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New KVAI | 2-Second-Cycle Routing-Boring Mqchine for Doors

The doors are merely slid against a limit switch stop and all the machining operations for hinges and lock are performed in 12 seconds. This machine may also be used directly behind a KVAL double-head Edging Machine (model 550). By arranging a layout of this type, the doors are sized with correct bevel and then conveved onto the KVAL 880 Automatic for hinge and lock machining.

The routing for hinges and drilling for lock take place simultaneously. The hinge routing mechanisms are actuated in the vertical direction by use of a cam. This movement is transmitted to all three mechanisms by a shaft with gears and racks. The horizontal movement is accomplished by an air cylinder. The vertical and horizontal movements are combined to the smoothest possible operation to rout out the area for the hinges.

The doors are drilled for the larger hole by two 2-HP motors. One drill comes down from the top and the other from the bottom in a synchronized sequence. While the drilling is going on, a special device is routing out the area for the face plate. This unit then swings out of the way and the horizontal drill goes into the edge of the door and returns.

Kvalheim Machinery Company at Petaluma, California, has added another impressive machine to its line of door equipment. It's called the KVAL No. 880 Automatic-and it IS automatic.

The holding cylinders release and the door is completed.

Kvalheim Machinery Company will be happy to supply further information on request.

Big €onresf for Deolers ond Builders to lounch

New lop Siding Product by Mqsonite Corporotion

A contest sponsored among home builders by Masonite Corlroration to name an all-new lap siding is designed to launch the product with fanfare and lead to immediate sales for dealers.

"Name the 'X' Siding Contest" ofrers prizes to both builders and the lumber dealers named by the prize-winning builders. If the first-prize winner lists the address of a residence he has built with the new siding, he will win a cash bonus of $250.

The product is now available to dealers. The contest, which opened Oct. 1, is scheduled to close at midnight, Dec.21.

E irst prize for a builder is a two-week trip for two to Hawaii. Nine other prizes will be offered, such as TV sets, console and portable stereophonic AM and FlVI radios, and several transistor pocket-sized radios.

F or every builder winner there will be a lumber deaJer winner-if the dealer's name is listed by the builder on the official entry blank. Prizes for dealers are: 1st, roundtrip, one-week vacation for two to Las Vegas plus 150 silver dollars for "play" money, and nine other prizes including a 23'AV console, a 19" portable TV, a portable stereophonic phonograph and 6 transistor radios.

Eligible in the builders' contest are those who in 1959 and 1960 have built five or more single-family residences. Rules in the companion contest for lumber dealers require dealers to promote the contest and the new siding with their builders.

The new product-lap siding 12"x16'x 7 /L6,, nom.-becomes the thickest siding in the Masonite line.

I'aces and edges of the "X" siding are factory-primecoated and the backs sealed. TWo guidelines at each edge are included for quick alignment for either L$lz" or \L" exposure.

With a 7/16" nominal thickness. the new product presents a deeper, attractive shadow line and superior stability, exceptional dent-resistance and weatherability, Masonite Corporation said. The 16' lengths will produce fewer Joints.

Other characteristics expected to make it popular are the wide exposure, uniformity in quality, easy paintability, absence of knots and other defects. It won't split, splinter or check. Edges are treated identically so that top and bottom are reversible for installations such as gable ends.

West of the Rockies the product is available only in bundles. Included in the cartons are rust-proof, hardened steel self-seating nails.

The sales promotion department is mak- ing available to dealers a counter display which shows two laps of the siding, contest brochures and entry blanks, 72"x74" arrd 6"x8" samples, and application sheets. In addition, there will be a four-page tabloid newspaper giving dealers merchandising suggestions for the promotion of the product. fn the event of ties. winners will be asked to submit 25-word statements de- scribing their reasons for submitting the name. Decision of the judges is final. Judging will be based on originality, uniqueness and aptness of thought. Prizes may be claimed only by actual winners and are not transferable or redeemable in cash or other merchandise.

-National Forest Products Week , . October 16-22-

HARBOR PLYWOOD TO DISTRIBUTE WATCO DANISH OIL FINISII TO N,ETAIL LUMBER DEALDR,S

The Harbor Plywood Division of Aberdeen Plywood and Veneers, Inc., Aberdeen, Washington, has been appointed retail distributor of the world-famous Watco Danish Oil Finish, by the Watco-Dennis Corp., Santa Monica, California. It marks the first time the professional Danish OiI Finish has been released for retail sale to the do-ityourself market thru retail lumber and building material dealers. The specially forrnulated Finish is currently in use by over 100 leading fine furniture and paneling manufacturers. It may be used on walnut, birch, oak, cherry, teak, mahogany and other similar woods by the do-it-yourselfer or home craftsman in a simple application thbt seals, primes and finishes wood paneling, furniture, cabinets and doors. Harbor Pl5rwood will distribute in the states of Arizona, California, Oregon, and Wash.

