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balconies for patios, or general utility for many areas between levels, this adjustable spilal stair is a real problem solver.
Available in stock sizes, and fabricated in stock components, tlre unit provides treads that adjust in floorto-floor height from 8'71/t' to 10'0".
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All In The System
An inventory, receivables, and cash management system specifically designed for smaller businesseg and corporate functions is available from Western Data Sciences.
This system, called April, is capable of handling inventories of up to 100,000 items and similar-sized customer and vendor files.
Inventory and customer information is available on both an individually accessed record and summery basis on demand.
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Mini Meqsuring Wheel
A mini-sized measuring wheel, the Measure Master 38, is a small, compact, lightweight measuring wheel which can me&sure over firm, smooth surfaces automatically with one-man operation.
Each frame features an extra heavy duty plastic grip which is threaded for the insertion of standard extension poles and contains a ,ladder lock-on feature to hold the roller frame
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The Right Hondle
A line of replacement handles for hammers, axes, sledges, hatchets and picks has been announced by the V & B Mfg. Co.
The handles are being offered in three grades: Supreme-top-of-theline white, heavy-weight hickory; E-Z Swing-flame tempered, good weight red and white hickory; and Swingergood serviceable hickory.
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Adiusloble Spirol Stqirs
To ffll a widespread need for convenient and smartly styled access to balcony rooms in modern studio homes and "A" frame cottaget, to exterior
Produced by Rolatape, the MiniMeasure measures up to 1,000' in feet and inches on a four-digit count€r, eliminating the need for inch markings on the wheel.
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Guide To loying
Goodyear ConsoGlas is a glass matting of glass fibres held together with a resin and coated on both sides of the mat with asphalt.
Conso-'Glas, in app€arance, is somewhat similar to cold process roofing felt but is more flexible. It comes in rolls of 540 sq. ft. marked with lines as a guide in laying.
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lotches Reploce Door Knobs
Two new P.O.P. displays illustrate De Jong's exclusive new adaptor, which permits easy latch and decorati.ve knob installation to replace plain knobs with built-in latches. Displays show either two or four beautiful knob designs.
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I I Versotile Shower Smoothlng Slldlng
I A point-of-purchase display fee- Hardware Designers, Inc., announc-
'turinei Speakman versatile showers es a. drawer slide, derigned to create I has been announced. The 6'high tri- usable drawer space under sinks, I angular merchandiser comes mounted The Series ?02 slide provides a simI with a die-cut topper. ple solution to the problem of hang-
I Th" Speakman versatile shower ing a dtawer, shelf or table mixed to provide a dilferent floor ' for each area as desired. A wide variety of color variations is possible. :
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Gun Tscker Counler Disptsv 'i
16", 18", 20r' and 22', it will support a. . - | . | --r
I line includes two hand showers, the extension under a desk, vanity or I patented aerated champagne shower counter. I and the adjustable cosmopolitan hand Available in standard lengths of I shower.
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For use in residential and commereial building applications, Afco Iniiitlf;i,ffi:lf;A*.tt'" or decora- cotors
For Asgreboord
The series include column diam- Aggreboard, a decorative exterior eters up to 15" and varying lengths siding/sheathing, is made in three to 24', colors. The new colors are now availAFCO's columns are load-bearing, able in the large size 500 (tzL" pareasily assembled and practically ticle size) Aggreboard panels. maintenance free.
Aggreboardts stole aggregate sur-
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Stick To lt 25 to 30 mils thick.
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Miracle Adhesive Corp. has added 573 So. Lake, all-purpose adhesive,/caulk, in a newdesigrr carded 4 fl. oz. tube, to its line of consumer.products. ., Infro-Red Heqter rure wnlle rn color. all-DurDose adhesive caulk applies tile tooihpaste $9 niagc Tool Co. has added a and will seal leai<s and cracks around portable infra-red propane heater to tile, tub and shower, tile gtout, met- its space heater line' al, wood and plaster. Trlte heater requires no external cedor rinins ctosers 3'$trlj#l,R:ff:Xt#1""'"!:"fo'*
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All your closets can be easily and The No. 76 features automatic inexpensively lined with aromati-c and shut-gf control, plus a safety tip protictive Cedarline panels. switch which instantaneously cuts Cedarline panels are made from off fuel supply if heater is knocked large thin flakes of aromatic red over. cedar, compressed into an attrac-
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Hallemite has two important new and 16,, x 4g,,. Th"y ;;;- ""rfiv i" epoxy flooring systems which have installed over studs ""-i" iiir'"*rfi been developed with safety as a foresurface with finishing ";il*; p;;i most factor' Companion to their slip adhesive. \rith panel-c;;il;#;-il f:i*ryr_:1,r1l:'f::_:, is color and is no longe" ,r"""..u"j"t"-itl""'tft" d-esrgn enrichment' They are the Haltedious toigue-and-g""ir""i.Ji"iqr". lemite@ seamfree epoxv quartz floor
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The epoxy floor is a thin, tough floor which offers limitless color and design interpretations. The floor lays quickly over most sub-floor sur{aces. Polyvinyl chlps may be job site l{Ew
Fast gun tackers for handymen ard builden. Cites variety of applicatiom in 2+olor 8Yz" x ll" format. Available free from Duefast distributors. WRIIE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.
