NEW PRODUGTS and selected sales aids

removable to allow access for periodic glass polishing.

Every door comes complete with an Armored Dead Bolt,/Lever System designed and produced exclusively for Atrium by The National Lock Co. Purchasers have the option of a turn button inside/key outside or key inside/outside combination at the time of order.

Mirror Finish Laminate

Wilsonart brand decorative laminate now has 16 mirror finish solid colors.

The high-gloss finish, which gives the depth and richness required for light-expanding contemporary environments, is recommended for vertical applications. Each sheet is - packaged with film in standard sizes and thicknesses.

Bath Elegance

The Cameo collection of accessories for baths is designed with large ovals of cultured marble set in antique brass.

All.Wood Patio Doors

Designed as an alternative to the aluminum sliding glass door, the Atrium Door is an all-wood swinging patio door system.

Aside from replacement of sliding glass patio doors, it offers a variety of uses from external single doors, window conversions, garage conversions and major remodeling and renovation to new construction applications. The door is available in combinations using swinging door panels, fixed panel units and the single door.

Constructed of all natural wood. the door is built of edge glued Ponderosa pine for the door frame, jambs and headers. Sills are of edge glued red oak. They can be stained and sealed or painted to match house trim or brick. Optional wooden grills are available in rectangular or diamond shaped patterns. These are

The collection has towel bars and towel ring, paper holder and garment hook all in burnished antique brass with a marble background. The honey-toned translucent polymer soap dish and toothbrush/tumbler holder are accented by a variegated grain of the cultured marble.

NutoneAjax Housing Group is the manufacturer.

Philippine Beauty

Camille is a new Philippine hardwood door from Bel Air Door Co.. Inc.

The stile and rail panel entry door is handcrafted. Standard stock size is 36" wide by 80" high by l3A" thick. The panels are lVr" thick to allow security as well as beauty.

Tanguile, a dense hardwood, and lauan are used in the line.

Rainy Day Siding

The Western Hardboard Div., Masonite Corp., is making for Western markets two new siding products, DropSide and V-Side.

Both feature the Vz" thick SuperSide designed specifically for highmoisture areas of the Pacific Northwest.

With the classic styling of narrow, beveled lap siding engineered into a single lap course, two 6" wide laps are embossed onto each 12" wide, l6' long piece of DropSide siding.

V-Side textured lap siding has the appearance of rough cedar planks in widths of 8" and lengths of 16'. It features Vz" wide V-grooves and shiplapped edges and can be installed diagonally, horizontally or verticallv.

Easy Living Cedar Tub

Heritage hot tubs are new from Anderson-Thompson Leisure Products.

Constructed of natural Northern white cedar, they are available in a variety of sizes ranging from four ft. in diameter by three ft. deep to 6' x 4'. Tubs can also be purchased in custom sizes to match the user's environment.

To ensure that each stave interlocks perfectly with the next, a curved, uni-stave design is used. The floor boards are held in place with a tongue-and-groove method. Three pressure-treated floor joists provide support under the tub. Four flat bands of mild steel encircle the tub to distribute pressure evenly.

The tubs can be purchased preassembled or in kit form. Also available are a two-speed pump with lint strainer, air blower, inline electric or gas water heater, filter system, four custom-designed hydromassage jets, two suction fittings and all the necessary pipings and fittings. Every package is prewired and plumbed for on-site installation. A tub cover, stairs, deck and benches in matching cedar can be purchased as options.

Remodeling Tub Wall

The Swan Corp. has a Tubwal system especially for the professional contractor. Model TW-32, made of press-molded fiberglass with a baked-on urethane coating, is equally suited for remodeling and newconstruction.

Complete with five compression molded fiberglass panels, two apron strips for installation down the front of the tub, mastic and caulking, it installs with drill and caulking gun.

The system adjusts to fit tub sizes 29" to 32" deep,57 " to 62" wide,

A pedestal display merchandiser is available.

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Sliding Door Security

Whitco Pty. Ltd., an Australian company, has developed a sliding door handle with a double deadlock to improve home security.

