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Trim Board Tutorial

Vycom has introduced a non-wood, polymer trim board designed for trim, fascia, soffits and cornerboards that is reversible.

The Azek Frontier Series is rough on one side, smooth on the other and manufactured for paint adhesion.

It is also said to be insect resistant and does not require painting or sealing for protection. It comes with a 25-year manufacturer's warranty.

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Houdini's Deck Clip

A hidden deck fastening system with no surface nails or screws is new from Deckmaster Products.

Trim ln A One-Piece Outfit

A one-piece, engineered wood composite 4" window and door trim profile that reportedly won't warp or decay like wood is new from Crane Products Lrd.

The trim pro- file includes a primed one-piece outside corner, inside corner and "J" channel for installation of fiber cement, hardboard, OSB, wood and vinyl siding.

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The system is fastened to the underside of the deck, eliminating cuts to bare feet. hammer dents and nail/screw rust bleeding. It comes with a 25-year guarantee.

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Drilling Dialectics

A combination drill/imoact driver with a dual mode switching gear system to change functions is new from Panasonic.

The EY6535NQKW comes with an attachable l/2' keyless chuck for drilling speeds of up to 650 rpm in wood and metal. It also comes with a l/4' quick change chuck attachment for shorter diamaeter screws.

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Winter Needn't Be Cold

World Marketing of America has introduced a portable forced air heater with an adjustable BTU output, continuous ignition and adjustable heat direction.

DuraHeat features a "sure fire" ignition system, heavy duty fan motor and a fuse protracted electrical system.

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A Clay Brick For All Seasons

Thick-walled clay bricks reportedly strong enough to be used for load bearing walls have been developed by Monomour.

The bricks feature a honeycomb design and are said to act as both an insulator and heat regulator at the same time.

They are 1007o recyclable, containing no minerals, plant fibers, solvents or binders.

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Measured Moisture Response

Wasner Electronics has introduced a digital moi sture meter that is reportedly unaffected by the surface moisture or the te mperature of the wood.

MMI

I 100 per-mits the selection of species settings, eliminating the need to refer to manual correction tables. It also features data collection, a press/trold function, and an extended range setting for measuring exotic and imported species.

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Get Caulked In The Act

A dispenser/applicator for use with cordless drills or I 10-volt electric drills to apply sealants, adhesives and caulking is new from Delta Industries.

PowerCaulker features a universal mountins bracket for compatibility riith most drills and its design is said to reduce fatigue and the likelihood of carpel tunnel development.

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The Decline of Water Stains

A polymer deck protector that allows potted plants to be placed on a deck or patio without damaging the finish is new from L.B. Plastics.

Sheergarden Deck Protector consists of an open radial design and is placed underneath potted plants, allowing for water drainage and quick drying.

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Jambs Worth Embracing

CertainTeed Corp. has introduced jamb extensions applied at the factory, eliminating the need for field application of drywall or wood returns.

The jamb extensions are made of a tri-extrusion of PVC, semi-rigid-PVC, and foamed PVC that can be specified for 2"x4" or 2"x6" construction.

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The Oak Door Ridge Boys

An oak door with a three-quarter oval decorative glass panel. matching sidelites and three transom styles is available from Royal Mahogany Products.

Portable Power Plant

A portable generator designed specifically for the day-to-day rigors of the job sit is new from Coleman.

Powermate features a Honda GX overhead valve engine and an electric

The doors feature triple-insulated glass and a uniform, multi-step finishing process that includes U-V protection.

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Full-Court Gluing Press

A compact edge-gluing press that can produce batch or continuous ribbons of solid wood oanels is new from Weinig

ProfiPress cures adhesives bv RF. hot oil or water. It processesiixed widths as well as random widths for maximum material yields and features automatic infeed and glue applications.

Circle No. 5'12 starter. It also features two pneumatic tires, fold-down handles, and a 5.6gallon metal gas tank.

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Get Your Nails Done

Galvanized nails that are said to offer high holding power, ease of drive and a collation method for improved fastening performance are now available from Paslode.

Hot Dipped Galvanized nails reportedly feature up to l0 times more zinc than other fasteners and meet all building. code corroslon requrrements, including ASTM A153 and NER 212.

Circle No.514 is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the inside bock cover ond sending the form to New Products Iditor, FAX to 949-852-0231, by E-moil to rfoy@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, Co. 92660, or by colling (e4e) 852-r ee0.

A Bit Of Router Advice

A router bit bearing system that allows for the use of router bits on either hand-held, table router or CNC router applications is new from LRH Enterprises.

Quick Chalk

Stanley has introduced a new 100' chalkline reel that is said to offer two times the line strength of traditional chalklines.

FatMax l00' Chalkline Reel features a 3:l gear drive system that reportedly rewinds three times faster than other chalklines.

A push button locking mechanism keeps the line taut during usage to prevent inaccurate measurements.

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Backerboard To The Future

The Versatile Bearing System does not require a bearing post, instead incorporating a self-centering bolt with a shoulder to allow a standard bearing to roll freely.

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A Box Newel Premiere

Crown Heritage Stair Co. has introduced a factoryprimed box newel that comes ready fbr installation. It is reportedly the first box newel in the industry to leave the factory both finished and stained.

Circle No.516 rf it 11 '' t I , JK place of redwood and cedar. This beautiful, versatile, all around species, for exterior and interior use, finishes better than cedar or redwood and is more stable than southern oine.

Bonsal has introduced a concrete backerboard that is l00o/o waterproof and reportedly 78Vo lighter than cement boards.

ProPannel has a polystyrene core with an insulating Rvalue of 2.17 per I /2" which i s said to reduce heat loss through tiles.

We mill to your specs-any pattern siding, plus finish, S4S, fine bevel/bungalow sidings, 1" sidings, paneling, ceiling, wainscot stock and flooring. All kiln dried, from finish to common grades. No order too small.

Elder Forest Products, Inc. 75

Center Circle, Sulphur, LA 70663 (800) 256-7197 (337) 625-8141 . FAX 337-625-5275

Depot Going Into The Home

Home Depot has partnered with ServiceMaster Co. to offer residential maintenance services in a co-branded test market program starting early this year.

About 30 Home Depots will begin offering home services such as landscaping and lawn care, drain cleaning, carpet and upholstery cleaning and home warranties among others.

OSHA Fines Mill After Fatality

Joe N. Miles & Sons has been fined $145,350 by OSHA following a fatal accident at its Silver Creek. Ms.. mill.

A mill worker was killed May 7 when he fell 17 feet from the steel beams of a lumber sorter to the concrete floor below. The employee was trying to rearrange a misaligned wood board: he wore no fall protection.

Most of the fine came from two willful citations, lack of guardrails and personal fall protection for employees walking, first, on the lumber sorter's platforms and steel beams and, second, on a ll-ft. high conveyor belt used to access a chipper mill.

According to OSHA, management had been warned of fall hazards by its safety committee in January and reminded monthly thereafter, yet "made no effort to abate the dangerous conditions."

OSHA also assessed a $32,850 penalty for nine serious violations, including absence of guardrails on ele- vated platforms and walkways, lack of training on the use of fall arrest equipment, unguarded machinery, and no specific lockout procedures to render machinery inoperable during maintenance and repair.

Frank Bates Jr., 80, retired coowner/president, Simms Lumber Co., Mineral Wells, Tx., died Sept. 26.

Bates started in the industry with Wm. Cameron & Co.. becoming mgr. of the Rogers, Tx., yard in 1946. He also managed Cameron yards in Gatesville, