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Brute for Bossy

When Bossy wiggles her way down through narrow barn corridors, walls take a beating. Conwed claims their

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It is coated on all sides and corners, insulates and requires no painting.

The panels can be applied directly to 24" on center framing. For best results use large headed (%" diameter) galvanized nails lVz" .long spaced 8" apart at intermediate framing members and 4n apart around all edges. Tape joints and ends of panels in high moisture areas.

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Tope Rules

Two tape rules meet performance and price requirements of a broad range of users, One tape is the Stanley PL 320 20' powerlock rule. The 20' rule enables the user to make almost all required measurements without the need to layout and rewind a long tape.

The second rule is the Stanley AO utility tape rule.

PL 320 has a suggested retail price of $6.98. The utility rule is available with 6, 8, 10 and 12' blades with suggested retail prices of $1.45, $1.75, $2.05 and $2.25.

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,Artist Moteriols

Graphics attract attention, colorcoding tells the consumer what to buy, and protective, tamperproof packaging assures clean merchandise and full content.

These are features of the "Ideal art material programr" a self contained department featuring oil colors, acrylic paints and art supplies. Available in 4, 8, and. L2' departments (see photo of 12'er), each display features specially selected merchandise.

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ll's A Score

With the recent addition of three 2"x2" *ored. patterns, Masonite Co4r.'s line of Royaltile panels for hard-use areas such as bathrooms and kitchens has been augmented to 16 patterns and colors,

Royaltile panels come in two series, both 4'x8' in size.

The base for Royaltile panels is }6" Tempered Duolux, Surfaces are plastic finished for durability and dampwipe maintenance.

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Hong On

A line of molly-grip nylon anchors that can be used to attach straps, hangers, framing, and equipment to a variety of materials such as brick, plaster, cinder block, or even stone, marble or wood, has been introduced by the Molly Co.

Blonde Beouly

Its uniform color and soft texture have long made Ash a favorite with cabinet makers. Especially when they order from Higginswhere they know they can get rnatching mouldings and plywood, plus lumber thicknesses up to 4".

This is just one of 52 expertly selected hardwoods at J. E. Higgins Lumber Company, which offers Northern California customers 7 million ft. of kiln dried lumber and over 2O0,OO0 sq. ft. of warehouse.

A lumber for every purpose.

Hloco$ls"s

Designetl rvith a split, sei'rated shank the anchor should hold loatls I'anging frirm 460 lbs. in brick in a 3/76" diameter to 1150 lbs. in cinder block in 7 /76" iliameter.

In the lz inclr diameter sizes, the materials fail before the anchor pulls loose.

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Keep Your Cool

Air-flo sliding door closer shuts the door behind the user, at any preselected speed. There are eight models to choose from including screen and mobile home cloors.

The device can be installed by the homeou'ner. Air-flo is priced at $29.95.

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Mod Millwork

A contemporary, color lvall poster depicting a range of millwork items in various sizes is av:rilable from the R. F. Nikkel Lumber Co.

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The 30"x40" wall unit provides a complete graphic reference to all WP Series pattelns and sizes. The poster rvas designed especially to complement the modern decor of today's letail operations.

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Fibergloss Ponels

Cavrok Corp. fiberglass brick panels are fire retardant.

A recent Underwriter's Labs. test showed the panels to have a flame spread of 25 in the reinforced plastics fire hazard classification and a low

Stoir Gouge

A stair gauge for stair treads, risers and closet shelves is available from Eliason Stair Gauge Co.

The gauge adjusts for angle and length up to 42". Each end of the gauge slides, pivots and automatical- ly locks in place at the length and angle needed for each tread and riser.

The gauge retails for 919.95.

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Sign of the Times

Canrad Precision Industries announced Betalight@ self-luminous exit signs.

The signs are self powered, require no maintenance and have an estimated useful life of about 10 years before replacement.

smoke developed rating of 110-140. These 4x8' panels can be installed anywhere with either Cavbond adhesive or hammer and nails. and are designed for interior and exterior ap. plication.

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With a red background and 6,, high luminous letters, the signs are visible and legible in normal lighting and in darkness for about 200'.

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low Burn Adhesive

Marlite's FT-850 fire-test adhesive has been designed as an integral part of the fire-test panel installation sys- tem, _ This spreader-applied, neoprene- based material is formulated with non-flammable solvents. This gray paste adhesive resists oxidation and brittleness. FT-8b0 is available in five gallon cans only.

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A Good Reflection

Triplex Mfg. Co. announces a line of "Glo-Brite" reflector house numbers that featune visibility up to 1b00'.

Glo-Brite numbers are Bty'z", hrigh and embody hundreds of built-in reflecting prisms.

The numbers are mounted on individual. display cards, with rust-ploof mounting screws. A mounting gasket is also supplied. A wire display rack with complete series of numbers is available.

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Versqtile Tool

The Jewel Manufacturing Co, pipe market simplifies the job of pipe lay- out. Saddles, crosses and tees are marked easily,

It consists of a twin saddle frame for easy alignment, an adjusting spring, a calibrated 90' radius arm and a soapstone marking point. The marker comes in chrome plated steel and is available in two sizes. for 21/2" to 8" pipe, and for up to 20', pipe'

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DECEMBER, I97O

Ponel Fire Roting Formica Corp's. panel system 101, a Class I (fire retardant) wall surfacing system, is qualified for any type of commercial installation, according to Formica.

