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Metric Mouldings

An English to metric unit conversion table and standards for wood interior doorjambs and frames have been added to the WP/Series Moulding Patterns catalog, Western Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers.

The metric conversion table was incorporated as the first step in familiarizing users and specifiers with comparable metric sizes for all standard moulding thicknesses and widths. Single copies are $1..

WRITE: f-he Merchant Magazine, 573 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91 l0l.

Get Square With Metrics

Joining the movement to the metric system of measurement is the Pro try square/mitre square with a new steel rule using increments in both inches and centrmeters.

A third system of measurement is used by the Pro angle finder located in the movable diecast head of the try square.

Any angle can be read instantly in degrees shown clearly on the angle finder made by Pro Products Co. Measuring 0" to 90" in any quadrant, it is unaffected by heat or cold or magnetic field, and proves accurate to Vz of 1".

WRITE: The Merohant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

Saves Sawing Time

A new type of lumber handling device that speeds component sawing has been field proven to save l5-20'minutes per set up and uD to two hours Der dav per saw.' clalms' Idaco Engineering- dnd Equipment. Their new Speed-Up Feed Train is said to keep a saw in constant operation by permitting constant feedlng.

It consists of three or more carts on a track and is installed in front of and parallel to the component saw. While a load of lumber is being cut the carts are pre-loaded so that onE man can shuttle them back and forth to keep an uninterrupted flow of material to the saw.

This eliminates time losses of usine a fork lift for the same purpose, and fre-es the fork lift for other work.

Construction is said to be heavv dutv. Cost is about $1500.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91l0l.

Handcrafted Plaques

Beautiful hand painted ceramic on wood wall plaques are proof, the company claims, that hand craftsmanship makes the difference.

Each owl or mushroom is hand-cut from clay and fired into a steel hard ceramic. After firing they are handpainted with fine acrylic paints and laquered to seal in their beauty forever. Every plaque has a unique charm that only skilled hand craftsmanship can produce. Each plaque shipped post paid is $5.98.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

Closing ln The Job

Rufco "4fi)," a super high strength reinforced polyethylene material, has been added to the Rufco line.

The manufacturer claims the mater- ial, reinforced through crosslamination, is highly effective for enclosing constructionjobs, and for use as storage covers and concrete curing covers, Raven engineers claim the new, low cost material remains flexible at 70" below zero, protects against the cold, seals out moisture to provide comfortable working conditions in any weather, and is translucent to allow a natural lieht working environment.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

Door For Collapsible Shower

Aqua-Lite, the one-piece shower stall, is now available with a door of special design.

Made of plastic with aluminum trim, it has a full length magnetic jamb that provides a really sure-seal. There is no catch, nothing to adjust, thus vastly simplifying installation.

The 32" x 32" x 74" living-hinge shower stall folds flat into a carton for easy transport.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Gets The Sludge Out

A new product that removes and prevents sludge and wax deposits in fuel oil storage tanks, lines, preheaters, strainers and burner nozzles is now beine offered by Metropolitan Refining Co-. Metro Sludge and Wax Dispersant is a blend of solvents combined with surface-active agents, dispersants and emulsifiers for use at full strength through the fuel distribution system to dissolve existing wax and sludge. Follow up treatment will prevent new formations when added to the system at a rate of only I gallon of treatment per 1000 gallons of tank capacity.

They can be used in conjunction with any of the Sludgout fuel additives for correcting sludge and water problems in oil systems; emission, slag, soot and smoke problems in stacks.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

Hack Saw Blade Mover

The new No. 30 merchandiser from G- W. Griffin Co. displays 30 individually carded and skin-riacked molvbdenum high speed sfeel hack saw blades injust about I sq. ft. ofpegboard space.

The blade cards give complete buying information such as length, teeth per inch, material which the blade is designed to cut, properblade use to greatly increase blade life and cutting tips for the consumer.

Blades on the unit are both 18 and 24 tooth in l0" and 12" lengths.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 9ll0l.

Free rool with Fastener order

A free powder-actuated tool to drive perience of other rental stores. steel .pins. and^stud.s into concrete or

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, s^teel isbeingoffered to rental stores by 573 So. tike. pasiOena, Ca. 9li0l. Speed Fastener Inc., St. Louis. Mo.

As part of a new merchandising program, the company will send free a powder-actuated stud driver worth $ 148 to any rental store ordering 30 boxes each of Speed fasteners and powder loads.

Speed Fastener says rental stores selling each fastener with one load for $.25 commonly realize a profit of $17 per 100 pins and loads. The tool usually rents for $3 or $6 per day.

In addition to the free tool, in-store promotional materials attracting attention to the availability and versatility of the Speed Fastener system will be included with every order of 30 boxes each of pins and loads. Specific types and sizes of fasteners mav be ordered. or if this is an initial order. a normai

New Heavy Duty Locks

A new line of heavy duty spherical cylindrical locks, series 7500, is being introduced by Arrow Lock Corp.

Perfectly round and designed for "grip-ability," the series is offered in brass. bronze. stainless steel and aluminum, with a broad range of finishes to meet any requirement.

All knobs are forged, with 2Yq" diameters and .090 thicknesses. A distinctive group of four matching flat and raised roses, .050 thick, are offered in a choice of 2-9116" diameters.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.