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NEMil PRODUGTS and selected sales aids

chain saw featuring 1.9 cu.-in. engine displacement.

The system t'eatures a cylindrical sharpening stone that hones the entire cutting surface of the chain while maintaining proper alignment and height. The stone rotates as it sharpens to distribute stone wear evenly and eliminate unwanted grooves.

Equipped with the Safe-T-Tip@ anti-kickback device. it has an effective cutting length of 14 in.

The saw also features a deluxe handguard, rubber-coated handlebar, solid state ignition, automatic chain oiling^, twin trigger conffol and Power Tip@ guidebar.

High Gloss Finish

Pinless Hinge

The Anuba hinge is designed so that it has only two separating pieces with the pin an integral part of the base section.

When installed, an opened door can be lifted straight up to release and remove it for painting or refinishing and rehung by setting it back into position on the base section.

Installation is said to be faster and easier than with conventional butt style hinges. No routing is required on either the frame or the door because the hinges are screwed into position on both.

Currently they are available in four stvles and three sizes. The 9 mm is for cabinets and furniture, the 1l mm for l/s" doors, and the 13 mm size for l3/a" doors. Fabricated from high strength steel, they are available in brass, bronze and chrome plated finishes.

Chain Saw Sharpener

The Homelite Division of Textron Inc., has introduced an automatic chain sharpening system with a new model 190 gas-powered consumer

A two component, polyurethane coating system offering a high gloss "wet look" finish with resistance to chipping, abrasion, chemicals and corrosion is available from RustOleum Corp.

Available in nine standard and hundreds of custom colors. it is recommended for transportation applications such as trucks, buses, and aviation and construction equipment, and in plant maintenance applications where a high gloss finish resistant to sunlight is desired.

A Different Joint

GAF Corp. now has Gaflex flexible expansion joint covers to cover expansion joints in building construction.

Insulated bellows of flexible foam, laminated to a sheet of neoprene, mechanically attached to galvanized metal flanges, they reportedly provide a waterproof seal in building construction where structural expansion joints are required. The flexible bellows is said to compensate for movement in any direction, eliminating stress at joints and providing long lasting watertisht orotection.

'Rvhilable in 50 ft. rolls and l0 ft. flat sections, with straight or curbed flanges, they can be applied with any built-up roof system.

Residential Skylights

A new line of Lexan@ residential skylights with a leak-resistant molded in curbing is from Tech Plastics, Inc.

Break-resistant, they are double walled to keep heat in. Solar bronze or gray tinted outer shells with metallized curbinss are available.

Size-s range ftom 22t/2" to 3OYz" square. Custom sizes, and clear, translucent, and obscured outer shells can be provided as well as those without curbing, and a vandal-resistant industrial line.

Lock Adapts to Deadbolt

Valli & Colombo (U.S.A.) Inc.'s round rosette model, Fiandra, for exterior door use allows for the installation of a deadbolt.

All RR series locksets frt a 2t/e" standard crossbore, l7e" thick doors, er l3/q" doors with adapter. A reversible 23/a" or 23/t" latbh makes it useful in either new and pre-hung doors, or as a replacement lockset in remodeling.

Custom Moulding

Custom moulding which duplicates moulding needed for remodeling or repair of older homes is available from Architectural Moulding.

The firm has the capacity to reproduce any style of moulding in woods of the customer's choice. Short runs are acceptable.

In addition, the firm, a wholesale outlet, stocks 40 styles of moulding in red oak and stain-grade pine.

Vinyl Caulking Compound

A flexible vinyl caulking compound that fills. seals. caulks. bonds. and weatherproofs is from Gloucester Company, Inc.

Phenoseal is water based for easy clean-up, permanently flexible for durability, and curable in 48 hours or less with no clamps. It comes in l0 colors and can be painted.

Also water and heat resistant as well as odorless, it is available in 6 oz. tubes, l0 and 3O oz. cartridges, and I and 5 gal. pails. Price is $3.15 suggested retail for the l0 oz. cartridge.