Known as the Sturt, it features inside/outside locking facilities or is available with an inside cylinder only.

All fixings are completely concealed and this, together with the double locking feature, prevents an intruder from making entry and exit through the patio door. Also the doors cannot be lifted from their track because of antiJift pins.

The handle matches up as a security replacement to a range of sliding door handles without the need for alteration to fitting procedures.

New Package Trends

Tamper Guard polarized extension cord sets in sleeve packaging for bin or pegboard display have been introduced by General Electric's Wiring Device Department.

These new cord sets meet UL requirements for polarized, 2-wire general use, parallel type cord sets which became mandatory July 1, 1981. Tamper Guard connectors have permanent safety caps which must be rotated 90o before the plug can be inserted.

The new sleeved cord sets are available in 6, 9, 12 and 15 ft. lengths in either brown or white.

They also have door bell and door chime wire in carded packaging.

Designed for general purpose low voltage wiring up to 24V maximum, the product is available in 24 and 65 ft. lengths. Bell wire in cardboard boxes will still be available for bin merchandising.

Fireplace Spurs Sales

The Readybuilt fireplace facing system is said to generate increased dealer sales and profits for a wide range of fireplace and energy efficient space heating products with an easy-to-display fireplace offering the warmth of a real wood mantel and the rustic charm of simulated brick.

Pre-packaged, factory-fabricated facing systems can be used by the homeowner, remodeler, or contrac- tor to cover any existing oldfashioned fireplace or to add beauty to an inexpensive black-box metal fireplace. The newest unit features a hand rubbed wood mantel crafted of kiln dried, poplar lumber. Brick faces are available in a variety of configurations and colors.

Readybuilt will assist dealers with sales promotion by providing posters, mantel cards, and mailing stuffers.

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All-fuelChimney Kit

Air-Jet's new black stovepipe is designed for the growing wood and coal stove market with drip free design and 24 gauge steel construction.

Combined with their all-fuel chimney system, it is a complete single source chimney system.

Marketing support includes point of purchase counter cards, "take one" pamphlets and product displays. With the coordinated packaging, a home handyman can select, purchase and install the chimney he needs.

For coal, oil, gas or wood burning stoves and appliances, the chimney systems are available in Thru the Ceiling and Thru the Wall kits as well as Black Pipe, Triple Wall Chimney Pipe and accessories needed for special installations.

Energy Calculator

Estimates of storm window energy cost savings can be computed with the Heating/Cooling Savings Calculator developed by the Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association (AAMA).

Storm window salesmen can use the slide rule calculator to estimate the energy cost savings storm windows can provide.

The 5" x 9Vz" calculator, made of heavy, plastic-coated card stock, comes equipped with a clear plastic cursor for added computational convenience. Maps printed on the protective case show heating and cooling degree days as well as air conditioning zones for the entire U.S. A l" x 5" area is reserved for dealers or contractors to imprint their own company name and information.

Pollution Solution

From Neoterik Health Technologies, Inc., the Breezer offers dust, dirt, grit, shavings, fibers and powder protection.

The lightweight top pulls over the head and face with the plastic window giving a wide view. An airtube connects to a tiny fan, powered by plugging its cord into a standard socket. Air is pulled through a replaceable filter to blow across the face, like a breeze.

European Style Kitchen

Recognizing the increasing popularity of contemporary cabinetry, Yorktowne has introduced the Contempra Collection of four European style kitchen/bath lines.

St. Moritz is natural oak veneered with vertical grooving and molded solid oak finger pulls. Olympia uses a white or almond polyester laminate with molded solid oak finger pulls.

Alpine, a white polyester laminate, and Skandia, a pecan woodgrain polyester laminate, complete the series.

Dealers have the purchase option of cabinets complete with doors and drawer fronts applied or of ordering cabinet boxes and doors/drawer fronts separately.

All styles are available in either pecan woodgrain or white polyester laminate boxes finished inside and out to resist moisture, food stains, soaps, detergents, alcohol and grease. Single door base cabinets have slide-out shelves and single door wall cabinets have adjustable shelves.

