February, f985

An exclting addition to this magazlne's series of special issues will appear in February, 19E5.

Hightighting cedar, it will cover a wide range of topics of interest to anyone lnvolved $rith wood. tlbll be talking about cedar's oelling points, marketing possibllities and its growing role tn the wood market. . . plus: how to buy it and how to promote cedar.

ln addition, there will be case hlstorles and other success storles on how wholesalerc and retailers can proftt from cedat's growlng market acceptance.

ADVERTISERS: Make sure you're not left out of this important issue. Call oruritetoday to resewe space in our Februa4l Cedar Special lssue. The deadline for space resewations is Januargr S, 1985. Ib resenre space orfor more information, just call the telephone number shorm below.

Ron Vickers is now assistant plywood sales mgr. at Emerald Forest Products, Eugene, Or.

Tom Murdoch has joined Chintimini Forest Products, Inc., Corvallis, Or', as a lumber buyer.

Gene Baker is the new sales mgr. at Welco Lumber Co., Marysville, Wa'; Neal Mix is in charge of quality control and shipping.

David Bodtker is the new plywood sales mgr. at Alpine Veneers, Inc., Portland, Or.

Daniel Green and Gregory Taylor have joined Woodland Management, Inc., Portland, Or.

Rick Preble is now in sales at Colonial Cedar, Kent, Wa.

John DiPeri is new to sales at MSG Forest Products, Portland, Or.

Gordy Martin,Martin Forest Industries, Healdsburg, Ca., has returned to work after back surgerY.

Gene Skrivan has joined sales at Mary's River Lumber Co., Corvallis, Or.

Joe Bowman, Bowman Lumber Sales, Cloverdale, Ca., and his wife, I)oris, visited Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong on a 15 day trip.

W. A. Hensler is now senior v.p. and gen. merchandise mgr. of Wickes Lumber, reporting to Leslie L. Hagen, gen' mgr., Wickes Lumber, and senior v.P. of The Wickes Corp.

Robert J. Singer is now director of loss prevention and security for Builders Emporium, Irvine, Ca., according to Bernard Kritzer, iterim c.e.o.

Terry Galbraith has joined Diablo Timber, Danville, Ca., in di5patcling' Scott and Lani Gates, Atko Building Centers, Tucson, Az.,are parents ofa son, Grant Cornett Gates, born Oct. 28, 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 2l in. long. Kirk is the big brother.

I)ennis Kennedy has been named territory mgr. for the Building Materials Div. of GAF Corp. in Arizona. Carl BaPtiste is filling the same position in Hawaii.

Ken and Jo Tinkler, Stahl Lumber Co., visited friends in Missouri for a few days after attending the National Hardwood Lumber Association convention in Kansas City. Mark Michie also attended the NHLA convention. Craig Murphy has moved to Western Wood Treating, Inc., Woodland, Ca., according to Tony Cline.

Alan S. Holmes, Georgia-Pacific Corp., Fort Bragg, Ca., is the new Pres. of the Redwood Inspection Service, succeeding Jack H. Razzeto, LouisianaPacific, Cloverdale, Ca. Harold Hen' derlong, Rolando Lumber Co., Cloverdale, is the new v.p. Peter Johnson' Jr. was re+lected gen. mgr' and sec,-treas.

Tom Baker has retired from Rimforest Lumber Co., Rimforest, Ca., after 22 years.

Allen and Lynn Bogh, Anchor Lumber Co., Beaumont, Ca., have been recognized for their contributions to the community.

Norm Jacobsen, Jay-Vee Logging Ltd.' Maple Ridge, B.C., is the new Pres. of the Pacific Logging Congress; Nick Kirkmire, Plum Creek Timber Co., v.p.; Raymond Luthy, Publishers Paper Co., treas.; William J. Cary, exec. v.p. and sec.

R.C. "Duke" Stetson has retired from MacMillan-Bloedel Building Materials, Portland, Or., after 23 years in the industry.

Guy M. MoDrak has joined the North American Wholesale Lumber Association staff.

Irving Littman is now treasurer of Boise Cascade Corp., Boise, Id.

Tom Garcia has joined sales at Oregon Cedar Products, Eugene, Or.

William R. Haselton, chairman and c.e.o., St. Regis Corp.; George P. Jenkins, director of St. Regis, and Regis W. Lear, former director of St. Regis, have been named directors, Champion International Corp., Stamford, Ct.

John Kendall, Standard Lumber Co., Spokane, Wa., is vacationing in Hawaii.

Bill Bueermann, NorCal region, and Ron Alvey, Mountain States region, received Most Valuable Performer awards from Champion International.

Josh T. Hulce, pres., Manville products group, has been named pres. of Manville Corp. Harry Sherman, former v.p. of the paperboard div., is now pres. of the forest products group.

Thomas Martin has been named controller of Water Jet Corp. in Canoga Park, Ca.

Randall Denos has joined Hydro Systems Inc., North Hollywood, Ca., as director of marketing and sales.

Mike Bowler is the new asst. mgr. of Coos Head Lumber and Plywood Co. and its sister co., Pacific Lumber Terminal, Wilmington, Ca. He was with Louisiana-Pacific and Sun Lumber Co. for 12 years in management jobs.

Bill Jacobson, Reid & Wright, Arcata, Ca., is back from a sales trip to Hawaii.

Mike Videtich and Dale Ragel have joined sales at Pacific Basin Forest Products, Portland, Or.

William Swindells Jr., pres, and c.e.o., Willamette Industries, Portland, Or., has been elected chairman ofthe board succeeding Gene Knudson who has retired. trloyd Vike is the new v.p., m.uketing, for building materials, succeeding Dick Davis who retires Jan. 3l after 33 years.

Richard Reid and Chris Lynch, Louisville, Co.; Robert F. Reid, Hawaii; Robert B. Reid, Bill Jacobson, Nancy Bettendorf and Ken Laudenschlager, Arcata, Ca., all attended the annual sales meeting of Reid and Wright Inc. at corporate Hq. in Arcata.

Gary A. Miller has been named v.p., personnel, at Southwest Forest Industries. Phoenix, Az., according to W. A. Franke, pres and c.e.o.

Dennis Moffet is now mgr. of the 84 Lumber store in Colton. Ca.

Scott Cardwell has joined Lakewood Forest Products, Cerritos. Ca.

Jim and Dawn Summerlin, Sumwood, Inc., Los Angeles, Ca., are flying to Rome, Italy, this month with plans to spend Christmas on the Island of Sicily.

Bob Cochrane, sales mgr. at Pope & , Talbot, Oak Ridge, Or., was in No. Ca. on a sales trip.

Alexis Dow has been named chief financial officer of Copeland Lumber Yards Inc., Portland, Or.

Francine Neff. former treasurer of the United States and v.p. of Nets Inc., has been elected to the board ofdirectors of Louisiana-Pacific Corp., Portland, Or.

Steve Garrison and Lisa Warren are in sales at Far West Fir Sales' new Chandler (Phoenix), Az., facility.

Bob Sullivan is now sales mgr. at Premier Plywood Corp., Westfir, Or.

Rei 0lsen, Western Turnings & Stair, Commerce City, Co., and his wife, Leila, vacationed in Italy and Greece.

Howard White has been promoted to comgr. of the 84 Lumber Co. store, Visalia. Ca.

Jim Bentley has joined Ernst Home Centers as sales and promotion mgr., according to Bill Boston, v.p. and gen. mgr. of the Seattle, Wa., based chain.

Scott Sell has joined LongTree Partnership, Spokane, Wa.

Ron Owens is now in sales at Workmans Forest Products. Clackamas. Or.

Robert S. Potter is now representlng the Western Wood Products Association from Denver, Co.

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Personals

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Keith Seitzer, formerly field sales mgr. for Champion in Santa Clara, Ca., has replaced John Jones as regional marketing mgr. of Champion's western sales region, Englewood, Co., with Jones transferring to Missoula, Mt., as area mgr.; Frank Franciscovich is filling the same slot in Santa Clara, where Rich Read will be the new field sales mgr.

Jim Ferreira, Progressive Wholesale Lumber Co., Los Angeles; Bud BY' ard, RB Lumber, Santa Ana, Ca.; Frank Rhoades, Roseburg Lumber, Newport Beach, Ca.; Dan Fitzgerald, California Timberline, Chino, Ca.; and David Cutler, The Merchant Magazine, marched as members of The Dull Men's Club of NewPort Beach in the 8th Occasional Doo-Dah Parade, Pasadena, Ca., behind club founder-pres. Steve Freeman, Stephen G. Freeman & Co., NewPort Beach.

B. Craig Guckert has been named southwest regional sales mgr. for Rubbermaid's Home Products Div., replacing Charles Seagraves Jr', now national sales mgr. for military sales. Fred H. Matthies Jr. is the new key accounts mgr., southwest, according to Charles A. Carroll, v.p., sales.

John B. Crowell Jr., former general counsel for Louisiana-Pacific Corp., has resigned as assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment, effective Jan. 21.

Dwight Curran, DMK-Pacific CorP., and his wife, Linda, spent Thanksgiving with family in Yucca Valley, Ca. Ron Ashla is the new marketing mgr. at Cascadian Co., Eugene, Or.

Hugh Mungus and FreddY Fungus, Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., are sponsoring, on local KRUD-TV, a hard-hitting drama series that dares ask the question Was Jonathan Swift?, Was Thomas Hardy? and What Really Drove Oscar Wilde?

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NLBMDA 68th Annual

Dean Leaman, Rosenberg, Tx., was elected president of the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association at its 68th annual convention, Oct. 3l - Nov. 4 at the Fairmont Hotel, New Orleans, La.

President of Home Building and Lumber Company, he succeeds William R. Morrow who became chairman of the board.

Other officers elected were: first vice president, Patrick McCormick; second vice president, Gerald A. Jewett, Jr.; treasurer, Earl T. Carpenter, and secretary and executive vice president, John M. Martin.

Regional vice presidents elected included William Morton, Home Lumber, Hazard, Ky., and E. L. "Al" Newkirk, Chandler Lumber Co., Van Nuys, Ca.

J. P. Bolduc, senior vice president of W. R. Grace & Co., opened the convention with a litany of recommendations which, if followed by Congress and Federal agencies, would improve the efficiency of government and greatly assist in reducing the nation's federal deficit. Bolduc served as c.o.o. of President Reagan's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control, which was chaired by J. Peter Grace, chairman of the board of W. R. Grace & Co.

In a dramatic look toward the balance of the decade of the eighties, Robert J. Day, president and c.o.o. of the United States Gypsum Co., predicted an overall growth in housing production, increased volume in do-it-yourself building activity, and an ever greater need for management efficiencies at both the manufacturing and the retail levels. In his "Focus '85" presentation, Day stressed the importance of being sure that government maintained its postwe that housing is a cornerstone of this country's economic system.

Delegates heard forecasts on interest rates and availability of mortgage money by James Christian, chief economist of the U. S. League of Savings Institutions. A three hour session headed by Dr. William Slaughter concentrated on the importance of retailers strategically planning ahead to be able to compete in a market of high volume and tough competition.

And Selected Sales Aids

Guaranteed To Stick

Macklanburg-Duncan has added a complete line of quality adhesives including two new super strength construction adhesives that bond almost any construction material and eliminate the need for labor intensive nailing. They are available in 10.6 and29 ounce cartridges.

Six adhesives, each available in quarts and gallons, cove base adhesives, outdoor carpet adhesive and a flammable and non-flammable contact adhesive were introduced with the d-i-yer in mind.

Chimney Draltcap

Aerocowl, a chimney draftcap from Z-Flex, Inc., is said to be aerodynamically designed to accelerate and redirect wind-induced air flowing over a chimney to eliminate downdrafts and control draw of air.

The company claims that by installing the device, homeowners can save money on petroleum, gas, coal or wood used for heating.