Disposer on Display

Sinkmaster is introducing new floor and countertop merchandisers for its garbage disposers.

They display four different models plus the twelve most needed disposer installation accessories. All come with fully visible instructions on colorful new packaging.

A super-compact countertop or shelf merchandiser holds one disposer with a hang card describing the features and benefits of that model. Emphasis is placed on the Superplumber toll-free hotline, offering help to the d-i-y installer.

Floor Tile Cement

3C Ceramic & Quarry Floor Tile Cement is said to be easy to use, versatile and resilient with a fast grab, strong bonding, waterproof qualities and resistance to freezing.

It can be applied over old ceramic floor tile and tenazzo floors. Available in ready-to-use, trowel-on formula in qt. and gal. cans, 3Vz and 5gal. pails.

It's a Steel

A new line of do-it-yourself steel galvanized comrgated sheets for roofing and siding on barns, sheds, leanto's and metal buildings is from Storex Com.

Reportedly simple to overlap, easy to handle or cut-on-the-job, they are made in four styles: standard rib; hefty rib; small rib and 5-V crimp style comrgated sheets. Stock widths are 26" and 34" width x 8', l0', 12' and 14' lengths. in 28 gauge and 24 gauge metal thicknesses. Special widths. lengths and heavier gauges are available to order.

Sheets come in four optional prepaint/baked enamel colors over galvanized or standard hot dipped galvanized steel finish. Accessories include ridge cap roll, special roofing nails and flat galvanized sheets.

Low Profile Fireplace

The EconoHeaP 836 is a new, low profile fireplace from National Fireplace for apartments, condominitrms, and sin-gle- or multi-family housing. An economical price, low 48" height, and simplicity of design makes it suitable for either new construction or do-it-yourself home improvement.

Built-in Outside Combustion Air (patent pending) is included at no extra cost. Air is drawn in from the chimney top and feeds the fire from built-in controllable dampers, reportedly resulting in higher energy efficiency, with no need for additional ducts, vents or glass doors.

Units may be stacked one directly above another for flexibility and single chase utilization in multi-level installations. They also may be installed next to combustibles.

The fireplace can be finished in any material and installed anywhere in any room. A 25-year limited warranty is included with every unit.

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Play lt Again Sam

From Leslie-Locke. the Plav It Again Sar#D line of ceiling fani includes a 36" value-priced unit, three 48" decorator designs, and a heavyduw 56" industrial ceilins fan.

fhe 48" are 4-blade "models with decorator-designed, highy-efficient wooden blades and rich, antiqued brass hardware. Light kit adapters and factory pre-wiring for independent light operation are included.

All have 5-speed remote controls, heavy-duty cast motor housings and are permanently lubricated. ULlisted they are sold with a 5-yr. limited warranty.

Packaging is compact. Cartons are 4-color process and matching display headers. and consumer folders are available. Ad slicks and other promotional aids are also offered.

Thermostat Label

Seton Name Plate Corp. now offen thermostat labels which display the federally mandated temperature settings for heating thermostats, cooling thermostats and portable air conditioner controls.

The labels call attention to the maximum temperature settings allowed by law in bright red lettering on a pressure-sensitive stock covered by transparent mylar.

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FEDERAT REGUITTION rcquircs that this thcrmostat bc adiustcd as lollows: Sctting not to crcccd that which maintains a minimum r@m tcmpcralurc ol 78'F.

FEDERAT REGUTATIOI{ rcquircs that this thcrmostat bc adiustcd as follows:

Sctting not lo ercccd that which mainlains a marimum r(x)m tcmpcraturc of 65' F.

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Antique Wall Plank

The makers of Chickasaw hardwood floors have introduced a new antique pecan wall plank, made of /e" -thick random width lumber, sanded and finished at the factory.

Prefinished in a medium earth-tone, the 3" , 4" , and 6" wide boards feature heavy bevels on sides and ends to form deep grooves when planks are joined together. Rustic characteristics are retained to give a look of antiquity.

