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Two sales automation products from DataSolutions, Inc., provide sales rep automation and vendor/customer connectivity.

PerfectRep connects current host systems to provide immediate information and important data to sales reps.

PerfectVendor allows customers to connect to key components of a business' order entry and inventory system, so customers can place their own orders.

The two systems provide messaging and fax capabilities, item and account status, pricing information, on-line product catalogs complete with color photographs and access to third-party databases. The systems run on Microsoft Windows for Pen software.

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All-For-One Driver Set

A cordless screwdriver accessory set that enables the user to drive screws, tighten nuts and bolts, and drill holes and countersink has been introduced by Wolfcraft, Inc.

Designed to fit all major brands of cordless screwdrivers and other l/4" hex tools, including pistol grip screwdrivers, the 32-piece All-In-One set includes 13 hex shank screwdriver bits, a bit extender, eight sockets and adapter, keyless chuck, three drill bits, one Allen wrench, two countersinks, case and sub-base.

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Triple-Sealed Vinyl Windows

A new series of vinyl windows and patio doors has been introduced by Gerkin Window & Doors.

Featuring a triple-seal casement, the Comfort Series windows are manufactured with multi-chambered UPVC extrusions with a fully welded sash and mainframe. The 3-1l4"framed windows come in white and sandstone.

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Pound For Pound

A hammer accessory that prevents damage to trim and aluminum nails is now offered by Alum-A-Pole Corporation.

Made from flexible vinyl coil and tape, Protect-A-Nail is firmly pressed onto the hammer head.

Adjustable up and down, it reportedly provides consistent joist height, accommodates various heights, and ensures higher accuracy of parallel and square joist hanger positioning. The tool works with all sizes of 2x metal joist hangers.

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Mathematical Wheel

A digital measuring wheel designed to replace tape measures and mechanical wheels is new from Calculated Industries. Inc.

The DigiRoller can store up to nine dimensional areas and can be used at night. It is available with 2- or 4-ft. circumference interchangeable wheels, an adjustable aluminum shaft with a range of 13" to 31" and an automatic shut-off device.

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Painting Made A Snap

An extension brush holder by Allway Tools eases difficult paint jobs.

The holder locks in five different positions with a slight wrist movement to reach hieh stairwells, cathedral ceilings, eav6s, gutters and overhead pipes. Brushes are held bY a special clamp designed for easY removal. The brush holder has a standard Acme thread that fits any mopstick, broom handle or telescoPing pole.

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Multipurpose Outdoor Fabric

A lightweight, knitted fabric from The Gale Group blocks uP to 70Vo of the sun's ultraviolet rays while allowing air and light to penetrate.

Desisned for outdoor use, Solartex;s three-way lock stitch construction reportedly won't fray or tear when cut, ii easily shaped, rolled and stretched and resists mold, mildew and fading.

King-Sized Cartons

A line of one-piece, hexagonal, corrugated drums has been introduced by Technology Container CorP. TCC Hex Drums are made of 275lb. double-wall corrugated cardboard with a 1,728-lb. compression strength. Available in 5-, 10-, l5-,20-,3O-, 40-, and 55-gallon sizes, the drums can be stacked vertically, nested and stored flat.

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Color-Coded Taping Knives

Taping knives by Stanley Goldblatt are equipped with high-visibility, color-coded handles that make finding the correct size knife fast and EASV.

ilach knife features a flexible blue steel blade and a solid, textured plastic handle bonded to a rust-proof aluminum mounting. The 6", 8", 10" and 12" blades are also labeled with a color and size chart of all available knives.

A 13-3l4"-wide by l4-5l8"-long by 9-518"-high countertop display includins.24 tanine knives (six each of the foirr sizei).-and 35 free booklets is available. Case-cut boxes that hold 16 of the same size knives for all four sizes are also available. The knives come in six box/six carton quantities.

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Helpful Estimating Software

Estimating software designed for virtually all construction projects is new from Go Figure.

Designed for speed and flexibility, Go Figure Estimating offers an unlimited number of labor areas, labor types, equipment, tools, material, crews, take-off types and assemblies for setting up rates.

It has more than 30 standard reports with custom reporting capabilities built in.

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Floor Coating No More

A floor coating removal system is available from General Equipment Co.

Designed with 12 replaceable tungsten carbide inserts, the ScrapeR-Tach system removes urethanes, epoxies, paints and material buildups.

It is available in two grades; Premium 70 comes in five colors and economY 50 comes in black. Both srades ire sold in 6'xl2' or 6'x25' irepacked rolls with a point-of-purchase display.

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Internal rubber mounts allow the inserts to closely follow minor variances in floor contours. Using wood wedges, it mounts to popular models of multi-head surface grinders.

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About Face Water Meters

A new line of water meters from E. Clark & Associates provides simple metering of water temperature.

Designed to be installed vertically or horizontally, the SaMeCo model WFU10 and WFU20 meters have a meter face that rotates 360" for easy reading.

