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Tempo-8 Poneling Introduced

Norman Davidson, PacificWood Products, Los Angeles; has announced the introduction - of another new and distinctive panel to PWP's growing line of interior plywood panels. Called Tempo-8, the new medium prieed panel features a prefinished facing of six subtly mismatched strips of rotary cut mahogany veneer separated by wide, flatcut square grooves placed on eight inch centers.

Strip 'N Stik is broad-use product. It is admirably suited for homes, apartments, hotels and motels, restaurants and cafeterias, hospitals, institutions, schools, trailers, photo dark rooms and even in laboratories where milder chemicals are used. Where repairs are necessary, Strip ,N Stik vinyl mouldings eliminates pasty, messy caulking compounds.

Manufactured exclusively for PWP in the Philippines, Tempo-8 is prefinished at the mill, utilizing three baked in coats of the latest in U.S.-made thermosetting resins. Colors are Champag:re, Madera, and Nutmeg-all supplied with square grooves prefinished with richly contrasting brown paint.

PWP imports and distributes a high grade line of fine hardwood paneling including their Random Plank and Islander prefinished wall panels.

Tempo-8 dimensions ate Y+" x 48" x 96", with V+" square grooves placed on eight inch centers. Pacific Wood Products Company has a nationwide sales organization.

Write: Pacific Wood Products, 900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 17.

Moulding Seols Agoinst Woler

Strip 'N Stik is a vinyl strip with a pressure sensitive adhesive which positively seals out water and moisture, and also covers unsightly, unsanitary cracks and crevices around bath tubs, sinks and shower stalls. It improves the appearance. Strip 'N Stik is manufactured by Marken Plastic Corporation.

The specially developed adhesive used never dries out. The %" width strip-form makes it very easy to handle and apply. To use it, simply strip ofr the backing sheet and the exposed pr:essure-sensitive adhesive instantly adheres to any clean and dry surtace.

Simply Strip-0ff and Apply firis product has many universal building applications because of its quick-stick prop- erties: A-for doors and windows to eliminate wind rattle and secure tight closing. B-stop car door and window rattles when driving. C-eliminate irritating vibration noise in cabinet doors. D-keep out vem.in at food compgrtments. E---rrindow-stripping use at windows, outside doors and screen doors. F-keep out flys, moths and other insects at exit doors, Ga good general utility item to have around.

Strip 'N Stik is attractively two-color packaged for counter, bin stock or rack display. The product proper is sealed in a blister pack.'Standard lengths-15 ft. Color -white. Recommended consumer price-$1.89. . Stock No. 3108. Packed 12 tn a carton.

Write: Marken Plastic Corporation, 2250 East 1l1th St., Los Angeles, California. Zip Code-90059.

Porloble Chqin Sow

This rugged, completely portable gaspowered chain saw is the most useful tool for home, camping, or around trees. It can be operated by one hand, has no wires drag- ging and runs one hour on a pint of fuel, with the special fuel tank operating at any angle. Its compact size and 97c-pound weight makes it ideal for easy and handy storage. The safety control disengages the clutch when hand pressure is released and

Diol-A-Muro'l Disploy

Dealers can extend the impact of MarIite's spring TV campaign on the TODAY show by utilizing the new Dial-A-Mural counter display. This sales promotion aid features Hugh Downs and Frank Blair of the popular NBC-TV show.

An eye-catching headline-"Dial Yourself a Custom-Decorated Room With Exciting New Marlite Murals"attracts customer attention. A disc can be rotated so that each of the nine scenes and desigrrs in the new Marlite Mural line move into position in the colottul bathroom scene at the bottom of the display. The special 6'x5'panel price of $15.50 also is featured in this display. There also is an attached pocket for literature.

Write: advertising department, Marsh Wall Products, Dover, Ohio.

Floor Bridging Needs No Noils

No nails are required in the installation of a unique floor bridging manufactured by

Quickly Installed with a Hammer

Timber Engineering Company. Called "FasLok," the product is quickly installed with a few taps of a hammer and "locks" in place through the use of a "lazy nail" designed in the form bf a prong.

Teco advises that one of the advantages of its bridging is that it can be installed after the sub-flooring is in place from beneath the floor joists rather than in twostep process, as is required for conventional types of bridging. Acting in compression, the bridging is designed to become tighter as the joists season.

Compact

Size, Weighs 0nly 9/+ t!s.

there is no shock hazard,. This chain saw has 10" usable blade that travels 900 feet per minute and can be used for cutting firewood, pruning, rough construction work, scafolding and sitnilar uses.

Write: Marine Industrial Supply Co., 645 W. Anaheim SL, Long Beach, Calif.

