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Greg Fowler Gen. Mgr.. B&C Home Center Grass Valley, CA

Made of top grain leather for long life, the holsterhas a professional quality appearance, and an extra large pocket

A Redwood Design-a-Deck Kit from the Califomia Redwood Association allows consumers to create plans customized for their homes and yards. The kit includes 20-page initruction manual, construction tips, three sheets of working drawings, materials list and special punch-out shapes to help visualize the project.

"Our products need to be highly visible and accessible, and we required a product separating system that reduced material moving and damage. That's why we selected National Store Fixtures. From planning to product selection, to turn-key installation, they made sure we were 100% satisfied," said B&C General Manager Greg Fowler.

National Store Fixtures products are the preferred heavy-duty, custom made racks for lumber and building materials home centers nationwide.

For more information, or your free products binder, call National Store Fixtures toll-free at 1-800-638-7941.

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T\e E-Z Reach Pushbroom Stand from DQB Industries allows any pushbroom to stand by itself on most surfaces.

Golonial Colors

New Colonial Brown wood stain from Birchwood Casey gives wood projects a rich, reddish-brown color, providing an Early American look. Made for staining and refinishing gun stocks and other wood projects, the water soluble stain is sun-fast. true to color and non-bleeding. It reportedly produces a clear, rich color without grain clouding or smear-

I PINE finger joint & solid moldings mg.

The pre-mixed, water based stain is fomtulated for easy doit-yourself application. Color intensity can be controlled by adding water to lighten it for dark woods or using it full strength for light colored woods, such as birch.

The product is also available in a Walnut Stain which gives the true, brown color of a tmditional walnut finish.

The impulse sales item eliminates bending over to pick up brooms and tripping over fallen brooms, fits most handles and easily adjusts to various trim lengths.

Poplar Entrances

Interior doors made of poplar from the Combination Door Co. feature both solid wood strength and full grain beauty with the look of cherry, maPle or birch.

The Prideline doors offer high receptivity to stains and a relatively modest price for hardwood doors.

Available are four, six and eightpanel models for bedroom, family room or kitchen, as well as French doors for library or dining room and bi-folds for the closet.

The 1" thick panels form deep shadow line accents. 1/2" wood dowels provide tighter, stronger joints, and veneered stiles and rails add extra stability.

IPll{E shop lumber, commons, finger joint jambs & frames

I OAK picture frame moldings, selected furniture details

ICUST0M milling & molding: We can run pine & oak patterns to your specifications

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Paint Brush Restorer

Brush Cleaner & Renewer from Klean-Strip thoroughly cleans and reconditions dried-out bristles.

The product reportedly is strong enough to dissolve all kinds of paint, varnish, lacquer, shellac and polyurethane better than paint thinner because it doesn't dry out the bristles. It also contains Bitrex, a bittering agent that discourages accidental poisonmg.

The specially designed 48-oz. wide-mouth container can accommodate 4" brushes and has a screw-on lid so it reseals tightly.

Sidinq Nails-

. No Staining r No Streaking r Slender shank and blunt diamond ooint

Highest quality nails for cedar, redwood and other fine wood materials.

. Diamond pattern head blends with wood texture Small head diameter Dermits face nailing and blind nailing r Annular ring threads preclude nail head popping and cupping of siding boards . AlSl Grade 304 nickel/chromium allov.

Get Ghain Reactions

Chain pail displays featuring informative labels to take the guesswork out of buying chain are new from Campbell.

The lid is easy to open and its wide mouth makes the chain easily accessible. A keeperprevents the chain's tail from falling back into the pail.

Safe Corners

Cushy Corners, soft, protective corner guards for glass, wood and metal furniture. are now available from Marka Industries.

Offered in four designer styles, they temporarily bond with a supplied adhesive tape that causes no harm to surfaces.

