropriate for use at the second floor joist level, the clip is installed at the bottom of any panel which has its top nailed into a horizontal framing member. Installation is done by nailing every 16" at the bottom of the holes on the cliP. Then the siding is snapped into the clip and the top is nailed normally.

Estwing's wood splitting tool is all steel with leather grip and finelY tapered cutting edge. It's 15" long, weighs 3%lbs. and is handy for keeping next to the fireplace.

heavy die cast aluminum construction in green or black.

The lights accept incandescent bulbs up to 100W and are UL listed for wet locations.

They also have a security flood light , a one-piece, heavy die cast unit with contemporary styling available in black or natural finish.

Designed to prevent aluminum siding panels from bulging outward or disengaging at the lock area the Alcoa lumber shrinkage clip will allow the aluminum siding at the starter strip and second floor joist to move with the shrinkage of the horizontal framing members. The movement will keep the siding pressed against the wall, thus preventing unsightly bulges or noticeable disengagement of the siding panel locks.

It can be installed in place of a regular siding starter strip and once installed, the first course of siding is locked into the bottom of the clip and nailed at the top according to stan-

A new dishwasher air-gap kit is available from Plumb Shop.

The plastic, Y-shaped unit has an intake and dischargetube, with an air release valve that reportedly automatically eliminates water pressure backup.

It fits all dishwashers and contains all necessary hardware, including a 7/8" l.D. x 2' discharge hose and three hose clamps.

The Mica-Nife Co. has an edger which is a finger-held tool for filing mica edges. It's packaged on a display card for hanging on a merchandiser.

Tubular Specialties Manufacturing has a new retractable bathtub seat, model 717, featuring water resistant teakwood slats and a stainless steel frame. A detachable Naugahyde cushion serves as a headrest when the seat is retracted.

The seat, designed for permanent installation, can be adjusted to varying tub configurations. The cushion is available in a variety of colors.

The Iron Mule is a truck bumper for pickups that not only does thejob of a step bumper, but also acts as a self-contained 4000 lb. capacity winch and a self-aligning trailer hitch. It's equipped with a loading boom stored within the bumper.

The hoisting device is a 77" chrome moly tubing boom that has a lift capacity of 500lbs.

It is powered by a 12 volt electric winch motor according to Iron Mule Mfg. International.