Fas-Lok bridging is available for 2x8, 2x10 and 2x12 joists with spacings of t2", 16" and 24".T\e product is precision-formed and stamped from 18 gauge zinc coated corrosion resistant steel. It is FHA accepted and approved under the provisions of the Uniform Building Code.

Write: Tirnber Eng:ineering Company, 1619 Massachu,setts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D,C.20024.

New Poneling ot World's Foir

The low luster of penetrating oil and the wear-resistance of the finest synthetic resin protective surface are combined in the new oil finish teak Craftwall paneling selected for the House of Good Taste at the New York World's Fair.

One of the newest products of Weyerhaeuser Company, it will be seen on walls of the study of the exciting modern home designed by Edward Durell Stone, A.I.A., New York.

Write: Weyerhaeuser Company, Wood Products Division, Tacoma, Washington.

Heovy-Duty Boring Mqchine

Easily convertible for hollow chisel operations, Comet Industries Corp.'s Boring Machine is built for extreme accuracy and continuous maintenance-free service. This rugged single spindle-type tool features rigid cast iron 9 x 20ty'2" work table, surface ground to close tolerances, and easily adjustable by rack and scroll gear; ball bear-

New Process for Finishes

An improved process for the application of non-film forming finishes to lumber has been announced by Frank Roberts, a Bellevue, Washington consulting engineer.

The new method can be used with stains, toners, preservatives or other treatments where a resin film is not required. Products successfully processed in a pilot plant operation included siding, paneling, soffit, roof decking, patio decking, moldings, fence lumber, S4S boards, and plywood. The process can be adapted to almost any number of variables in pattern and gtade, length assorted, product rate, finish and drying time.

Write Frank Roberts, 208 Carlson Building, Bellevue, Washington,

"Vonocile" Preft nished Poneling

Vancouver Plywood Co. is now manufacturing and marketing nationally a new line of prefinished paneling, under the trade name "Vanacite," according to David Difford, Vanply vice president and director of marketing.

Comp qnd Utitity Sqw

This new utility saw features an all steel frame, automatic tension lever clamp and extra sharp, long wearing Swedish charcoal

' Single SpindleTYPe Tool ing alloy steel spindle assembly mounted in steel housing with hardened tracks to provide smooth travel on eight grease sealed ball trearing rollers.

For forward drilling movement, convenient foot pedal is provided, while heavy coil spring returns bit automatically to rear position. A heavy flywheel on near end of spindle assures maximum performance with minimum horsepower. Recommended motor is % H.P., 110 volt, single phase, rnounted.., on angle bracket for quic\ qdjustment of belt tension. ''

Write: Oomet Industries Corp., 2043 Imperial Street, Los Angeles, California .90021.

Durable, Yet Attractive

The Vanacite finish is catalyzed chemical of the acrylic type, unlike the wax finish that Vanply formerly used. The finish was designed to withstand usage by modern-day families, yet continue to maintain its attractiveness for manY Years.

Lee Crone, sales manager of the Prefinished Products Division, located at Charlotte, North 'Carolina, calls Vanacite, "the end result of research and development .team efforts to produce the most beautiful 'and durable finish available today in the manufacture of prefinished paneling'"

Crone does not consider Vanacite a price line. "Qur prime target is quality," he states, "and keeping our distributors competitive with comparable prefinished paneling."

Color changes also have been made on the Vanacite line. Sen or Oriental Ash has replaced Gray Ash, and a new series of domestic hardwoods, including Walriut' Cherry, Birch, Oak, Butternut and Pecarr has. been added under the title Rustic series.

The new Rustic series adds the fifth classification to the product line. The others are Malan, which is Philippine Mahogany; Moroco, which is Okoume from Africa; .Yoqng American, the standard or intermediate series of domestic haldwogds; and Continental, which is the premium grade series of. domestic hardwoods.

Retails for $2.29

steel blades. Blades have protective sleeve 'i and each saw is individually packaged in a poly bag. Weatherproof blue enamg! finish. Full 21 inch size. Suggested retail No. 9241P $2.29. Witherby Products Divi- ',, sion. John H. Graham & Company, Inc., 105 ; ;, Duane Street, New York 8, New York' :

Portoble Two-Woy Rodio i:

General Electric has introduced a new concept in communicationsa "Pott'aMobif' two-way radio described as the first of its kind.

Versatile in ap'plication, it triples as a plug-in mobile radio in a' e.ax, a,s aq offie.e Lase station, and as an expan{ed-ra:nge porLable with the highest radio power output ever packed in a self-powered handcarried design.

It can talk portable to @r, vehicle to man on foot, office to vehicle, car to officq car to car, ot car to portable.

