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Bountiful Beadboard

Azek Trimboards has introduced a beadboard for ceilings, soffits, and general exterior trim applications.

Azek Beadboard is made of PVC and is available in l l2" x 6 " x l 8' reversible lengths which allow for vgroove or edge and center bead installations.

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Wood Preservative Clearity

An EPA-registered clear wood preservative with water repellent designed to protect exterior untreated or pressure treated wood surfaces in above-ground installations is new from Wolman Wood Care Products.

porl miter saws, drill presses and band saws. A variable height adjustment that allows use in any position from a range of 30"-l/4" to 40-314".

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A Clean Wood Floor Kit

A hardwood floor maintenance kit is new from Precision Technologies. The kit includes a32-oz. spray bottle of wood/laminate cleaner, a mop with a 4-ft. handle, and a terry cloth mop cover.

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The Metal Arches

Pre-formed metal arches from Easy-Arch are reportedly less expensive than traditional wood arches and installed without the need of skilled craftsmen.

Branding'Round The Yard

A propane-powered lumber brander with no heat blow back is new from BrandNew Industries.

Porto-Pro weighes less than three lbs. and comes with a l0' hose for connecting to a propane tank.

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Never Doubt A Router

Dewalt has introduced a new router system featuring a pair of heavy-duty motor packs and three interchangeable base options.

DW6l6K is a l-3/4 hp, I l-amp fixed base router and the DW6l8K is a2-l/4 hp, l2-amp electronic variable speed fixed-based router with soft start and spindle lock.

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Lost And Foamed

A foam insulation system for poured concrete walls that reportedly allows contractors to install insulation, wall studs and a concrete wall in one step is new from E-Maxx.

E-Maxx System features R-values ranging from R-11.5 to R-25.5 and is

Woodlife Classic features a waterbased formula that is said to protect against rot and decay by stopping mold. mildew and fungus stain.

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Let's Go Clamping

A height adjustable workbench that can be used as a solid surface table or a clamping table is new from Wolfcraft.

Quick Jaw Work Center can sup-

Easy-Arch is non-structural and non-load bearing, requiring no additional permits and engineering. It is available in a variety of standards and dimensions.

Circle No. 705 made of 2" or 2.5" thick EPS foam panels with pre-grooves to accept interlocking studs.

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Chair Rail Chatting

Braided Accents has introduced a universal chair rail system in a l-112" half rope along with six backbands.

sum wallboard products for high trafIrc areas.

Damage Guard AR (abuse resistant) has extra-double face paper to withstand scuffs abrasions.

Damage Guard IR (impact resistant) also features a special backing to prevent impacts from penetrating walls.

Both panels are manufactured in 4ft. widths and 8- to l2-ft. lengths.

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No More Oil Dependency

Siding Needs Compassion

Progressive Foam Technologies has developed a new foam support and insulation system configured to fit any home exterior vinyl siding panel.

The system features an increasing overlap to fit any thickness of wainscot, mirror or frame from 3/16" to 3/4" in thickness. The flat backband (designation BCF) fits any standard wall at any desired height.

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Siding Pros Take Note

A layout/work table for siding installers that is completely assembled and ready for use is new from J-Dan.

The Tradesmen allows installers to clamp siding for cutting and sizing and is available in three models: 7' 6". l0'6".and12"6'.

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End Fence Mending Blues

A new gate frame system from Jewett Cameron Tradins allows contractors and d-i-yers to ieplace wornout gates or install new ones.

Stanley-Bostitch has introduced a new oil-free. oneumatic brad nailer with the highesi power-to-weight ratio in the industry.

Fullback Thermal Support System is installed behind sidins to increase energy efficiency and duiability while resisting insects and black mold.

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This Roofing ls Finished

The Adjust-A-Gate will fit ail openings from 36" to 96".

All hardware and screws are included in the kit.

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Eradicating

Wall Damage

Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp. has introduced two new gyp-

BTl25K-2 is an 18-gauge, l-114" nailer kit that comes with the nailer. l/4" air fitting, 1000 l-ll4" brads, and a carTyrng case.

The nailer weishs 1.9 lbs. and has a driving power oi 145" lbs.

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Capping Up Caulk Spills

Red latex caps for capping containers of caulk, paint, sealer or glue are available from C.A.P. Products.

Met-Tile has introduced a new paint finish to its line of metal panel roofing that is said to resemble the look of tile.

The finish is made of silicone modified polyester and has a low VOC finish that is said to offer durability and corrosion resistance in water catchment appl ications.

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Little Red Caps replace lost or damaged caps, preventing product spills. They come in packages of 16 or 35 caps.

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Doors Made To Order

Marshfield Door Systems has introduced a new line of architectural wood doors that are t-actory machined and fitted to individual order specifications.

Super-Fast Drying Polyurethane for Floors is for both d-i-yers and professionals and does not require sanding between coats. Topcoating can be completed in one day.

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Twist Tie And Shout

An industrial strength twist tie that is said to be stronger than rope or bungee chords is new from Inventor and Handle It.

GripTwist is made of carbon steel alloy with a high density foam coating that can hold up to 100 lbs.

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Honey Let's Build A Garport

A d-i-y metal framing system for constructing carports. mini-storage buildings. and RV/boat storage is new from VersaTube Buildins Svstems.

Marshfield Signature Series doors are available in customized stains and 17 colors.

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Super, Fast, Dry & Protective

Minwax has introduced an oilbased protective finish for interior hardwood floors that reportedly dries 25Vo faster than regular polyurethane.

. Prompt, on-time delivery

. Consistent in grade

. Mixed truckloads

The system is composed of rectangular steel tubes that assemble into structural frames. Standard frame packages reportedly can be installed in less than one hour.

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Weyco Offers Orgeon Lands

Weyerhaeuser has put up for sale three parcels of timberland it acquired in the Willamette Industries deal, according to The Oregonian.

The company is reviewing bids on the 40,7 14 acres north and west of Sisters, Or.

Weyerhaeuser maintains that the land sale is not motivated by a need to reduce debt, but rather to help consolidate holdings west of the Cascades.

Cal Lumberman To Turn 100

Long-time California lumberman

Joe Terrell will be feted next month by friends and former colleagues as he celebrates his l00th birthday.

The party will be held Dec. 30 at Terrell's home in Downey, Ca. Individuals interested in attendins should call Ralph Cardwell at Qt{) 882-0416. Friends are also encouraged to send a birthday card to Terrell at 7356 Rio Flora Pl., Downey, Ca. 9024r.

A native of Arkansas, Terrell began with Stout Lumber Co. in 1917 at the age of 15. In 1920, Terrell moved to Oakland, Ca., when Stout Lumber opened a planing mill there.

Before serving with the Army in

World War II, Tenell also worked as a salesman in the San Joaquin Valley for Portland, Or.-based Fleishman Lumber. After the war, he started Lerrett Lumber Co., Los Angeles, Ca., in 1946 and also entered the wholesale redwood business with T&R Red- woods, which made tree boxes and is still in operation today.

Terrell closed Lerrett Lumber Co. in 1990 after 44 years in business.

President Bush is expected to send Terrell a White House birthday greeting for his centennial celebration.

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