BECOME A PRESERVATIONIST CLUBBER!!!!

3 ' I did when I lost my job at Feather River Moulding Co., due to a shortage of douglas fir clear lumber. As I glared at my layoff notice I couldn't help thinking about all those big, overmature trees dying in wilderness areas and roadless areas. To relieve my frustration I got a club and went after the first preservationist clubber I could find.

"At first I tried to talk to some sense into him, telling him how withholding timber that could be cut is wasteful and how it causes a hardship on lumber workers and makes housing more expensive. I told him how "preservationism" accelerates inflation by forcing lumber prices up drastically, thereby hurting the entire country.

He was hard headed though, and I finally had to club him tomakemypoint....tt above a NuPrime single-lite, doublehung or horizontal sliding window to obscure Iowered ceilings. Installed below operating windows, floor to ceiling openings become modern wall faces or attractive store fronts.

This testimonial comes from Ann Podbielski, of the lumber community of Burney, California. Ann, who has since rejoined us, is working her way through college at Chico State University by means of part-time employment at Feather Riuer Moulding Co.

Send for your free Presenrationist Club today; they are made from rare Douglas Fir Fea clear lumber taken from a dying tree harvested from a multiple use forest.

Please allow 14 weeks delivery due to a large back order on this very popular item.

Temporary Railings

. A removable railing post assembly rs now available as part o[ Julius Blum & Co.'s Connectoriil system, the preengineered aluminum pipe railing system of stock components for nonwelded assembly.

It consists of a socket suitable for setting into a concrete floor and a collar for attachment to a l%" pipe railing post. Both the lower end of the pipe post and the collar are wedged into the socket in such a way as to hold the post firmly in place. The railing lifts out of the socket with a cover for use when the railing is not in place.

Another component is a toe board with clamps for attachment to lrl:" pipe railing posts. This section is a 4rl:" wide aluminum strip, flanged for stiffness and provided with T-slots for clamping to the post. It is used with both stationary and removable railings. The cover for the removable railing socket can be stored in a recess of the toe board section when not in use.

The system and its components have been fully tested for stiuctural soundness. They are available from stock for immediate shipment.

Heat-Resistant Primer

Manufactured by The Dampney Co., Thurmalox 245 is a primer intended for use with Thurmalox 270 heat-resistant fi nish paint.

Specifically formulated for use where a heat-resistant, zinc-enriched protective coating is needed, both are furnished for retail sale in l3-ounce aerosol cans.Thurmalox 245 is gray in cofor. Thurmalox 270 comes in black, rnaroon, blue, green and brown, in midnight or metallic finishes.

Typical uses include stovepipes, woodstoves, free-standing fireplaces, firplace hoods, screens and accessories, heaters, furnaces and similar heated metal surfaces exposed to salt air, high humidity, wet weather, and heavy con- densation. It guards against rust bleedthrough and streaking, and may be used outdoors to improve the weatherability of backyard fireplace equipment and barbecue grills. On automotive and farm equipment, Thurmalox 245 is well-suited for priming engines, mufflers and exhaust systems.

Both are free of fluorocarbons, Iead and chromates. Each 13-ounce aerosol can covers 20-25 sq. ft. ofsurface.

Stained Glass Door

The E.A. Nord Co. has introduced an entry door design utilizing stained glass.

Named after Byzantine architecture which was characterized by extensive use of stained glass, the door expands the Voyager line.

Like all Nord entry doors, it is constructed with Weatherbond panels. Laboratory testing and outdoor weathering has shown that this exclusive three-ply panel will never split through.

Import3d Handwoods

Our aim is to fill your requirements, promptly, with competitively priced quality products.

We also represent Holmes & Co.,Inc. and Robinson Lumber Co, on the West Coast.

Housewares Attitude Survey

America's homemakers are fairly well satisfied with the myriad housewares products available to them in today's marketplace. And in an ongoing period of rising prices coupled with rising consumerism, most consumers think today's housewares are both reasonably priced and well made.

