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All inquiries regarding NE\f PRODUCTS, New Liter' "t.,.. 6r booklEts and other items mentioned in this section should be addressed to THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT, Room 508, 108 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14. Your inquiries will be promptly forwarded by us to the manufacturer or distributor, who will then answer your inquiries direct.

Perforated Trvintex Tile Board, makes possible a choice of Random or Standard patterns to complement a rvide varietv of decorative plans. Units are 17' x 24" and are cross-scored to look glazter points inserted to rvork as a point setter. The GlaPut will also smooth fresh material over old firm rvork. N{anufactured by Blaco Mfg. Co., Cleveland, the tool lists at 49 cents, packed one dozen to individual shipping carton.

Mclorkey Rusticwood

In 9, I O-ft. Lengths

Individual display for multiple samples of Marlite plastic-finished paneling is achieved in two nerv counter cartons which Marsh Wall Products has prepared for lurnber dealers. The 3't x 6" samples, :rfter being removed from the carton, are simply stood on end and held in clie-cut holes in the top of the carton. The holes are angled and sal'vtooth-edged so as to expose every sample panel. A long flap folds back tr,r present a vivid blue, yellow and black poster r'vith selling messages, while the front of the carton bears a series of sketches shorving that Marlite is suitable for ani' room of thc house. One of the tu'o cartons is designed Ior tongue-and-groove planks and blocks, and the other for largesheet paneling. Each displays a full selection of colors and patterns, 16 samples in one carton an<1 20 in tl-re other. Iior distribution, a pair. of cartol'ls, one of each type, is nested in a kraft sleer.e l'ith a fi1ler pad between.

Rqndom Perforqted

Twintex Tile Boqrd

A distinctive addition to The Celotex Corporation's Insulating Interior' Finish product line is the Random Perforated Trvintex Tile Board. Its unique pattern, linen-like texture, and high light-reflective surface provide a strong decorative interest for ceilings. In amusement areas, family rooms, and many other types of interiors, it harmonizes effectively with modern or traditional design.

This product, plus the Standard like square Tile. White finish extends over all bevel edges and cross-scoring to provide continuity to the surface color.

Like all other Celotex Tile Board and Finish Plank products, Random Perforated Twintex Tile lloard has the "E-2" Joint, which conceals nailheads or staples, securely interlocks the units, and is quickly fitted.

Made of long, tough cane fibers, the nerv product is durable, strong and possesses high insulation value. The Celotex Ferox process protects it against termites and d.y rot. Tile Board can be painted to accommodate changes in interior color styling.

M and M \\rood Working Company's new Malarkey llusticrvood (redrvood) panels'lvill be manufactured in 9 and 10 foot as well as eight foot lengths in the standard four-foot width. They are bonded with exterior glues, hold nails well and have extra rigidity. The company says 1O-foot panels rvill save considerable time in building and remodeling.

New Gloput Putty Tool

The ne'n' Glaput putty tool forms mitered corners and is adjustable to any u'indorv, making it a good item for the do-it-yourself trade. The Glaput smooths in correct amount of putty at uniform slant, stops against adjoining sash to form the correct miter at corner. Tool can be dismantled and

A secret code opens garage doors equipped with this nerv electronic garage door operator. The driver presses a button on his car's dashboard, and the transmitter sends out a "coded" radio signal rvhich actuates the door operator. I\fultiple installations in subdivisions are practical for the first time r,vith this "coded key" operator, n'hich rvas developed by Anthony Machine & Engineering Service, Inc., San Jose, California. Up to no\\r, any control unit could open lxost electronic garage door operators, ever-r if made by a different manufacturer. Only the o$'ner's control can operate this unit, horvever, and the manufacturer has over a million different "secret code" combinations available.

1957 Golendqr for Deolers To Push Building Mqteriols

Twelve-sheet 1957 calendars, featuring weekend workshop projects, are now available to Nlasonite dealers. The cover of each monthly sheet has a beautiful full-color outdoor scene, and the back is imprinted with a howto-build-it plan. The calendars, imprinted with the dealer's name, address and telephone number, are available to Masonite dealers at cost. The calendars will be delivered to participating dealers in time for the 1956 Christmas buying season.

