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ratios of prime pigments, it is blended to retain its appearance while protecting from the elements.

Elegance, an interior house paint, is said to guarantee one coat coverage and to stand up to abrasion, scrubbing and prolonged high moisture conditions. It is available in latex flat and latex semi-gloss.

Both lines can be custom mixed.

Computer Work Station

American Forest Products Co. has introduced its newest computer stand and bench in its Encore line of readyto-assemble and finish furniture.

The stand offers computer users ample, yet compact workspace including two shelves for computer keyboard, monitor and disk drive set-up.

Bay Window Package

Noranda Building Products Company has a new casement bay window incorporated with a roofing system.

The roofing set includes a crown roof, knee brackets, and head and seat boards. The unit is offered in seven sizes.

The windows can be triple-glazed and ordered in either white or bronze electrostatic paint finishes.

Ultimate Put Away

The new Closet Maid sliding basket system by Clairson International offers a solution to storage space problems in small homes.

The vinyl-coated baskets with frames can be stacked or placed side by side to provide drawer space in closets or general storage areas.

Basket rims measuring 13'x19", l6'xl9' and 19'k19" each are available in depths of 3 5/8",7 l/2" and ll l/4', front and side entry.

Made of extra thick-cut western pine, the furniture features contemporary rounded corners and eased edges. Both pieces are precision grooved and predrilled for reportedly easy assembly.

The stand and bench come in a kit with everything necessary for complete assembly, including hardware, glue and easy-to-follow instructions.

Energy Saver Airbox

Lennox Industries Inc. has introduced a new model of the HSl4 twospeed condensing unit, the Power Saver, which has a seasonal energy efficiency ratio of 15.0. Reportedly, the unit is more efficient than any residential unit presently rated in the AirConditioning and Refrigeration Institute directory.

Choose Your House Color

Zynolyte Products Co. has introduced two new exterior and interior house and trim paint lines.

Defender is designed to withstand severe weather conditions and is available in latex flat, latex semi-gloss and latex high-gloss. Formulated with top quality resins, combined with high

It is available in 3, 4 and 5 ton capacities for residential or light commercial applications. A variety of indoor evaporator units can be matched with the Power Saver for upflow, downflow or horizontal use. The U.L. listed unit has been tested and rated according to Department of Energy standards. Its efficiency is due to its two-speed compressor which automatically shifts speeds to match cooling demands.

Designed to provide dehumidification only when necessary, it sets the evaporator coil temperature above or below dew point. The large U-shaped condenser coil is constructed of copper tubing and aluminum fins.

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From Sunrise To Sunset

Morning Sun and Midnight Sun entry doors by E.A. Nord Co. feature a leaded glass round insert almost 2 ft. in diameter.

Madeof western hemlock, the doors are designed in turn-of-therentury Victorian style with clean cut contemporary lines. The leaded glass inserts are framed by curved rails and raised panels.

The leaded glass in the Morning Sun is fashioned of clear glue-chip glass. The Midnight Sun is similar with accents of deep ruby red.

The doors are said to be easv to install in both remodeling and ne* construction projects.

Don't Leave Home Without lt

A new sliding patio screen door featuring a high-tensile extruded aluminum security grille has been introduced by Juralco.

Made of a heavy duty mesh which cannot easily be bent or cut, the screen door provides strong protection.

The door is available in two models. One is engineered to fit on the existing screen door track while the other must be retrofitted to the outside of the entrance. Both models feature a double-cylinder deadbolt security lock along with stainless steel rollers for the bottom.

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The grilles come in a variety of designs including diamond, oval and lattice-weaved patterns, and are available in bronze, white and clear anodized finishes. Widths offered are 30'.36'and 48".

An lnside Job

A residential skylight system designed and engineered for installation on the roof or from inside the house is new from APC Corp. Called

Dayliter Roof-lights, they come in two weather tight sections, one for handling and one to permit installation from within the house.

The skylights use a twin layer construction for energy saving insulating dead air space. Clear or bronze safety glass maximizes optical quality and controls the desired level of light entering the room. An earthtone finish blends in with most roofs. The two sections are packaged in one carton.

Scraping Bottom

New from Hyde Tools is the series 105 line of black and silver lifetime scrapers.

With a no-slip textured surface of polypropylene, the scrapers are guaranteed against defects, breakage, and excess wear with normal use. Their oversized knobs and recessed heads give the user a sure grip and maximum pressure control, and the elliptical handles fit naturally in the palm for comfort.