That's the word from Ronald A. Fippinger, managing director of the National Housewares Manufacturers Association and spokesman for America's giant housewares industry whose sales on a manufacturing level hit $13.5 billion last year, while retail housewares sales passed the $27 billion mark.

Fippinger based his observations on findings of the NHMA's justpublished "Survey of Auitudes and Purchase Habits of Consumers of Housewares Products: A 1979 Profile of the American Housewares Consumer." It is the second comprehensive consumer study undertaken by the NHMA for the entire housewares industry, and its findings are measured against the association's initial 1974 benchmark consumer study.

Some of the more interesting consumer survey findings are:

OHousewares rank ahead of the automobile, furniture and toy industries, but behind the food and clothing industries, in terms of responsiveness to consumer needs. This reflects no change since 1974; and the best image of the housewares industry is maintained by younger and more affluent residents of larger metropolitan areas.

OConsumers rank price as the most important factor in the purchase of housewares products; and for most categories, its relative importance has increased over the past five years, especialy among lower income, younger and larger households. Price ranks highest for outdoor products and accessories, while color/desigir is more important for bathroom accessories. Brand name was the most important factor for small electrical appliances in 7974, but the secondranking in 1979. Selection, size and warranty prove to be relatively unimportant factors.

OAmong housewares product categories, cook and bakeware items and serving and buffet products and accessories are given the highest marks for quality; outdoor products and accessories, the lowest. Older consumers and those with smaller households are most satisfied with the quality of housewares products.

OMore than half of consumers expect small electrical appliances to be replaced every two years (90/o) or every five years (420/o). More people expect longer guarantees for their- housewares products than was the case in 1974, and in most instances the majority looks for product guarantees to exceed one year.

LumberProductionBill

The National Association of Home Builders is supporting a bill which would establish a guaranteed loan program to stimulate softwood lumber production by private, non-industrial land owners.

Testifying before the House Agriculture subcommittees on conservation and credit and forests, NAHB president Vondal S. Gravlee has testified in Washington, D.C., that the proposed program might have the long-range effect of moderating lumber prices and, in turn, new home price lncreases.

"Increases in lumber prices have contributed significantly to the present serious housing cost spiral," said Gravlee, adding that the 55Vo price increase for softwood lumber'betwee-n 1976-1978 ailded nearly $3,000 to the cost of a median-priced new home.

NAHB estimates that the U.S. will need more than 2 million starts annually during the next l0 years to meet the nation's basic housing needs and that unless domestic timber production is increased, U.S. imports of Canadian lumber could rise to 23 billion board feet by 1982, more than double the 1978 imports.

ONearly three-quarters of consumers think kitchen tools and gadgets are usually inexpensive or reasonably priced, and more than half have the same opinion of prices for small electrical appliances, cook and bakeware items and serving and buffet products and accessorles.

OMost consumers prefer to buy serving and buffet products and accessories and bathroom accessories in department stores, while discount stores are the most popular source for other product categories. Suburban shopping outranks downtown, and self-service is preferred to help from sales clerks in all cases except serving and buffet products and accessories.

OPurchase of almost all housewares except kitchen tools and gadgets are planned in advance, usually without spouse participation. Housewares has declined as a gift item over the past five years; and cook and bakeware items at an average price of $12.87, and small electrical appliances at an average price of $19.51, are the leading gift categories, especially among younger, higher income consumers.

OIn terms of color schemes, yellow as a primary kitchen color is increasing in popularity, while green appears to be declining. Blue remains the leading color for bathrooms, with brown coming on strong and pink/rose declining.

Tips for EffectiveInterviews

A well organized, structured interview of a prospective employee is essential for effective comparison of applicants.

a Ask the same questions in the same order.

. Prepare by reviewing the resume and/or completed job application.

. Make the applicant feel at ease by explaining the interview procedure and hiring process.

o Sell the company and the job to the applicant.

