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Efticient Sierrcl Sofiit

Simpson Timber Co. Sierra soffit redwood is available nationally. The soffit is suited for use as soffit on roofs, archways and cornices,

It is a 96" solid r.edwood panel manufactured from certified kiln-dried California

Powered by a rear engine, 190 hp V-8, the Safari hauls a 6,000 lbs. payload up to 19 mph. A driver and six passengers can be- transported in the enclosed, weatherized caD.

It is steerable with either a hydraulically operated system or mechanical steering arms. A tandem suspension system and double-width rubberized tracks are featured. The carrier has a turning radius of 15'.

The vehicle is just over tL1b' long and is 87" wide. The cab is 55L/2" high and 80" wide.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Whew! A Relief Volve

An improved A.G.A. certified automatic relief valve that meets USA Standard 22L.22-1964 for temperature-pressure protection is from Mansfield Sanitary, Inc. Designated 8-503, it has a !r/+" slimline thermo element which permits direct mounting into special tapping of hot water tank.

Flooring Merchqndiser

Flecto Co. has a floor merchandiser for Flecto Varathane which displays four large samples of clear, gloss, black and white and Humicure. A dramatic headline and a photo of Miss Varathane skating

Redwood soffit redwood in 4" and 6" widths with a special t & g milling on the ends and edges which permits random end-matching.

End-matching does away with most of the trimmings and fitting and all but eliminates waste trims, Sierra soffit can be installed with either the smooth face and hairline joints or rough sawn face and groorred end and edge joints exposed.

WRITD: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Sqfori Cqrrier

A "go anywhere" Safari tracked personnel carrier, developed by Bombardier, Ltd., transports men and equipment in off-road

Automatic relief

The valve operates between 200"210"F and resets automatically. It also has a standard pressure setting of 125 p.s.i. with other settings available.

When furnished with Y+" inlet and outlet, it has a 70,000 BTU/HR steam temperature rating. The same valve, with a Yz" inlet, carries a 16,000 BTU/HR rating. Valves are individually boxed, 24 boxes to a master carton.

llIRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 5?3 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Skate over plastic finish across the hard varathane surface are atop the merchandise to catch the customer's eye,

When purchasing the merchandiser, dealers may receive any combination of varathane products they wish. The dealer also gets free two one-gallon cans, 6 quart cans and 12 pint cans of f 66 plastic oil.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Repousse' Tile

Kentile Floors, Inc., has introduced Repogss6, an index cut, vinyl asbestos tile. Index cutting allows embossed patterns to be repeated indefinitely.

The Repouss6 design is taken from a door panel executed by Italian sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. The tile, in 12" x L2" x 1/16" thick size, comes in eight colors.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Problem Solver

Pemko has solved weatherstrip and threshold display problems with a revolving rack that is said to support heavy items that other racks cannot carry.

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It requires a 20" diameter of floor space to display 25 sq. ft. of merchandise. The customer can turn each of the four pegboard display sides toward himself.

Each face of the display is pre-labelled according to which assorLment the dealer is 1V16" thick and has a high quality wood gtained plastic surface that provides an excellent presentation surface for photos, drawings, lettering or products. Ileadline titles and a variety of stain colors are available.

WBITE: The Merchant Maga4ine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Figures Fosl

A calculator from Industrial Scientific Instruments solves rapid conversions between inches and millimeters. The calculator converts inches to millimeters or visa versa up to six decimal Places.

The precision dimension section will convert into millimeters any value from .0001" to 99.999", or converts into inches and air-cleaner, weighs 120 lbs. With the addition of an electric starter and alterna-

Revolving rack selects. There is no charge for the rack when ordered with any of the assortments. Delivery is immediate.

The rack comes assembled but for two faces and the sign; it is said to take only 15 minutes to complete.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine,673 So. Lake Ave,, Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

A Thousond Fqces

Shorr Oftce Interiors has a line of displays with interchangeable face panels that permit speedy copy or product photo changes virtually eliminating obsolescence in the display.

Conversion calculator any value from .01 mm' to 999.99 mm. It also has a separate additional section for rapid conversions between millimeters, inches and fractions of an inch with a range from 1164" to 100".

The calculator is 5" in diameter and made from high grade opal white acrylic material with fully engaved scales and is supplied complete with plastic case. Price is $6.95.

WRtrTE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Block Power

H. B. Fuller Co.'s Black Stuff adhesive for use in drywall housing instgllations without requiring nails in the wall field has been approved by FIIA. Black Stufr is desigaed for laminating drywall, polystyrene foams, urethane foams, fiberglass, asbestos cement board, plaster board, wood paneling and furring strips to a variety of supports.

