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Silent Exterminator
An attractive bug control device that functions as a yard light or bird feeder is available from McAuley's Inc.
Gauging Your Success
A home gauge from Armour Technologies is designed to measure, size and select common hardware.
Designed to quietly vacuum mosquitoes directly from the air, the Vac A-ttack Mosquito Control has a range ofup to 1.5 acres.
The device is reportedly quieter, cleaner and safer than electrical shock units.
Circle N0.201
Safety First
A new line of home safety products has been introduced by Kidde Safety.
Featured are five fire extinsuishers, the Nighthawk carbon morioxide line in five models, smoke and fire alarms and two Kidde fire escape ladders.
The Gage-It hardware gauge includes screw and bolt size (English and metric); steel, brass and pvc pipe size and selection; nail size (common and finish); nut size and thread selection (English and metric); copper and cpvc tubing size and selection; drills, rod, tube and electrical wire size and selection; pilot drill and tap drill selection; inner and outer diameter measurement, and lumber sizes, conversions and ansles.
The gauge may be customized with a company logo in a choice of colors.
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Hooked On Anchors
A utility hook that mounts in fiberglass, paneling, wood, metal, concrete and hollow doors is now available from Mira Holdines Ltd.
Shutter At The Thought
Featuring a single-piece injectionmolded design, American Pride shutters from Cellwood offer the look of wood with the durabilitv of vinvl. Designed not to roi, warp-, chip, crack, peel or splinter, the shutters are available in a raised panel or open louvered design with a decorative cathedral top.
Available in 10 colors, the shutters can also be painted.
Circle No. 206
Single-molded nylon Mira Anchor Hangers have a preloaded driving pin and will hold in material from 1/8" to solid in thickness.
Designed to be mounted into a predrilled 5/16" hole, the anchor can be removed by easing out the driving pin with pliers. To reuse, insert back in hole and press in driving pin.
The hooks reportedly have a high resistance to UV penetration, will withstand long-term weathering and coastal conditions, are non-conductive and suitable for use with electrical wiring, data cables and piping.
Capable of being colored by boiling them in a regular clothing dye, six styles are available: cupped hook, double robe hanger, picture & mirror hanger, utility hook, universal anchor, and wire & cable tie anchor.
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Getting A Weave
Lattice featuring a criss-cross weave pattern for deeper shadow lines and a more authentic appearance is now available from Tuff-Bilt.
Designed for decks, porches and pools, Tuff-Bilt Dimensions Weave Lattice is said to be stronser than other types of plastic latiice and comes in 4'x8' sheets.
The lattice reportedly can be nailed, screwed. or sawed without splitting or cracking, and the color goes all the way through the lattice so nicks or scratches won't show.
Circle N0.205
Twice As Alarmed
A combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm has been developed by First Alert.
The First Alert Smoke and Carbon. Monoxide Al1.T incorporates a microprocessor that activates different horn and lieht light activates patterns. When smoke is detected, the alarm sounds the i r ^ universal evacuation signal of I $ I three consecutive long beeps g d i and a red colored flame indi1 ' cator flashes. For carbon *l . monoxide, a single, on-and' off tone sounds with a flashing red dot pattern. A single silence/test button verifies the unit is operating properly and quiets both alarms. If the hazard persists, the unit will re-alarm.
When battery replacement is needed, an indicator light flashes and a low level battery warning chirp will sound. When it's time to replace the unit, a yellow service light and rapid chirp signal will activate.
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Light Cap
A flashlight holder that fits most AA and AAA flashlights and clips to the bill of a cap is available from KollerCraft Plastic Products.
Reportedly easy to adjust, the Hands Free Light Holder is made of co-polymer resin and comes in black and white.
Circle No. 208
Painter's Delight
A tool from HomeRight strips excess paint off a roller cover, combs excess paint out of a paint brush and works as a putty knife.
The Handy Painter's Tool uses plastic teeth to comb excess paint out of the brushes and reportedly removes as much as 607o of the paint remaining on rollers.
The bright yellow tool reportedly won't rust.
Circle No. 209
Bottoms Up
A rolling gardening seat has been introduced by The Step2 Co.
Designed with a large wheelbase for stability, the Deluxe Grass Hopper has a lid under the seat and storage for tools and accessories. Raised handles make getting up and down easier.
Circle No.210
A Hole New
Door Stop
A receiver that eliminates door knob damage is now available from KnobNest. Inc.
Designed to be fitted into the wall behind a door, KnobNest is reportedly easy to install and adds 2"-3" of doorway clearance.