Practical Blade Replacement

A new replacement bandsaw blade made to fit the three blade lengths most widely used is from Vermont American.

The high-quality carbon tool steel blade comes in 57", 59V2" and 62" lengths and are set and sharpened to provide clean, fast cuts. The blades are designed to handle constant flexing without binding or crystallization.

The blades are available in four widths and styles of cut. The fine scroll woodcutting blade comes in 1/8 " width with 15 teeth per inch. The general purpose blade comes in l/4" width with 6 teeth per inch. The two 3,/8 " wide blades are designed for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as heavy cutting of wood, plastics, and compositions.

Three more adhesives, drywall and panel construction adhesive, wood parquet floor adhesive and acoustical ceiling tile adhesive will be added to the line.

Birds Of A Feather

Twenty eight new pewter sculptured birds are now available from Gatehouse Studios/Rawcliffe Corp.

The original designs are hand sculpted from the wax to the finishing casting. Each has handpainted accents.

The collection includes a downy woodpecker, mallard duck, pintail duck, eastern bluebird, chipping sparrow and the American bald eagle. The company will custom manufacture state birds or birds not included in the collection for a minimum order.

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Painters on Guard

Two painters' trim guards are now available from Red Devil, Inc.

Made of red plastic, they feature flexible bevelled edges for firm placement into irregular corners and hard edges which may be used as straight edge guides. The flexible edges are also suitable for use during applications of vinyl wallcoverings, to remove air pockets and smooth the newly-applied surface material.

Paint forAllUsers

Both the do-it-yourselfer and the professional contractor are said to like the one{oat hiding, good touch up and ease of application provided by Classic 99 Latex Matte Flat interior wall paint from the Sherwin-Williams Stores Division.

A premium vinyl acrylic designed for interior use where a durable high hiding washable product is desired, the product is recommended for repaint and new construction in residential as well as commercial applications.

King Size Sheets

Oriented strand board (OSB) in cut-to-size and oversize sheets now is available in the western United States from Furman Lumber, Inc.

These structural panels, reportedly are perfect for the manufactured housing industry, for tract housing projects and for mass production building in general because they are available in oversize and cut-to-size sheets. When foam insulation is sprayed onto OBS panels, houses can be built out of panels with the insulation already attached, another timesaving application.

APA performance rated equal to plywood of equal thickness, and APA and FHA/HUD approved for flooring and roof and wall sheathing, the product is available. in the western United States in a full range of sizes from 4xlo-ft. to 8x24-ft. sheets (in 2-ft. increments) in thicknesses ranging from % in. to lls in.

Mini Scrubber

Kiefer Brushes Inc., has introduced a new miniature scrub brush, the Li'L Wunder Brush, which is designed to clean the most difficult areas with minimum effort.

Made with a strong comfortable handle, the brush comes with three different types of bristles: nylon for delicate surfaces; brass to clean stubborn jobs and stainless steel to scrub the toughest jobs.

The tool has almost unlimited use for cleaning wall and floor tiles, barbecue grills, stoves, window frames, nooks and crannies, and any other har{to reach places.

You Can See Your Face

Contemporary styling and a brilliant mirror finish are said to be a style and design breakthrough in the new stainless steel sinks from Polar Ware.

Hold down channels and the channel weld are eliminated by a clamp which fastens directly to the folded under rim. The sink is said to install quickly and easily and be easy to transport and warehouse since the double thick rim is resistant to bent corners and dings.

Sanding Tools

New pressure sensitive adhesive backed sanding discs and pads have been introduced by Carborundum Abrasives.

Formulated with sharp silicon carbide grain and a coating that resists loading, they have adhesive backing that grips tightly but is said to peel off quickly for disc changes.

Fitting most standard power drills, the sanding pad provides a firm surface for adhesion in flat sanding as well as in contour applications. The sanding kit includes I frne,2 medium and 3 coarse 5" discs and a pad.

