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Pete Soeek. president of Fremont Forest Products, Whittier, Ca., has named John Brecheisen as mgr. of Fremont's new Phoenix sales office.

Ken Thim, lumber and bldg. mtls. buyer for Homeowners EmPorium, Gardena, Ca., recently vacationed on the Colorado River "and concluded with a sorrowful Las Vegas farewell to his money."

Jim Harrington has been named a sales rep out of Virginia Hardwood's Phoenix office.

Joe Lisac and Jim Snodgrass have been named to the Portland sales staffof Oregon Pacific Industries.

Richard Guest is now assisting James D. Schreiber, Georgia-Pacifi c's Western particleboard and hardboard s/m. John Wilton continues as Northwest accts. mgr. plus handling four California G-P distribution centers, according to Frank V. Langfitt, Jr., v.p., bldg. products, Portland.

Wallace A. Norum. NFPA Northwest district mgr., recently worked seminars in Oregon and California, spreading The Word on wood.

John i(elly, B-onnie Sales Co.. is back in Arcata, Ca., after a trip to Geneva, Switzerland.

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A.L. Sadberry, mBr., Portales Lumber Co., Portales, N.M., is recovering from a fall from some second story bins in which he broke his hip.

Don Derbes is back at Inland Lumber Co., Colton, Ca., after a family vacation in Hawaii.

Carol Rourke, asst. sales mgr. at G-P's City of Industry, Ca., buying office (the first woman in the company ever to earn the title, incidentally,) plans an early business trip to the mill country.

Lowell Kolb, Mullin Lumber Co., Claude Cumy, Far West Fir Sales, Chuck Nelson, Carroll Moulding and Phil Gilbert, recently retired from Coos Head Lumber & Plywood, were a recent foursome at Los Alamitos Country Club, L.A.

R.A. Tweed, pres,, Denver Reserve Supply Co., Denver, is the new v.p. & treasurer of Naresco, following their annual meeting in Colorado Springs. D.A. Wolfe, president of Northern Yards, Portland, was also chosen as a v.p.

Roy Stantoh, Sr., Ferd Haas, Vince Besinque and Lloyd Webb (now there's a good bunch of hardwood lumbermen) have been gathering twice a month for some bowling and good conversation.

Harry Merlo, the energetic new top man at Louisiana-Pacific, made the public prints twice last month, with feature articles on his achievements in Forbes and Business Week.

Dwayne Allen is manning International Forest Products's new Fresno office, reports Phil Butterfield. Bob Nunnally got in a vacation in Ensenada. Mexico. He's based at co. HQ, Pomona, Ca.

Bruce Zimmer is now repping Ever/Strait doors in the central Rocky Mt. states, according to Bob Gifford. Western s/m.

Brannon Vincent recentlv vacationed (plus some sales calls) in Arizona, N.M. and Tex. Now in his 44th year in the lumber business, he has been with his present emplover., Fleming LumbeiCo., L.A., foi25: years.

Lewis Shormann, Eagle Rock Lumber Co., L.A., and his wife, both caught giant trout on a trip to Great Bear Lake in the Arctic Circle. His weighed in at 33 lbs.!

George McDonald is the new controller f,or American Forest Products' South Sierra div., according to g/m W. B. Lantsberger.

Robert S. Mclean and Monte D. Nelson have joined AFP as director, administration, and compensation mgr., respectively, reports v.P, A.E. Pufford.

Robert O. Lee, v.p. for PR and advertising for Georgia-Pacific, and a 17 ye-ar G-P stafrer. is retiring early for health reasons. Mel C. Carpenter, assist. to the chairman, assumes Bob's duties in addition to his present ones.

Ed Mather, Western regional mgr., is manning AutEx's new Portland of- fice. Fred Keleher. their new 9outhwest regional mgr., is based in L.A.

C. W. Cain is convention chairman for WBMA's 70th Western Roundup, in Seattle. Committee members include Elmer Fietd, Clint Gossard. Vern Greer, Curtis Kehoe. Roberi Tilley, Lenn Width, Robirrt Wilcoxon and Joe Cain.