Circle No. 211
What A Gel
A new latex-based, VOC-compliant gel contact cement has been developed by Macco.
Designed to be easier to apply than liquid contact cement, Liquid Nails Contact Cement has a 30-minute dry time and an instant bond, eliminating the need for clampine.-Recommended for bonding high-pressure plastic laminates to wood, canvas, metal, leather, plywood, hardwood, rubber, and particleboard, it reportedly has no unpleasant odor, has the strength, water- and heat-resistance of solvent-based contact cement, is freeze-thaw-stable, and oil and water-resistant.
It comes in pint, quart and gallon cans and can be applied with a brush.
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Shedding Some Light
A coiled, single-tube fluorescent bulb is new from Spiralux.
Designed to appear cooler, brighter and more stimulating than the warm color of incandescent lighting, the Aurora VI comes in 9, 11, 15, 20 and 23 watts and will reportedly outlast l0-13 incandescent bulbs.
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A Staple Crop
A tool for removing staples from lumber has been introduced by Summer Industries.
Made of steel with a high-impact polypropylene handle, the Lumberman's Apex enables users to remove chisel-style staples even when
A Good Tipper
Standard carbide-tipped panel raising cutters from Charles G.G. Schmidt & Co. are now manufactured with C-3 carbide. The tip ensures the cutting of more panels in between sharpenings in products like MDF, solid surface and fire treated materials.
Available in five profiles, it reportedly also works well with very hard natural woods, such as maple.
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Hosing lt Down
A hand-held shower with a diverter valve and a connect/disconnect hose combination is new from Idea Factory, Inc.
The Rinse Ace diverter valve directs water flow from the existins shower to the system hose and triggei the staples are rusted or partially imbedded in the lumber.
Designed to remove 30 plus staples per minute, the tool has a finger-tight tension knob that holds it in or out of position.
Circle No. 214
Longer OSB Warranty
Huber Engineered Woods has extended its warranty against delamination on its Huber Blue OSB structural flooring and structural sheathing panels from10 to 25 years.
Circle No.216 spray. The spray operates only when its trigger is squeezed, and the hosewith-sprayer plugs and locks into the diverter valve when needed and can be stored away when not in use.
Circle No. 217
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Get A Lift
A lift truck that can maneuver in four directions is new from Teledyne Princeton.
The Piggy Back ZRTV has a standard lift height of 138" and mounts on the rear of delivery trucks and trailers. It features a hydraulic scissor reach that enables the operator to unload from one side of the truck.
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Rain, Rain, Go Way
A self-adhering waterproofing membrane from Johns Manville protects vulnerable roof areas such as eaves' overhangs, ridges and valleys.
Enhanced with tackifiers and reinforced with a glass fiber mat, the Roof Defender reportedly prevents leaks and damage to the roof by blocking wind-blown rain and water backup caused by ice and snow or pine needles and leaves' It also serves as a concealed flashing on roofridges, in valleys, around chimneys, dormers and skylights.
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It is available in iwo exposed top surfaces: an embossed polyethylene face and a mineral grinule face for maximum slip-resistance. The embossed face reportedly works best wilh metal roofs, while the mineral granule works well with all types of roofing. It has a 4" edge that helps in bonding when edges overlap.
Circle N0.219 specialize in pre-priming
We operate an Olympic prestain machine which prestains siding, trim and decking packages with clear, semitransparent and solid stain. We provide a quality-controlled product and prompt service. We prestain four sides which aids durability. The back side is sealed against moisture, creating a longer lasting exterior product.
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Wrenched Tightly
A socket wrench for both square and hex heads is new from Elco Consumer Products.
Featuring expanding jaws that hold the bolt until the thumb lever is released, the 10" SocketWorks! fits a socket head ranse of 7/16" to 314" and the l" tool fits 5/16" to l7/32."
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Strangers In The Night
Glow-in-thedark wallcovering borders are new from Forbo Wallcoverings Inc.
Glo-To-Sleepborders are designed to glow up to 30 minutes.
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Hi-bor@, Lumber & Plywood preserves and protects the structure of homes from a variety of insects and wood-decaying fungi-particularly the Formosan termite.
Sodium borate, the preservative in Hi-bor lumber and plywood is a naturally occurring, water soluble mineral. Borate diffuses deeper into the wood than most preservatives and is odorless and environmentally sound.
Hi-bor lumber and plywood is backed by a2}-year limited warranty against structural damage when used in residential structures.
For information and complete warranty details, call Honolulu Wood Treating Company, Ltd.
