LETTERS

l.H.P.A.

Mr. Ole Ma-v

California Lunrber Merchant

Dear Ole:

I'm most apologetic for not having sent you some information on the IHPA/Japanese golf tournament. What happened was that the IHPA were hosts to the Japanese at a golf tournament and dinner. Mr. Mochizuki, Japanese Consul, was guest of honor at the dinner, in company with Mr. Eguchi of Marubeni-Iida, Chairman of the Japan Traders Club. The dinner followed a g:olf tournament between Southern California plywood importers (IHPA), the Lumber Section of the Japan Traders Club, the Japanese Steamship Owners' Association, and the American Steamship Association. Each of the organizations participating donated a very handsome trophy. The winners were as follows: The American trophies were won by Mr. Yoshinori Aoki of Mitsubishi International Corporation and Mr. Kazuhiko Nakai of Iwai New York, Inc, The Japanese trophies were won by Mr. Warlen Penland of States Steamship Company and Mike Powers of Williams Dimond & Co.

The lumber and plywood industries of Japan and the United States have become very much dependent upon each other. This informal golf tournament and dinner is another example of the closeness developed between buyer and seller.

The function was jointly organized by Mr. Komori of Marubeni-Iida, President of the Lumber Section of the Japan Traders Club, and myself as Southern California President of the Imported Hardwood Plywood Association.

Cordially, Gregory Frumkin

Pacific Wood Ploducts Company

More New Product Profiis

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Body construction is all-steel and welded for maximum ruggedness. The splitting wedge, made of cast steel with a hardened heat-treated edge, is also welded to the frame.

Two models are currently available: Model LS24WG poweled by a 3-hp gasoline engine and Model LS24WE powered by a 2-hp, ll51230 VAC electric motor. Special electric motor options are also available.

A nationwide distributor set-up is being formed with several distributors already selected. The company is handling orders directly from areas where distributor or'ganizations are not yet established.

Armite Oil-Mire Precision Instrumenl Pen Oiler

The Armite OIL-MITE Oiler features a new unique design for precision lubrication of instr-uments, gages, geals, clocks, office equipment, hobby units, household appliances, etc.

The plastic container has an extendingretracting "needle-thin" stainless steel tube. With finger tip control, the special instnrment oil is easily dispensed through thc tube a drop or fraction of a drop at a time,

Consisting of a riveting tool, similar in appearance to a pair of hand pliers, and quantities of three sizes of "POP" rivets, the kit can be used for everything from repair of toys, appliances, sporting equipment, metal furniture, boats, house trailers and automobiles to assembly of air conditioning and exhaust ducts, and numerous home workshop or maintenance projects.

The overall reach of over 9" puts a drop into most difficult spots. The tube then retracts into container where the captive cap seals end of tube. The clip is for pocket holding as pen.

Contents visible, container refillable. Furnished with best non-gumming non-oxidizing instrument oil. Mil. Spec. oil available. Having unlimited use potential, OI[,- MITE is needed by every mechanic for industry, shop or home.

USM to Morket "Pop" Riveting Kit for Home Morket

What is claimed to be one of the few completely unique new tools to be ofrered through lumber and hardware outlets in the past ten years has been introduced by the Fastener Division of United Shoe Machinery Corporation.

Distribution will be arranged by the company. Kits will be channeled to hardware departn-rents of retail lumber dealers across the country. A rack-type display unit with a try-it-yourself station, "POP" riveting kits, boxes of replacement rivets priced at 49C, and visual display material will be provided to each retail outlet.

USM spokesmen emphasized that a market test by the National Retail Hardware Association has indicated a volume market.

For the first time. it provides the home handy man, repair man and hobbyist with a fast, easy way of joining metal parts, fastening plastics, wood, fabric and other materials either to metal or to each other.

The rivet is set simply by inserting the stem in the nosepiece of the tool, inserting the rivet in the hole of thg work, and squeezing the handle. The entire operation takes only a few seconds. The rivet pulls up the pieces of the assembly and fastens them tightly and permanently. The joint does not loosen due to vibration or service as screws or bolts often do, and, unlike screws, the holes need not be tapped.

?he consumer kit is said to be based on years of experience with "POP" rivets in industry, and with a line of tools that range from manual to power operated pneumatic, electric and hydraulic types. "POP' industrial rivets currently are being used throughout the metalworking, boat building, construction, marine, furniture and automotive industries, including several 1964 models in production by the big three automotive companies.

Introduction of the consumer kit at the retail level is already in full srving. It has been backed by continuing consumel advertising and publicity campaigns in national magazines and newspapers. Marketing plans also call for a heavy promotional effort during fall with emphasis on the kit as a gift for the holiday season.

Additional information on the kit and the program can be obtained from the Fastener Division, United Shoe Machinery Corp., Shelton, Conn.