Bill Buettnerr V.p., United Wholesale Lumber Co., Montebello, Ca.. recently vacationed with his wife at Lake Tahoe. Grand Canvon. Phoenix, Tucson and Las Velas.

Ralph Lamon, Lamon Lumber Co.iSan Francisco, and his wife, Suzie, are currently in the Orient. plavine tourist in Japan, Formo3a', Thaii land and Singapore.

Gene Genard has left Elof Hansson. Inc. in Compton, Ca., to move to Hawaii and go to work for Clark Williams, who heads a mfg. rep firm. Gene will continue to reip eloT Hansson.

Les Jones is a new sales rep for Oregon Pacific Industries. selline the Midwest and working out of Rockford, Ill. Tim Whitman has been named dispatcher at OP's new Wilsonville (Portland) warehouse.

George Steiner, president, Hedlund Lumber Sales, North Highlands, Ca., recently business-tripped to Watsonville to help a good customer.

Bill Herman is now on Duke Citv Lumber's buvine staff. Albuqueique, joining iohn frlares and Bill Krei as buyers. A.U. of N.M. business school grad, he worked 2 years at Duke's Winslow, Ariz., plant.

Al Gillespie is now in Duke's wholesale dept. His former sales slot in particleboard has been filled brr Dunc Boggs. Al joins Mike Wallier and Clorinda Zagurski servicing the Southern states.

Ken Heist, Billings, Mont., has won national honors in G-P's "Salesman of the Quarter" awards. Bill Hartley, Boise, Ida., won Northwest regional honors; Terry Saunders, Salinas, Ca., and Earl Deupree, Denver, have won regional hoirors.

Pat Kennedy is now the sales rep for Plywood Fresno, selling dealers and industrials from S.F. south to Monterey, the same territory he covered for 16 vears for Weyerhaeuse r.

Walt Wiley, Foothill Lumber Co., Glendora, Ca. recentlv made the wedding scene, JeanneRikley was his bride.

Jack Rogers has moved from Mullin LumberCo., No. Hollywood, Ca., to their operation in San Gabriel.

Don "Sully" Sullivan, South Bay Redwood Co., Orange, Ca., and his wife, Erma, vacationed in Las Vegas ("for fun") and then at a desert cabin in Calif. ("to dry out from having fun").

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Alex King, sales mgr., Brown Moulding Co., is back home in Montevallo, Ala, after a recent West Coast buving trip.

John Lipani, Weyerhaeuser, Los Angeles, was a recent visitor at their Burlingame offices.

Jim Duart is now director of American Forest Products' new staff marketing dept. He's been with AFP since '47. Petcr Murphy has been named g/m of the newly realigned national sales div. He was most recentlv mgr.,lumber sales.

Athol Stogner, in the paper mfg. business tbr 28 years, has been named plant superintendent for Nicolet of California's new Holister paper mill. He will direct the recvcllne mill's activities in produciirg 50 tons perday of roofingfelt material, according to C.A. Cardoza.

Dos Morland, Lane-Stanton Lumber Co., City of Industry, Ca., recently vacationed with wife Patty and son D.R., relaxing and playing tennis in Palma Valley.

Dave Mensing flew to Portland on business and inspected L-P's new corporate offices.

Gage McKinney, MacBeath Hardwood, Berkeley, will pursue his master's degree at UC, Irvine. Manuel Lavrador, MacBeath's "little ol' wine maker," didn't. "Grapes cost too much," sez Manuel.

Cheryl Friesen is new at Rolf Stolesen Forest Products, Palo Alto, Ca., as a sales trainee and Girl Fridav.

New Baugh Consulting Firm

A new company to provide consultative services in the fields of domestic wood products uses and distribution has been established by industry veteran William E. Baugh. Carrying his name, the firm also has an export division that is exclusively specializing in the export market.

