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AII inquiries regarding NEW PRODUCTS, New Literature or booklets and other items mentioned in this section sbould be addressed to THE CALIFoRNIA LUMBEn MERCHANT, Room 508, 108 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14. Your inquiries will be promptly forwerded by us to the manufacturer or distributor, who wiII then answor your inquiries direct.

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,; Cedar shingle and shake Panels ', have been introduced to facilitate easier *ilana quicker exterior sidewall house ., and quicker ;'construction. These panels have been ,,1'"*r*r"

"t incorporate backerboard or cedar undeicoursing shingles and are either I alrred electroiicallvl soliced or staoled ;" glued electronically, spliced staPled l,i logether. Panels come in either sanded, , sriooth faces or grooved faces. All 'these shingles are -remanufactured to produce sirooth, straight edges and -, butts for tight, snug fit. ; In setting uP walls with-. cedar shinele or shaki panels, applicators 'havJcut down appreciably on the time 'involved and also on the quantlty ot

' extra materials, such as nails. In heel rollers on both units are case hardened and require no lubricatron. The units are well engineered and of very rugged construction, compact with minimum offset.

, cedar panels are applied- direc.tly over ' building paper on open sheathlng. lTe ' excellent insulation qualtttes tound ln ' cedar wood make this Possible and orovide a cooler home in hot weather. . in climates where solid sheathing is required on walls, the shingle or shake panel serves as extra protectlon agalnst ihe cold.

Ball-O-Matic Swing Shift units are easily installed and come equipped complete with auxiliary valve sections, hose reel assemblies and tower hoses, mounting instructions and photos ready for factory or field installation. Valve and hose assembly kits for standard or free lift installation are also available for the new Side-Shift units.

Latest low-cost, fast-selling item to hit dealers' shelves is Dragon-Skin, a brand new type of permanent sandpaper made entirely from steel, announced bv Red Devil Tools. The novel new' product is designed for quick impulse sale to do-it-yourselfers, hobbyists, boating enthusiasts, and all types of professionals as well as the casual, once-a-year user of sandpaper. It cuts at least five times faster than ordinary sandpapers, lasts practically indefinitely; does not clog even on soft wood, and leaves a finish as smooth as that obtained with medium grade sandpapers. Tests show that DragonSkin can be used with all types of wood, plastics, plaster, rubber and many metals such as aluminum. It handles like any conventional sandpaper and can be used on wood sanding blocks, wrapped around dowels, held flat in the hand or on commercially made sandpaper holders, It works with the same action as a wood scraper, causes it to remove material so much faster than conventional sandpaper.

: home-construction. Because of its outstanding appearance' cedar has been one of ihe inost imitated materials. Its ,;.fine, even-grain texture offer homes a ,''cusiom-bui-lt look which other products . have not been able to duPlicate'

NE\,[I BALL-O.MATIC POWER FORK CONTROL

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Swing-Shif t ManufacturinC__qoryfany, P.-O. Box 111, Longv.iew,I:tltineton, announces a new line of BallO--Matic Power Fork Controls for lift trucks. These new Swing-Shift and Side-Shift units let truck operator's forks swing 22 and side shift 8" smoothly and easily on a horizontal ball raci to line uP loads without wasteful maneuvering. The load swinss and shifts while the truck is mo.ring or stationary to sPeed uP stackiig and load alignment, and incriases number of loads handled per dav. Carloading is up to 28/o fastet wiih less damige and, as the load srnrinss and shifts instead of the truck, Iess iisle width is required.

The Ball-O-Matic units are powered with smooth-acting hydraulic chromed cvlinder assemblies, completely encl'osed and protected from damage. The

3,000 to 8,000 lb. Ball-O-Matics are available for Clark, Hyster and Towmotor lift trucks. Standard Swing- Shift and Side-Shift models are available for all makes of lift trucks up to 20,000 lb. capacity.

The printed edition of the Commercial Standard for Asphalt Insulating Siding, CS216-58, may now be pur: chased from the Superintendent of Documents, U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D, C., 10 cents. The new Commercial Standard covers minimum requirements and tests for asphalt insulating siding to be used in building construction. It also provides definitions, labeling, installation requirements and a means of declaring compliance with the standard. The Commercial Standard was proposed by the Insulating Siding Association and has been endorsed by a majority of the manufacturers of the product.

Single 4/a x S-in. sheets of DragonSkin are available in sturdy packages that can be used as stand-up counter displays. Dragon-Skin is also available already mounted on handy lightweight Red Devil No. 9 sandpaper holders. Suggested list prices are 25c for the single sheet pack and75c for the single sheet and holder. Dragon-Skin is shipped in quantities oI t2 individual sheets ot 12 sheets mounted on the No. t holder or in a six and six combination.

AMER-PLYWOOD HAS THE V-GROOVED LOOK

Latest development from Southwood Corporation, manufacturers of widely distributed Amerwood Paneling (/+u), is their new product, "Amer-Ply- Wood." Plywood used is abraded by a unique blasting process which partially removes the softer spring growth, leaving the hard summer growth raised. The 4'x8'x5 /16,' panels are then random width v-grooved. Joints have eased edges which continue the vgrooved look, thus producing a continuous plank effect. Qolor is applied to highlight the real wood's natural grain beauty. High-grade lacquers add a luxurious finish to the panels. A marand scuff-resistant surface is produced which enables walls to retain their original beauty for years, requiring

little maintenance. Amer-Ply-Wood is completely pre-finished and'ready for installation. One craftsman, amateur or professional, may easily and quickly install it.

