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Seruices And Sares Aids
Millwork Manaqement Svstem
The latest releEse of Woddstock V.6.5 software from Real Applications is said to improve productivity for virtually every function of the millwork industry.
Included are special features for product assembly including building doors and windows, quotes, order entry/tracking with processing capacity for multi-family orders, invoicing, purchasing, user definable menu system, accounts receivable, inventory control, receiving, multiple pricing structures, sales analysis, etc.
A "millwork configuratot'' allows the user to make assemblies (including nine levels of sub-assemblies, each with its own levels of components) during order entry based on user pre-defined millwck types. The system's on-line, dispatching/uansport module shows all orders and their delivery schedules, improving the efficiency of expediting and receiving shipments and marching received special orders with the appropriate sales order.
Decked ln Brightness
Non-chlorine bleach Deck Brightener is now available frour Wolman Deck & Siding Protection Products, Unlike chlorine bleach-based products, it reportedly doesn't interfere with the adhesion of finishes and cleans the wood rather than just cosmetically lightening the surface.
The product is said to be safe to use over oil or latex water repellents, stains or paints; hannless to plastics, glass, mehl, concrete and caulked surfaces, and can be used on pressure treated and untreated wood of all species.
Fatique-Free StaDlinq
Th-e Powerfast lirie of'stapleguns ftom Desa International has been ergonomically designed to improve comfort, decrease operating force by 1/3 and reduce hand fatigue.
Offered are three models: all-steel Pro with rust-resistrnt cbrome finish, full-size heavy duty and light duty.
Features include an efficient torsion drive mechanism for easy staple driving, up-sloping trigger finger grip, contoured lever, large grip opening for gloved hands, staple size/reload window, and fast loading, slide-open traclc
Tractable Trim
Flexible trim and moulding made from a polymer material that resembles traditional wood moulding in grain, texture and color has been introduced by Zago Manufacnring.
Capable of following curved walls and arch windows, the trim can be cut" drilled, nailed, glued, painted or stained and reportedly is impervious to rusting, cracking, decaying and is marntenance ree.
Free Flowinq Cement
PCI Indusrles' E-Z Weld plastic pipe solvent cements, cleaners and primers are now packaged in E-Z Flow dispensen.
The 6-oz. unbreakable dispensers ar€ easy to open and control, allowing pinpoint application without waste, spills, drips or mess.
Ideal for application of solvent cements in tight working situations or to small dianeter pipe and fittings from Ll2" to 2" diatrleter, the dispensers are also designed to help prevent solvent evaporation, pooling of cement in fittings and applicaor contamination if dropped.
Bar Godes In Hand
A hand-held device integrating bar code printing, application and data collection has been introduced by Monarch Marking Systems.
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The lightweight 38 oz. Pathfinder Ulm prints all popular bar codes, plus text and graphics on labels, 0ags, coupons or receipts. It features a built-in Iaser scanner and data collector that can be custom progranuned.
Offered are easy-to-use applications progranming, high speed processing fo fast imaging and fast data accessing, two-line, 16-character back-lit display that guides the user through operations, and 33-key alphanumeric keypad with four shift levels and five function keys.
Foot Power
The LectricAir Foot Switch from Tridelta Industies helps make the operation of power tools and other elecrical devices safe and convenient.
The air-actuated electrical switch system safely isolates users from any elecrical current and allows them to conffol power by stepping on the foot pedal. This emergency safety feature also frees the user's hands for greater operating control.
When the foot pedal is depressed, air is displaced through the pvc tubing to an air switch housed in tle controller box. The air swirch then completes the electrical circuit" turning on or off the elecrical device that has been plugged into the controller box.
Components include the transmitter, l0 ft. of tubing and air switch controller. A bright yellow shroud is available to help prevent accidental starts. The foot switch comes in momentary or altemate action styles.
Steady Hands
A wide selection of anti-vibration gloves and glove liners are now avail- able from Direct Safety Co.