Two In OneTool

Combining the capabilities of an adjustable wrench and a pair of pliers, Shift-O-Flex, from Bahco Tools of Sweden, is said to give the user improved precision and control in tightening, loosening, and holding operations on round or angled surfaces.

The tool may be tightened in position with only one hand by using the knurl which is similar to that found on an adjustable wrench. The two handles are fitted for a comfortable crip.

Around in Circles

WindowThansoms, which come as halfcircles, quarter circle and elliptical transoms, are designed by Moulding Products, Inc., as accessories to the standard Andersen casement and Narroline window profiles prefinished in white or earthtone.

Constructed of edge-glued and laminated Ponderosa pine, they use 3/4" double paned insulated glass as standard glazing. Options available include removable prefinished grilles, bronze and gray tinted glass and divided-light glazrng. The Polycron fin- ish, which is warranted for l0 years against chipping, peeling and blistering, reportedly is designed to weather at the same rate as the Andersen vinvl cladding.

More Light For Less

A new PL adapter system from VL-North American Philips Service Lighting Corp. converts 40 and 60watt incandescent lamps into energysaving PL lamps.

The adapter requires no special conversion work on existing fixtures and fits conventional incandescent sockets, including table and floor lamps which use harps. Each lamp reportedly lasts as long as l0 incandescents and uses only l/4the electricity.

The kit includes a ratchet socket base to allow optimum positioning of the socket without overtightening, a removable ballast affixed after the replacement socket is screwed in, and a recessed lamp holder to keep the lamp firmly in place. All parts come in offwhite.

The nickel-plated brass, corrosionresistant base contains its own starter for reduced maintenance. The lamps can be used outdoor, and emit less heat while producing an incandescentlike light.

Cure For Cold Feet

Designed to move warm air from one room to another, the Air-Stik is a new low profile super powerful fan from A. J. Carlow, Inc.

A transverse flow blower is said to provide variable regulating of air movement without making drafts or excess noise. A l0'x 12'room can be recirculated in about l0 minutes, according to the manufacturer. The product also can be used to recirculate cool air into different rooms when used with an air conditioner.

Power is supplied by I 15 volt house current. The fan comes with a cover and mounting brackets for either vertical or horizontal mountings.

Silent Telephone Light

A telephone strobe light with many applications in the home is now available from Wheelock, Inc.

TelStrobe's 70,000 peak candlepower flash is activated by the telephone ringing voltage. It can be used with or without the telephone's ringer to signal an incoming call, for overcoming noise, remote signalling, silent signalling, distinguishing between phone lines and alerting hearing impaired.

The product reportedly installs in minutes with a power cord which plugs into a standard (120 Volt AC) wall outlet and a telephone line cord which plugs into any modular jack. The lightweight unit may be affixed to any interior wall with a screwdriver.

Decorative Print Panels

Keeping pace with current color trends in home furnishings and appliances, Champion has added new decorative print panels to their Concept collection of woodgrain reproductions on lauan plywood.

Textured vertical print patterns have been created from specially embossed paper overlays laminated to lauan plywood in four styles. Two are classic grasscloth patterns and two employ delicate foliage and lace designs.

The decorative prints may be effectively combined with one of the offwhite woodgrain panels in the line as an accent wall or in a wainscotting treatment.

All patterns have the look and feel of fine wallpaper in soft gray and beige tones and are available in 4' x 8 ' sizes with matchins battens.

Brass Refinishing Center

A brass refinishing center is now available from Klean-Strip as a counter display assortment. Included in it are a brass refurbisher that dissolves tarnish, grime and old clear finish or paint. A brass neutralizer to wipe away fingerprints and grease, and a protector coat which is sprayed on to protect the renewed finish.

The products are available in kit form or as open stock.

DIY Driveway Repair

Gardner Asphalt Corp. has introduced a Do-it-Yourself Asphalt Driveway Survival Center for use in home center stores and building supply dealerships.

The 4' x 4' display features ProSeal and Bond-R products, including driveway patch, driveway sealer and filler sealer.

A header can be customized to include the merchandiser's name. The expandable display can be adapted to fit available floor space.

