NEW PRODUGTS

And Selected Sales Aids

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Door Problem Solver

The E.A. Nord Co. has developed a new edge profile for its l3la" exterior doors which eliminates a common problem for prehangers and carpenters without adding any cost to the door.

In the past, there sometimes has been difficulty in sizing and beveling fir and hemlock doors. The result has been damaged stiles from machine cutting head chatter and grain tear out.

To eliminate this, Nord factoryprefits all exterior doors to net book width and heieht and machines all stiles with a speiial edge profile. Since both stiles are machined the same, any door can be hung to operate left or right handed and to swing either in or out. While beveling is not necessary, if doors are required undersized, it is still possible to bevel them.

Nord also has recently developed what is reported to be a complete, energy-efficient entry door system. eny-of their stock ftlo" doors with the edge profile can be used in the system.

Bunch of Lunch

The Coleman Lunch PakP is a personal-size cooler in a white, highdensity polyethylene case which can't fade, rust or corrode.

The lid flips over to show moldedin beverage holders. The handle locks in the up position or down to one side.

Tough enough to sit on, it can be used for dry storage of sandwiches and fruit, or to ice down a couple of beverage cans. The flat square pint bottle can be used to freeze water or ciury a drink. It rides on top or at the bottom. With lunch packed in the tub and the beverage bottle on top, there's room for a vacuum bottle.

It measures l2Vz" Iong, 9Vz" wide and 9sla" high and is insulated with polyurethane foamed in place. The liner is resistant to stains and odors.

No Staples, Nails

Acoustic Bond ceiling tile adhesive from 3C installs ceiling tile without staDlins and nailing.

it uJnas acoustiial tile and insulation board toall common building materials or strapping. In a cartridge, it is said to be easy and clean to use. Strons. waterproof and flexible' it deade-ns sound. resists vibration, expansion and contraction stresses. - One cartridge reportedly does the work of a gallon of conventional cement.

Romantic Lighting

Hunt Electronics has a UL listed solid state light dimmer that is lowend matched for full range light dimmins from 75 to 600 watts.

It-also is available in a 3-waY switch.

Other models offer dimmer control with a variable fan speed control and an on/off control switch for a fan light. Also available is a tap-on tap-off switch.

A New Angle

New Handy Square from Macklanburg-Duncan provides both professional homebuilders and weekend do-it-yourselfers with an angle'measure for precision angle cuts in wood.

Made of aluminum, it can be used to make 0 to 9f rafter cuts in roof construction, and also can serve as a saw guide to deliver a perfect angle cut in a 2 x 4 with a hand-held Power saw.

The numerical measurements are etched into the face of it to provide lastinp, readability. All cuts necessary for raTter desien can be obtained from one number oi the scales.

The package contains a how-tobooklet-with detailed explanations of all types of rafters as well as step-bystep instructions and diagrams. s

Aluminum Primer

Goodyear Aluminum Primer bY Consolidated Protective Coatings is designed for use on roofs that are to be aluminized.

It reduces the waiting time to about 24 hours. or as soon as the roofcan be walked on. It can be brushed or sprayed. Minimum application rate ii lVz gal. per 100 sq. ft., depending on the surface condition.

Specially refined penetrants and rejuvenating oils are said to bring back life to dried felts, restoring flexibility and insuring a complete bonding of the floodcoatine.

Draft Evader

A new window insulation system is the Minute Man Storm Window Shade Kit.

The shades are said to provide a IOOVo u-tight seal to block out cold in winter, and save air conditioning in summer. They also create inl sulating air space to cut heat loss.

Installing inside like a window shade. the sYstem comes as a kit includirig hardware and a 25' roll of special double-faced transparent tape.

Shades can be installed with existing window shades, and are available to fit openings up to 37Vn" x 68", 43r/e" x 68", and 521n" x 68". For smaller windows, they can be cut to the size.

The kit comes in a full-color package with photographs that illustrate installation. Also available are literature and sales aids, including a modular POP display, in-store promotions, and co-op advertising, tv commercials, radio scripts and ad mats.

