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Residential Coverup
Edco Products, lnc. has a new preformed and prefinished aluminum windo*, door casing and sill covering system that eliminates the need for brakes, slitters or coil stock.
The new system features a unique casing corner cap which makes application easy and economical.
Designed to fit over wood brick casings and sills that need to have chipped and peeling paint covered, the covers are available in five colors. They can be installed with combination windows, prime replacement windows, over existing siding, during siding installations, over stucco, or in new construction.
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Basketweave Planters
Outdoor planters handwoven in fine brass and stainless steel are available from Wovenwork.
The new product can be used indoors or outdoors. It comes in all popular planter sizes.
Natural Rustic Siding
The rustic beauty of real wood has been captured in a new plywood siding from Champion International Corporation.
Called Natural Rustic Roughtex, the exterior panel is produced in two styles: a deep V-grooved random plank pattern and a standard squarechanneled grooved version. Both feature the natural wood splits, knots and knotholes of Douglas fir.
Because it is designed primarily for stain finishing, semi{ransparent oilbased penetrating stains, opaque solid color stains, or water-repellent wood preservatives may be used, as well as acrylic latex paints. The 4' x 8 ' panels come in nominal 19/32'thickness for applying direct to studs or over sheathing.
See How They Saw
1',ry6inew saws for cutting wall board and dry wall are now available from Raki International: Model 169 wall board saw and Model 168 dry wall saw.
Model 169 with a 6" blade has an elongated point and a polished hardwood handle. Model 168. has a replaceable 14" blade with a pointed end and a handle of ABS, a material said to be virtually indestructible.
The blades of high tensile spring steel have teeth treated with a patented electro-induction hardening process claimed to enable them to resist abrasion and promote a cleaner initial cut and faster sawing action.
Both saws are said to be able to easily plunge and penetrate up to 5/8 " wall board with ease. Extra wide gullets in both blades are designed to help prevent clogging.
On The Wall Storage
Designed for racking shovels, rakes and other garden tools, a heavy duty downslant utility hook from Art-Phyl Creations is constructed of solid 3/8 " diameter plated steel rod with a full 4-point board entry.
Designed to fit securely into l,/8 " or l/4" perfboard and slatwall, it has five compartments to keep items separated and safely displayed.
Powerful Dirt Chaser
Northeast Industries. Inc. has a new power washer designed for a variety of uses.
Economical, compact and portable, the unit is said to do an outstanding job of removing dirt and debris from houses, motor homes, pools, automobiles, air conditioner ducts and farm equipment.
Quality controlled construction provides trouble free longJife. The units are furnished with 30 ft. of high pressure hose and stainless steel cleaning.wand with trigger gun. It weighs 57 lbs. net, transports and stows easily, is simple to operate and requires minimal maintenance. It is said to be a real demand item for the equipment rental market.
High Speed Paint Mixer
Red Devil. Inc. has introduced a high speed paint mixer which does not require a clamp adaptor to mix either gallon, quart or pint containers.
Easy ldentification
Placing an identifying mark on virtually any firm surface including steel, wood, cement, glass, plastic and ceramics is now possible using the Stylmark permanent paint marker.
Leaving a bright, fade-resistant mark that dries in less than 3 minutes, this marker has a rolling ball type applicator designed to eliminate skipping and clogging. It is available in standard, low chloride and high temperature (to 1850'F) versions in a choice of colors.
Stylmark comes in 2.63 oz. writing tubes in boxes of l0 from Dixon Ticonderoga, Graphite & Lubricants Div.
The new unit features a new universal clamp which accepts a variety of plastic and metal shapes and sizes, including universal color cans in sizes ranging from 3-3/4" deep to 9-l/2" deep. Because the design uses top and bottom clamps, the need for a sleeve adaptor for the mixing device has been eliminated. This insures better securing of the container lid and ends damage to bails.
Double Whammy Label
Instead of requiring two separate price labels and timeconsuming label substitution, retailers can now use a single TearTabs label from Avery. After the sale is over, the bottom part can be torn off with only the regular price remaining.
Wholesalers and retailers also can use the tag in inventory control. Both halves can be imprinted with merchandise data. such as bar codes. When items are shipped or sold, the bottom part can be torn off. A running tally may be maintained by keeping track of the bottom tabs.
EasyWheellng
A new four cu. ft. wheelbarrow designed for home use with "contractor" features is from Tlallfa, U.S., lnc. Weighing 35 lbs., the unit features a 2&gauge seamless steel tray with baked enamel finish, hardwood handles, and a 14" pneumatic tubeless tire, with ball bearing wheels for easier handling.
Take lt AllOfl
A new electric paint removal tool designed to be used by do-it-yourselfers, the Power Stripper, is now available from Wagner.
The tool has two settings with both a concentrator and flare nozzle to provide the temperature and heat pattern combination needed for almost any paint removal job. It can be used to remove paint from wood trim, siding, furniture, floors, tile, metal surfaces and smooth concrete.
The tool also provides a flameless heat source for jobs such as thawing frozen pipes, melting solder joints and softening adhesive for tile removal.
Let The Sun Shlne In
A new opening skylight featuring a self-flashing insulated frame is available from Bristol Fiberlite lndustries.
Insulating foam material built into the aluminum frame is said to help keep out the cold even in extreme climates. The frame is thermally broken by a pvc liner used on the interior of the frame instead of the usual aluminum. The liner is said to help control condensation and give the skylight a more attractive interior appearance as well as provide additional insulation.
Hot Water Bollers
Hydronic Technology, Inc. has introduced a new line of wall-mounted, gas boilers for residential central hot water heating systems.
Featuring automatic electronic ignition and pure copper heat exchangers that convert 40,000 to 120,000 BTU inputs to supply hot water, the wall-mounted units are said to be easily installed.
Bit and Pleces
Five new l/6" increment bit sizes are now available from Parker Manufacturing Co. to complement the existing line.
Designed for precision, the power wood bits are made from steel, heat treated to stay sharp and ground to provide accurate drilling. Ground power tips are designed for easy centering and fast cutting. Cutting edges are angled.
Shanks are first cold formed, then heat treated and tempered for strength and durability. Hex shanks fit conventional chucks and large markings on blades allow easy size identification.
Featuring a hang hole for storage convenience, the wood bits are available packaged individually or in sets.
Fueled by natural or propane gas, they use all-brazed, single quart capacity exchangers and non-condensing atmospheric combustion. The steelcased devices weigh 4Oto70 lbs., and measure 35" x 12" x 12" to 38" x20" x 12".
Emergency Exit Hardware
Designed to open locked doors in case of emergency, Quick Rescue strike plate is from John Sterling Corp.
The door latching hardware is installed by removing the old conventional strike plate and deepening the cut with a chisel, knife or screwdriver to allow the flat spring to flex from the body impact against the door.
Hammering Away
An eyecatching hang tag is being supplied with all True Temper hammers in a new merchandising program from the Allegheny International Hardware Group to help consumers select the most appropriate hammer for their needs.
The informative hang tag illustrates and describes four important features in the construction of a hammer, balance, striking face, claws and heat treatine.
Thermostat for Handicapped
A thermostat for the visually impaired, the modified T87 round thermostat from Honeywell features an enlarged cover ring with raised temperature graduations every 2 degreesi enlarged raised numbers on the thermostat cover; and an enlarged raised pointer to determine where the thermostat dial is set. In addition, the thermostat clicks every 2 degrees when the dial is turned.
