PROFESSIONAL DOOR UNIT MACHINERY

Three men can erect one in a day, including plumbing and wiring.

Construction is the lightest possible, with a unique unitized roof-wall-floor system so strong that it meets the loading requirements of conventional homes costing several times as much per square foot.

The Porta Spandable is made of modular, 3'wide panels Eo that all plain wall, window or door loeations are interchangeable. Location of fixtures and partitions also is extremely versatile.

WRITE: Porta House, 6767 Broadway Terrace, Oakland, California 94611,

Credit Cord Frqud Prevention

Lumber executives and firms using or furnishing credit cards to other personnel can now obtain a low cost fraud prevention service from Credit Card Control Corporation of America.

The firm has a "hot-line" telegraphlc notification service to instantly end further liability and responsibility for fraudulent charges made on cards which have been lost or stolen.

C. E, Ross, president of the firm, related that "each lost credit card accounts for an average of $500 in unlawful charges."

Kval 92o

Looking for the ultimate in machining doors and jambs? Ask for information on the KVAL Model 990ftC0 Routing-Boring machine for doors only, the KVAL Model 950 Hinge Jamb machine and the Model 920 Strike Router Jig and Stand. Three doors per minute can be machined on the IOAL Model 990RCD RoutingBoring machine for doors only. Approximately five jambs per minute can be machined on $e Model 950 Hinge Janb machine and also about this number can be completed on the Model 920 Strike Router Jig and Stand. lf you are producing 75 doors per day or more, this combination is recommended.

Kvat Machinery

P. O. Drower A Phone l7O4 762-4363

, PETALUi A, CAuF. 94952

In the event of loss, subscribers need only send one telegram, collect, to Credit Card Control Corporation, who will instantly notify by wire all issuers of the subscriber's cards which have been listed with the company. The service charge is $4.95 per year for up to 10 cards and includes coverag:e for credit, charge, travel, membership, club and even library cards. The "hot-linet' service of the credit card -firm also includes full allowance for overseas notification via cable.

WRITE: Credit Card Control Corporation of America, Drawer 6338, Cherry Creek Station, Denver, Colo., 80206.

Multi-Colored locks

Chrome plating in attractive blue mist, charcoal grey and other colors is now available in a wide variety of locks produced by Yale Lock and handware division of Eaton Yale & Towne Inc.

The attractive color chrome products displayed by the company are available in

Wertcm Lumbcr & Building l/lqtcrlols nearly all its variety of designs in the brass or bronze models, cylindrical, mortise, mono-locks, etc.

Before introducing its colored chrome product line, the company researched the use of colored chrome on locks and hardware items with Corrillium Corporation, developers of the process.

WRITE: Eaton, Yale & Towne, Inc., 401 Theodore Fremd Ave., Rye, N.Y. 10580.

New Hordwood Poneling

Three new imported and domestic hardwoods have been added to the dramatic BrucePly huntsman wall paneling series, produced by the E. L. Bruce paneling division.

They are genuine Brazilian rosewood, sliced white oak and butternut.

The panels have wide, deep grooving. Upto 22 separate face veneers in each panel are distinctly divided by wide cross-scoring to give BrucePly huntsman the look of colonial planks. Huntsman is suggested for accent walls.

Also included in the huntsman series is cherry, pecan and walnut. Huntsman is sold in 4'x 8' x V+" panels.

.WRITE: E. L. Bruce Co., Box 397, Memphis, Tenn. 38101.

Mochine Curr Timo

Key Kut Systdms of Ft. Worth, Texas, has introduced a .wall panel machine that automatically joins Key Kut studs and plates together in a pressed fit. It also automatically nails studs to plates.

Called the Lacer, the machine canies a "bunk' of studs in an overhead rack .

automatically dispensing them one-at-atime and pressing them into top and bottom plates.

Top and bottom plates are automatically moved into position beneath the stud dispenser on parallel conveyors..

Operating speed is 10 lineal feet of stud wall per minute with studs on 16" centers.

WRITE: Key Kut Systems, P.O. Box 8386, Ft. Worth, Tex. 76112.

Merchondiser Avqiloble

A colorful new merchandiser display in bright red and white is sirre to attract the eye of homeowners who want to decorate their homes.

The oraaments, made of imported African Obechi wood. enable the homemaker to ex. press herself creatively. Wood oraaments go anywhere on anything. They are easily

NOVEMBER, I966 mounted with glue or nails; can be painted, stained or varnished, or used in their natural state.

Polybagged ornaments. ale available in 3" and 4" widths. Each bag contains two ornaments. Suggested retail price per bag:

Post Anchor Boses

Timber Engineering Company (Teco) has announced the availability of a product design and specification sheet on post anchor bases.

WProviding detailed inforrnation on manufacture, specifications, and method of use, the sheet has been prepared purposely for insertion in product reference files such as are maintained by architects, engineers, builders and material dealers.

Teco post anchor bases are designed to provide efficient and economical anchorage of 4x4 wood posts to concrete slabs. Made of heavy galvanized metal and supplied with special galvanized nails, the product is engineered to resist uplift resulting from high velocity winds.

WRITE: Timber Engineering Company, 1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036.

Gypsumboqrd Innovolions

Innovations in lightweight gypsumboard and factory finished wood surfaces that take heavyweight abuse will be among key contendels for attention at the National Association of Home Builders convention in Chicago December 4-8.

The new polymer-alloy pressure laminate has both matte and smooth finishes and is designed for flat as well as veltical surfaces of many built-ins.

WRITE: Georgia-Pacific, P.O. Box 311, Portland, Otegon 27207.

Teco Cross Bridging

Only a few taps of a hammet are required to install a new cross bridging developed by Timber Engineering Company, Washington, D.C.

Called "Fas-Lok," the bridging requires no nails. It is available in nine sizes to stocks complete (144 bags). Products Corp., accommodate 2x8, spacd 12",16" and

3"-69/; 4"-79t. Display assottment of 288 pieces WRITE:R&RWood Splingfield Gardens, N.Y.

A cabinetwork flakeboard with a polymeralloy sulface in many colors and woodgrains promises to ease finishing headaches for cost-conscious builders, says E. L. Kimball, sales promotion manager for GeorgiaPacific Corp. He is in charge of the exhibit for G-P which annually stages a major ns11-ploduct unveiling at the builder event.

WRITE: Timber 1619 Massachusetts ton, D.C. 20036.

2x10 and 2x12 joists 24" on centers. Engineering Company, Avenue, NW, Washing-

Heads, or tails? Someone loses!

Flipping a coin is not the way to choose building materials; because half the time you'd be wrong. Consult yowr Ind,ependen specialist about what's best for your important job. That's us-for 47 yearc of service to builders and home-owners in Southern California.

Economical, time-saving service on Fomnica and. tbe best in softuood, and bardeuood. Plyu)ood.s, Monkeypod Plyuood.s, and' Masonire Brand Hard.board..

New Woodgroin Ponels

Celotex Corporation has added India teak, black oak and butternut to its extensive line of hardboard woodgrain paneling.

The handsome holster is constructed of rich-black natural leather: and fastens to the user's belt for easy carrying when not in use. When the user is ready to transmit hs merely unsnaps the transceiver from its "quick draw" holster and talks.

Redwood Bevel Siding

A neu' prefinished redwood bevel siding in a lough sau'n texture and attractive stains has been announced by Simpson Timber Company.

Sierra-sawn is a certified kiln-dried California ledwood siding product that not only speeds construction but also eliminates the

Completely prefinished and ready for installation, the panels can be cleaned easily with damp cloth. The tough finish and hard dense composition of the panels make them highly resistant to scuffing and impact.

WRITE: Celotex Corp., 120 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, Fla. 33602.

Cluick-Drqw Holster

A new leather holster for the personal messenger line of handheld transceivers has been developed by the E, F. Johnson Company of Waseca, Minnesota.

The holtser is available through electronics distributors and two-way radio equipment dealers.

WRITE: E. F. Johnson Company, Waseca, Minn. 56093.

need for on-site finishing and reduces weather worries for builders, allowing 'longer building seasons.

Available in two prefinished stain colors and a natural redwood finish, the siding also is back-primed with a water repellent especially developed by Simpson Timber Company to prevent capillary penetration of water at exposed lap edges.

WRITE: Simpson Timber Co., 2192 Washington Bldg., Seattle, Wash. 98101.

All-Weother Siding

A factory paint primed California redwood siding, which provides an all-weather foundation for finishing that cannot be duplicated by on-site priming has been announced by Simpson Timber Company.

Construction delays are eliminated since the siding can be installed anytime and the finishing deferred up to 30 days to accommodate weather conditions and paint crew schedules.

Topcoats are applied by brush, roller or spray and go on smoothly and quickly, requiring less paint. The special off-white universal paint prime is unconditionally guar- anteed when finished according to instructions.

WRITE: Simpson Timber Co.,2193 Washington Blvd., Seattle, Wash. 28101.

Morlite Poneling

A new textured panel with the appearance of top-grade leather has been introduced by Marlite paneling. Leather-textuned Marlite faithfully reproduces the feel and appearance of top-gade cowhide.

The handsome 4' x 8' 3 16" pa1els are available at.lumber and building materials dealers in four colors: brown, tan, green and white.

Panels were color designed by the company's research experts working in conjunction with American color trends, a leading color consultant.

IVRITE: Marlite, Dover, Ohio.

Wholesalers of West Coast

Softwoods: Douglas Fir

White Fir . Ponderosa Pine

Sugar Pine . Hemlock

Via Rail, T&T

Good Neighbor Fence

New TwinSide fencing just announced by Potlatch Forests is the ideal "good neighbor" fence. Individual panels have decorative vertical channel on one side and raised, sculptured surface on the reverse, When alternated the panels present two equally attractive sides.

TwinSide is cut to precise dimensions from strong, even-textured Genuine White Pine with decay-resistant 4x4 Inland red cedar posts.

The new fencing is shipped in compact cartons containing parts to erect 8-foot section. Each fence unit contains posts, rails and slats. Nominal heights are 4, 5 and 6 feet.

TwinSide provides complete privacy plus beauty that blends with any setting. The

We3tern Lunber & Euildlng Moteriqls IIERCHANT natural wood slats and rails are Pentatreated for maximum life, termite protection and water repellency.

WRITE: Potlatch Forests, Inc., Dept. P, 320 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. 94111.

Ceilings Use Redwood

The latest and most elegant look in ceilings is the new redwood ceiling system introduced by Simpson Ttmber. The warmth and rich color of the natural redwood creates a distinctive look for either a new or remodeled ceiling.

The system was designed with the do-ityourself enthusiast in mind and requires no special tools for installation by either the homeowner or builder. The redwood members are pre-cut and easily fit together with only a minimum of cutting and fitting, See pieture (top to bottom, I to r.).

All necessary pieces and parts are contained in the package.

The redwood system is suspended from ceiling joists by hanger straps and forms a 2' x 2' or 2' x 4' module that will support any of the acoustical or decorative ceiling

Plostic-Cooted Tiles

Plasti-Gard, a new family of plasticcoated ceiling tiles with 7 to 10 times the washability of ordinary tiles, has been introduced by the Celotex Corporation.

Available in tampico acoustical tile and satin white decorator tile, the new product is ideal for areas where cleaning and main- greasy, non-gummy film that protects any i metal surface. Its moisture-proof molecular film witJl. capillary aetion spreads evenly to ,:1 cover large areas at low cost.

It displaces moisture and penetrates existing rust and corrosion to keep it from spreading.

It penetrates three times faster to separate rust and frozen parts than any known product.

WRITE: California Door Co., 4940 District Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90058.

Christmos Gift ldeo

A unique electric breadbasket keeps the rolls and buns warm prior to party time, its South Carolina manufacturer declares.

The breadbasket works on a thermostatically controlled heating idea and incorporates a woven basket base.

Easy to Wash tenance can be problems or in conditions of high humidity.

Results of l'aboratory washability tests indicate Plasti-Gard can.be washed easily by a housewife with only an ordinary spong:e dampened with detergent.

WRITE: Celotex Corporation, 1500 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, Florida 33607.

New Metql Protectrors

WRITE: Gilbert's, 3001 Belleview Road, :,. Anderson, So. Caro.

board produced by Simpson.

Suspended ceilings have been most popular in kitchens, bathrooms, family and recreations rooms.

WRITE: Simpson Timber Co.,2190 Washington Bldg., Seattle, Wash. 98101.

M:rnontl

The California Door Co. has been named southern Califo'rrria distributor for a complete line of metal protectors that stop rust and corrosion, and displace moisture, developed by LPS Research Laboratories.

LPS #L provides a micro-thin, non-

A United staff of veteran lumbermen experienced in handlidg the requirements of the retail dealer

United in their effort to provide prompt, efficient seruice on wholesale orders from our

United inventory of prime softwood lumber maintained with the retail deale/s needs in mind.