Designed to provide protection from the vibration and shock pro- duced by power and hand tools, gloves come in full-finger, fingerless, leather orNirile.
Sizes are S, M, L andXL.
Unseen Opener
The "invisible" AutoTrans transmitter from Stanley Door Systems opens and closes the garage door with a flick of the headlights.
Mounted under the car's hood with two sheet metal screws and attrached to the headlight circuitry, the transmittef activates the garage door opener when the high beam switch is flicked.
Sanding Strips
New abrasive cloth Mini-Srips in convenient pocket-size packs are new from The Mill-Rose Co.
coafse-textured, brushed and smooth surfaces combine with naturallv harmonious color variations and a-builtin random s0agger to give the warm wood effect.
Tool Time
A hand tool line for d-i-vers inspired by the tv series Home lirprovement is new from CooperTools. Included are hammers, screw drivers, saws, wrenches, socket sets, levels, power tapes and prepacked tool kits, all distinctively packaged with the Home Improvement logo.
Seven types of waterproof and water-resistant abrasive cloths, from 120 to 180 grit in aluminum oxide and silicone carbide, are offered. Packages include 10 8"xl-l/2" of one type or 12 assorted srips.
Strips can be used for cleaning, deoxidizing, brightening and scoring metal and plastic tubing and fittings prior o soldering orjoining.
Split-look Shakes
Split Sbake concrete tiles featuring "weathered" nose and surface detailing that mimics the country look of cedar shake are new from Monier.
Installed, the random patterns of
They reportedly are noncombustible with a Class A fire rating, fot-resistant and will not detoriorate from tennites, vermin, sunlight or moisture.
Installation is also quicker since one square (100 sq. fr) of Split Shake looks like 192 separate wood sbakes, yet only requires 96 tiles.
Tiles are available 5" to 7" wide in 10 woodland colors.
Fiber Cement Siding
Hardipanel lightweight fiber cement vertical siding is now available nationwide from James Hardie Building Products.
The siding is said to be noncombustible, offer low maintenance and easy installation, and resist rot, moisture, termites, high winds and salt spray.
Panels are ll4" thick, 4' wide and 8',9'and 10'long.
Carpet Care Clan
Scotch carpet tapes, a carpet protective runner, spray adhesive and spot and stain removers have been a-ddeO to 3M's line of rug and carpet products.
Tapes are used for seaming carpets indoors and outdoors. Blue tack spray adhesive reportedly makes installation of foam-backed cafpets to subfloors fast and simple.
The carpet protective runner protects carpets during remodeling projects and pafiies. The self-adhesive clear film is puncture and tear resistant, reportedly stays in place even in higb traffic arcas, lasts up to 45 days and will not leave an adhesive residue.
Carpet spot remover and upholstery cleaner is a professional suength spray application for difficult, waterbased spots. Heavy duty stain remover removes surface and deep stains.
Pull-Out Spout
The Pull-Out Spout Faucet from Universal-Rundle Corp. combines a spray rinser with an airflow faucet.
The spray is operated by pulling the spout out ofthe faucet escutcheon and pressing tbe button.
Its Smart Seal wasbedess ceramic disc valving reportedly is unaffected by debris, mineral deposits, water heater rust or hard water.
Constructed of solid machined brass, the faucet comes in polished chome tr soft white finish.
Sunoroof Sidino
SPX-2000 UV Slocker and sunscreen protection has been added to Heartland Building Products' Heart Tech super polymer vinyl siding and soffit lines.
The protectant is actually melded into the product surface during production to retard sun danage, fight UV penetration and help preserve color. Panels are said not to peel, blister, flake, chip, crack or corrode.
Heut Tech siding oomes in double 4", double 5", 4" Dutch lap and 5" Dutch lap profiles and in a double 6" soffit and vertical panel.
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Ridgi-Hide replaces the standard wood dowel for a clean, attractive closet finish.
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