Having worked in a variety of areas within the forest products field in the past 35 years, Baugh was most recently general manager of the Southern Ca. div. of Southwest Forest Industries. The division was formed several years ago when he sold his company, Baugh Forest Products, to SFI.

William E. Baugh & Associates will provide services in the areas of market surveys, strategy analysis, executive recruitment and placement, management personnel screening, management systems engineering and development and wood products engineering. The company has offices in Newport Beach, Ca.

Active in a number of industry associations, he is currently serving as a v.p. in NAWLA.

ARE YOU COVERED?

(Continued from page 16) man can be sure he is renewing the coverage regularly, and he will have the opportunity to renew it himself if the employee lets it lapse.

The Institute also suggests that your company auto insurance be endorsed to cover employees' cars with high limits applying above the limits of their insurance. This nonownership liability insurance can also be added to special multi-peril package policies or other package policies.

And it's a good idea, too, to carry medical payments insurance on each employee's careither as an endorsement to his PolicY or to yours. This will cover the employee's own costs if he is injured (beyond any coverage under your compensation insurance). NEV/

New Club Year

(Continued from page 29) drick, 1962-63; Bruce Jacobsen, 1964-65; Vic Roth, 1965-66; Ralph Boshion. 1967-68-69; El Werthman, 1969-70; Dwight Curran, 1970-71; and Ron Delisle, I97l-72.

Special note was paid to HonorarY Life Member Lew Godard.

EmanuelFritz, Professor Emeritus, Univ. of California, (retired), affectionately referred to as Mr. Redwood for his untiring work in forestry and conservation for over 50 years was also present. In addition, Prof. Fritz taught forestry to many of the members of the club, as well as numerous lumbermen throughout the West.

The new group of officers was nominated and voted into office in true Hoo-Hoo fashion. Immediate Past-President Paul Olsen turned over the reins of office to Manuel Lavrador. Assisting Manuel will be Jim Harrison, G-P, v.p.; Dave Mensing, L-P, sec.-treasurer; and Charlie White, sgt.-at-arms. Directors include Verlon McKinney, Elmar Brock, Joe Casella and Jim Henderson,

Club Helps the Kids

Some 25 under-privileged children and their counselors will be the guests of the San Francisco HooHoo club when it stages their annual Christmas charity event at the Marines Memorial Club on December 14.

Refreshments and lunch will be served and entertainment provided for the children. At the party, each child receives a gift of his choice from the club.

The main event of the year for the club (and the kids, too, we suspect) it is open to anyone in the lumber business.

Check Cashing Protection Against the Paper Hangers

In the world of crime thev're called o'paper hangers.'o But as many businessmen and retailers have found out, bad check artists can do a good job of redecorating ledger books in red ink as well. Worthless checks have been a bane to businessmen for as long as it has been a boon to transact business without cash. Exact losses are hard to pin down, but one source estimates that in the United States more than a billion dollars worth of goods, services and cash were stolen last year through the use of rubber checks, guaranteed to bounce.

age, the businessman must indtall equipment that will photograph the person cashing the check, the check its_elf, and any piece of identification offered. In addition, the retailer must lay down ground rules for peisonnel who cash checks. They must make sure that each check cashed has on it the address and phone number of the person for whom it is cashed, and that it be endorsed in front of the clerk handling it who also must then initial it.

RECOGl{!fl0il: Richard C. Caletti, president, American Institute of Timber Construction, presents plaque certifying AITC honorary membership to MuG. Hanisch, Jr., v.p., KoppersCo. Hanisch was actively involved in AITC formation in 1952, served as president in 1954, 1961 and 1967 and was on the board from its inception until 1973. 0nly two other men have been elected honorary members: the late Ward Mayer, the first president, and Frank Hanrahan, first exec. v.p.

For businessmen who find that for either sales or customer accorrlmodation checks are a necessity, protection from bad-check losses is available under a Merchant's Check Cashing Forgery Bond, according to the Insurance Information Institute. In order to qualify for the cover-

When such requirements are met the merchant is covered for losses up to $50 per check. Losses up to $200 per check are covered if the check is from a government agency or established business organization within 75 miles of the merchantos place of business. This allows a merchant to cash payroll checks as a courtesy to customers and pick up added payday business. Postal money orders and express money orders are also covered up to the $200limit.

