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Sanding Accessories

Sanding discs, pads and kits designed to deliver quick, clean cuts and longer life in power-sanding operations are available from Carborundum Abrasives Co.

The discs are fabricated with sharp, durable grains of silicon carbide. A special non-clog coating guards against loading during sanding of wood, metals, plastics and fiberglass. Pressure-sensitive backing permits changing of discs without tools or special fasteners.

The discs are sold in standard 5 in. sizes, designed to fit most power drills.

Springtime For Pliers

New springJoaded pliers are available in compact sizes to fit into the palm of your hand with molded handles for easier control.

The palm grip pliers from GC Electronics are precision-built with rust-proof stainless steel working ends.

Available in flush cutter, flat nose serrated, flat nose non-serrated, round nose, needle nose and curved nose styles, they have handles color coded for faster and easier identification.

Fancy Fixtures

An extensive line of porcelain bathroom fixtures including faucets, shower and tub sets, towel bars, tissue holders, towel rings and robe hooks is available from Bathroom Jewelry Inc.

The fixtures come in polished brass, antique brass and pewter, with a choice of floral patterns or plain white porcelain.

fitting 2 oz. bottle, the industrial strength insect repellent is aimed at sportsmen and those working outdoors.

It's AllOn Tape

A pressure-sensitive, butyl rubber sealer tape from Garon Products, Inc., can be used for weather-proofing windows, doors, gutters, flashings, truck trailers, vents, etc.

The tape, which is packaged in easyto-use rolls, is used by cutting a strip, pressing down and lifting off the paper backing. The clear tape sticks to virtually any surface and molds to any shape. It reportedly won't crack, shrink, sag or oxidize regardless of weather.

Bug Olf !

Bug Stop, combining three powerful additives which repel biting flies and other insets, is now available from CMI.

Containing 600 sprays in a pocket-

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Lumber Dealer Failure Rate

Lumber retailers fail at the rate of .8890, according to the Small Business Administration which based its study on Dunn and Bradstreet data.

The national average for all industries is 72 failures per 10,000 businesses. Lumber wholesalers have a slightly higher average of 83 failures per 10,000.

Stanline Stock Goes Public

Stanline Inc., a Norwalk, Ca., building materials wholesaler, is making an initial public offering of 650,000 shares at $7 per share.

The first public offering of the company is through NASDAQ over the counter markets. Application has been

TIMBER SIZER PRE-EABRICATION

Producers of manufactured wood products such as plywood and particleboard have excellent records being among the l0 types of businesses least likely to fail. Sawmills are among those most likely to fail with only coal mining and miscellaneous small retailers being higher risks.

made for a national market listing. After the offering, 1,616,250 shares will be outstanding, according to Stan Frahm, president.

The company has warehouses in Phoenix, Az., San Diego and Sacramento. Ca.

D.F. GRAPE STAKES REDWOOD &

Timbers

From cutting a wedge to pre-fab'd crane pads or mine shafts. Angle cut, cross cut, drilling, dapping-rVe'll do them all to customer specification.

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Don't Strip!

An 8-p. booklet showing how to revarnish wood furniture without stripping or sanding is free from Klean-Strip, P.O. Box 1879, Memphis, Tn. 38101.

New Board Member

Waferboard uses are discussed in a free 8-p. product guide from the American Plywood Association, P.O. Box 11700, Thcoma, Wa.984ll.

Door To Door

A do-it-yourselfdoor installation guide is free from Wing Industries, P. O. Box 38347, Dallas, Tk. 75238.

Industry Suwey

Copies of the annual wage and fringe benefit survey of the wood moulding, jamb and frame industry are $200 from the Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association, P.O. 8ox25278, Portland, Or.97225.

Polyurethane Predictions

An 8-p. report outlining polyurethane markets and technology is free from The Upjohn Co., Inquiry Handling Dept., P. O. Box 5044, Kalamazoo, Mi. 49003.

On Display

A free 82-p. catalog of visual merchandising products and accessories is available from Jay Display & Fixture Corp. by calling 80G8214354.

Paint Brush Tips

"Finishing Touches," a l2-p. pocket-size brochure with tips on painting materials and applications, is free from Baltimore Brushes, Inc., Brockton Industrial Park, ll00 Pearl St., Brockton, Ma. O?AI.

Ways To Get Plastercd

A bulletin on transporting, handling and storing plastering materials is free from United States Gypsum Co., Dept. #122-ZZ, l0l S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Il. 60606.

Leam By Tape

"Managing Retail Sales Performance," a training program featuring 8 audio cassettes, a @p. workbook and daily and weekly performance summary sheets, is $95 from National Retail Workshops, Inc., 6820 La Tijera Blvd., Suite 209, Los Angeles, Ca. 90045.

Pressure Treated Wood

A specifications booklet for interior and exterior fire retardant treated lumber and plywood and preservative treated wood is available at no cost from Hoover Tieated Wood Products, P.O. Box 746, Thomson, Ga. 30824 or by calling I-800-IEC-WOOD.

Fan Mail

A full-color catalog of residential and commercial paddle fans is free from Nulone Housing Group, Scovill Inc., Madison & Red Bank Rds.. Cincinnati. oh.45227.

Beautiful Anangements

An acrylic floral holders brochure is free from La Fleur Creations, Inc., 301 St. Vincent St., Philadelphia, Pa. l9l1l.

Voices Canied

A free mini-catalog of hands-free intercom systems is new from Thlk-A-Phone, 5013 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, Il6M25.

Filling In

"Perlite Loose Fill Insulation," a 2-p. data sheet, is free from Perlite Institute, lnc., 6268 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, N.Y. 11725.

How To SellYourself

"Advertising & Public Relations for a Small Business" is $8.95 plus $1.25 postage and handling from DBA Books, 323 Beacon St., Boston, Ma. 02116.

The American Way

Custom-built homes are described in a free brochure from American Lifestyle Homes, Builder Marts of America, Inc., P.O. Box 2006, Greenville, S.C. 29602.

MetalChop

An 8-p. metal,cutting blades and accessories brochure is free from Kapman, Inc., P.O. Box 250, Valdese, N.C. 28690.

Pocket-Size Kitchen Catalog

A l6-p. catalog featuring a new line of compact kitchens is free from Dwyer Products Corp., Calumet Ave., Michigan City, [n.463@.

Working With Plywood

"How to Sell and Install Hardwood Plywood" is a free l5-p. manual from Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association, P.O. Box2789, Reston, Ya.22-0D0.

Building Blocks

A free lGp. brochure on glass block units and products is available from Pittsburgh Corning Corp., 800 Presque Isle Dr., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15239.

Up On The Roof

The glulam panelized wood roof system is described in a free lGp. brochure from the American Institute of Timber Construction, 333 W. Hampden Ave., Englewood, Co. 80110.

For all New Literature offerings write directly to the name and address shown in each item. Please mention that you saw it in The Merchont Magazine. Many thanks!

Hot Tub Time

"Timing Controls for Pools, Spas and Hot T[rbs," al2-p. catalog, is free from Intermatic Inc., Intermatic Plaza, Spring Grove. I1.60081.