-Nafional Forest Products Week October l6-22NDW ATKINS EA-80''

CIRCULAR SAW DESIGNED FOR, PLYWOOD AND SOLU) WOOD

New Double-Duty "A-80" Circular plywood Saw announced by Atkins Division of the Borg-Warner Corporation will cut up to 1/a" plywood and up to 3,, solid wood with glue-joint smoothness and less noise. Special side clearance grinding and heavy beveled, filed teeth are said to insure faster, splinter-free cutting in both ply and solid woods. Mirror-smooth. hard chrome finish whether 50 or 50,000-with his personal or company name imprinted on the Greeting Card cover. When the donor mails the GiftBookards to his list, each recipient selects one gift, noting his or her choice on the registered Gift Certificate card, and mails it directly to Gallery of Gifts. The gifts are then wrapped by Gallery of Gifts and shipped prepaid. This brings the donor's name to the favorable attention of the recipient for the second time. All of the printing, handling and postage are included in the $6.50 price the donor pays for each Gift-Bookard, which is good for one gift. tr'or further information, contact Gallery of Gifts, fnc., 80 Park Avenue, New York City 16.

-Naliona/ Foresl Producls Week October l6-22-

HPI PREPARES REVISED COMMERCIAL STANDARD ON HAR,DWOOD PLYWOOD

need not be matched for color or grain, but sharp contrast will not be permitted. The new Specialty grade (SP) includes plywood that does not conform to any of tlre other five grades, such as architectural plywood, matched gTain panels for special uses, and special veneer selections. The g:rade description and characteristics of the Specialty grade (SP) should be agreed upon by buyer and seller.

Ijnder standard sizes and thicknesses, 16 inch and 32 inch widths have been added and 30 inch and 42 inch have been deleted, under lengths, 120 inches has been added.

A paragraph has been added to cover reinspection of a hardwood plywood shipment if demanded. ff re-inspection establishes the shipment to be 57o or less belolV grade and to contain t/o ot less of mis-manufactured panels, the buyer pays the cost of reinspection and pays for the shipment as invoiced. If re-inspection establishes the shipment to be more than 57a below grade, the cost of such re-inspection is borne by the seller and the buyer need not accept such defective panels as shipped as any standard grade listed in CS35.

CS35 now contains two certificates: A Certificate of Inspection, which certifies as to grade specifications and glue bond, and A Certificate of Glue Bond, which certifies as to the bond specification only. There is also a provision in the standard which describes the use of grade and glue bond stamps.

F'REE SUBSCRIPTION TO EQUIPMENT HANDBOOI( and special expansion slots on the ,,A-80" reduce friction which, in turn, reduces heat and noise. In addition, an improved tempering process is said to permit more cuts between sharpenings and longer overall blade life. Complete details and prices can be obtained from Atkins hardware wholesalers or by writing the Atkins Saw Division, Borg-Warner Corporation, fndianapolis 25, Indiana.

-Nafional Foresi Products Week October l6-22NDW IDDA IN BUSINESS-GIFIIING

A sensible solution for obligatory gift- giving for Christmas, announced by Gallery of Gifts, Inc., of New York City, called the Gift-Bookard, was developed as a unique and memorable way of saying "Thank You" to customers and employes. Monarch size, the Gift-Bookard is a combination of personalized Greeting Card on the cover, a reg'istered Gift Certiflcate in the form of a postage-paid reply card on the back, and a colorful booklet offering recipients a choice of 24 impressive gifts, each of which is valued to $10. unconditionally guaranteed, and performance is warranted and bonded by insurance. Claimed to be the widest selection available, the 24 gitts are shown in full color. An interesting aspect of the Gift-Bookard idea is that the Gallery of Gifts does most of the work. The donor orders the exact quantity of Gift-Bookards he needs-

The Hardwood Plywood Institute's Technical committee announces that a revised CS35, Commercial Standard Hardwood Plywood, has been presented to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Commodity Standards Division. The Standard would establish a basis of common understanding for all manufacturers of hardwood plywood and should facilitate the procurement and use of this product, and users will be able to specify their needs from nationally recognized types and grades, in a better understanding between buyer and seller.