The plans are designed to sell not only Masonite Presdwood but many other products sold by lumber dealers. The plans include the following projects: Modern dog kennel, Presdwood fences, space-saving closet, lavatory enclosure, room divider, sliding door panels and cabinet construction, folding screen divider, Christmas decorations, wall desk, workbench and tool rack, and 2l "onehour" projects.

New GPX Yellow

A new building material, GPX Yellorv, a medium density plastic-surfaced plywood designed to speed construction finishing and cut building costs, now is available in the retail market, according to announcement by GeorgiaPacific Corporation. The new material combines the strength of plywood with the smoothness and paintability of a firm, check-free plastic surface especially engineered for painting that minimizes grain raise. GPX Yellow can be covered with one coat, and paint lasts much longer than on other rvood surfaces. It can be sawed, machined, nailed, riveted and drilled with ease. The building material is specifically intended for use rvhere painting is indicated, and edges should be sealed and filled.

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New literqlure

The most economical methods of repairing wooden pallets used with materials handling equipment is described in Pallet Repair Manual, available at $1 copy from Office of Technical Services, U. S. Department of Commerce, Washington 25. It reports method of converting the 48x48-inch pallet to a 40x48" for use with the straddle-type fork truck and methods for cutting the block type and the stringer type for adaptation t<; the straddle.

The growing importance of southern hardwoods in construction is summarized in a new 16-page booklet, "Buy Gum-and Other Southern Hardwood Plywoods," available free from the Hardu'ood Plyrvood Institute, 600 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago 5, Il1.

Dependable Machine Company, Inc. is offering free copies of its new catalogue of Advanced Design Woodworking Machinery. Printed in a conven\ent 4tx9" pocket size, the catalogue has 16 pages and is reproduced in black and red. Free copies by writing to Dependable Machine Company, Inc., P.O. Box 839, Greensboro, N. C.

Washington, D.C.-Soviet Russia is keeping pace with most other countries in her research lvork on forest products, says a new publication of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Forest Products Research Guide, 1956 edition, which also hints at a possible speed-up in the U.S.S.R.'s forestry research. It is available from 1319 Eighteenth St., N.W., Washington 6, D.C., for $15 a copy and identifies more than 24,000 research projects of nearly 1700 U.S. organizations and some 2000 foreign agencies.

Flooring information helpful to anyone planning to build or buy a home is available without charge in a revised edition of Oak Floors for Your }lome, a 32-page pocket-size booklet published by the National Oak Flooring Manufacturers' Association. Among new data presented are details of the modern, cost-cutting installation method by lvhich strip oak floors are laid over concretc without wood subflooring. Other subjects treated inclucle estimating the board feet of flooring needed to cover a given area. Address the Oak Flooring Information Service,75 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago 1, Il1.

In response to a great demand for the original llomasote Handbook, a revised edition has just been printed. The popularity of this manual in the building trade accounts for doubling the quantity of the initial printing. "lfow To Use Homasote" in new construction and modernization is the theme of the book. Homasote Insulating-Building Boards for sheathing, siding, roof decking, interior walls, and underlayment, are described in all their properties and in 100 uses. Some twenty-five major topics deal with practical problems of building-using the right materials for each job, the proper nails, adhesive, paint primer. There are tables giving the insulating values of almost every type of building material. The Homasote Handbook is offered to architects, builders, and dealers without cost. HOMASOTE COMPANY, Trenton 3, New Jersey.

END-IOADING cqn double storoge cqpocity of o lumberyord, os Hystar Field Report 59 exploins. Using the M, H. End-losder wirh Side-Shifi on o highly mcncuverqble 6,000-lb. cqpocity Hy3ter lift fruck (obove), on Ohio yord wos oble to en4pile up ro 18'lcngths on both sides of irs 2Gfoor oiste. Acrording to rhe Ficld Report, lhe M. H. End-loqder con be picked up or releqsd in o few reconds by rimply coupling or uncoupling two quick couplers. For copier of tho illustroted Field Rcport, writc to Hyster Compony, 2902 N. E. Clockomos St., Podlqnd 8, Orc.

Lumbermen planning to expand their operations to pulping for hardboards or other wood fiber products will find suggested methods of stream-pollution prevention in the current issue of Wood Research, published by Timber Engineering Co., and available free from it at Dept. WR-24, 1319-18th St., Washington 6, D.C.