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Weathered Wood Cleaner

A wood cleaner that removes gray and black residue caused by weathering is available from Peno-fin-Performance Coatings Inc.

Weatherblaster is desisned to remove oxidized tannins on rEdwood. cedar decking, siding and hot tubs. Available in four colors, it is prepackaged in cases of three quarts, three pints and three 1/2 pints.

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Cedar Siding Look Alike

A wood composite siding with the look ofcedar bevel lap siding is available from Masonite Buildins pro- ducts.

The 6"-profiled Colorlok siding is available in 8'xl6' laps in ll prefinished colors, and in i nominaf 7/16" thickness with a varietv of colormatched accessories.

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Hear No Evil, See No Evil

A new combination pack of safety wear from North Safbtv Products includes one ear muff hearing protec-

PRIMEDECK pressure treated deckino bv Allweather Wdod Treaters saves time'anl money by eliminating the need to apply an initial coat of water repellent to ouldoor projects.

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Packaged in a colorful merchandising bag, Saf-T-Pak contains a lighr weight hearing protector with a noise reduction of22as well as polycarbonate protective earwear, which is said to comply with the industry standard for industrial eyewear.

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Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Inc.

The 6-Series forklifts have a lifting

Optional equipment includes lighting packages, side-shifter and bottler's tilt attachrnents and a keyless ignition switch.

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Beam Me Up, Scotty

A construction tool that simulates a giant carpenter's square or level by using laser beams is now offered by L.P. Industries.

The Laser Square projects two 90" lines on a horizontal surface using laser lights that are visible up to l0O'.

A Paint Brush For All Jobs

A paint brush that can reach virtually any angle is new from DQB Industries.

The Groove Brush's short and stiff split-end bristles enable the painter to pick up large amounts of paint and place it in hard-to-reach areas. The handle is equipped with pivot points to keep all the bristles in contact with the surface and accepts all threaded handles and poles.

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Virtually Stain-Free Vinyl

A mid-priced line of sheet vinyl flooring is new from Colmar, Inc.

Featuring a stain-resistant, wetlook wear layer, Accents comes in 12ft. rolls, with a choice of five designs and l8 colors.

The line has a five-year limited warranty.

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Forklift Frenzy

A new line of engine-powered, cushion and pneumatic tire forklifts has been introduced by ToYota capacity of 3,000 to 6,000 lbs. and feature a four-way adjustable seat, additional foot space and hydrostatic power steering.

It comes with a padded carrying case, overnight charger for the nicad portable battery, clamp for making running measures and a target for precise alignment.

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All Natural Firestarter

An all natural firestarter is new from Wood Products International. Made of sticks hand split from pine trees containing a dense concentration of flammable resin, Fatwood Firestarter sticks come in a two-piece bag in a displayer, a 3-ll2 lb. bundle in a carrier, a 4-l/2 lb. copper container, a l-ll2lb. and 10-lb. box, 41/2 lb. brass container. 4lb. and 8-lb. round bundle, and an 8-lb. burlap bag.

Speedy Siding Installation

A new 16"-wide lap hardboard siding that reportedly can be installed twice as fast as traditional 8'1 lap is

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Lrcal Support Auailable available from Temple-Inland. Featuring a soft, woodgrain texture and distinctive shadow lines. l/2"thick Mountain Pine siding is uniform in composition and thickness and is factory primed to hold paint bener. Circle No. 823 on p. 54

Tanks A Lot

A twin-tank, wheelbarrow-type compressor is now available from Polyquip International. Featuring an electric engine, the Twin Tank Compressor has a special overload protected 2-hp motor and an output of 125 psi, with a displacement of 14.2 cfm.

It includes dual controls to allow constant run or auto stop/start, a safety valve, full gauges and a regulator to provide proper operating information.

Brick Blues Be Gone

A durable siding from Nailite International offers the look of brick with ieportedly three times the thickness of conventional siding.

Designed for inierior and exterior use, Hand-Laid Brick panels can be applied over nearly every construction suriace and featuro a panel interlocking system, said to make installation quick and easy.

Availabl6 in several colors, the UV-resistant panels come with matching iorner pieces and J-channels'

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Weed Heater

A weed control tool from Primus-Sievert kills weeds bY heating but not burning them. By applying direct flame, Primus Gardener Weed Destroyer causes plant cell walls to burst, dry out and die. Designed for single-hand use, it weighs 26.5 oz., features a built-in lighting device, and has an optional disposable propane cylinder and tank with hose assembly.

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User-Friendly Mortar System

A bulk mortar iystem that enlbles contractors to handle large masonry jobs more easily is.new from Quikrete.

bomposed 61 1,000-lb. prd-mixed mortar-bag^s.-and the Spec Mix Silo Dispensing system, it eliminates the need for specifically measured units of sand and cement, and reduces the space needed to store bulk products. Materials are delivered dry in weatherproof sacks.

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