Specialty units include microwave wall cabinet, revolving corner base and wall cabinets, food storage unit with swingout and adjustable shelves, tall utility cabinet, cutlery tray and a base cabinet with pull-out maple cutting board and removable metal bread box.

New Angle On OilCans

One pint capacity handled oilers and compact six oz. pistol oilers are new from Malco Products.

Available in rigid or flex type spouts, they feature an angled siphon which provides controlled, steady oil feed even when oil content is low. The 18" flex spout features a needlelike hollow wire tip. A9" zinc plated rigid spout is angled at 30o. In addition, rolled edge handles and thumb triggers provide a comfortable grip and operational ease.

Pistol oilers, for use in confined or restricted movement areas, are available with a6V2" flex spout or 6" zinc plated rigid spout.

Both styles feature steel bodies with a durable epoxycote finish for long service life.

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Reflective Elegance

Howmet Aluminum Corp. has developed an aluminum mirror wardrobe door with a telescoping system of corner joinery providing rigid framing and camouflaging most of the frame leaving only a narrow reveal around the perimeter.

Available in either bronze, gold or silver anodized finishes, they feature heavy aluminum framing and heavy duty adjustable rollers.

All are available in knocked-down form only in a range of sizes including 5, 6 and 8 ft. wide openings in two-panel configuration and 9, 12 and 15 ft. wide three-panel configuration. All sizes are available in either 80 in. or 96 in. heiehts.

Whispering Breeze

The Jackson from the Old Jacksonville line of energy-saving ceiling fans combines classic styling with solid state electronics.

The 52 " fan is available in nine cast metal finishes and a wide array of solid wood blades and lighting kits. The sealed ball-bearing inductiontype motor is isolated from other fan components while flexible blade hub and vibration-absorbing motor mounts reportedly assure smooth operation.

Energy-saving features include a solid state variable speed control, which allows regulation of virtually infinite motor speeds. At top speed, the fan uses about as much power as a single 100-watt light bulb.

It comes with hardware and stepby-step instructions. Optional accessories include extension kits for raised or vaulted ceilings, a swag kit, and a variable speed wall switch.

Flexible Water Hook-up

Anderson-Barrows' improved Easy Hooker flexible water connector now features a brass insert to provide increased strength and efficiency.

Said to be the first major improvement to braid reinforced PVC water connectors, it features a stronger mechanical union virtually eliminating insert "snap-off" breakage, greater depth penetration into the tubing for a more positive seal against leakage, greater inside diameter of the machined brass insert for improved flow through the connector, and a machined retaining collar to hold the "O" ring in proper position.

The only plastic component is a Delrin ballcock nut. Two styles are offered, one for toilets in lengths of 9", 12" and 20"; and the other for sink faucets in lengths of 12", 16", 20",30" and 36".

Technicolor Heating

Nautilus is offering fan-forced and bulb-type bathroom heater units in full four-color packaging to attract the customer.

Models to provide supplemental bathroom heat range from heaterfan-light combinations to single and double-bulb infrared heater/fans and fan-forced heaters.

All are packaged with instructions for the do-it-yourselfer.

Safe

In the Wall

Technology House is offering an in-the-wall safe that fits flush between the studs yet does not protrude into the next room. It can be concealed with pictures, draperies, orclothes in closets. It also can be surfacemounted within cabinets. All necessary hardware and instructions are included.

Made of heavy gauge steel and protected by a pick-and drill-resistant lock, the safe is sized to accommodate jewelry, silver, keys, firearms, cameras.

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Stock Transfer Truck

Speeding movement of bar, tubing, lumber and long materials from storage areas to production stations, Barmobile is specifically designed by Jarke Corporation with operator comfort in mind.

High and rounded side stanchions

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Footlong Wrenches

New, 12 in. long 'L' shaped hex key wrenches from Malco are specifically designed for installation and services of warm air heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.

allow a comfortable grip at efficient non-straining height. Achieved is a reduced effort and more positive maneuvering control.

