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coated fasteners, nails or lag screws to complete assembly. Rounded ends and corners give the finished project a professional look without having to miter corners or do any sawing. The special fasteners add increased strength.

Made from southern yellow or red pine, pressure treated to resist rot and insect damage, they are available in 4x4 ot 6x6 sizes in 18", 2',4' andS' lengths.

Deccessories

The Build A Deck Accessorv Kit is new from Johnson Level & Tool Manufacturing Co.

Modular Landscape Timbers

A new do-it-yourself modular landscaping system has been developed by Titan Timbers.

Timbers reportedly are easy to use to create custom-designed edging, retaining walls, terracing (in tiers, layers, abstract or geometrical shapes), raised landscape beds and square, hexagonal or octagonal planters. Simply fit the timbers together, make sure they are level and use the

Electronics On The Weigh

An electronic scale interface has been added to the latest software release by Dimensions.

Nails, nuts, bols and other items sold by weight can tie directly to the point-of-sale terminal for faster, more accurate checkout. The system suppors weights up to 100lbs.

Designed for use with Johnson's Build A Deck Kit" the assor0nent of easy-to-use finishing tools includes Deck Mate, to evenly space boards and accurately mark nail hole locations; Insta-Mark, a professional carpenter's pencil that never needs sharpening and makes lead available at the flick of a thumb; Nailing Shield, to properly position, hold and start nails and protect wood from overstrikes, and Sink-A-Nail, to set nail heads below the wood surface.

Signage Software

A new UNIX-based Retail Sien Package has been introduced by Coirputer System Dynamics.

The software package interfaces with the inventory descriptions and price records already established within the CSD system for promotions, future price changes (established by date) and other specific userdefined criteria.

Retailers can create sale and informational signs, price stickers with or without bar codes, and bin tags. Logos may be scanned into the system to be printed on documents.

New On The Side

Cedar Lane, a premium wood grain vinyl siding series, is new from Georgia-Pacific.

Featuring the appearance of real sEined wood, the siding's color pigments are blended into the vinyl, not just coated on the outside of the products, so that colors are actually fused with the vinyl for greater color retention and longer lasting beauty.

It is available in four wood grain colors and five profiles: Double 4" and Double 5" traditional lap siding, Double 4" and Double 5" dutch lap siding with distinctive shadow lines, and Double 5" vertical siding for specialty applications.

A Capital ldea

Poly-Capitals, a new line of ornamental molded polyurethane capitals, has been inroduced by HB&G.

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Conservation Ref lections

Super R radiant banier from Innovative Insulation reportedly provides dramatic energy savings and increased comfort in home, office, industrial and agricultural applications.

Insulation is constructed of 99Vo pure aluminum with a polypropylene insert, double sided, to reflect 97Vo of the heat that strikes it.

Designed for use with HB&G's

wood or PermaCast fiberglass-composite column lines, the capitals come in five traditional styles: Grcek lonic, Roman Ionic, Temple of the Winds, Roman Corinthian and Scamozzi.

They are available for 8", 10" and 12" column dianeters and may be ordered split for wrap-around installations at no up-charge.

Faster, Finer Jamb Router

A new automatic hinge jamb router from Norfield offers reduced labor costs by automatically routing jambs in volume to very precise tolefirnces.

The HJR 2000's automatic capabilities also allow the operator time for efficient materials handling while the machine is doing the routing. Unlike most other routers, it includes high tech linear track bearings for precision movement and longevity.

Louvered Railing Kit

Di-yers gan add adjustable louvers to ordinary wooden railings using a new hardware device ftom LouveRail Enterprises.

Slats can then be manually opened or closed to offer privacy, ventilation, view and a barrier for wind, light, sound and safety.

Made of an acetal resin, LouverLinc is completely weather resistant, self-lub'ricating and maintenance free. It comes boxed in 4, 5 or 6-ft. lengths, complete with template and instructions.

Play Set Kits

Two new do-it-yourself Swing-N-Slide sets are now available from Newco.

Patented FZ Frane Braces and FZ Frame Brackets ensure structural stability and strength without the need for difficult miter cuts. Kits include all necessary hardware, easy-0o-follow plans and accessory items. Slides, tunnel, mery-go-round and lumber are sold separately.

The Twin Towers activity center feaures a Spiral Turbo Tube Slide, connecting Tower Tunnel, climbing rope, freman's pole, climbing pirates ladder, merry-go-round, hori-

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Nu Forest Products ls a full llne lumber dlstrlbutlon yard that, unllke many, has awlde range of rnllllng equlpment that enables us to handle all your speclalDed needs. We take partlcular prlde ln the fact that our hlghly skllled mlllmen can grlnd the knlves and run any pattern your customer requlres.

DOUGLI\S zontal and vertical liadders, sand box area and two tent-covered club houses.

The Mustang Plus set kit includes a swing set and attached slide.

Ease Of lnsulation

Comfortable to touch and easy to handle, PinkPlus fiberglass insulation is now available from Owens-Corning.

Tfi,e 7-114" thick R-25 Pink Fiberglas Insulation comes encased in pink polyethylene for easy handling and installation.

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To our many fine distributors, we extend a heafi word of thanks for your patronage and tor your continuing support of Meyer Moulding & Millwork. We look totward to your continued success, and we pledge to remain competitive while combining outstanding seruice with superior quality wood moulding products.

Multiple Species including Oak, Poplar, Ash, Birch, & Mahogany (to name afew), Stock /temg Custom Profiles to your Specg UPC & SKU Product Marking, LTL or Truckload Quantrties. As manufacturers of tine quality wood moulding, we welcome your inquiries, and look foruard tofaithtully meeting your wood moulding needs.

518 El Roya Avenue * Modesto, CA 95354 (20e)522-2288 FM (209)522-4160

Latest In Lifts

The newest addition to Tovota Industrial Equipment's S-Series'Electric forklifts has been designed with the latest in electronic technology and ergonomic design to provide high maneuverability without sacrificing comfort

The three-wheel forklift features the MCS-IIIA Rapid Micro Controller, so acceleration and maximum travel speed can be tailored to the precise needs of the application; the industry's first Digital Display Monitor, providing a window to vital function feedback such as travel speed and remaining battery capacify; multi-function hour meter to document performance and help simplify time-motion studies; on-board diagnostics with a built-in analyzer for fast troubleshooting; SIT control for better overall system performance, including faster response, lower noise level and reduced curent draw; ramp start function to minimize rollback and enhance gradability, and an ondemand power steering option providing power to the pump motor only when required to extend banery life and hours of operation between charges.

Comfort is increased through conveniently placed controls, adjustable seat and steering column, and gener- ous foot, leg and head room. A low front cowl and wide view mast assembly improve visibility.

The tuck offers load capacities of 2,000-3,500 lbs. with a choice of 36 or48 voltage.

A Turn For The Better

A revolutionary new line of screwdrivers is now offered by CrescenL Slotted models feature the new patented Crescent Driveshaft, a concave blade with a parallel shape said to fit slotted screws better than conventional, tapered screwdrivers. A wider tip inoeases contact with the base of the screw slot to virtually eliminate cam-out, mininrize the pressure needed to keep the tip in the slot" and make damaged heads easier to mm.

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