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A 60 lb. bag of dry ready mix can be transferred to the Minit Mixer and, with water added, reportedly mixed in 60 seconds or less, not a l0 lb. bag as was stated in the New Products section storv page 54 in October.

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Flexible 12V Lighting

Two spherically-shaped l2-volt lights that can be rotated almost 360o in any direction have been introduced by Sylvan Designs, Inc.

The new low-voltage light fixtures are designed to use l2-volt qvartz reflector-type lamps, providing 20 or 50 watts of light in either narrow spot or wide flood patterns. They report- edly can be mounted almost anywhere, and the light direction changed with finger pressure.

The lights are magnetically coupled to a mounting magnet, which can be attached to any surface with screws. Because of their global shape, they can be twisted in any direction on the magnetic coupler to focus light precisely where it is needed.

Designer Kitchen Faucets

Harden Industries has introduced two new styles of designer kitchen faucets, a fixed 8'with solid one piece rough, and an expandable (from 6 " to 16') with flexible roughs.

Both styles have three different spouts: solid brass tubular low arch, solid brass tubular high arch, or a cast solid brass contemporary model. An optional standard plastic-type spray or deluxe brass-type spray attachment is available. Porcelain handle,/escutcheons in several colors are available to complement kitchen decor.

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Caution: Fast Braking

Delta International Machinery Corp., has a new compactly designed electronic brake that provides frictionless braking for all types of wood and metalworking machinery. Automatic brake operation permits fast, controlled braking in as little as two seconds, increasing productivity and reducing costly machine idling time.

Operator controlled adjustments allow braking action to be set from two to 28 seconds, depending on the machine operation. Similarly, brake torque setting can also be quickly and easily adjusted by the operator. A patented solid state, integrated circuitry, combined with an electrical isolation system, insures accurate, reliable brake performance and protects against contact arcing. The system also prevents wear of the type associated with mechanical brake systems.

For operating safety, a positive lockout feature prevents energizing while the AC motor is running. This also prohibits the motor from inadvertently restarting during a braking cycle. The combination is packaged in a dust tight, standard enclosure which mounts easily to all types of machinery. Standard wiring and mounting arrangements permit users to easily upgrade existing machinery.

Job Specific Sandpaper

A unique, new line of sandpaper for power sanders from Norton Co. offers job-specific products and packaging that help d-i-yers pick the right sandpaper for the job.

The line includes sandpaper for disc, sheet and belt sanders, packaged for each of the four most common d-i-y sanding tasks, wood, drywall/ plaster, paint and varnish removal and metal sanding.

Each of the 16 packages includes usage tips. The line comes with a colorful pegboard header.

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Swinging Door Sales

Maywood's new Four Season inswing, patio door display allows merchandising flexibility to meet the requirements of distributors, dealers and home centers.

Designed to act as an extra salesman, the attention getting display invites customers to "See what you've been missing," and serves to encourage customer inspection of construction features and product benefits. The versatile header can be used on top of the free-standing display unit, as a hanging sign or is lightweight enough Io be used as a wall or window banner.

A four+olor, consumer-oriented brochure is offered to the customer via a high-backed pocket holder attached to the side of the display. Key selling features are highlighted on the pocket holder, and a laminated version of the brochure hangs from the pocket on a chain.

The free-standing display consists of a 6 '0 " wood operating door and an adjoining stationary door. The display is 82-l/2 inches wide with a height of 103 inches including the header. Display area is 32 square feet and shipping weight is 220 pounds.

Tub in a Kit

Deluxe PVC Thermoplastic Durawall bathtub wall kits include four soap/shampoo storage shelves and seamless, one-piece corner panels with pressure sensitive tape applied to reverse side of overlapping edges to prevent moisture penetration and better/ quicker installations.

Rust and leak-resistant they fit any standard five foot (or less) bathtub. Adjustablepanels adapt to a wide variety of surfaces, out of plumb walls and around existing alcove windows.