Handy for Mending

Transparent Weatherstrip Tape, a heavy-duty tape 2" by 25'. is new from M-D.

It can mend torn garment bags, seal cracks in window panes, and rePair garden hose.

Five sizes of M-D Weather-Seal Foam Tape have been reduced in cost to dealers by an average of ll%o as a result of a new technique reducing manufacfuring costs.

The weatherstrip is a heavy-duty closed-cell foam tape used to seal air and moisture leaks around windows and doors.

An Eye for Safety

Automatic garage door opener safety is available with the Chamberlain Manufacturing Corp. electric eye, which retracts the descending garage door when confronted by an obstacle.

The Protector will sell as part of a new garage door opener system. The total package, costing $200, will be available early in 1981. Although designed for do-it-yourself installation, it will also be available through garage door opener installers.

For safety if the electric eye system is knocked off-kilter, a short-circuit occurs in the electrical system, or dirt obscures the contact between eye and receiver. the door retracts. The system, activated by an infra-red light sensor, reportedly is not affected by changes in natural or manufactured lighting.

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Let Off Steam

An air vent valve for radiators and convectors in residential and commercial one-pipe steam heating systems is available from Barnes & Jones. Inc.

It continuously bleeds unwanted air from radiators and convectors to prevent steam blockage and maintain heating efficiency. A numbered dial on the bottom of the valve permits adiustment of the venting rate. throme-plated, the -valve disassembles easily for cleaning. With a 3 psi operating pressure, itincorporates a 7a" threaded male pipe connection, and installs by screwing into the radiator or convector.

Concrete Curing Paper

A reinforced concrete curing paper for use in construction is new from Glas-Kraft, Inc.

Reinforced with tri-directional fiberglass, it reportedly is exceptionally strong, resisting tearing from abrasion, pressure, or jolts by equipment or workers. It also is reusable and offers high resistance to rot, vermin, and temperafure fluctuations.

Awl You Want

Scratch awls for scribing on metal or piercing holes in light gauges of sheet metal, wood, plastic and leather are from Malco Products, Inc.

With burnished, high carbon alloy steel blades that taper to a fine point, they are rust-resistant and resharpenable. Orange handles are made of extruded Tenite to resist hammer blows, chemicals and oils. Available with large diameter or regular grip handles, they feature a non-roll design with a large end bearing surface. "Seuen sizesl ranging froir Ys" to /s" diameters and 3" to 5" blade lensths are available.

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Sinks for D-l-Y Market

Plumb Shop has a new line of stainless steel sinks aimed at the do-itvourself retail market.

The line comes in three price ranges: standard, custom, and deluxe. The deluxe offerings include bar, single and double bowl sinks and a gourmet sink.

Deluxe sinks are individually packaged in view-pak retail cartons that identify product highlights such as the self-rimming feature and sound proof bowls. Each package includes illustrated installation instructions, hardware, and a template to simplify installation.

Giant-size Parquet

GammapaP now has acrylic/wood parquet flooring in large 2' x2' panels. Installed about four times faster than standard parquet tiles, the product is said to be the fint of its type to appear in the flooring indusny. A plastic frlm covers the panels, protecting them throughout the construction process. Once construction is completed, the plastic film can be removed.

Available in a varietv of colors. the panels incorporate a'permanently fused, top-to-bottom acrylic finish.

Cabinet for Microwave

Kitchen Kompact, Inc. has a new built-in microwave range cabinet.

The one-size-fits-all unit measures 30" x 20" x 23" , and mounts under 12" or 15" hieh wall cabinets. By ffimming the fr6nt rail facing, it cair accommodate all microwave units.

It is available in four styles to match base and wall qabinets as well as sink fronts, lazy susans, broom cabinets. and what-not shelves.

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Concrete Form Tie

Double Z Tie System from Double Z Form Ties Inc. is a modular, reusable, light and compact foundation innovation.

It reportedly requires less preparation, maintains high surface integrity and saves up to 4OVo of foundation costs. The system controls width of the concrete and makes difficult hillside set-ups a snap.