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Calculating Rafter Lengths

Emmert Products Co. has a new service tool, the Dial-A-Length Rafterule.

Its simple dial settings give accurate dimensions of the common, jack, and hip or valley rafters for any building span. The Rafterule creates a standard method of calculating rafter lengths and eliminates the necessity of reading the framing square, book-s, or charts.

By setting the Rafterule indicator to a selected roof pitch. anyone can accurately determine the rafter lengths for any building span. Since readings are graduated much like a carpenter rule, rafter lengths are easily read to Va" or less. This sturdy, all-plastic calculator also contains information on angular rafter cuts for radial arm saws as well as plumb, level, and side cut data for use with any framing square. All necessary instructions are self contained. Included with each unit is a durable, protective case.

It sells forjust $6.95 each prepaid.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

OSHA Colors

Ideal Aerosols, Inc. is introducing OSHA federal safety color paints in l6 ounce aerosol cans. These acrylic-base paints are quick drying, durable and solvent resistant. They meet OSHA requirements and are formulated in compliance with ANSI specifications 253.r.

All cans feature ldeal's exclusive tamper-proof, color matching caps and are available in the seven colors. The label explains recommended uses for each color.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

More Code Oks for PVC Pipe

New pvc gravity sewer pipe ASTM D3034-73a from Johns-Manville has become the first rubber-ring pvc sewer pipe to receive IAPMO research committee approval for meeting requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code.

The committee made its recommendation after extensively reviewing and testing the pipe in 4" , 6" ,8", 10" and 12" sizes. A heavy-walled, solventwelded DWV pipe in 4" to 8" sizes had been the only previous pvc sewer pipe to gain such approval from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, the leading association of plumbing officials west of the Mississippi River.

The Johns-Manville product contains an integral wall bell and a "locked in" rubber elastomeric gasket and compatible pvc fittings also with integral wall bell and "locked in" rubber elastomeric gasket. The pipe's Ring-Tite sealing ring provides a tight, flexible and strong seal that meets an exacting 50 gals./inch/mile/day specification. The pipe has been approved for domestic sewage and for sewers as defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena' Ca. 91101.

Deadbolt Show-Pak

Harloc Pacemaker's new line of deadbolts also have a new visual Show-Pak box, designed for both pegboard and shelf-display. It is color coded on both front and end for each type ofdeadbolt: single cylinder, double ilinder, one way, and thumb-turn deadbolts.

The box has a heavY gauge Plastic cover securely attached to the box to prevent pilferage. Show-Pak is designed and eneineered for the dealer to stock and disllay and enables the customer to select the risht deadbolt that he wants.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

New Lift Truck Series

Major advances in White fork lift truck design incorporated in the new series of 4,000 and 5,000 lb. capacity, pneumatic-tired Models MY-40B and MY-508, for gasoline, LP-gas and diesel fuels, are claimed by White Materials Handling Co., a subsidiary of White Motor Corp.

Most significant of these advances are the emission controls to match strict environmental standards ; lowered operating costs and increased productivitv: Ereater torque; increased durability oi the drive tiain; precision loading, positioning and stacking; new electronic ienition as an option; a new Whitedisigned l-beam family of uprights: and new power plants.

Power plant in the new models is a thoroughly tested, 6-cyl., L-head indus- trial engine for gasoline and LP-gas. Durable construction, low fuel consumption and low noise level are characteristic of the engine. Horsepower is 77 on gasoline and 73 on LPgas at 2.(XX) rpm.

- The diesel 6neine for the new series is a 4-cycle, direclinjection unit developine 7l hp at 2.100 rpm.

Travel speeds in both forward and reverse are: low range, 0-7.5 mph; high ranee. 0-13.2 rpm.