Vonity, Thy Nome ls Americryl
The Americryl integral vanity tops line consists of three sizes-24", 80", and 36" models in a shell contoured design rrith a no-drip edge, recessed soap rest and 2Y+" back splash.
Claims for Americryl include excellent resistance to impact, chemicals, heat, and stains. Polyester resin and glass bonding give the vanitieg rigidity and assures sound dampening.
Cleaning can be done by a sponge or cloth. Scratches, stains, or burns can be removed by the use of rubbing compounds which will keep the surface glossy bright.
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Single Pockoge Sowbuck
A set of two wooden sawbucks that come complete in a single package, ready to assemble, is now available from Bauer Corp.
Their unique design eliminates the need for separate metal brackets, legs and crossarms. At the same time, they are lightweight yet rug- gedly constructed.
No nails, bolts or serews are required for assembly. The high qual- ity western hemlock or Douglas fir components simply fold open and slip into position. Available in two weights, heavy and medium duty and in two popular sizes,ZL" x 30" and 28" x 30", when packed for shipment they weigh from 13-18 lbs. each. Each carton contains two complete sawbucks, llEW IILEB0ARD pattern, Masonite Royalite "Swirl," brings an impression of a seaside beach. Panels give appearance 0f waves washing the shore in interesting patterns available in four colors. Surfaces are permanently baked on tempered Masonite brand hardboard. They are resistant to moisture, heat and denting.
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Sows Stress Sofely
Two double insulated 7r/4" ciy.c:,:J,e,r saws, providing maximum protection for the user, have been added by G. W. Murphy Industries.
There is now a complete line of Shopmate double insulated tools, including variable and single speed drills, sanders, and jig saws, all at low suggested prices.
According to the company, the full line will prepare retailers for the expected 1972 campaign for maxi- convenient' cost-saving method of mum product safety. There is in- handling numerous marking jobs in creasing attention to power tools by forests and mills. consumer protectionists, and user

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The sprayers, produced by the Milexpected to be increasil;i;;;;;s. -- y."Y-k"" Spraver Mfg' Co'' are available rhe new shopmate ;;r -li;;;,, in^trast^:id-:-1T.1 overload safety clutch ;;;";;'#; !i::.one quart and six ounces' A operator and prevent ;H;;;""t ,v3rietV of nozzles, available separateThe blade is always ;Jffi d;;;;i; lv, direct a widelv diversent sprav or an aperture "rra tl""e'-iJ-r U"tft'i" a-_pin-point stream of liquid' The sawdust ejection chute marking is done with stains or dyes, WRITE: The Merchant Masazine, and. the sprayers handle liquids with 573 So. Lake, Pasad";;; i;.'t1i6i: a viscositv up to SAE No' 10'
I Like Your Tile
United States Ceramic Tile Co. provides inexpensive ceramic tile tool kits, installation products and a complete, easy-to-read, how to install ceramic tile brochure.
Heart of the package is a complete shopper-stopping, tile-talker P.O.P. display measuring 36" wide 5 16" deep x 54" high. It is complete with an eye-catching four-color header sign with enough visual impact to stop passersby and make passser buy.
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Sproyer Mokes lts Mqrk
Forest managers, loggers and lumber and plywood mill operators find portable, refillable sprayers a
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Up Agoinst The Woll
Ifearin Productst t'Hot Stripes" is the newest design concept in their line of thermal fused vinyl wall coverings. This fusing process is unique in this type of product and literally defies damage.
These wall coverings completely do away with the time and mess (paste; cutting, matching patterns) ordinarily associated with wall finishing, yet have the appearance of high qualifir wall paper. The exclusive Thermal Fused Vinyl process of the design is guaranteed against stain, fading and marring and is absolutely washable.
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>f Manufactwerc 0f lumber, Ttood pr0ducts, including I sash, d00r, millworl, furniture, boxes, crates and Gases, t building products, equipment and construction equipmont.
Hondboord' Troining Plons
Two prizewinning audio-visual training programs are, from the American Hardboard Assn. One, "The Great Panel Discussionr" discusses benefits of prefinished hardboard paneling. It shows the many patterns and styles available, demonstrates many application possibilities, and offers suggestions for successful hardboard paneling installations. "Mission: Possible," which deals with hardboard sidings, features on-thespot interviews with well-known builders and shows the versatility of the material in actual installations. Each of the synchronized 35mm color slide presentations has a playing time of about 10 minutes.
Soqk In The Scene
Afco Industries has expanded its line of tub kit murals by adding the new "Tropical Lagoon" design. This island scene features a picturesque gold rendering sure to glamorize any bath area.
A tub kit is a single package containing all the materials needed to decorate or modernize the three walls around a bathtub/shower area. Each mural is silkscreened on a 5' x 5' melamine-coated baek panel.
In addition to the back panel, each kit includes pre-cut side panels and mouldings.
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New Ofilce Doors
Pease's Ever/Strait div. has developed three new interior doors for offices and other light commercial applications.
The new doors incorporate optional air vent louvers for cross air ventilation and push-pull hardware for easy in-out access. Adjustable sills, designed to reduce sound and keep air from passing under the door, are also optional. The user may select Ever/ Strait's adjustable erterior aluminum sill or an attractive Corian sill developed for interior applications. Corian is DuPont's new marble-like material. Standard with the new office doors is a newly developed all-steel frame. The new bold contemporary frame is designed to provide added security and reduce rvear in heavy traffic areas.
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