. Be wary of an applicant with gaps between jobs; this may be an indication of working until qualifying for unemployment, then temporarily retiring on benefits. Investigate the college student who claims to not be returning to-school, espe-cially if the scholarship record is good.

o Question poor references and give the applicant an opportunity to explain.

o Check all references routinely as this will be helpful if a discrimination charge is filed by the applicant.

Three-Way Cart

The Tote Machine, three products in one, is new from Great Outdoors.

With polyethylene body in place, it becomes a garden cart, capable of carrying up to 150 lbs. Large 16" bicycle wheels make it possible to push or pull it over rough ground. The wheels have been strategically placed to assist in balancing the load.

A catch enables the body to be removed, converting the cart into a two wheeled dolly to carry items such as peat moss. At the front is a toe plate to retain the load in place and be used as a lifting platform for levering a load onto the dolly.

With the body removed, a leaf ring can be fitted to hold a standard plastic lawn and garden bag for collecting

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refuse. The ring keeps the bag open for filling, and allows it to be hauled from place to place.

Accessories include a nylon tiedown strap for securing bulky loads, a load retainer to increase capacity, an expanded metal screen for sifting soil, sand or compost and an outboard motor bracket capable of carrying motors up to l8 H.P.

The machine weights approximately 50 lbs., and is shipped knocked-down in the carton, measuring approximately 34 in. x 28 in. x 12 in. Also available is a heavy duty model which can carry increased loads up to 300 lbs. It has been designed to meet the demands of professional gardeners, nurserymen, groundskeepers and maintenance worKers.

Liquid Plastic Coating

Plexcote, a low cost. one-can, stable polyurethane plastic, is from Magnet Paint & Shellac Co., Inc.

In high gloss and clear satin finish, it dries dust free in 30 minutes, can be recoated in 6 hours, and is ready to use in 24 hours. Abrasion resistance and non-marring qualities make it ideal for use on floors and other wood that is subject to hard abuse, such as boats, sundecks. lurniture. doors, bars and table tops.

Resistant to scuffing, heel marks, chemicals, oils solvents, alcohol and scalding water, it can be applied bY brush, spray, roller or lambskin applicator. Plexcote comes in 5 gal., I gal. and ot. cans.

Gonverter Increases Heat

Viking Xtra Heet converts a radiant heat wood stove to forced air heating. The Xtra Heet converter forces the heat from the surface ofthe wood stove out into the house. The converter is made of cold rolled steel and theblower is UL listed.

There are three adjustable models: VX 100 fits stoves from 12" to 18" widel VX 200, 18" to 24" wide; VX 300, 24" to 30" wide. viking Stove Co. is the manufacturer.

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Glass Membrane for Roof

Gafglas Ply Sheet B, a glass-base BUR membrane composed of a mat of inorganic fibers coated with asphalt, is new from GAF Corp. for use in place of organic or mineral fiber felts in the construction of hot-applied built-up roofs.

The special properties of the glass fiber base, such as resistance to moisture absorption and curling, as well as to micro-organisms that produce rot and deterioration, give the new product improved weatherability.

It is said to be dimensionally stable and resists buckling under severe moisture. When applied as recommended, it will reduce the incidence of blistering and wrinkling. Because it is light in weight, and easy to handle, it calls for less material handling per square.

The new product carries a G2 BUR U.L. label. When used in compliance with published specifications, it can qualify for U.L. Class A, B, or C construction. It is available in units of 324 sq. ft. per roll, weighing approximately 65 lbs.

Control Cuts Energy Use

A solid-state control to reduce energy costs is new from the Climate Control division of The Singer Company.

It provides automatic programming of multiple conditioners from a central point in a single location such as an office building. Conditioning units are automatically turned down in the evening and restarted in the morning. The system provides for building occupants working at other than normal day-time hours to override the night mode and return their units to normal day mode.

Additionally, it permits separate programs for areas in a building which have different occupancy schedules and permits manual temporary modification to conserve energy during holidavs.