It can be used up to 200 times, travel to any job site in a van, and can be stored in I I sq. ft. of space.

Appliance Pantry

New appliance pantries in two styles are now available in all finishes of Haas cabinets.

The units, for standard and corner applications, are designed to store toasters, food processors, can openers or other counter clutter. Thev are equipped with a sliding tambour door to provide easy access.

Lots of Pull

Home Hardware has announced an expansion of the Expo line of contemporary pulls and knobs for cabinets. Two pulls and two finger pulls are now available with oak and walnut inserts. The total line is now available in a bright brass

All hnishes are hand finished. The oak and walnut versions are available in bright brass and chrome.

Lots of Nails

Snider Building Products, TotePac division, now offers a complete merchandising program on a full line of I lb. and 5lb. packages of domestic nails, master packed in 25 lb. and 50 lb. cartons.

The display rack comes complete with header card and individual identification cards, to assist the d-i-y customer in selecting the right nail for rhe job.

Modern packaging equipment magnetically aligns nails in the carton so they can be easily handled. This process results in smaller, more compact boxes which will reduce the floor or shelf space needed to store or merchandise the nails.

Manufacturing techniques assure completely degreased nails for clean handling as well as uniform top-quality galvanized, blued, or cement coated nails.

Modern Chimney Sweep

Timber Products has developed special formula cleaners, paint and polish to clean, restore and beautify woodburning stove and fireplace equipment and accessories, Chimney cleaner, stove paint, brick and stone cleaner, glass cleaner, and stove polish are available in colorful packages reportedly priced for high volume retail sales.

A header card is available for store display.

Nuts by the Pound

A new svstem for bulk fasteners is from Rockord International.

Custom-designed polypropylene bins that fit standard shelves or hanger bars contain 64 varieties of zinc chromate plated screws, nuts and washers. The starter inventorv is shipped with a complimentary sdt of heavy duty plastic bins. l03/e" x 43/s" x 3th". No special display units are necessary.

The assortment, including hex screws, lag screws, caniage screws, finished hex nuts and wrought washers, can be sold by the piece or by the pound. Each product is identified witlf color-coded labels to simplify customer selection and inventorv restocking.

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Saw With Gas

A heavy duty gas-powered chain saw, with 3.3 cu. in. engine displacement and advance engineering design, has been infroduced by the Homelite Division of Textron Inc., for homeowners and farmers who require a large-size chain saw.

The model 330, suggested retail price of $299.95, can satisfy heavy wood-cutting demands with automatic oiling, professional-type Capacitor Discharge ignition, low operating sound levels, superior balance and a new vibration isolation system that separates exterior engine housings from the powerhead for greater comfort and lonser ooeratins life.

It is equipped'with'an and:kickback protectiv-e device, professional-style handguard of high-impact strength nylon, a chain catcher, cushioned rubber-coated handlebar and a throttle interlock.

Computer Heat Control

Computerized outdoor reset controls that operate home forced-hotwater (hydronic) heating systems while keeping indoor temperatures consistent are being introduced by Dytron, Inc.

They electronically compare indoor and outdoor temperatures, then automatically adjust home boilers to the lowest, most energy efficient operating temperature. Comfortable inside temperatures are maintained within loF of thermostat setting. Units designed for tankless systems feature a remote control solid state timer for preprogrammed periods of domestic hot water.

Adaptable to most oil and gas-fired heating systems, the controls include three Series E units in 3Yz" x 3lz" x lsla" plastic cases, and three Series EH units in 5" x 6" x 2" steel conduit cases. All circuitry is sealed in epoxy for environmental protection. Each unit comes comDlete with two thermistor sensors.

Hatchet Goes Metric

Anticipating the change to metric in the building trades, Vaughan has modified its professional shingling hatchet to meet the new standards.

New hatchets have a 3-hole gauge with settings at 4Yz" , 5" and 14.3 cm (57a"), iimensions that meet both U.S. and metric shingle measurement standards.

The hatchets are forged of high carbon steel. heat treated to meet the dual needs of striking face and cutting edge. Head is tully polished, with milled, crowned face and 2le" cutting edge. Blade has nail slot and draw-knife. Handle is best grade white hickory.