WRttB: Th-e Merchant Magazine. 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9110l'

Cellular Furring StriP

Jarrow Building Products has introauiiO a new celltilar furring strip called Jarrow StriP. -

A considtent 8' length and a bold sreen merchandising stripe make it posIiUle to market Jarrow Strip in the paniline, moulding, and ceiling tile area' WnttB: The Merchant Magaztne. 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca' 91101'

Got Any Hang-uPs?

The new Hang-Up Vac from ShoPVac Corp. is claimed to be a new concept in heavy duty maintenance. Desiened for operations where keeping clEan is a mdst, but sPace is at a Premium. vou simply mount the vacuum bracket-on the riall, or the lolly-column bracket on a post, slip in vac and plug in.

It's no larger than a fire extinguisher. and a lot better-looking, too. With one central location, any part of the room may be reached effortlessly with an extra-long hose. Or You can mount Hang-Up-directly behind machines for clean, safe operation.

Six different Hang-UP Vacs are made: two for normal usage, two wet and drv vacs for home usage. and two powerful industrial models. one for dry bick-up and one for wet and dry use. All are all-steel construction, with 2Vz gallon capacities.

WRiln: The Merchant Magazine,. 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101'

Water, Water Everywhere

A unique new sprinkler featuring precisely-gauged low application rates of from lVz to 17 gallons per minute while delivering water in practical patterns in circles up to 200 feet in diameter has been introduced by Melnor Industries, turf irrigation div.

Embodying well-known but rarely used hydraulic principles, Melnor's new sprinkler offers applications in soil-water-plant relationships in all three categories of outdoor water distribution; namely industrial turf, agriculture, and treated sewage products utilizing the "land treatment" process.

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

New Cargo Dunnage Bags

Spur Products div., Willcox & Gibbs, has a new cargo dunnage bag that absorbs shock and secures pallet loads of merchandise against damages incurred from impact and shifting of cargo.

The bags are 5" in diameter x 5'long and are made from a rugged heavy-mil polyethylene tube filled with highimpact absorbing cushions of polystyrene foam.

An extended edge permits the Spur cargo dunnage bag to be easily taped or stapled and inserted between pallet loads of merchandise for shockabsorbing damage-free transport.

They can be used in rail car door. ways, at the nose and tail of piggyback trailers, as void-fillers in igloos and airfreight shipments, in household or special product moving vans, or inserted between pallet loads of cargo in ocean containers for resilient cushioning at all times.

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

Quieter Chain Saw

Homelite has a professional chain saw designed for high speed pulpwood production called the 350 Automatic, that they describe as a sophisticated tool for harv-esting small treeS that, earlier in the year, passed or exceeded the most stringent vibration and soundlevel tests in Sweden, Finland and Czechoslovakia.

Three years in development, the 350, according to Homelite president, Robert P. Straetz, "probably carries the most advanced system of vibration isolation as well as the most effective sound muffling system ofany saw on the market." It is expected to retail for under $300 and will replace current models, XL-400 and V.I.-123.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

New Economy Closer

A new complete selection of economy door closers identified as Tylo, by Kwikset, claims to combine nearly all the desirable features found in expensive door closers at an economy pnce.

All have a steel operating mechanism and spring, rack-and-pinion operation and come in a variety of models to fit most standard installations.

Available in 8 different sizes to suit doors ofvarying sizes and weights, they are manufactured to meet or exceed all federal specifications, Series 3009.

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

Free Reader Service

For further informolion on oll New Producls ond New Lileroture, write fhe hlerchant Mogozine, 573 So. Loke Ave., Posodeno, Co. 9l l0l. Pleose mention issue dote ond poge number so we con process your requesl foster! Thonks.

Synthetic Stucko@

Stucko is a synthetic stucco for interior and exterior use around the home. Waterproof and easy to use, it can be applied as a wall coating. creating decorative surfaces or for the repair and patching of stucco walls.