Particle board core and softwood veneer core material has been written into the Commercial Standard for the first time. The test for particle board and wood composition board constructed hardwood plywood will refer to Commercial Standards for these products when they are promulgated by the U. S. Department of Commerce, Commodity Standards Division. Soft wood construction inner-plies refers to CS45, Douglas X'ir Plywood, CS122-56, Western Softwood Plywood or CS15?-56, Pine Plywood. Sixteen woods have been added to the density tables. Grade descriptions for all species have been changed to conform with grade descriptions of the hardwood flush door industry and The Birch Club. These three organizations have worked together on the Standards afrected and on the summary of characteristics and defects for the grades of the various face veneers.

Grade descriptions have been changed from Custom grade, Good grade (1), Sound grade (2), Utility grade (3), Backing grade (4) to Premium grade (1), Good grade (1), Sound grade (2), Utility grade (3), Backing grade (4) and Specialty grade (SP). The chief difference between the Premium grade (1) and Good grade (1) is that in Premium grade, when the face consists of more than one piece, it must be matched for color; in Good g'rade the pieces

General Industrial Co., which regularly publishes handy pocket-sized Handbooks of factory and office equipment, is now making our readers a very special introductory offer of a free one-year's subscription to their popular periodical. The Handbooks feature detailed descriptions of new inventions and unique tools and other devices which executives flnd of great interest.

A new tool-tote truck, a handy emergency light, a novel new vise, budget wireless intercommunication equipment, and an amazingly, completely portable, telephone amplifier are just a few of the new products being featured in the current Handbook. Just a few minutes spent with each Handbook as it's published will keep the executive aware of new products currently being marketed. The Handbooks are printed in the convenient "digest" size, are profusely illustrated and are printed in several attractive colors.

To obtain your FIiEE ONE YEAR'S SUBSCRIPIION, just send your request to General fndustrial Co., 17944 Montrose Ave., Chicago 13, Illinois.

-Nafional Foresf Products Week , October 16-22- ft's a date well-kept-one bhat will keep your yard profitably up-to-date next year, and in years to come. T'his year, your exposition will be the biggest ever. You'II see more exhibits, more new product previews. You'll hear authoritative advice from industry experts covering such subjects as: How to Sell Architects, Builders, and Contractors; How to Develop a Home Improvement Center; How to Sell, Finance, and Profit in the Second Home Market; and six other informative "How-to" management sessions. These, and other benefits -plus plenty of pleasures-await you in San Francisco. Make your date with the Golden Gate today!

Money-saving advance registration closes November 2. So mail coupon belnw-do it right away!

Oommebcial Standard Fob

DOUGII\S rIR PLYWOOD REIVISEI)

A recommended revision of Commercial Standard CS45-55, Douglas F.ir Plywood, has been released by Commodity Standards Division, Office of Technical Services. Business and Defense Services Administration, U. S. Department of Commerce, for industry consideration and acceptance. The revised standard covers grades of Interior type, Exterior type, and Overlaid plywood. It includes requirements, tests, standard sizes and tolerances, reinspection rules, grade-trademarking provisions, and nomenclature and definitions. The previously ap- proved Amendments to CS-45-55 have been incorporated into this revised draft. Material not previously covered in the Commercial Standard for pl;rwood includes requirements and tests for scarfed joints and allowable use of Western larch. fn addition. fascimiles of grade-trademarks and certificates of three qualifled inspection and testing agencies are given.

Limited copies of the recommended revision, designated TS-5491, are available on request from I{. A. Bonnet, Commodlt5r Sta,ntlarrls Dlvlslon, U. S. Department of Commerce, Washington 25, D.C.

-National Forest ProductsWeek , October 16-22-

Now available to dealers is the handsome 1960 Eldition of Garden Redwood Ideas from California, prepared by the California Redwood Association. Illustrated in color, the fourth in a series of attractive garden booklets prepared by the CRA is made available to dealers for their own promotional use. Previous booklets have received national awards for professional excellence, and were in strong demand by consumers, dealers, and specifier.

The new booklet offers 16 pages of landscaping ideas and helpful redwood information, and is illustrated by imaginative g'arden designs by noted California landscape architects and, planners.