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Irtbod Screws

. Self-counter sinking bugle and trim heads o Square drive recess eliminates driver bit cam-out r Sharp point for quick penetration with minimal oressure r Self-tapping coarse threads r Coated with non-stick, dry lubricating film o Solid nickel/ chrome stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance r 6 lengths: 1" through 3"

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Sanding Stick

An innovative tool that sands difficult areas quickly and easily is now available from Outwater Plastics. The sanding stick comes in three sizes, each with an attached sandinq belt in 80, 120 or 240 grits. The tooi is spring activated, allowing the user to rotate the abrasive belt 360". Made of high impact, chemically resistant plastic, the stick can be used dry or with water, acetone, keros€ne or oil.

Safer Snare

The Better Mousetrap from Tiny Intruder Corp. prevents painful accidents during baiting and setting because the off-hand holds the levers securely open from behind.

The same mechanism permits foolproof ejection of dead mice without fear of bacterial or parasitic contamination.

The trap suffocates its prey in 15 seconds, without breaking the skin of the animal. Since fluids are not loosed onto the impermeable trap, it can be rinsed, shaken dry and re-baited.

Victorian Vinyl Siding

A new vinyl siding resembling the nzurow, 3" wide wood clapboards of Victorian archiiecture has been introduced by Rollex Corp.

Triple-3" Designer Collection panels are a substantial 44 mils thick to hold their shape with a smooth matte finish resembling freshly painted wood. Each panel simulates three overlapping clapboards, a contour which makes the original panel more rigid and easier to handle and install.

The siding comes in seven clearthrough colors, which hide scratches, unlike vinyl siding that merely has a color layer bonded to plain vinyl.

Curved Glass Blocks

Allbend 22" cuned glass blocks from Glashaus feature gently rounded faces and tapered sidewalls.

Two pieces can be combined to create beautiful 45" angles. Face orientations can also be reversed to create snaking effects.

Blocks are available 8-in. high by 4-in. thick in Nubio and Clarity patterns.

Foam Filler

Spray N'Fill, a self contained, reusable, two-component polyurethane spray foam kit ideal for filling, sealing and insulating large cracks and voids, is new from Insta-Foam Products. It can be used indoors or out to soundproof and insulate metal ducts, pipes, spas, squeaky floors and vehicles. It comes ready to use; no mixing is required.

The kit covers 12 sq. ft., 1 in. thick with an aged R-value of 5.1, reducing heat loss. The foam cures within minutes.

It is easy to apply with one or two hands and includes four dispensing nozzles. The dispenser makes changing nozzles fast and easy, and the foam fl ow can be metered by a rotating thumb wheel control.

Wonder Belt

An industrial quality workbelt designed specifically for the do-ityourselfer with greater comfort but lowercost is offered by DuraStren Corp.

BuddyBelt utilizes lightweight, nonabrasive nylon Anso-tex, saidnot torot or mildew. A unique snap-in tool holder increases comfort and ease of use.

The fully adjustable web belt fits waist sizes up to 49" and comes with a quick-release buckle. Optional attachments include a tool holder pouch that holds up to 10 tools, plus two 6" deep pockets; a small and a large all purpose utility pouch; large looped hammer holder; tape andpencil holder, andtool and nail combination pouch.

Shower Mat

A bath and shower mat made from 3M's pressure sensitive Safety-Walk, a unique type of vinyl featuring a nonskid surface, is new from MartinsonNicholls.

Comfortable to the skin and pleasing to the eye, Safety Bath cleans the same as the tub and is said to outlast traditional mats in wear and durability. All vinyl construction limits the growth of odor causing germs and bacteria. The mat comes in white or clear. It is installed by peeling back the liner and pressing the mat firmly onto a clean, dry surface. Available in standard sizes of 12" x24" and 12" x 30", it also can be custom fit to adapt to any size tub and incorporates a notch for drainage.

Wood Wonder Finish

Natural Choice water repellent wood toner from Okon provides a transparent finish that highlights color, grain and iexture while providing protection from dartaging ultraviolet sunlight.

It prevents moisture penetration into the wood, while moisturizing oils protect wood from water damage.

Available in three standard color fonnulations, it dries fast, penefates deep into the wood leaving no surface build up to chip, flake or peel, and creates an oiled look with the convenience and safety of a water-based product. Other advantages include water clean up, low volatile organic content and being harrnless to vegetation or asphalt.