The new equipment has up to 18 watts of transmit power in low band frequencies (25-50 mc.) and up to 10 watts in high band (132-1?4 mc.). G-E engineers say this output, achieved in a tubeless 13-poundunit, is twice the power previously available in any ha.nd-carried radio.

The Porta-Mobil is 11 inches by 3% ', inches by 916 inches, or half the size of the highest power hand-camied unit previously available.

A key feature of the flexible new design is its ability to stay on the air for long ' , periods of time. It may be on the air more'

Has ManY APPlications times per hour than previous units and longer per individual message when required.

- G-E engineers say the unit's duty cycle fa.r exceeds previous industry duty standards established for mobile equipment and portables.

It{STAttAIl0N STEPS for the Nu-Grid Ceiting Beam System: l-Hanger clips are attached to ceiling. 2Beam is cut-telength and snapped in place over

New Ceiling Beom System

A complete ceiling beam system, ofrering the home handyman an easy, economical way to add the glamorous beauty and appearance of authentic wood ceiling beams to any room, has been developed and is currently being marketed by Wood Conversion Company.

The Nu-Grid@ ceiling beam system is completely pre-built, unlike anything now on the market, Conventional framing or boxing; sanding and finishing are eliminated. Attachment features make installation possible to all ceilings-including plas- te& gypsum, tiled and suspended ceilings.

Soft, wood-like luster of the beamJ is achieved by bonding grain-embossed vinyl to steel. Nu-Grid beams look amazingiy clips. 3-The f inishing touch is added. End trims are fastened to walls at both ends of the beam. Beams can be easily joined together for longer rooms. like expensive walnut box beams. The durable vinyl surface resists scratching, won't chip, peel, crack or craze, and wipes clean with a damp cloth.

Nu-Grid-beams, 3,, x 5", L2, and 14, long, are packed six beams to a carton. Every beam .comes complete with hanger clipi, end trims and matching splicing tape. Com- pfete application details are packed with the system.

Write: Wood Conversion Co., First Na- tional Bank Building, St. paul 1, Minn.

New Ponel Bockcoot

A special Woodlife backcoating for pre- finished Weldwood Gold Label paneling-has been introduced by U.S. plywood at nl, increase in panel cost.

CATIFORNIA LUT,IBER IIETCHANT

Woodlife, the new backcoating is an adaptation of a water-repellent preservative developed by the company's Protection Products division to protect wood from moisture, mold and fungus.

"The Gold Label series includes the most rare species of exotic and domestic woods in the prefinished line and consequently is our most luxurious line,', said John Ball, director of product marketing.

Gold Label panels comprise classic teak, Brazilian rosewood, butternut and wormy chestnut; deluxe korina, birch, walnut, gothic oak, genuine mahogany, oak and cheny; and charter cherry, oak, birch, walnut and pecan which feature the natural knots and burls of the wood.

New Sliding Spice Rock

Grayline Housewares Inc., has introduced what is believed to be the first vinyl-coated sliding spice rack made available to the lumber dealer. The tough vinyl-coated rack, No. 512, holds 12 spice cans in twin rows. six cans to a row. It is mounted with three screws to the underside of a shelf, taking advantage of normally unused space, and slides out with the light pull of a finger.

The Grayline sliding spice rack is a high turnover item that complements kitchen cabinet and workshop lines. The compact space-saver permits the user to otganize spice cans of varying heights to end hunting and wasting time. The spice cans are easily identified by their side markings.

The spice can rack is designed for fast turnover. Suggested retail price is 91.98.

Write: Grayline Housewares Inc., 19 North Union Street, Elgin, Illinois.

??" Shfttute fo, Sn*i,n anJ Q,'/;ty

Unlike mony wholesolers, our yord inventory is mointoined with the retoiler in mindyou con olwoys depend on United to fill oll your Pine qnd White Fir needs.

Eosy Weekend Closet Proiect

Through an intensive consumer publicity program, the Aromatic Red Cedar Closet Lining Manufacturers Assn. has shown millions of homeowners how easy it is to install a cedar closet over a weekend. The

Brass, Satin Bronze, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Black, Polished Chrome and Satin Chrome.

Solid brass or bronze Dover knobs are 2" in diameter'; roses ate 29i16".

The complete Dexlock line, including Dover', Cascade, Byron and Atlas knob designs are illustrated in the "Dexter" Door Hardrvare" catalog, available free.

Write: Dexter Lock Division, Dexter Industlies, Inc., 1601 Madison S. E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502.

Stoined Froming Promolion

Merchandising mater"ials to point out advantages of the new Weyerhaeuser engineeded 4-Square kiln-dried flaming lumber

Write: Masonite Corp., 29 North Drive, Chicago, I1l.

