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PLANT TOUR during Hardwood Plywood Manufacturer's meeting in 0ttawa, Canada: Gail Overgard, States Industries, Inc., Eugene, 0r.; Henry Van Brussell, Ruckle Splicing Systems, Inc., North Bay, 0ntario, Canada; Les Levin, G/L Veneer Co., Huntington Park, Ca., (left to right)

Meetings in Ottawa, May 16-18, included sessions of the Manufactured Housing Task Force, the Long Range Planning Committee, the Pre-finish Division, the Cut-to-Size Division, and the Stock Panel Division.

President Clark E. McDonald reported on the hardwood display at the 6th International Woodworking Industries Exhibition in England which included HPMA and four other U.S. associations.

J. Tait Hardaway, Memphis Plywood Corp., Memphis, Th.; Joe M. Clarke, Clark Veneer and Plywood, Jackson, Ms., and Harold Jones, Jones Veneer and Plywood Corp., Eugene, Or., were elected as honorary life members.

Avanti is a complete Entry Door System offering an energy saving insulated door panel with an "R" factor of 14.9, universal and reversible frames, the unique Endurseal weatherstripping, and patented prefinished oak and aluminum adjustable threshold. It is unrivaled in quality, security, attractiveness and versatility of design, and especially in its ability to conserve energy.

Place your confidence in Avanti-yet another Peachtree Door Way to Energy Conservation.

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China Delight

Universal-Rundle Bath Products has introduced the Delano Collection, a new line of china and fiberglass fixtures including a pedestal lavatory, a matching one-piece toilet, a bidet and two self-rimming lavatories.

To complete the collection, a fiberglass whirlpool tub, large enough for two, can be installed as a sunken or pedestal unit. The water efficient toilet is said to have a very quiet flushing action. The matching bidet features a hinged seat cover.

The pedestal lavatory offers a sculptured bowl with a large counter and overflow areas. One of the selfrimming units is specifically designed for shampooing.

The fixtures are available in a selection of colors.

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lmproved Overhead

New from Armstrong are two additional designs in the Chandelier line of ceiling tiles, Pebblewood and Westwood. Both feature a pebble pattern surrounded by a wood-grain border.

The 12" x 12" tiles are washable, acoustical and fire-retardant. Designed to be easily installed, they can be cemented, stapled or put up with Armstrong's Easy Up Method.

Strong Arm Wrench

Excel Corporation has introduced Break-A-Bar. a new ratchet wrench designed to remove stubborn rusted nuts and bolts.

The tool comes with a built-in tubular handle extension which doubles leverage and torque capacity.

Made of durable chrome vanadium, heat-treated steel, it fits all standard Vz' drive sockets and accessories. It also can be used as a conventional Yz" drive ratchet wrench.

Lets Get Fresh

New from NuTone, the Air-To-Air Heat Exchanger, model AE-200, is designed to help alleviate the problem F of indoor pollution caused by poten- I tially harmful gases emitted from I building materials.

The device has a CFM rating to effectively ventilate a typical home up to 2200 sq. ft. Additionally, a rotary matrix wheel offers up to 7590 heat recuperation. Complete ventilation is controlled by a single switch.

The UL listed heat exchanger measures 29-l/2"x17-3/8x10-l/4". and weighs 25 lbs.

Pushing Hammers

A new push hammer has been introduced by Tajima Industries for pushing short steel nails into plywood, sheetrock, plasterboard, accoustical tile and other jobs.

The tool will handle up to 3/16" diameter by lYr " longnails. The magnetic pushing shaft holds the nail in the tool until its ready to be pushed into place.

If the wood is hard or the nail is too large to allow completion of the operation, the hammer head can be used to drive the nail home.

Keep lt Hot OrCold

New from Japan Oxygen, Inc., is the Nissan vacuum bottle, guaranteed to be unbreakable and thermally efficient for five years. Made of stainless steel inside and out, it reportedly has thermal capabilities that exceed 12 hours.

The container features a widemouth for ice-cubes, a spout which pours without removing the stopper and an adjustable carrying strap, in addition to its light weight.

It is available in two sizes, the HSA 900 (l quart) and the HSA 1200 (1.3 quarts), in a variety of colors.

Save With Safety

The Wiring Device Department of General Electric Co. has a new programmable Home Sentry II Memory Switch to hold environmental securitv as well as reduce energy costs.

A mini-computer inside the programmable switch makes it posible to turnan incandescent fixture on or off up to eight times ina ?Lhour cycle. It adds slight variations to its operating times giving the impression that there is someone home. A dimming feature enables lights to be put on at half their normal intensity.