The company claims panel system 101 will substitute for, and be competitively priced with marble, tile and brick walls at an approximate installed cost of less than $4/sq. ft'

The panels are available in 4' x 8' and 4' x 10' sheets. They are manufactured with a fire retardant laminate and a similar balancing laminate, both sandwiched arotnd, a l+" asbestos cement board.

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Women's First Need

Armstrong created a display unit which shows 289 colors in their carpet line at one time.

The display occupies 4 sq. ft. of floor space. It speeds sales and lets customers compare colors at a glance without walking, stooping or lifting.

Recent Armstrong market research discloses that a housewife's first goal in making her carpet selection is finding the right color to go with her decor,

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Inhibitive Finish

An acrylic-latex rust inhibitive is available from Ameritone Paint Corp. Both a primer and finish, Corroban may be applied directly over rusted surfaces to provide a protec- tive coating against water, acids, chemicals, salt spray and minor abrasions.

It dries to the touch in 10 minutes, applicators clean easily with soap and warm waEer.

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Duol Cooted Shutters

A line of 14" wide aluminum shutters has been introduced by Alcan Aluminum Corp.

The shutters come in 16 stock sizes. seven colors and have a 20 year, prorated, written guarantee.

They feature 1t/2" (olonial louvers, a full louver top and bottom and a built-in center-bar (mullion) for strength. Dual coat finish is used on both front and back of the shutter.

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Free Service

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Groding Rule Bookler

Western Wood Products Assn. has issued its 1970 grading rules for 11 western commercial species in pocket size format for $1.00. All of the changes in American Lumber Standard PS 20-70 arc applied to the spe- cies including new sizes, dryunseasoned relationship, grade designations and refined definitions of grade capabilities.

Decking Bulletin

The FHA has issued z Uee of Materials Bulletin No. 57 on particleboard decking (combination subfloor/ underlayment) for factory built modular housing units. It describes particleboard for decking eligible for FHA loans and makes the application a part of FHA minimum property standards.

Door Specs

Details and specs on the Overhead door are in a brochure from Overhead Door Corp. The publication covers their complete line of standard residential and light commercial garage doors.

ln The Groove Simpson Timber Co. published a data sheet on Sierra groove random end-matched redwood paneling. It illustrates installation procedures, Complete specifications are listed.

Repoir, Renew Roofs

A 6 p. roofing manual that tells how to repair and renew old roofs has been released by Tropical Paint Co. The new manual shows detailed drawings and descriptions on how to repair flashings, blisters, holes, breaks, cracks and seams.

HPMA Funclions

The Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Assn, issued a brochure titled Teclrnical Actitsities. It gives a short synopsis of the origin of the HPMA and the association's technical functions. Also a list of testing services available and HPMA activity in the field of fire testing.

shhhhh!

Control of noise is illustrated in a 4 p. Homasote brochure. Six acoustical Iaboratory tested structures are described for floors, floor/ceiling systems, and wall-partition designs.

Monthly Review

Potlatch Forests is ofrering Potlatch Glue Line free. Included in the first issue are articles describing actual applications of laminated beams and decking in facilities, plus articles on stress-rated beams, an "easy-addroom," and a review of the pros and cons of laminates by an editor of ArgosE magazine,

Free Reader Service

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Wrop lt Up

A 12 p. booklet from St. Regis Paper Co. covers industrial protective packaging and details its packaging papers capability, Art of Protectiue Packaging updatcs the LCP div's. capabilities in laminating, laminating plus extrusion coating, reinforcing and printing.

Ofisei Costs

Boise Cascade Building Products is offering a color folder on pre-painted Insulite siding. The literature points out how the high cost of painting is ofrset by using a pre-painted siding.

Open Sesome

A brochure shows operating details of the Stanley Monopack automatic door operator and illustrates typical installations. It also shows the variety of controls and accessories available for use with the Monopack and gives complete specifications including de- tailed diagrams of required installation data,

Pretty Crofty

A series of six "how-to" instructional brochures with ideas in craft projects has been published by Illinois Bronze Powder and Paint Co. JudY Mattin's Craft Scene is a series of 4 p., color brochures that detail the necessary materials and products, and give instructions, photos, hints and creative tips for handcrafted objects.

Mosler Cotolog

A consumer div. master catalog has been issued by Miracle Adhesives Corp. It contains information, including photo, description, application information, packaging and prices, on carded home repair adhesives; household specialties; and building adhesives and caulking.

Home Fons

An HVI Certifieil Home Ventilnting Producta Directorg is available free. The directory provides a listing of wall, ceiling and range hood fans tested independently and certified by the Home Ventilating Institute.

Control of Exponsion

Techniques for installation of restraining and expansion fittings to adapt ABS (acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene) engineered plastic drainage systems for multi-story construction are described in a 4 p., 4 color brochure published by the ABS Institute.

Reference File

Timber Engineering Co. announced a product reference file. Design and use information on fastening devices and wood products certification services is presented, The file is bound.

Fold€ur Pin Up

A maintenance guide for fluorescent lighting systems has been announced by General Electric's wiring device dept. The fold-out chart has information on fluorescent starters, lamp life, light output depreciation, loss of light and other items related to fluorescent lighting systems.