The tools have a patented design for good surface contact and quick paint and varnish removal.

Burglar Bars

Burglar Bars from John Serling Corp. are a new security product to protect windows.

For double-hung windows, bars can be mounted over both upper and lower sashes, or over the lower sash only. For higher or wider windows, there are long models that can be installed vertically or horizontally.

Made of solid steel, the 3/8 " bars are welded to heavy channels and are enamel-finished. All models are adjustable by sliding bars to the window width before fastening them in place. Bars are spaced 6" apart on center.

The bars have a built-in quick release in the locking arrangement to permit opening for fast exit, or access for window cleaning. The release control box is away from the window, only within reach of those inside the room.

New Electric Chain Saw

Shindaiwa, Inc. has a new electric chain saw, model ll0, designed for heavy duty and built for durability.

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The tool offers many features including all-metal drive gears, dl ballbearing construction, heavy-duty brush holders, and easily-detachable brushes. In addition. it comes with a plunger-type oiler, an oil tank sight gauge, screw-in bearing supports, a 2-step safety switch, and a removable sprocket.

The 7 lb chain saw comes standard with a 14" cutting bar.

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The new IFO Cascade toilet from Colton-Wartsila, is designed to use only one gallon of water per flush, reportedly reducing household water use by as much as 8190.

The Swedish designed toilet works in a conventional way by gravity, without any boosting to make up for reduced water requirement.

Scandia, an economy water saving model which uses less than 2 l/2 eallons per flush, also is available.

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Door Cuts Heat Loss

An energy-efficient exterior French door with insulated glass that is said to reduce heat loss by as much as 4O9o is now available from Morgan Products Ltd.

Offered in l0-lite and 15{ite desiens in both Ponderosa pine and Doug-las fir wood, the doors can be used in new homes as well as remodeling.

The insulated glass serves the dual purpose of providing passive solar gain, as well reducing heat loss. The individual panes of 5,/8 " tempered, insulated glass are glazed with a weather tight bedding compound.

Torch Fuel Discourages Bugs

Klean-Strip torch fuel designed for use in garden and patio torches is new from Klean-Strip.

The clean, bright-burning fuel, which is reportedly easy to light, contains citronella. It can be used in any outdoor wick-type torch and is available in quart and gallon size cans.

Quick Count Estimating

A new estimating tool from Tiade Service Publications, Inc. eliminates the need for mechanical measuring devices and counters.

The tool consists of a scaler for measuring and counting, and a calculator for display, calculations and storage. The calculator, which has a computer with 90 memories for storing take off information, interfaces with almost any computer.

The scaler plugs into a standard ac outlet or operates from a self-contained power pack. An optional printer is available.

Taped But Not Tapped

Easy-Mask, a new painting tape from Daubert Coated Products with adhesive-backing, is made of high quality kraft saturated to prevent bleed-through. Strip-coated with an acrylic adhesive which reportedly will not dry out, damage finishes, or leave a residue, the tape is also said to not stretch, making sharp, straight edges easier to achieve.

Useful for tiles, windows, baseboards and mouldings, the tape applies without a dispensing machine. It is available in 400 ft. rolls from 3 " to l2" wide.

Up To The Level

New from Sylvax Corp., the Inogon level and angle indicator provides direct numerical readings of angles with a precision of 0.2'.

The tool uses a new optical technology that is said to eliminate parallax errors. It has an angle indicator calibrated in degrees that fits into a rule indicating inches and centimeters and is available in lengths of 10", V|" and 48", magnetic or non-magnetic.

Bits and Tips

Rex U.S.A. Tool Corp. has introduced a new 5-piece set of carbide tipped masonry and concrete drill bits for rotary and percussion drilling.

The carded set contains 3/16', l/4', 5/16',3/8' and l/2" diameter bits, all rated for drilling masonry, tile, brick, plaster, marble, stone and concrete.

The line features an exclusive 4 + flute design for faster dust removal, and shock-proof carbide tips which reportedly penetrate faster and stay sharp longer. The set includes a reusable clear plastic protective case.

The drill bits range in size from l/8" to I " in diameter, and from 3 " to 12" in length.

Crystal Clear Faucets

Elkay Manufacturing Co. has introduced a matching faucet, bath and shower valve with deluxe Crystalac handles.