It is 7 ft. long, 23 in. wide inside, with a 6,000 lb. capacity, and rolls on large roller-bearing equipped steel wheels. Weight: 475 lbs.

An extra long shank makes hard to reach service areas easily accessible. Made from top grade alloy steel and heat treated for additional strength and durability with a rust resistant natural finish, they come in seven sizes available singly or packaged as sets in vinyl plastic pouch.

Plumbing Needs

As part of their continuing d-i-y product development program, Plumb Shop is now including items in faucet and toilet repair, shower and bath accessories, installation kits, laundry and garden hoses, and plumbing repair tools.

Also included are copper and vinyl tubing, sump pump repair items, and for the more experienced do-it-yourselfer, fittings and brass and plastic tubular in bulk.

The package back features easyto-follow installation instructions.

Thru the Magic Door

Retailers can educate customers on the remodeling of doors bY exhibiting Benchmark's new freestanding floor display.

Graphic signs show the l-2-3 installation steps that are said to have made the Benchmark Remodeling Door popular with home handymen. With a Remodeling Door mounted on hinges, customers can see how the complete door and frame unit fit into place. Salespeople can demonstrate each step of the installation. Energy saving features are shown and explained in cutaway diagram. A rack is provided to dispense free literature.

Available under the company's coop advertising plan or by direct purchase, the display is shipped as a package with signs and all parts included, except for the door.

KD Entertainment Center

Three new contemporary home entertainment centers, made of extra thick-cut, ready-to-assemble and finish Western pine, are available from American Forest Products Company.

Kiln-dried and precision-milled, Encore entertainment centers are said to be assembled in less than 30 minutes. Each comes comPlete with all necessary screws, glue and instructions, and can be stained, lacquered, or painted.

They can be used to hold a television, stereo systems, video recorders, records, cassettes and other entertainment equipment. Each is Packaged in its own self-display and shipping carton.

A Big Blow Hard

A gas-powered string trimmer with vibration isolation for increased operator comfort has been introduced by the Homelite Division of Textron Inc.

Model ST-120 has a 20-in. cutting swath and a fully automatic touchof-the-trigger string advance system that advances string only when needed and only when the engine is at idle. Weighing 8% lbs., it has a free-standing design, handle/fuel tank, solid state ignition and Softone muffler.

With a suggested retail price of $169.95, it comes complete with a blower attachment that converts into a clean-up tool with 100-mph wind velocity. A comfort strap is offered as a standard item.

Practical Beauty

Tudor II, an elegant paneled entry door enhanced by a talk-through grille offering security without sacrificing beauty has been introduced by Simpson Timber Co. The latest in the Designer Series of the International Line, it is a nine-paneled door designed with security in mind. A hinged tempered safety glass door behind a heavy cast metal grille, opens to permit conversation.

Manufactured of kiln-dried Douglas fir or western hemlock in standard widths and heights, the doors are ltA" thick with the vertical grain raised panels lVt" thick. The Innerbond panels are warranted against splitting through. Stiles are extra wide to accommodate simple or ornate hardware.

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Adult Tinker Toy

A new connecting device used in framing do-it-yourself buildings, called Starplates, can be used to bulld a structure of almost any size. The plates connect 25 pieces of 2 in. lumber to make a framework.

A kit, manufactured by East-West quality, and a desire to please is our for your custom milling requirements.

Design Group, includes complete assembly instructions, cutting guides, and material lists for adding wall panels, roof, even greenhouse windows. Individual plans for building a storage building, gazebo, covered sandbox or playhouse are also included.

Barrier-Free Bath

Dura Glass Products has introduced a complete line of barrier-free bath designs for the handicaPPed, disabled and elderlY. The Summit Series consists of tub/showers and showers in six sizes.

The designs meet the minimum suidelines of ANSI Al17.l, the reiuirements of the Architectural and 'i'ransportation Barriers Compliance Board, and major codes and federal asencv regulations.

