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gauge galvanized hi-rib sheeting. Framing members are hi-ten steel. Sold as equipment rather than as a building, the cover may be assembled and disassembled by one man.

WRITE: J. E. Francis Company, P.O. Box 3358, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93105.

Somple Kit Avoilqble

An Oregon manufacturer of particleboard products, has designed a "See For Yourself Kit," available to cabinet and furniture manufacturers.

The kit contains a sample of KorPine, the Allpine line of industrial core stock; an in-

Eosily Plqced in Homes

Firehood, an internationally known design in free-standing fireplaces, is now approved for use with both natural and LP gas.

These color{ul, and enhancing units are finished in nine House & Garden modern colors for 1967. Furnished complete with controls and ceramic logs, the units are easily installed in homes, multiple dwellings, and high rise apartments, According to t h e manufacturer. Firehood may be connected to any approved gas vent readily, for either vertical or elbow installations.

Firehood is available in wood burning models for those who prefer them.

WRITE: CondonKing Company, Inc., 5611 208th Avenue S. W., Lynnwood, Washington. Firehood

New Wqlls Treqtment

Decorene Panels

Suitable for interior use as room dividers, cabinet fronts and decorative windows, the panels come in 2'x4,2'x6' and 4'x8' sizes.

WRITE: Celotex, 120 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FIa. 33602.

All-Purpose Screwdriver

Do-it-yourselfers will be interested in a new wire-stripping screwdriver that is effective on all standard wire sizes.

The tool quickly strips insulation from practically any plastic or rubber covered wire without so much as a nick in the conductor. It is constructed of quality metals and is available in four sizes.

WRITE: Marfree, Inc., Detroit, Mich.

Eosy-To-Assemble Cover

A new easy-to-assemble, easy-to-erect cover has been developed for those who need convenient and practical storage under one roof.

Porta-Cover, a compact, all steel unit that can be used to cover hundreds of feet of ground space, is made in part from 26 formative brochure and a set of miniature tools.

The kits are delivered personally by local distributors.

WRITE: Allpine, c/o Brooks-Willamette Corporation, P.O. Box 1245, Bend, Oregon.

Jet Age Timepiece

A new "time-at-a-glance" numeral clock has been introduced by a Pennsylvania electronics company.

Tymeterts "time-at-a-glancet' numeral clock face, on which time-telling is done

Royalcote Living Wall, a new concept in decorative wall treatments which combines handsome woodgrained paneling with versatile walnut-grained shelving, has been

Decorative Walls perfected after two years of research and development.

The system is keyed to 4'x8' woodgrained panels which have been inconspicuously slotted to accept brackets and hooks used to create any arrangement of shelves the homeowner desires.

Correct Time Telling automatically and without need for confus. ing hands, is thought to be able to save counUess lost minutes in the lives of all clock users,

\MRITE: Tymeter Electronics, 7240 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, Penna.

Living Wall panels are available in three popular Royalcote woodgrains-sable walnut, honeytone cherry, and teak.

The versatile panels can convert an entire wall, or just a portion of it, into a decorative shelving area.

,'ffRITE: Masonite Corp., 29 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, Ill.

Stops Those Flqts

A revolutionary new tire sealant, Puncture-Pruf, is injected into tires to stop flats before they happen.

The product, which is a water soluble, heat and cold resistant compound, is cur- tion have installed Functure-Pruf in a wide variety of vehicles ranging from garbage trucks to lawn mowers and golf carts.

WRITE: Puncture-Proof ' Prods., 1916 N.E. 154th St., No. Miami Beach, Fla. 33162.

Swing Lifi Truck

The costs of long load lumber handling can be reduced as much as 75 percent through the use of a new multi-directional swing lift truck developed by a Pennsylvania Compamy.

Additionallg the new fork lift truck, known as Drexamatic, can increase warehouse space 20 to 80 perrent because of its ability to carry 30 foot long loads weighing up to 20,000 pounds through narrow aisles.

The truck can provide a special service for the lumberman who disperses boards by individual selection from a bin. By using a modified carier capable of tilting the forks, the truck can insert lumber in bins in the long direction.

WRITE: Drexel Dynamics Corp., Dept. DX-10, Horsham, Perura. 19044.

Hond-Held Stopler

rently being sold in bulk to municipalities throughout the United States.

A new retail package is set for introduction this month for the consumer trade. Scores of communities throughout the na-

A hand-held pneumatic stapler tool, the Mustang 1100, is equipped with an adjustable roofing attachment, weighs less than four pounds, allows accurately-controlled staple drive, and applies shingles three to four times faster than can be done by hand nailing.

When fastening roofing felt, the tool's speed advantage over hand nailing is even gSea[er.

The Mustang 1100 can easily drive a staple through shingle, felt, and tin plate simultaneously.

WRITE: Paslode, 8080 McCormick Blvd., Skokie, Illinois 60078.

New Pqrticleboord

The release of presdflake particleboard nationally has been announced recently by its manufacturer.

New presdflake particleboard has set a new standard for surface smoothness, machineability, strength and stability. It satisfies the highest performance standards as a core material, according to company spokesmen.

Available in lengths to !2', presdflake is being sold f.o.b. mill, with rail freight allowed to destination,

WRITE: Masonite .Corporation, Box B, Chicago, Ill. 60690.

OLD.GROMH BAND.SAWN REDWllllD from Bojock Lumber Co., Manchester 0lD-cR0lrrftH II0UCLAS FIR from Spacek Bros. Lumber Co., Manchester

Precision-trimmed SIUDSDouglas tir o llhita Fir o Redwood AIR-DRIED and KIII{-DRIED RElfW00D P0STS and FEl{Clll0

Professional Door Unit Machinery

New Po'neling

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

Weslern Lumber t Building Mqteriols ,VIERCHANT full color, with a gleaming white plastic cap and tamper-proof inner seal.

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KVAL 99ORCD

The handsome 4, x g, x t/eu panels ale available to lumber and building materials dealers in four colors: brown, tan, green and white.

WRITE: Marlite, Dover, Ohio.

Eliminotes Oversproy

A new aerosol container features a special fanspray valve that provides 20/o more coverag'e by eliminating overspray. It also rotates for horizontal or vertical spraying. The can design is lithographed in

Kval 95o

New Container

Ideal for all wood finishing-particularly picture frames, shutters, louvers, carving, Iegs-and brush clean-up is eliminated.

WRITE: Deft, Inc., 612 Maple Ave., Torrance. Calif. 90503.

Kval 920

Looking for the ultimate in machining doors and jambs? Ask for information on the KVAL Model 990RC0 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 KVAL Model 990RCD RoutingBoring machine for doors only. Approximately five jambs per minute can be machined on the Model 950 Hinge Jamb 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.

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Duol-Purpose Rule

A dual-purpose, brick mason's modular spacing tool that can be extended to 12 feet and contracts to 50 inches for carrying, has been developed.

enough to provide clamp, but not too easily. It has a con-

The tool consists of an 8-foot rule contained in two 4-foot telescoping frames plus a detachabie 4-foot extension. Extension an<l frames for the r-ule are of lightrveight, extr:uded magnesium finished in durable, blue epoxy enamel.

WRITF): Tele-Scale, Inc., 1770 DaIe Rd., Buffalo, N.Y. 14225.

No Bolts Needed

Nelv anchor clips ale designed to eliminate troublesome anchol bolts. Clips come in two sizes, 7lz" fol one block and 1572" for tu'o block imbedment.

Sturdy Stand venient shelf for u'elding rod and tools. W lt I T li : Armstrong Manufacturing, Portlanrl, Oregon.

New Lominoted Decking

New patterns of laminated s'ood decking -a combination roof deck-ceiling product consisting of three pieces of kiln-dlied hemlock bonded together to form a tongue and

CHANNEL PATTERN

Ciips also are usetl to anchor roof tt-usses to concrete, masonry ol lr''oocl stud u'alls, Labor saving anchol clips are made of heavy 16 g:aug'e zinc coatecl steel.

WRITE: The Panel-Clip Co., Box 423-39, Farmington, Michigan 48034.

Mokes Welding Eosier

A portable rvelding clamp stand u'hich represents a composite of innovations developed by fiIers in offices has been designetl to make band saw welding easier.

BOARD & BATTEN PATTERN GROOVED PATTERN g:roove assembly, has been introcluced to the market.

The new pattelns are in channel, boald & batten and grooved styles.

Other lines also are available from Weyerhaeuser. The company has been producing wood decking products for many yeals no\\'. Information is available.

WRITE: Weyerhaeuser, Tacoma, Wash. 98401.

Hos Power to Spore

A new Super L-100 direct drive chain saw is designed for top cutting performance in big timber with its 7.5 cubic inch engine.

Othel features that make the Super L-100 a better buy for the professional include: automatic and manual oiling with metering jet and shut off features; automatic throttlelock for easiel stalts; all position carburetion; lalgel fuel tank, 40 ounces; spark arlestirtg muffier'; 17,000 volt ignition system, moistule an<l dust proof; heavy duty spiked bumper'; flush cut design with optional rvrap aroun<l handle bar.

WIiITFI: l'ov'el ldquipment Division, American-Lincoln Corporation, Dept. L66-6, Toledo, Ohio.