One gallon of Stucko covers approximately 16-20 sq. ft. and will dry inabout an hour outdoors or three indoors. The imaginative home repairman or repairwoman can create many striking effects by using a coarse paint roller or sponge to give the coating an unusual texture, It is dampproof below ground level and waterproof above ground level.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

DARK, bold and richlv eleoant are characteristics of Presidio, Spanish member of new Historic Collection of hardboard panels by Masonite. Perfect wall covering lor any Mediterranean room, it is an authentic reproduction of intricate styling that characterized walls in upper class homes oi 18th Centu ry Spain. Each 4xd panel looks as if it's made up 0t 18 individual hand-carved wooden blocks in three vertical rows of six. Each of the simulated hand-laid insets features deeo, dimensionallvtextured graining. Colored panels provide acceht wall t0 create atmosphere of warm, intimate charm. Prelinished m'atched moldings are also available.

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Kwikset entrance handlesets are the latest items to their line of visually packaged locksets.

The unique handleset visual package displays every component ofthe sets to the fullest effect. A specially engineered carton holds all the pieces and shows approximately how the unit looks on a door.

Two sides of the visual package are open and the entire unit is sealed with heavy-duty shrink-wrap to prevent against loss and pilferage. Product information and major selling points are covered in detail on back panels. Bands at the top and bottom boldly identify the product.

Their research studies have shown that many dealers increase sales oftheir products by as much as l00Vo by stocking and displaying Kwikset visual packs.

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

Fine Textured Coating

A new. flexible. non-cementious textured coating for protecting exterior and interior surfaces has been added to its Thoro@ System ofproducts by Standard Dry Wall Products, Inc.

Called Thorocoat, it is a nonflammable decorative coating for use on block, concrete, plaster, stucco, masonry and brick. This new product is recommended for applications where a rich, sand-textured, non-gloss, water repellent finish is desired. Other claimed advantages ofthe fine textured coating are its abrasion and stain resistance, excellent adhesion and its blister proof nature. Thorocoat meets federal specifi cation #TTP-555.

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

New Water-Saving Toilet

Distribution plans for a toilet using only 3.5 gallons of water when flushed have been announced by Borg-Warner Plumbing Products. Conventional toilets can require as much as 5 gallons of water per flush.

Full production and distribution are planned for late next spring.

'l he reduced water use was accomplished bv engineerins a toilet bowl that operatei pro-perly wi-th only 3.5 gallons of water, enabling use of a correspondingly smaller water tank. The new toilet can-reduce water consumption as much as257o from that ofconventional units'

Bv the end of 1974 more than 5Vo of Bore-Warner's vitreous china toilet production is expected to be the watersavins tvpe.

It iicoiporates siphon-jet flushing action, alonE with a new feature designed to eliminate water condensation on the tank in most residential installations. Despite reduced water usage, the size of the bowl remains approximately the same.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l'

New Minwax Banner

A high-impact full color display banner feafuring wood finishing products is available free from Minwax Co.

The22 " x2S" banner is designed for display in a window or on an overhead wirre. The message, as nationally advertised in six consumer magazines, may be seen from both sides.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101'

What A Cut

A new retail selling center merchandiser for its "Grit Edge" tungsten carbide cuttine blades is available from Remineton-Arms Co.

It pr6vides a high visibility display for increasing sales of "Grit Edge" hack saw, rod saw, saber saw and circular saw blades.

a positive coefficient thermistor, which replaces a negative coefficient thermistor in the control panel, and a remote control indoor sensor.

The positive coefficient thermistor is linear and provides greater sensitivity, better tracking capability, greater accuracy and quicker response than the previous nesative coefficient thermistor. The rJmote control indoor sensor, in contrast to the previous control, can be adiusted from the control panel in the boiler room even though it i3 installed at any converiient point in the system. This greatly reduces time and labor in installation and provides greater accuracy of operation.

Wmtn: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91l0l'

Softwood Plywood lnteriors

Textured softwood plYwood has moved indoors. Its soft texture gives welcome relief from the sheen of plastics and paper, and the impersonality of plasterJike surfaces.

I1s natural variety of surfaces and grain patternseven its knots and color variationsmake it an outstanding wall and ceiling treatment, and a focus for interior design.