Ttrp book is highlighted by a profusion of garden desigrr ideas. How to make use of a steep hillside lot; how to make the most of a small apartment terrace; how redwood structures can add to garden color; ideas for redwood fences; and natural finishes for redwood-are some of the subjects covered in the generously illustrated "idea" booklet.

dLONG.WAY" JOIST SYSTEM CUTS COSTS

f,'raming-in floor joists to run the long way of the house can often cut construction costs by providing a base for economical Sheet-Board subflooring, according to studies recently completed by the Western Pine research laboratory in Portland, Ore. Traditional joist installation has always been cross-ways to the house length. This provides support for central load-bearing partitions ovei the longitudinal center beam. Ilowever, the association study showed an extra joist running the length of the structure will add adequate strength for this need. The extra joist is not necessary where modern open planning or truss rafters are used. Analysis of the long-way system showed considerable reduction in materials. Or alteraate use of lower grade joist material could be substituted as a cost-saving: measure.

The long-way system allows the use of narrower joists which provide a lower architectural silhouette as well as economy, and allows shorter length joists. It furnishes a framework so Sheet-Board subflooring (panels of sawn boards laid side by side and glue bonded by heat and pressure between tough, wet-strength kraft paper) can be applied cross-ways to the floor plan. This provides a^rr ideal base for the installation of strip-flooring'to run the length of the house.

In a joist-system cost comparison using a typical house with basement 28x40-feet in size, the Association report showed conventional joist framing required 1916 board feet of lumber. The long'-way joist example using three cross-beams required but 1629 board feet, and the long'-way joists on two cross beams needed 1834 feet.

-National Foresf Producls Week October l6-22-

IT'S NEW! It's a Tree! A must for the Pool area, This seven-foot aluminum "tree," with 12 rings, keeps a dozen large towels clean, dry and at hand; eliminates that "cluttered look" from the pool area. Available in polished aluminum, aqua, and gold. Dealer's inquiries invited. Literature available from Afumhum Sash and l)oor Co., 13154 Saticoy St., North Hollywood, Calif.

-National Foresl Producfs Week . . October l6-22NEW FENCE

DESIGNS OFT'ERED IN F'OLDER

A folder outlining how-to-do-it methods for 12 modern wood fence designs has been added to the list of plans ofrered by the Douglas tr'ir Plywood Association. The folder includes a variety of desigrts that includes attractive solid screens, planter walls and open, decorative barriers. All instructions, plus tips on setting and attaching posts, are included. Supplies of the folder are available from DFPA, Taooma 2, \ilash., for 50 cents a hundred.

-National Foresl Producfs Week . . . Oclober l6-22Payrolls, taxes and community stability are all adversely affecied when forest fires strike valuarble timber and rangelands. Prevent this waste; be careful with fire. "Keep tlre Redwood Region Green."

Single copies of the Garden Redwood Ideas for 1960 are available free to dealers, Additional quantities, with or without the dealer imprint, may be ordered at cost through member mills of CRA or by writing the Dealers Servlce Library, Calfornla Redwood Assoclatlon, 576 Sacromento Street, San Franclsco 11, Callfornla.

NEW WALLBOARD CLEAT OFFERS BUILDERS TtrUE-LI\BOR, SAVINGS

A revolutionary wallboard cleat for easier and more economical installation of wallboard on walls and ceilings has been introdirced by Sargent & Co., New Haven, Conn. The new cleat can save builders up to $15 per house, according' to the manufacturer. It eliminates both the need for non-structural studs or nailing strips and labor costs for cutting, fitting and nailing strips in interior corners of rooms, closets and ceilings. Sargent wallboard cleats are designed for use with three-eighth inch and one-half inch dry wall.

-National Foresl Producfs Week October 16-22New Display Available to Dealers

An unusual full-color display of Insulite's new tr'issurlite acoustical tileboard is now available to dealers. Resembling a European poster, the display is approximately 18,,x 18", with an actual L2,,x72" sample of F'issurlite. It may be used as a wall, counter, window or table display. Available to dealers from Insulite representatives or through Insulite, 500 Investors Building, Minneapolis 2, Minnesota.

This striking new point-of-purchase sales aid. now available to all dealers. shows the six colors of Olympic's new penetrating stain wax on seven different kinds of woods. This new h'ush-enr,r/ipe-off interior finish. stains, waxes and seals in one operation. The one-coat finish contains Carnauba Wax, the most durable wax known. ft g:ives a professional appearance and eliminates the usual 3 to 4 coats of lacquer. Olympic Stained Products Co., 1118 Leary Way, Seattle ?, Wash.