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Open Hearth

An airtight stove, the Forester 442 by U.S. Stove Co., features a unique bi-baffle system that redirects air and heat flow inside the stove for more efficient heating with less ash and creosote buildup, according to the manufacturer.

The stove's glass doors provide the visual warmth of an open hearth without compromising the airtight heating efficiency. Load-bearing welded foot pads that carry weight and protect floorcovering are another feature, along with slanted sides which offer more radiant heat surface and increased stability, twolevel top which provides two cooking surfaces with different temperatures and optional two-speed blower that extends heat to other rooms. With a matte black finish and decorative brass knobs, the stove is made of %" plate steel.

Fast Caulking

Power Caulker, a device that turns an ordinary electric or cordless drill into a high-speed, automatic caulking system comes from BridgePort Chemical Corp.

Portable, it can be used without compressors, generators, or electrical power. Reportedly, its quick, precise application is three times faster than hand caulking and eliminates the problem of air bubbles in the bead from pneumatic caulking.

Retailing for around $35, the tool consisting of a cartridge chamber and mechanical power drive, uses any standard caulk tube or silicone sealer.

Cul-de-Sacs

A line of custom vinyl bags and covers has been introduced by Gaylord, Inc.

They are offered on a made-toorder basis and feature extra heavy duty seam strength and a full4 mil. thickness.

Final products can be furnished in double polished clear or multi-color vinyl, with or without handles and with silk screened imprinting, if required.

Stairuayto Heaven

A prefabricated, adjustable stair line by Western Steel Co. provides access to elevated areas. Reportedly,, the stairs can be assembled in an hour. They have a completely galvanized finish to prevent rusting. There are 36 models ranging from 3 ft. to l0 ft.

NaturalKnobs

The Condo line of cabinet knobs and pulls from Ajax Hardware in chrome or polished brass is available with nine different wood, ceramic, metal or marble-like inlays. All, in subtle, natural colors, are finished suitable for natural surfaces and materials.

Quality Redwood

Manufacturers of fence boards; posts and rails; decking; specialty items. Our sawmill and re-man facilities provide us with versatility in meeting your customer's needs.

From the Forcst to the Fence

P.O. Box 248 Arcata, Ca. 95521 (7071822-1779

Russ & Bob Britt

Imported And Domestic Woods

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SUMWOOD, INC.

P.O. Box 7000-216

Palos Verdes Peninsula, Ca.90274

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Telex 181-871 (SUMWOOD RPVS)

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Decorative Ventilation

Benchmark's full louvered bifold doors add a decorative look while providing free air flow for ventilation for clothing closets and food pantries or concealing furnaces and water heaters.

Shaped from a single sheet of rugged steel and reinforced with special box channels, each panel is a full lVt" thick. Reportedly, they do not warp, swell, split or shrink.

Pre-assembled and pre-finished, the bifolds come as a complete carryhome package, ready to install. With a few home tools, a d-i-yer can place the racks, slip in the doors, adjust and lock them securely for smooth operating.

Painted on both sides in baked enamel pearl white suitable for use as a finish coat or prime coat to match decor, the bifolds are offered in six sizes for openings from 2 to 6 ft. in width.

Shockless Shutters

General Electric Co.'s wiring device department has a safety outlet with built-in, spring-loaded sliding shutters that resist tampering by children.

Two Beamed Fixture

A two-lamp unit, the DualBeamKat lighting fixture from Sylvania, provides twice the coverage of a single unit with up to 300 w. of energy-efficient high pressure sodium lighting.

The fixture has two head units mounted on either side of the prewired ballast housing and provides the user with maximum energy savings through a computer-designed optical system available in three beam patterns.

It is equipped with two 70 w. Lumalux lamps designed to replace a two-socket incandescent Par flood system using 300 w. lamps which is, reportedly, a 70t/o power reduction with only l09o loss of illumination. Based on 4,000 hours per year operation at 6Vza per kilowatt hour electricity cost, it will save the user $l 12 annually.