Textured panels, highlighted bY stain, transform an ordinary room -or office into one of distinction' Or smooth, painted panels can become an elegant and formal backdroP.

Plywood is easy to use, covers fast, requires no special tools, or skills. Painted, stained or natural, plywood's precisely dimensioned panels. available in lengths to l0 feet, are a keynote to effi cient, economical construction'

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

It consists of a sturdy 22x23" laminated board in bright black, yellow and salmon colors that mounts easily on standard pegboard wall display units. Card haneers for the blades themselves also act ds supports for attaching the selling center to peg boards.

Retail dealers can obtain these "Grit Edge" blade selling centers at no cost from their wholesale suppliers as part of a special, high-profit package that includes a representative varietv of a dozen differ6nt "Grit Edge" blddes.

The blades fit standard hack saw frames and most power tools. Blade edges, coated with thousands of tiny tungsten carbide particles by a patented process, permit users to cut hardened steel, glass, tile, counter top materials and many others that are often too tough to cut with normal blades.

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

An lmproved Heat-Timer

A new improved model of the HeatTimer, a solid state, weather actuated electronic heating control, is now available from Heat-Timer Corp.

It features two major improvements:

More Door Opener Hp.

A% hp. motor has been adoPted to supplant the 2 hp. motor previously used for powering its deluxe model automatic garage door operator, reports the Doorkeeper div. of Vemco Products Inc.

The more powerful motor brings higher standards of operator performance to older home installations where garage doors are usually heavier than for new homes.

The new motor will Provide greater starting torque for automatic garage door operation in cold climatesfor example, such as when a garage door mighrbe frozen to the ground.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake. Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

New Lumber Calculator

New from Georgia-Pacific is a pocket-size, 8t/z"x 4" lumber board iootaee calculator. The first of its kind, it wai designed for the do-it-yourself builder and remodeler, and the retailer. On-site or office estimators will find this new tool valuable when ordering or tallying shipments of lumber. Cost is 250.

It has a durable, plastic-coated, water resistant finish, and provides a quick and easy way to find total board footage for 1" and 2" dimension lumber.

The pocket calculator will give total board feet for up to 100 boards from 8' to 22' long, for 2"dimension lumber in widths from 4" to 12". Any thickngss can be figured by using simple mathematics.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9110l.

Adjustable Cantilever Rack

Jarke Corp. has a new, adjustable arm cantilever rack.

Identified under the trade name Jarke "Button-On." it is available in either single or double column and features heavy duty design for lifetime service.

Guts in Jig Time

Black & Decker has a new singlespeed jig saw, bro-adeling its- line of portable iis saws offered to professional bower t65l users. It is designed for 'power for heavyduty use by carpenters, electri- cians. plumbers, ind other tradesmen who require a versatile. maneuverable DOWer SaW. -

Operating at 3000 strokes per minute, it has a stroke of7a". It is rated at 2.5 amps for 120 volts AC. Capacities are: 2W' inwood,3/c" in aluminum, andl/c" in steel.

Design features include an adjustable tilting sloe with a quick clamp l-ever for bevel cutting to 45o, a heavY-dutY. instant-release trigger switch, and directed air flow assuring a visible cutting line. Price is $47.

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

Carpet Cap

'Mercap,' a new concept for capping carpet wall base, has been added to Mercer Plastics Company's line of vinyl carpet accessones.

Designed with smartly rounded 9132" ' lip that eliminates conspicuous dimensions from the top edge of carpet wall base, the flexible, sturdy vinyl quality of 'Mercap' lends itself to easy forming of seamless outside corners. As a utility item, it is also ideal for capping ceramic tile and wall paneling.

The new 9132" 'Mercap' is offered in l2' sections, packed 600' per carton, or in 4' sections, packed 500' per carton, for over-the-counter sales in 5 standard colors. Other decorator shades andYc" and 5116" lips can be made to order.

I ree standing, it erects in minutes and offers complete flexibility. Arms require no nuts or bolts and are just buttoned on. Each arm offers 1,000 lb. capacity and is available in either 12" or 16" straight and inclined arms.