Unloods Logs Quickly

Wesfern Lumber & Building Mqferiols IIERCHANT

It can leach into a stack of logs to select a single log, a desirabie ability when logs must be separated and stacked by species

New Chain Saw

It has reserve po\\el fol super high speed cutting, yet it lreighs only 19% pounds (Iess the bar and chain).

A new tree ioader is designe<l to loacl and unload tree-length logs, in the rvoocls and on the yard. Its log clamp perfolms much as a huge hand, to grab one or a whole fistful of logs securely and positively.

Double Wolled Fireploce

A nerv double 'w'alle<l warm ail circulatinE fir'eplace unit, built to furnace principle." and retaining the beauty and glou' of tl-re open hearth, has been developed by Mar.yland and California manufacturers.

Callecl the Feastmaster, the the ultimate in utility, beauty unit offers andim-

According to the manufacturer, it provides the clealer with a complete organized measuring tool department, Iess than 36" square.

Special rlemonstratol packs allow shoppels to operate the blade rvithout damaging the pack itself.

WRITII: Lufkin Rule Company, Saginarv, trfich.

For More Security

A pin tumblel hasplock is especially suitable foi'lalger installations, according to its Xlihvaukee manufacturer.

The lock provitles the superior protection of the brass cylinder, 4-pin tumblel security. The wide range of master-keyecl and ke1'e4-r1'*" girrupings makes its almost fool-proof.

poltantlyconvenience. It may be used in the kitchen, out-of-dools or in one's club foom.

The Econoform

Calied Econoform, it costs little to own. The unit consists of firebox, tht'oat, high dome and a hinged and operated tight closure damper.

Econoform is a pelfect guide for: masouy rvalls, also, The size, shape antl design of the unit eliminates other matelials formerly associated I'ith the old-fashioned hearth.

WRITD: Supeliol Fireplace Company, 435 Artesia Avenue, Fullerton, California.

Duroble New B-B-Q

A bland nerv balbecue that one can build himself has been inti:oduced.

The unit comes in char"coal and hammertone flnishes and its smoker hood is of durable construction rvith a high temp baked finish for carefree maintenance.

WRITE: Superior Fireplace Company, 4325 Artesia Avenue, Fullerton, California 92633.

Merchondising Disploy

A unique merchantlising displaythree dimensional in shape-features 33 fastselling items rvhich fulfill 90 percent of the dealels' sales requilements.

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

United in their effort to provide prompt, efficient service on wholesale orders from our United inventory of prime softwood lumber maintained with the retail dealer's needs in mind.

The hasplocl< is applicable to other industlial pu4poses. Easily installed, it u'or:ks on doors opening either right or left.

WRITE: Master Lock Co.. Milu'aukee. Wisc.

New Pine Decors

A nerv line of pine sash doors is made flom toxic-tleated rvestern pine and ar.e finished glazed or open.

The <loors are of dolveled and glued constluction and are factory-finished sanded and have end trimmings.

Picture frame styling is one of several features of the design and construction of the unique doors.

WRITE: Jessup Door Co., Dou'igiac, Mich.

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Coqted Ceiling Tiles

A ordinary tile, has been introduced by a l'lorida manufacturer.

Available in Tampico acoustical tile and satin white decorator tile. the nroduct called Plasti-Gald is ideal fol aleas ri'hele cleaning and maintenance can be ploblems or in conditions of high humidity.

Results of laboratory washability tests indicate Plasti-Gard can be u'ashed easily by a houseu'ife r'"'ith only an oldinary sponge dampened lvith deter:gent.

WITITE: Celotex Corn.. 120 N. Flolida Ave., Tampa, Fla.

Mounted on Trqiler

A "klincher'" truss press used at the job site-via ti:ailer mounting-can be movetl from job to job, manufactulin€r as man)' trusses as are called for at each site.

RAII.TRUCK.TCI.

We specialize in packrging for or.the-iob shipmerts to your customer's specif:c:t:ols.

Jobbers

Direct Mill Shippers

Panel-Clip Company's unique tr"uss clips, the "klincher" and its companion jib cost less than $1.000.

WRITE: The Panel-Clip Company, Box 423-29, Farmington, Mich.

Purposeful Surveyor's Pole

A new, dual-purpose, surveyor,s pole set that can be raised to a 12-foot height, yet contracts to only 50 inches for carrying, has been developed by a New York manufacturer.

The set consists of an 8-foot scale contained in two 4-foot telescoping frames, a detachable 4-foot extension, and a surveyor's target.

Extension and frames for the scale are of lightweight extruded magnesium finished in durable, bright red epoxy enamel.

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