Boards are random-length to 8k ft., with tongue-and groove side match: ing. They may b-e installed over blocked studs, furring srips, or sheathing. Installation instructions are included in each 24 sq. ft. carton.

Insulation Board

An insulation board which may be installed under solid vinyl siding to increase thermal performance has been introduced by CertainTeed Corp.

CertaFoil measures a full %". It is poly-wrapped, fan-folded, and selfpalletized for storage and handling.

Serve Yourself Bins

3C Company is introducing compact dump bin merchandisers for Wall Bond, Quick Grab Cement, Panel Adhesive, Tub Caulk and Siliconized Acrylic Latex Caulk. These self-serve displays may be placed in any convenient store location to help build impulse and repeat sales.

Multi-purpose Snips

Malco hoducts now offers multipurpose lever snips for making continuous cuts in sheet metal stock, round and square duct, stove pipe, Formica@. and floor tile.

The offset design allows cut material to flow past the blades unobstmcted without deforming or burring the material. Cutting blades are matched to close tolerances to prevent slippage. A compound leverage mechanism with roller bearing action assures greater cutting power at blade tips with minimum effort.

The snips are suitable for flush cuts, any angle-contour hole, or pattern configuration. They are available for right or left hand, straight and curve cutting with vinyl cushion grips and a close hand span.

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Hang One On

Manufactured bv General Products Company, Inc., the new Benchmark Steel insulated remodeling door is designed for installation by professional or weekend handvman.

Because the new pre-hung remodeling unit allows for use of existing wood frame and interior trim, the six step installation can be performed in a minimum amount of time.

The door features dense polyurethane foam core, compression and magnetic weatherstripping, frostfree threshold and warp-free steel construction.

It lets homeowners qualify for an energy credit tax deduction by meeting the 1.5 inch insulation thickness requireemnt.

Free Tool with Disposer

Sinkmaster is offering the consumer a free Shelton Versatool, 10 tools in one, with the purchase of any Model 900 Sinkmaster Disposer.

This tool, packaged with a clear plastic cover, is attached to each Sinkmaster Model 900 disposer carton shipped before Dec. 31.

The special promotional models are packed two to a master carton.

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Hold Everything

Rensen Products has a new wood insert to be used in soft wood, hard wood, particle board, and pressed board.

Rapier Sharp is useful for shelving, cabinets, furniture and paneling. Designed to slice into the wood and hold without causing radial sfress or splits, it.is available in steel, brass or alummum.

It's NORFIELD's

Model 3200 Door Cut-off saw. Makesfastaccurateg0" cuts on doors 4-b x 8-0. up to 1s/t" thick. Powerful 5hp saw motor is power-fed for smooth accurate cuts anywhere along the door with virtually no tear out.

The 3200 is designed for in-line installation with all existing prehung door making machrnery. lt reflects the same high degree of engineering expertise people have come to expect f rom NORFIELD.

Let us show you how the 3200 can work for you. Call or write for complete information.

Furnace Heat Reclaimer

Gateway Industries, Inc. is manufacturing heat reclaimers for gas, oil and solid fuel-burning home heating appliances.

Model 1055 can be directlv wired to the motor controls of gas-fired furnaces and boilers to operate whenever the primary heating appliance operates. Model 1000 is automaticallv controlled by its own on-off therniostat.

Both utilize thermal conductors, called heat pipes. Heat is transferred by a vaporizing and expanding liquid inside an evacuated. hermeticallvsealed metallic cylinder which is lin6d with a capillary wick structure. Spiral Sns around the outside ofthe pipe proyide large heat transfer area.

A blower motor and fan forces the reclaimed heat to wherever it is needed. Previously wasted heat can wuum a specific area or add the extra heat to a forced air system without burning additional fuel.

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Stack heat reclaimers which replace approximately 15" of flue stack can be installed with a screwdriver and tin shears ofhacksaw. Thev are backed by a one year warranty 6n materials and workmanship.

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