Each kit contains center panel, two corner panels with built-in shelves, two end panels and two decorative trim molding strips, plus three cartridges of adhesive and easy to follow illustrated instructions. They are available in popular colors.

For A Cool Pool

Utikem's algaecides and shock treatments can reportedly rid pools of green, slimy walls and associated odors as well as help cut chlorine use.

The algaecide line includes standard-strength algaecides complete with defoamer for use with all types of filters, sanitizers and black algae killer and preventive.

The shock treatment products include ones to kill algae on contact, restore water clarity and a calcium hypochlorite formula which kills bacteria while preventing growth.

A line of chlorinating products includes long lasting, 8-day no residue tablets in two sizes. a chlorinator stick, daily tablets, powder concentrate and a liquid chlorinating agent. All chlorinating products are guaranteed to be 10090 soluble, 10090 active and completely stable.

A line of herbal fragrances in- cluding jasmine Oriental, pine and eucalyptus keeps water scented. These also help inhibit algae growth and keep water clear.

Tiny Bubbles In The Wall

A new Foil-Ray insulation material, comprised of a single layer of polyethylene bubbles with aluminum foil bonded to both sides, is being marketed by Energy Saver Imports, Inc.

The l/8 " thick material comes in a variety of rolls for retail, home, commercial and construction applications. It is said to be hypoallergenic, non-irritating, feather-light and possible to cut with scissors and install with stapler, nails or liquid nails.

gins with a handwiped oil base stain, followed by a lacquered hand-sanded seal coat, and ends with a catalyzed lacquer top coat.

The line also features a mortise and tenon door frame with l/8 inch allowed for expansion and contraction. Other finishing touches are beveled doors, grained shelf edges, matching interior shelves, and self+losing hinges. The cabinets meet ANSI specifications and are NKCA certified.

A full complement of accessories such as etched glass doors, wine rack, lazy susan, knife rack, undercabinet spice rack, appliance garage, and rollout pantry are available.

Kitchen Glamour

Hand+rafted oak kitchen cabinets from Western Cabinet & Millwork have a satin finish highlighting the doors, drawers and insert panels.

A deep grain finishing process be-

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Miracle Garden Tool

A cultivating tool said to have a long and cherished history among British gardeners is being introduced to this country by True Temper.

The Swoe cultivator, reportedly the most basic gardening tool next to the shovel, has a long, hard, high-gloss handle attached to a shank that is angled for working behind plants and in confined areas.

The blade has three working edges which enable it to be used to smooth dirt, draw sgil, cut furrows or work as a cultivator or aerator.

"LOOKING AROUND" says Paul Bunyan

Paul does not rest on his fame as the lumberman's symbol of accomplishment. New requirements and changing conditions keep him alert to progress.

Stress Fighter

Water Jet Corp. has rntroduced The BathWomb, an electronically controlled whirlpool designed to alleviate stress and tension.

The l6-function control panel offers the bather fingertip control access to stereo, telephone, temperature, whirlpool massage action, cooling facial mist and a PillowMassage built into the headrest,

The tub features comfortable armrests and handgrips. A hidden compartment offers storage space for grooming aids or reading materials. An adjustable folding tray is concealed in a second compartment.

Treated Lumber For Patios

A new 5,/4 pressure treated lumber for patio decks has been introduced by Wickes Lumber.

The 6" x 8' to l6' radius-edged decking features rounded edges eliminating splinters and wane. It is reportedly easy to handle, cut and nail, and meets load-bearing requirements of patio decks. It is Wolmanized with a 30 year warranty.

The lumber can be used for tables, benches and steDs as well as decking.

Laminated Lumber

Three new sizes of Micro-Lam laminated veneer lumber headers and beams by Trus Joist Corp. are designed for single-family, multi-family and light commercial buildings.

Available in 14", 16" and 18" as well as 9 l/2,'and ll 7/8" depths, they can be ordered in any length up to 60 ft. Lighter than steel, the engineered lumber is said to be easier to nail and trim on-site.

Uniformly consistent in size and strength, they reportedly resist twisting, splitting, checking and shrinkage.