Tub Recess Kit

The Marlite brand ABS tub recess kit, with shiplap joinery to permit installation in recess areas measurins 30" x 60" up to 321/2" x 65th", rel portedly can be installed in less than two hours. It can be applied over any solid surface, such as drywall or plaster without fitting, mitering, grouting, or moldings. The white unit, which features molded-in shelves, can be damp wiped clean.

Four basic steps are needed for installation: (l) Cut out holes for plumbing fixtures; (2) Apply adhesive to back of panels; (3) Install back panel, end panels, and then molded corner panels; and (4) Apply caulking to tub surround edges at tub edge and replace fixtures.

Plastic Backwater Valve

Spee-D-Valve, lightweight backwater valve, is now availabe in either ABS or PVC plastic, according to National Diversified Sale to eliminate rust and corrosion problems associated with cast-iron valves.

Intended for drain, sewer. irriga- tion, and other applications where water back-flow must be prevented, the valve is available in DWV dimensions of 3" and 4" with standard hub inlet and spigot outlet.

It utilizes a self-lubricating plastic hinge, eliminating the chance of rust or hang-up in the movement of the valve flapper and ensuring a positive seal for valve closure.

Since standard 6" DWV pipe can be

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used as a riser for access to the bayonet-threaded valve clean-out cap, there is no need for the usual brickand-mortar box over the valve.

lndustrial Saw Blades

A new line of carbide tipped, large chio circular saw blades for industrial appiications is from New England Carbide, Div. of Wallace Murray Corp.

Featuring heavy plate construction to insure straight and accurate cutting, in smooth cut and rip/framing styles, they utilize an alternate top bevel ground tooth desisn, and can be resharpened.

Thev rieasure 0.084" thicli for 6t/2" througir 10" diameters, and .100" thick for 12" diameter. Individually skin packaged for protection prior to use. ihev c-ut hard and soft wo6d, laminates, hardboard, finish and exterior plywood.

Unit prices are $20.50 to $86.75 for smooth cut style, and $18.25 to $37.65 for rip/framing style.

Safe Heavy Duty Cleaner

Kerosene substitute from Laclede Research Laboratories is an industrial strength cleaner and degreaser.

Safe to use, it replaces such solvents as kerosene and trichlorethylene, which can cause diseases of the liver and kidneys. In most applications it gives better cleaning results than other solvents.

Containing no chlorinated hydrocarbons and not a petroleum distillate, it has a flash point of 165'F., which means that it is safe to ship and non-hazardous to store.

Water soluble, it's an extra-strong cleaner for equipment, instruments, tools,

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and machinery; an engine degreaser; a heavy-duty cleaner for surfaces exposed to dirt, oil, and soil contaminates. In addition, its new high level of safety makes it a desirable item for hardware and housewares distribution, for use in and around the home.

It is packaged in 470 ml (l U.S. pint) containers for the consumer market, for the indushial market, gallon and 55 gal. containers.

Geiling Grid System

A single web ceiling grid system is new from Leslie-locke.

Desiened for the do-it-vourself homeowner,-the Quali-Tee sysiem is said to offer several distinct marketing advantages. Strength is enhanced by a full l%" runner height and wide, doubleedged top flanges. This combined with

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The Merchant Magazine built-in self-locking main runner connectors creates a level, solid, attractive ceiling. Cross tees are also self-locking.

Alignment is further ensured by placing hangar wire holes 3" on center in main runner sections. Runners also feature built-in hold down tabs. eliminating accessory clips. Colors are black, white and vinyl-clad walnut wooderain finish. ComDonents are available in standard 12' and'8' lengths.

Merchandising includes a brochure to explain the installation with layout grid and materials charts. The merchandiser illustrates the four basic steps for installing a ceiling and holds a supply of components and literature in eight sq. ft. of floor space.

Holiday Display Unit

Con-Tact Brand oresents five holiday patterns in a haridsome display unit: stained glass, Rudolph/Santa, yuletide brick, Christmas red, and deep holiday green.

All five have light-tack backing for easv removal.

