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Masonite Introducing New Interior Hardboards

Maso,nite Corporation lvill sootr intr:oduce an adclitional decorative group of interior hardboards, the 400 series. The cher:ty- glained hardboard, grooved in random w'idths, will be available for .clelivery to dealers early this year in three shades: Colonial, Natura and Frosted. The <luarterinch panels will be produceil in' 16"x8' sizes. They will be tongue-and-grooved and may be applied over existing walls, studs or. fnrring strips by means of easily applierl metal clips.

available to dealers, including displays, folders, brochures, ads in leading publications and, this Spring, consumer magazine advertisements.

Outboard Motor Guard Prevents Loss

Kval Scissor Lifts Available

Kvalheim Machinery Company, Petaluma, Calif., has recently initiated the manufacture of scissor lifts. Industry is fast becoming aware of the labor saved by such machines. Loads of material can be raised to a colnfortable level for feeding and off bearing by actuating a foot switch or by using automatic clevices. The scissor lift shown has a 3 ft. by 6 ft. table. This can be raised and lowered as desired lrom 9" up to 40". The load capacity is 4000 lbs. with a good safety factor. A self-contained 1-H.P. pump motor is used in conjunction with the heavy duty cylinder to actuate the table. Write Kvalheim Machinery Company, Petaluma, California, for full information.

A feature of the 400 series is the sin-rulation of a plank cherry wall with the plankby-plank variations that exist in cherry woods. This authenticity is in contrast to lnany .veneets, the company said.

Clips for use in installing the 400 series planks will be included in a separate package with each order. Included, too, will be nails rvith colored heads for use in corners. Following installation, the company reconltnenrls the application of a protective coating such as clear varnish, lacquer, shellac or wax to preserve the rbeauty of the woodgrained surface. Low gloss finishes are recommended.

A con-rplete package of sales aids will be tion, Rochester, New York, has developed and is now manufacturing a device to be userl with an outboard motor, known as I\{OT-O-GARD. Wlren attache<l to anv out-