The adhesive is easily applied with trowel and hand caulking guns; It's available in 10 ounce tubes, one gallon cans, five gallon pails, 30 and 55 gallon drums.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Lightweight Engine

Onan Div. of Studebaker Corp. has added a lightweight engine. The 26 hp. model "NH" operates materials handling equipment, construction machine$, lawn and garden tractors, rough terrain vehicles, portable pumps and truck refrigerator units.

A heavy duty birch frame, 48" high x ll\h" wide x 5Y*" deep, can hold internally lishted displays if required. The display face

The engine is heavy duty, air cooled; is a two cylinder opposed 60 cu. in., 4 stroke, "L" head model. The manual start model (standard), complete with cooling system

Model hP engine tor (optional) the weight is 135 lbs. and the height 20Ve".

A number of optional accessories are available.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine,573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Effective Bockfires

A lightweight backfire ignition device developed especially for forest and brush fire fighting is available from Explosives Engineering Corp. Called the Burnol backfire device, it eliminates the need for drip torches since it actuates without flame ignition.

Launched a variety of waYs

It consists of a canister filled with a gel material actuated by a rip cord and burster. The device can be placed, dropped, thrown or launched into position.

They come in haU pint, pint and quart sizes. They are shipped in case lots and can be stored indefinitely without deteriorating.

WRIT.E: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Portoble Power Oullet

A high watt source from trucks or cars for electrical tools, applianees or lights has been introduced by Fairbanks Morse, Inc. An advantage claimed for the Dynamote GS is high wattage at a price of approximately $200.

Simple installation of the 8" x 4" x 4" unit under the dashboard provides one 120 volt, 1800 watt (15 amp) receptacle plus outlets for 72 volt appliances and battery charging. Larger capacity models are also available to deliver 2400 and 3600 watts.

Dynamote units feature a bypass system which eliminates any drain on the vehicle battery. An automatic throttle control is also provided. Available is an accessory auto-start device which gives complete remote control.

\ilRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Tough Hide

Pacific Hide and Leather Co., decorated its new Los Angeles office and warehouse with its product. The interior of the 40,000 sq. ft. building is covered with ,Cohyde brand vinyl wallcoverings. Twenty patterns totaling nearly 1,000 lineal yards cover the walls.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Economicql Shelfwore

Deco-Panel trim for wall mounted shelf standards is made from molded poly- st'rene. The plaques accessorize baked enamel, anodized aluminum and woodgrain vinyl shelf hardware. be fitted together to length from 2'-6'.

Modular panels can match any standard

Westem lumber & Building Molcrlols MERCHANT machine can handle two units of loose lumber and eliminate the necessity for carrier blocks.

Rough lumber at the end of the green chain is picked up by the machine and rotated 90". It's transported to the storage

Pizazz in shelfware

Modular units are joined and the standard at wall is mounted with set screws. End or center unit panels come in walnut, antique white and antique charcoal. They go with most furnishings.

WRITE: T"he Merchant Magazine,573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Beep, Beep, Lood Runner!

Eliminating the need for two machines and saving yard space can be accomplished with the Load Runner. The Skagit Corp.

It can handle your load area and stacked by the Load Runner. The need for a straddle carrier and a lift truck is eliminated.

The Load Runner has a 25,000 lb. capacity at a 30" load center. Diesel, gasoline or LP-gas engines and a three speed power shift forward and reverse will move the loaded unit at 25 mph. The load is clamped

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WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Cqre Products Merchondiser

The Care-taker Guide to Profits, a full line display rack, has been developed by Benson Chemical Products, Inc. This free standing merchandiser stocks a complete line of aerosol maintenance products. A point of purchase header illustrates products in use.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 5?3 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

A Husky Sheor

Skagit Corp. entered the competitive tree shear market with a husky unit capable of

Snips butts up to 40" snipping off trees with butt sizes up to 40,.

The shear is powered with a GMC 6V53 diesel. The cutting blade gets its push from

4t a pair of 10" hydraulic cylinders. It has four speeds each in forward and reverse. Ground clearance is two feet.

The main frame is constructed of high strength steel. Total weight is 36,000 lbs. A pusher apparatus keeps pressure on the tree as the cutting is underway.

The four wheel drive unit is articulated for a short turn radius; and the chassis is capable of an oscillating action to take care of ground irregularities. Tires have steel protected tread.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif.91101.

Quickie Cut Ofr

"Quick Stop" saw gaug:es are said to eliminate measuring, jigging, clamping and