Subject of lntensive Publicity Program Association has utilized all medianewspapers, magazines, radio and TVin this promotion. Pictures showing the home handyman how the tongue - and - grooved piece go up over old walls have appeared in papers across the country. AII publicity refers the consumer to his local dealer for a<lditional information.

New Door Lock Design

Production of a new Dexlock design to meet increased consumer interest in Colonial and Early American architecture has been

Merchandising Materials 0ffered

-nsv7 slsilsd chelry brown for ready identification-are now available for Weyerhaeuser dealers.

Promotion materials include: newspaper ad mats, in-stole banners, builder job signs, builder: and consumer foldels and a unique "boxcar" counter display. The miniature boxcar, with savings book tucked inside, is available at g2 each.

Write: Weyerhaeuser Company, Box B 228, Tatoma, Wash. 98401.

Filigree Hqrdboqrd Ponels

Attractive Displayer Carton lock Cotolog Offered

A new illustlated 16-page full color catalog describing Weslock locks, door trim, cabinet hardware, keying kits, installation tools and lelated products, is offered to architects, buildels, contractors, and distributors by Weslock Company.

Complements Colonial Decor announced by Dexter Industries, Inc. Designated the Dover 3400 series, the economically-priced knob is available in eight functions to meet virtually every residential requirement.

Ttre Dover line is available in seven finishes, including Polished Brass, Satin

Masonite Corporation's new Camelot and Cloverleaf filigree hardboard panels are displayed attractively and compactly in the displayer carton set showrr in this photo. The floor unit now is available to the company's building materials dealers. It is completely self-contained and accommodates two pieces each of Camelot and Cloverleaf in handy carry-out sizes-16" by 72", 2' by 4', and. 2' by 6'. See your local Masonite representative or

Free 16-Page Catalog

The Weslock catalog is available without charge.

Write: Weslock Sales Department (on your business letterhead), 2075 Belgrave Ave., Huntington Park, Calif.

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Troilerqble Log Splitter

Expanding its line of power log splitters by adding trailerable models and splitters with increased log-length capacity is Mackinaw Products, Warren, Michigan. In addition to its standard LS24-series which splits logs up to 2512" long, Mackinaw is now offering extended frame models: the LS36series for logs up to 371b" Iong and the LS48-series for up to 52" long logs. Both series are available in gasoline-engine and electric-motor powered versions. All models use the same hydraulic power package, providing over 9-tons of smooth splitting force.

The entire line of Mackinaw log splitters can be had in trailerable versions for hauling behind any vehicle at freeway speeds. A conversion kit is also available for trailerizing standard units already in the field.

Included in the kit are a conventional bolton trailer hitch, wider rear chassis, pneumatic tires, fenders, license plate bracket, safety chain, wheels with tapered rollerbearings, and all necessary fasteners, etc.

Write: Mackinaw Products, Division Detroit Tap & Tool Co., 8615 East 8 Mile Road, Warren, Mich.

Glumqc Shqke Pqnels

A colorful, new piece of literature is now available describing the advantages of Shakertown R€d Cedar Glumac Shake Panels.

Illustrations of new and remodeled houses in full color show the many ways these panels can be used for complete walls or decorative accents. A detailed art treatment indicates the ease of applying the 46Y+" panels of prefinished shakes right over old walls.

The slr,ake panels are available in 14 modern colors with matching color na.ils.

'Write: Shakertown Corporation, 20310 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland. 22, Ohio.

New Folder on Roof Trusses

Timber Engineering Company (Teco) has announced the availability of a new folder describing the firm's system of roof truss construction built with split ring connectors. Discussed in detail are the desig'n, fabrication, shipping and assembly features of the Teco system.

Although concerned primarily with trusses for short and medium spans (20-50'), the new Teco folder explains how the ring conector system has been "performance proventt for over 30 years through its use in structures spanning up to 250 feet. Shown in the folder are two of the more popular truss desigrrs for short and medium spans. A listing of other available designs is also presented.

Unlike truss systems making use of gusset plate connections, the Teco ring system requires no special presses or jigs for assembly. The folder illustrates how trusses and other structures built with the system can be shipped in "dissassembled" (knocked down) or "folded" form to job sites many hundreds of miles from the fabricating plant with the assurance that the members wil go together correctly. Atr interesting comparison is made between the Teco ring corunector system a.nd the childts. Tinker Toy set consisting of dowels a,nd hubs which are joined together to make clifferent shapes. In the Teco system, the structural members are the "dowels" and the split ring connectors the "hubs." Just as with the Tinker Toy set, there is only one way a Teco ring connection can be made...therightway.

For free copies write: fimber Engineering Company, 1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D. C., zip code 20036.

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