The display unit features a bright heading of Santa, plus a base of yuletide brick to stimulate impulse buying at point of sales: shipping wt. approximately 28 lbs.. shippins carton size: 2.4 cu. ft., display'iiz{llYr" X 17" x 65" (including sign). Suggested retail price: $l19.40.

douglas fir, hem-fir, ponderosa pine sugar pine, western red cedar and incense cedar plus a wide range of industrial items in those species.

cedar, hem-fir and douglas fir studs in all grades, 6' to 8'. truck and trailer & carloads

Securlty Display Gabinet

The Butrick mirror-back security display cabinet is suitable for office, lobby, home, store, or factory.

In solid native hardwood, with a minor back, glass ends, plate glass top, adjustable shelves, sliding doors with finger slots, and key locked for security, cabinets are shipped fully assembled.

Available in birch or walnut-stain finish, with mirror or plain-glass back, it comes with or without a base. Without the base, the cabinet can be wall hung. A flourescent light fixture is available. Two units can be set up side-byside or stacked.

Length is 36", height is 30" (36" with base), depth 137+"; three shelves are 12" wide.

Powder+oated Shelves

Decorator shelving products from Macklanburg-Duncan Co. feature powdercoated fashion finishes in a wide range of styles and finishes.

Dealers mav choose from three displays dependiig on volume and space. The big display of 36" slimline standards and brackets, unfinished shelving and 24" shelf supports is an 8' wide modular steel displav for retailers with up to 5,000 sq. ft.'of'sales area.

The bigger uses the big display as a core and adds 36" steel standards & bracket and 24" Nuway shelf brackets, for the retailer with 5 to 10,000 sq. ft.

Clarbml & of sales area. It totals 13' of merchandise.

The biggest unit is comprised of six displavs: the 4' slimline assortment, both strdtving, 4' Nuway shelf brackets, 4' heavy-duty display, 2' shelf supports.

A varietv of ornamental shelvins and hanging biackets for home, offiie or workshop come in finishes of anodized satin, alblack, coventry gold, coventry silver and antique copper. Antique copper, white, coventry gold and coventry silver are finishes with bonded powder.

Air Tight Window

Dual sets of sashes and a new sill design concept makes Season-all's new Model 133 horizontal sliding window effective against water and air infiltration.

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Wood Windows Doors (interior, exterior)

Louvered Products

Accordian Doors

Sash & Panel Doors

Residential Hardware Frames, Jambs Moulding

0w?nodwl Xiluln lnrhlo . .

Nicolai entrance doors

Visador lites & plants

Perma-Door metal residential entry system

Steelcraft commercial steel doors and frames

The outer sashes can keep most winddriven rain from the second sashes and an exclusive four-directional weep system in the sill carries off any water accumulation.

The dual sashes provide quadruple weatherstripping to keep out the wind while a wind-actuated baffle closes the sill weep system when it isn't draining water.

Available in residential and commercial versions.

One-Ply Roofing

BFGoodrich Lexply # I brand oneply membrane roofing, brilliant white in color and formulated with UV and ozone resistant DuPont Hypalon compound, reflects summer heat, repels spring showers and remains flexible in winter.

Adhesive is applied directly to the roof deck or closed cell insulation material and lrxply prefabricated "blankets," or membrane sections, are rolled in place and joined to seal the structure. This one-step bonding operation reportedly simplifies application procedures, reduces installation time and lessens the chance for costly mistakes and later repairs. It provides weight reductions of up to 90Vo, as compared to roofing systems employing rock ballast to hold the roofing membrane in position.

Skylights

Roof Hatches

Particleboard

Gold Bond Decorative Panels

Western Turnings and Coffman for stair parts

Garadco Windows

Stair-Pak wood spiral stairways

Put The Top Up

Tube-Lok Products has introduced a line of bolt-on encosure kits which convert open ROPS to all-weather cabs.

Requiring no modification of canopy or tractor, the panels are installed without removing the ROPS. With full-length doors and secure latch mechanism, the enclosure allows easy access in and out of the cab. Operator visibility is afforded by the large, tinted windows of laminated glass.