Simpson Offers Dealers Variety Of Sales Aids

,A spectacular ceiling mobile is one of the new sales aids provided lumber dealers stocking Forestone woodfiber acoustical.ceiling tile, product of Simpson Logging Company. The slighteit breeze sets the mobile spinning. It is attached by string and a red arrow to Forestone tiles installed on the showroom ceiling. The mobile carries the brand name within red and white rings and imparts the extra attention of motion.

BENNETT 2-WAY PANEL SAW NOW CUTS UP TO FIVE FEET

A new model of the Bennett 2-WAY PANEL SAW which will cut panel stock up to five feet wide has been introduced by the Richard C. Bennett MfS. Co., Laceyville, Pennsylvania. According to Richard C. Bennett, head of the -firm, the increasing use of panel stock five feet wide-for such things as ping-pong tables, display counters, and the new, wider sheets of plastic laminates-has led to a demand for a 2-Way Panel Saw that will cut these 5'panels.

Although on the market less than four years, the standard model of the 2-Way Panel Saw (used for cuttingto-size, panels of plywood, hardboar-d, fiberboard, tileboard, plastic laminates, etc., up to 4' wide) is in use through- out the United States and Canada Jnd in foreign countries by retail lumberyards, cabinet and woodworking shops, prefabricators and building contrictors, distributors of plastic laminates and tileboards. and manufacturers who work with all types of panel stock. With the 2-Yiav Pinel Saw. the manufacturer claims, one man can cross-cut or rip a large panel quicker and easrer than two men can on a table saw. "There is no lifting or turning of large unwieldy panelsl both cross-cuts and rips can be made without removing panel from the machine." Horizontal and vertical scales are attached for selective cuts.

HAND-CLEANING COMPOUND ALSO CONTAINS LANOLIN

Introduction of a new, highly effective compound for removal 6f paint, lacquer, adhesives, and other resinous products from the hands is announced by the Mark Kevin Company. MARKEV Hand Cleaning -Compound thoroughly dissolves away pigmented and resinous substances. and- at the same time protects the skin by reason of its lanolin content. Write for free ,., .sample and information to Mark Kevin Cgmpany, 6551 Washington Avenue, University City 5, Missouri.

,An_other eye-catching dealer display is a "Gold Frame" panel. This is a good-looking, sturdily-built frame holding three 72 by 24 inch, centerscored Forestone tiles. The panel is supplied with wire and hooks and can be mounted where store traffic is heaviest.

A how-it's-done poster and a handsome rack holding sales literature are other promotional offerings. The poster portrays the ease of application while the literature details facts about the product and illustrates how it appears when installed.

Dealers also are furnished window streamers_plus reprint, standup cards showing Forestone advertisements now appearing in Saturday Evening Post, Sunset, Better Homei and Gar-dens and other magazines.

Newspaper mats, special television scripts, lO-second TV fill spots and radio scripts ,are additional sales helps provided dealers at no cost.

EDWARDS CO. DEVELOPS MERCHANDISING DISPLAYS

Two new functionally grouped merchandising displays, <iesigneil to increase .sales of signaling devices and tte-rn rtems, are available from the Fldwards Company, manufacturers of signaling, communications and protection equipment. Created as a selfdemonstrating display to aid distributors. and dealers, the new point-ofgurchase units are compact, attractive, durable and convenienl to sell from. They enable the salesman to present p-roduct features and comparisbns on the spot. All items on the displays have been made operable. and- alio are grouped by firnction, for clear understanding and quick selection. The display boariis are pre-mounted and pre-wired at the factory, and thev come equipped with eleciric cord and transformer ready for immediate oDeration. One of the new displays (D390) is a dealer-contractor sales tool. The other (D-391) is intended for the industrial and commercial signaling market. The dealer-contractor merchandiser demonstrates 25 of Edwards sig'naling devices including a full selection of bells, buzzers,,transformers, push buttons and other residential devices. The commercial-in- dustrial merchandiser has mounted on it 24 industrial signaling products.

E,dwards selling displays come equipped for wall hanging or easel mounting. Both are durably constructed of aluminum reinforced hardboard. Even the colors further emphasize the grouping of products for eisier selling comparisons. A hinged trade mark panel holds a self-service supply of descriptive price lists covering -ait items on display.

WILHOLD BUILDER'S ADHE. SM, a time-saving method for set- ting sleep.ers, grounds and trim to masonry, is recommended for bonding wood, ceramic tile and ornamenta-l material to concrete, brick, stone or plaster. Best for setting metal thresholds, window frames, etc. in masonry buildings. Secures true and plumb iir one operation. No other anchors or,, shims required. Wilhold Builder's Adhesive is a fast-setting, strong, [on- shrinking mortar, consisting of i liquid binder and powdered hardener. Job mixed to form a sticky waterpioof mortar-thin for close fits-h-avy body for deep furrins. Susgested lisl price, Pint Uhit $1.95. Wr-iil for free literature. Wilhold Products Co., 678 Clover St., Los Angeles 31.

STAIN, LACQUER COMBINATION PACKAGED IN AEROSOL CAN

A new wood finishing product, KAY-NU, which combines -a special penetrating stain with high qiralitv lacquer, is being marketed-in a prejsurize.d 16-o.2. s.pray container by-Kay and gives a lasting medium glosjsheen without rubbing or poliJhine. The poliJhins. finished tones can be deepened-by rrrrrsrrcu Lutrcs carl uc ueepeneq Dy aDp]1inq repeated coats. fqi-\f is.ivailable in seven colors. Application is made in the same basiC -manner as other pressurized spray finishes, the gan held approximately 10,, to lZn from the work and applied with a stroking motion. The finish dries in a few seconds at room temperature. One 16-oz. can is sufficient to finish an average chest of drawers. For further -ijdor;qlati/op,.,, contact : Kay- C h e m i ca I