Equipped with 2.75 GPM water saving flow restrictors, the faucet features a clean line wide-spread spout with aerator and pop-up drain assembly. The handles rise on either side from a concealed mount. The faucet comes with l/2" I.P. shanks. The matching tub and shower valve has universal fitting inlets.

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A new prefinished Chardonnay Oak door from Simpson Door Co. simulates the look and feel of natural stained red oak with a three-ply embossed prefinished hardwood veneer face.

Easy to clean and stain-resistant, it features a tough solvent-based finish which reportedly makes it a good choice for high traffic areas in the home.

Standard sizes are available in either solid or hollow core designs, as well as two-door and four-door bifolds. Matching prefinished jambs and casing can also be obtained.

Professional Gun

A new aerosol Spray-Gun from Howard Ross Group, Inc. snaps on to any aerosol spray can, making the container into a professional spray gun.

The adjustable tool has a metal clip design which bonds tightly while in use. The container can be shaken by grasping the spray gun handle.

tend the life of wood shake roofs which reportedly need to be treated every three to five years. It can be applied to new as well as existing roofs.

Op-Art Telephone

The Big Button Telephone with oversized highly visible numbers which require only a very light touch is new from Verit Industries.

In an op-art design, the white telephone has fully modular cords and a tapered handset with tone dialing. It is packaged in four-color litho cartons at a suggested retail price of $49.95.

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Smooth Spraying

Two slurry pumps for use in applying ceiling and wall textures and other mixtures are now available from HyFlex Corp.

Units feature a free-flow hopper design, low maintenance due to having no oil seals or bearings in contact with the mix, quick attach fittings to assure fast clean-up and remote on-off controls at the wand.

The smaller model has a 15 gal. hopper and produces up to 2,500 sq. ft. per hour coverage. Applications include waterproof coatings, vinyl textured coatings, cement base textured plaster and paints, concrete surface toppings, block fillers, and selfleveling underlayments.

The larger model is designed for on-job use and easy passage through 32 in. door openings. Its hopper holds six cu. ft. (30 gal.) with an extension.

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Cherrywood Finished Kitchen

Excel's new Carlyle, a cherry-wood look-alike kitchen cabinet design, features raised panel doors with a cherrywood finish on a maple cabinet.

Many convenience features are built into the cabinets. They include slide out shelves in most base cabinets, adustable shelves in wall cabinets, self closing doors, a variety of hardware styles, and a velvet smooth drawer suspension system.

Style options such as leaded glass doors, matching range hoods and a storage system are available to meet individual planning needs.

Power Generation

The Homelite Division of Textron Inc., has two new lightweight portable generators, the 600-watt Homelite Lightnin' Bug and 1,400-watt HG model. Both include as standard equipment a safe range volt meter, low oil shutdown and indicator light, simultaneous AC/DC use and brushless type, rotating field AC generator.

A four-cycle, 70.6cc engine, weighing 46 lbs., lTVz " high, lTVz" long, 7-7 /8' wide, can run up to four hours at full load on a single tank of fuel at an operating noise level of 56 DBA at25 ft.

The larger model with a four-cycle l45cc engine weighs 82 lbs., is l6tA" high, 123/e " wide and 20" long. It can operate up to four and one-half hours on a tank of fuel at full load and has a level 66 Dba at 25 ft.

Both feature a recoiling starter and an electronic ignition. Controls and instruments are grouped together. Guards on the muffler protect from burns.

Over The Rainbow

Rainbow Awning from T J. Bottom Industries, Inc. is said to be easily installed by the week-end do-it-yourselfer.

Made of Textilene Sunsure, a vinyl coated polyester, the product is available in a variety of colors and patterns in widths of 31", 37',48",62" and 74',.

The awning with its corrosion-resistant components is individually packaged for easy assembly and installation.

Rustic-Look Fiberglass

Chaparral II from Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. is a new glass fiber roofing shingle with a dimensional appearance.

The rustic looking shingles feature randomly sized tabs in a variety of colors. Their glass fiber reinforcement makes them moisture resistant. They also resist curling, blistering and buckling and are Class A fire rated.

The shingles, which measure 39-3/8'xl3-5/8", come 72 shingles per square and three bundles per square. The product can be applied over existing standard size asphalt shingles.

Central Cleaning System

New from NuTone, a central cleaning system, model 357, is packaged in one l5'xA'x30Yz " carton with all materials required for a typical 2-inlet installation.

The package contains a l% hp. power unit, a 32 ft. flexible hose, a tool set and hang bag, along with two mounting plates, two automatic inlets, all mounting hardware and basic fittings for simple installation. Instructions are also included.