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

HIGH-RISE WALL UNITS with perforated hard'board back panele and metal baae ghell. Double elotted gtandarde provide for adiuetable bracketg and ahelving. A new dimension for efrective background displ?y of h-anging itemr. ALL PURPOSE GONITOLA with adiuetable diamond'hole perforated metal ehelving. Sturdy construction for heavy type merchandlse. Available with center [ack paiet and wire baeket diviieri.- fA .--r*

Reeve offers the largest selection of metal fixtures ll / Utuppgt in the modern satin bracs finish. Write for our I "X(. ,a,aana new complete store ffxture catalog. Represented [\)(qlljr<9 throughout the United States and Canada. P'O. Box 278,Plco Rivera' cA 90660

EZ Drawer lnstallation

Hardware Designers "925" Series side-mounted drawer slides are as easy to install as a single track slide, according to the manufacturer. Only four steps are needed.

Installation begins with cutting a piece of wood stock to the width of the drawer opening plus /a" ,thenattaching plastic sockets to the wood stock flush with the ends. The cabinet members are then pushed into the sockets, and the front ends of the cabinet members are attached to the sides of the front frame with one screw on each side.

Slides are attached to the drawer in the normal fashion and the drawer is inserted into the cabinet opening. By merely moving the piece of stock it enables the installer to adjust the drawer to the proper position with the insurance that'thti slides will always be aligned. Final step is when the stock is stapled to the back of the cabinet, screws are tightened, and final adjustments made.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

Masonry Patcher, Leveler

A new trowel-on, cement based material, specially formulated for patching and leveling interior masonry and concrete, is new from Standard Dry Wall Products.

Known as Concrete Leveler@, this material is recommended for use on unpainted ceilings, walls, beams and columns prior to applying lightweight texture type cement base coatings. It is also an underlay for vinyl wallpapers and paints.

It contains the proper gradation and quality of aggregate to provide a hard, durable primer coat. It also has a selfbonding agent to ensure positive adhesion without prewetting the surface. It contains no gypsum.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.9ll0l.

A Big Show Off

A new point-of-purchase store display shows off Johns-Manville's Melamite decorative laminates to prbspective customers, tells thbm how easy it is to install Melamite, and supplies them with step-by-step installation literature. It is also a convenient place to sell the other items customers will need.

The store-in-a-'store package includes. besides the displav and literature, three cartons of trrtilamite containing six of Johns-Manville's best-selling patterns in three sheet sizes. It can be used anywhere in the storeas an island, positioned against a wall, or set up at the end of a gondola,

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

Powder Room Elegance

Instant elegance is how Borg-Warner Plumbing Products describes the effect of its new Powder Room Ensemble. The four-piece grouping consists of a white provincial-style vanity cabinet with gold trim and hardware, a cultured marble one-piece lavatory, a gold-tone faucet and drain assembly, and a matching toilet flush handle.

The components come in a single box and can transform a drab half-bath into a stylish home showplace, says BorgWarner. Illustrated installation instructions make the job simple for even the inexperienced d-i-yer. Compact packaging and ease of ingtallation make the ensemble equally attractive to builders and contractors.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

Solid PVC Threshold

Flame-resistant, resilient vinyl has been selected by Mercer Plastics Co., for its Carpet Divider-Saddle. An independent laboratory certified the product is considered to be self-extinguishing. The new saddle for carpeted floors orovides a flat surface. ransins in width trom I " to 6V2" , with striigFt butt-up edges. Low r/q" and 5/16" saddles for juteand sponge-backs and. higher Vz" x svz" x 36" size.

t{EW Roxite display, designed for use as a wallhung orfree standing floor unit, is available with or without steel legs; will accommodate samples 0f the various colors and oatterns in each of the three series of simulated brick and stone panels, Heritage, Bedford and Carriage. Colortul illustrations show finished installations, ease of application. Display units measure 21" x 48", ard equipped with literature.