The device which replaces a conventional wall switch can be programmed and changed at any time.

Handy Cart

The Log N' Lawn Cart Jr., a new product from FXG Corporation, is a multi-purpose cart with a welded steel rack which can be filled and removed, freeing the cart for other tasks such as hauling barrels, boxes, etc.

The cart is specifically designed for various duties not requiring the use of a larger model.

Redwood Garden Window

W.J. White Co.'s new Garden Galleria Window, a greenhouse window of clear heart redwood with insulating qualities, can be installed in new construction or as a retrofit unit.

The window with a thermallv broken glazing systern, insulated base and glass, side opening,screened vents provides a year around environment for plants.

Shelves are adjustable to accommodate both large and small plants.

The window is available in seven standard sizes as well as custom sizes with a stained glass top lite available as an accessory. The unit meets the Class A and Class B improved performance for air infiltration, water resistance and structural load tests.

Prefinished Job

Contact Lumber Co. has introduced Impact-?fr00, a new dimension in prefinished interior wood door jambs and mouldings.

Available in four wood grain colors that have a high performance finish, it comes in specified lengths in both ranch and colonial profiles. Colors are designed to compliment most prefinished doors.

The product is useful for single and multi-family housing, commercial, and remodeling projects. It reportedly is extremely easy for the do-ityourselfer to use.

Textured Look For Wall Panel

A new plywood wall panel with the dimensionally textured look of wallboard has been introduced by Weyerhaeuser Company.

The product comes in four finishes. A plain ivory finish resembles textured and pre-painted wallboards, while three patterned finishes have the look of heavy wallpaper over wallboard.

Like other plywood paneling products, the panel can be applied over existing walls or directly to studs. Battens are available.

The Class C Fire Rated panels also provide guaranteed low levels of formaldehyde emissions under specified test conditions.

Heavenly Bath

The Masterbath, a new environmental enclosure from Kohler Co., is designed to relieve tension and sore muscles by combining functions such as shower, sauna, steam and whirlpool with "climate functions. "

The two models, the Habitat Masterbath and Environment Masterbath, are water and energy efficient and measure 91"x52"x82". Both include vinyl pillows and speakers that can be hooked up to a stereo receiver.

The Habitat model includesa selection of 16 bold acrylic colors for the walls and fascia panels and a cypress deck which can be padded. The Environment unit comes with a padded deck and Vl carat gold plated controls and showerhead. The interior is paneled in genuine teakwood. The acrylic trim is available in black or parchment.

Fine Finishing

American Brush Co. has introduced the Sandrite fine finishing brush made of Amfil filament (an exclusive alloy of polyester and nylon) combined with China bristle.

The patented sanding process is designed to produce soft tips for a fine and streak-free finish with stains, urethanes, varnishes, enamels and marine paints.

Rust Remover

Crete-Nu, a live action cleaner to remove rust and other corrosion stains from concrete, grout, ceramic tile and metal surfaces as well as wood, is new from the Savogran Co.

If used before painting concrete, the product reportedly etches the surface to insure a stronger bond.

On metal surfaces such as aluminum, copper, and brass, the cleaner brightens and removes oxidation.

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Smart Hideaway

The new Tool-Bin storage organizer from Crafco Manufacturing, Inc. fits behind the seat of any pick-up truck as well as many other vehicles for easy access to tools, fishing or camping equipment.

The bin, which is 5%" wide at the base and 15" high, is available in three lengths: 54',45' and l5'i

Designed to fit the contour of the truck seat, it is said to be easy to install.

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Keeping The Heat Away

Durock Tile Backer Board, a new product from United States Gypsum Co., protects surrounding walls and floors from heat, while reducing the required clearance between combustible wall surfaces and Ul-listed wood and other solid fuel stoves and room heaters.

Made of a specially formulated aggregate Portland cement and reinforced with glass-fiber mesh embedded in both surfaces, the board is available tn Yz " thick panels 3 ft. wide and 4, 5 or 6 ft. long. Designed for d-i-yers as well as professionals, the lightweight boards can be cut like gypsum panels.

Altitude Adjustment

Level Ladder, a multi-purpose step ladder with rear adjusting legs, is now available through K-H Marketing.

The ladders range from 4 to 12 ft and have Type lA 300 lb. duty rating. Additionally, they conform to A.N.S.I. standard 14.2-81 and O.S.H.A. and bear the U.L. Listins Mark.