-Tu'5 sJats, vanity ledges, and hydrotherapy whirlpool are made of molded fiberglass in a one-piece, seamless construction. Stronglyreinforced grab bars are placed to meet code requirements for accessibility, and tub and shower bottoms and sidewalls are engineered and strengthened with structural components.

Coordinated Walls

ICI Americas recently released the Vymura London StYle No. 7 vinYl wallcovering book, showing consumers how to coordinate adjoining rooms.

The book contains 35 different patterns of paper backed, pre-pasted vinyl wallcoverings. Each pattern comes in two to six different colorways.

Hot Little DisplaY

An eye-catching full color miniature replica of a kerosene heater designed to hold Product literature is available from Radiant King.

Cbnstructed of cardboard, the display is 5 "high,6 "wide,2"d-eeP. A sloi on top keeps product information within reach of customers.

Energy Saver Kit

Hoshall Industries, Inc. is introducing a H.E.A.T. treatment kit specifically designed to provide homeowners with significant savings on utility bills year after year. Selling for $159.95, it is guaranteed to recover its cost within the first year of installation.

Items scientifically selected to provide savings in high energy waste areas include a digital clock thermostat, a hot water heater wrap, special heat seal caulking material which carries a 20-year warranty, plus several other energy saving items. Also included is a handbook How to H.E.A.T. Treat your Home for Guaranteed Savings on Utility Consumption,

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CALIFORNIA FOREST PRODUCTS

436 14t/r St,, suite 404 Oakland, Ca. 94612 (415) 46t-2658

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Specializing in SHAKEFELT and RED\U(OOD, including green dimension, KD uppers, pattern stock, DECKING, FENCING, lath, benderboard and redwood logs.

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cialized mill capable of producing surfaced and straight line ripped hardwoods and fine hardwood mouldings. Mill machinery includes a Newman 6"x16" planer matcher, Paulson moulder (2"x6") and a Stetson-Ross straitline gang rip.

Founded in l9l l. Frost Hardwood is still very much a family owned and operated business with the two sons of founderAlbertA. Frost, Sr., Gordon T. and Albert A., Jr., president,/general manager and vice president, respectively. The third generation includes "G. T." Frost, assistant general manager; Bruce H. Frost, credit manager; and James M. Frost in inside sales. "It's a family business and we intend to keep it that way," notes "Gordy" Frost with a smile.

Albert Frost Sr., though he had turned management duties over to his two sons many years earlier, was in to assist with the company's activities until four days before his death at age82 in 1968.

The company moved to its present downtown location at 347 W Market sr. in 1928.

The downtown location has about 40,000 sq. ft. of covered storage and milling and office facilities.

Frost Hardwood stocks more than two million board feet of domestic and imported hardwood lumber and plywood products and serves customers throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties and Baja California in nearby Mexico.

About half of the hardwoods used by Frost-ash, birch, oak and maple -come by rail from the Southern and Northeast states.

Retail services are at the downtown location where the firm has its headquarters showroom and shipping department. The Miramar (6565 Miramar Rd.) operarion primarily handles bulk orders shipped to wholesale fabricators of cabinetry.

More than two million board feet of hardwood stocks are dried and stored in Frost warehouses.

About 35 species of hardwood lumbers are included in the company's inventory - including imported Philippine mahogany, Japanese birch, ironbark from

Australia, lignum vitae from Central America and balsa from Ecuador. Marine-grade specialty plywoods for the marine construction industry make up a significant portion of the imports.

Gordon Frost said the company, because it handles only hardwood lumber. has not suffered as much as softwood lumber dealers from the recent decline in housing construction.

"Our recent sales per month have been higher than annual sales during some of our earlier years," he said.

"Our product line has changed somewhat from time to time. Hardwood flooring, for example, was reduced as slab flooring and carpeting became popularbut now is beginning to make a comeback. "

''But hardwoods have always been popular," said Albert Frost Jr. "And there is a lot of advantage because wood can be fashioned with simple hand tools."

The Frost brothers said though few wooden boats remain, there are so many more boats being produced now than there were 30 years ago that the amount of hardwood going into boatbuilding has not diminished.