The UL listed model has an automatic reset motor protector.

Versatile Telephone

The new Tiilkto telephone system from Tiillium provides a remote dooranswering capability in addition to functions such as paging, intercom, monitoring, conferencing, speed dialing and redialing.

Sold on a component basis, the system can be adapted to meet specific needs. Besides the door-answering unit which permits answerback from any station, the system consists of a control, page and monitor.

Each system can accommodate up to five pages and up to four monitors. The intercom page provides two-way communication between one or all stations with hands-free answerback.

End Back Seat Mess

The new Thunk-Rite. from New Venture Products, is designed to hold packages upright without spilling in a vehicle.

Made of lightweight sturdy aluminum, the trunk organizer needs no tools to install, and fits station wagon, lift back, sedan, van and pickup. It adjusts from 4" lo 76 " wide and 18" to 30" deep.

Used to hold groceries, plants, luggage or anything else that must be secured while the automobile is in motion, the device can be switched from vehicle to vehicle.

Popular Hardwood Profiles

American Hardwood Industries has introduced a new line of Redi-touse. hardwood boards and mouldings.

Made of the highest grade kiln dried Appalachian hardwoods, they are available in red oak, poplar, hard maple, ash, cherry and walnut. The boards come in a variety of widths and lengths of 3',4',5' and6'.

The mouldings are offered in 7' and 8'lengths in modern and Colonial stop, casing, base, and 3 " chair rail, chair rail and cap combination, 2" crown, and3/4" cove. In addition, I l/4' and 3/4" decorative shelf edge is available.

Fresno Vendor's Fair

Retail lumber dealers and their contractor customers were among the guests at Weyerhaeuser's First Choice Vendor's Fair held at the company's

Customer Service Center in Fresno, Ca.

Designed to expose those attending to the many new products and the di- versity of the First Choice concept, the fair, May 22, offered tours of the facilities as well as a view of the varied inventories. A western barbeque and door prizes added to the sociability.

Plans are already underway for a second fair in May of 1985. Max Whitworth chaired the committee for this year. Working with him were Dick Hipkins and Jim Ross.

Ross Stores Buys Homer's

The Handyman division of Edison Brothers Stores, Inc., has agreed to sell 15 of its 21 Homer's stores in Oklahoma City, Ok., and Texas to Ross Stores. Inc. for an undisclosed price.

"The sale of these stores will permit us to concentrate our financial and human resources on an accelerated expansion program in our other markets. Negotiations are currently underway for nine additional Handyman locations in its remaining trading areas," notes Harvey W, Rosen, president of Handyman. The division has 56 home centers in California. Arizona and Oregon.

In 1983, sales for the 77 store Handyman division were nearly $240 million, an increase of about 2090 from the previous year. For the first six months of 1984, sales increased at an even greater rate, the company said.

Ross Stores, based in San Francisco, Ca., operates 38 off-price fashion apparel stores.

New Bel.Air Taiwan Offices

The Bel-Air Door Co. has established a fully-staffed office in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China, to expedite shipments and monitor quality control, according to Bel-Air chairman and president Samuel M. Fineman.

Along with the new import program, Bel-Air products will also include its new line of exclusive designs in teak as well as rosewood from Thailand. An additional new door line features their exclusive designs made in "Bel-Air Oak."

The Alhambra, Ca., firm stresses that the new lines will be priced very competitively and will be offered to a selected few distributors for limited national distribution to ensure adequate

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Prison May Acquire Posner

Victor Posner, a corporate takeover expert, is being tried in Miami, Fl., on criminal charges of evading more than $1.2 million in federal income taxcs betn'een 1976 and 1919.

Chairman of NVF Co. and Sharon Steel, he also heads DWG Corp. rvhich includes Evanite Fiber Corp., Er"anite Hardboard, Inc., Evanite Permaglas, Inc., Evanite Battery Separator and Evanite Glass Fiber, Inc., all tbrmer Evans Products' dir"isions. Posner recently acquircd Royal Crown Cos.. Atlanta. Ga.

He is accused ol conspiring with a Miami real estate appraiser to inflate for tar purposes the value of land he donated to Miami Christian College, a tax exempt organization. The appraised value on r.vhich Posner based his tar deduction was three times the fair market value of the property, a federal grand jury alleged.

If convicted on all counts, Posncr could face rrp to 40 iear5 in nri\on and a $75,000 fine.

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