The product may be used on horizontal and vertical surfaces of decks, fences, wood siding, lattice, shake roofing and outdoor furniture (including pressure treated lumber) and log homes.

Fire Rated Flooring

N.C.F.R. Homasote, a recycled fiberboard impregnated with fire retardant ingredients to provide a Class A flame spread rated sEuctural panel for use in floor and wall systems. is new ftom Homasote Co.

KIIN DRIED LUMBER

CAH S4S 1x9 through 9x19

Aye Grade S4S 1x9 through 9x12

Beveled Siding Patterns

T&G Patterns

ROUGH CONSTRUCTION HEART TIMBERS

4x4 through 6x19

S4S CONSTRUCTION HEART TIMBERS

4x4 through 6x6

ROUG}I CLEAR TIMBERS

3x3 through 19x12

ROUGH CTEAR & CAH REDWOOD

1x2 through 9x19

C.J. Wholesale Redwood Lumber Co. 1179 W. Washington Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 (61e) 741-5881

The tackable, strong, weather resistant panel offers constant insulation against air, moisture and noise penetration and protection from termites, rot and fungi.

Relatively lightweight and easy to handle, it may be attached to conventional framing. Panels can be cut, shaped and made to follow moderate bends without cracking or splintering.

Super Sheathing

Rboard, a thermally efficient rigid polyisocyanurate foam board sheathing designed to withstand abuse in handling, installation and transportation, is new from Atlas Energy Products.

T[i: sheathing is covered on both sides with a new heavy, strong, weather resistant, coated fibrous facer, which provides a non-reflective surface to help achievg I ].0 pe_r inch R-value when used under all types of wall cladding' It can be used in direct contact with wood, brick, vinyl, aluminum and hardboard sidings.

The product is available 48" wide, 8' and 9' long and lD",518",314" and 1" thick.

Also included are material clamp and length stop for repetition work, with the base marked for metric and imperial scale on the surface.

- Itreportedly is the only miter saw available with comprehensive instructions for framing and other wood joints.

Door Maker

The new Diamond 3000 door and iamb machine from Full House Co. is said to-produce woo4 steel and fiberglass doors at the rate of over 30 doors per hour.

One machine can now prehang residential, commercial, architectual and fire label doors. Any size door up to 4' wide,9'high and raised mouldings can be accommodated, and hinge locations can be changed in seconds.

Full dust collection systems are standard on all machines.

Mighty Miter Saw

A Swedish miter saw providing compound miter action at eight different angles is new from Proman.

Compound miter joints and straight miter cuts are standard and a picture frame facility with four, five, six, eight or 12 sides and 90o cuts is included on the automatic loCking.

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Liquid Sanding

Water based NoSand from KleanStrip makes surface preparation before painting fast and easy by cleaning and deglossing to help new paint and varnish bond to old finishes.

Eliminating the need for sanding, it temporarily creates a slightly tacky surface to help new finishes bond better. The product also contains tiny abrasives that actually scratch the old finish to help the new finish form a mechanical lock with the old one. The scratches

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Available in 32 oz. containers, NoSand works on wood or metal, indoors or outdoors, with all paints, varnish, lacquer and polyurethane.

Orange Safety Fence

Multi-purpose fencing from Outwater Plaiticflndustries features a high strength-to-weight ratio and exceptional sag resistance.

Colored bright orange for high visibility, the fencing is manufactured using a new extruding and stretching process to offer strength, light weight lnd ease of installation.

A safety fence made of durable polymers comes in 4' x 100'rolls. A diamond-shaped construction safety fence in rigid pvc in 4' x 5O'rolls Provides adde-d strength. Both are non-toxic and non-corrosive and contain no jagged edges.

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4418 N€ Heller Bd. Roseburg, Oregon 97470

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PRE.EABRICATION

Timbers

From cutting a wedge to pre-fab'd crane pads or mine shafts. Angle cut, cross cut, drilling, dapping-rVe'll do them all to customer specification.