Cabinet Organizers

D-shape Rev-A-Shelf for use in pantry cabinets is new from NuTone/ Ajax.

Independently rotating shelves provide access to stored items with a shelfpositioner. The assembly features acetal wheels that provide drag-free rotation. Shelves automaticallv selflocate the last 3CF either side 6f their original position.

Molded polymer shelves with antiskid textured surfaces are reinforced with an aerospace network of ribs on underside. Molded-in colors are cocoa brown or white.

Cabinets may be customized with separate lower and upper shelf series. Flat front D-shelves permit use of door-storage bins.

Let lt Rain

Robar Protective Products has introduced a two-piece protective suit of lightweight virgin vinyl, priced under $4.

A lNVo waterproof material, both non-conductive and non-corrosive. the vinyl resists cracking, peeling and oxidation. The suit features a jacket with take-up snaps at the wrist and a snap-down fly front; attached hood; and elastic pants with a snap-down safety fly.

Asbestos Overcoat

Aqualoid, a sealant produced by Essex Chemical Corp., can be sprayed on, penetrating asbestos insulation, and hardening to lock the fibers in place.

It is one of the sealants that an independent research laboratory working for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently tested and approved as asbestos encapsulators.

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Encapsulation reportedly offers a fast economical solution to the asbestos fiber problem in buildings and residences.

During the encapsulation process. the room is completely sealed in plastic sheeting. Workers wear disposable EPA-approved clothing and masks which finally are packed in air-tight drums and buried in approved landfills.

Wire Rope Clips

A new line of wire rope clips and merchandising system from Rockford International is designed to provide a visual inventory, preventing costly out-of-stocks.

It features a bright tri-level counter top display unit constructed of heavy gauge wire to display a full range of popular size wire rope clips. At the base of the unit is a wire basket for additional clips or related items.

The unit measures 9" x l7Va" x 2Ot/2" .It includes channels giving size information and provides a space for pricing each row of clips. A white and blue metal billboard panel shows customers how to select. buv and use the clips which are zinc Lhromate plated with U-bolt, nuts and saddle pre-assembled. All meet federal specifications and standards.

Lgng Lasting Floor

Perma-Color and Caro-Color quartz surface aggregates for use in composite seamless flooring are new from Clifford W. Estes Co., Inc.

Manufactured from silica, quartz reportedly offers wear resistance as much as four times greater than terrazzo surfaces.

In l0 earth colors, it offers a variety of combinations for seamless flooring, walls, stairs, counter tops, walks, and patios.

Pickup Toolbox

Toolbox Lid-and-Top units from Redbell Plastics, Inc. fit nearly every type of pickup make and model, foreign or domestic, to enable do-ityourselfers to design and build their own pickup tool boxes.

Th-e combination top and dual lids are made as a single unit from heavyduty ABS plastic. Each lid opens at the end of the tool box for access from either the right or left side with built-in lid supports.

Units which can be locked with padlocks provide dustproof, weatherproof covering. Each comes with blueprint ideas for custom-finishlng.

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PushButton Plumbing

Ultraflo is a new ready-to-go,off-theshelf plumbing system which, according to users, reduces the water bill up to 35%o and saves about 25Vo on the heatins of water

Ne'i lines of flexible copper or plastic go directly to the bathroom or kitchen from a remote valve unit without requiring elbows, tees, or other fittings. In renovation of older homes, the system by-passes the old piping.

A single line of tubing brings cold, hot, or blended warm water. A push button keyboard delivers the desired temperature at a touch.

Hands on Display

CareFree Plumbing Products' display for the recently introduced lift 'n clean toilet seat stocks,merchandises, and allows customers to see how easily the seat lifts off for cleaning.

The two-sided display comes with 32 regular seats, l6 elongated models, a header and a special seat demonstration unit. Shipped freight prepaid in knock-down form, it assembles without tools.

The display measures 73r/2" high, 2512" wide and 32V2" deep and takes 57n sq. ft. of floor space.