Panels are of l0 gauge steel, and include heavy duty rubber seals. Besides shielding the operator from weather, dust and falling objects, the enclosure offers ways to control the cab environment, including heating, pressurization, air conditioning and sound suppression options.

Sewage Ejector

Expert Corp. has two new submersible sewage ejectors designed specifically for flood control and residential/commercial/industrial sewage applications in which waste must be disposed of efficiently up to existing sewer and/or septic lines.

Both the model 342 (2" discharge) and model 343 (3" discharge) are powered by t/zhp submersible Franklin Submatic motors operating on ll5 or 230 volt AC current. Pump housings feature true volute design for highest pumping efficiency. The 2" or 3" cast iron NPT discharge flanges are interchangeable and easily replaceable in the field.

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Broom Pole Adaptors

11 Traynor St., P.O. Box 4696 Hayward, Ca.94540

Low cost plastic adaptors that prevent broom handle breakage while providing additional sweeping leverage are available from Clinton Plastics, Inc.

A patented glass-filled nylon adap- tor that joins wooden handles and brooms to prevent breakage from hard use, it alters the handle leverage point for easier sweeping. Interior ribs grip the handle without glue or hardware.

Designed to fit conventional 15/16" diameter wood broom handles as well as tenoned l" and 1-1l8" handles, the 2-3/4" adaptor features a rolled 3/4-5 Acme thread that screws easily into brooms. Resistant to chemicals, solvents and water, it permits broken handles to be reused.

Price is from 12Q to 150 each. in bulk.

D-l-Y Plumbing

Plumb Shop do-it-yourself Plumbing kits cover most popular plumbing projects.

Included are PVC and chrome plated brass kits for installation of single and double bowl sinks and vanities, a wall connection toilet installation, one for floor connection. and faucets, dishwashers, disposers, and water heaters.

All of the kits have easy-to-follow instruction sheets.

Degreasing Solvent

LPS instant super cleaner is a stabilized, fast acting, non-flammable solvent, formulated to save time and money by cleaning and degreasing parts and equipment thoroughly, even without disassembly.

It removes oil, grease, wax, moisture. dirt. brake fluid and other contaminants with a KB (cleaning power) of 120, about five times stronger than most electrical/electronic cleaners.

With no flash point, no fire point, it is extremely low in toxicityl non-conducting; non-staining and non-corrosive to metals. It leaves no residue, is quick-drying,environmentally safe and easy to apply by aerosol spray or bulk by dipping, brushing, or wiping on.

After cleaning, bare metal surfaces can be protected with LPS No. I, No. 2 or 3, ESA-100 or Instant Cold Galvanize.

The cleaner is available in 20 oz. environmentally safe aerosol cans; I gal., 5 gal., and 55 gal. bulk containers.

Medium Priced Vanity

Heads Up Inc. has a new line of medium priced oak vanity cabinets, the Fallbrook Collection.

Both the sunflower and clover models come in sizes ranging from 17" to 48" wide and accept virtually all popular tops.

First Aid Kit

Bright red lettering on a highimpact, durable white plastic shell in the shape of a safety cross makes this new first aid kit from Acme Cotton Prod. easy to recognize in emergency use situations.

The wall-hanging unit features a drop metal hinge for easy access to supplies. Contents include an assortment of basic first aid items.

Designed for offices, laboratories, machine shops, production facilities and service stations, it is sized to adequately accomodate the work space of l5-20 people.

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Paper Eater

The new destroyit designer shredbaskets series, from Electric Wastebasket Corp. is for personal and general use.

This machine shreds 7-8 sheets at a time automatically, with safe unreadable shredwidths (3/16"). Another feature is the hidden, yet available bin for regular paper waste like cigarette packs and paper cups.

The shredbaskets have colored, sturdy cabinets. Their self-sharpening cutters made of hardened steel accept clips and staples with no harm to the unit. One model has casters for easy moving about and comes with a removable waste-bin.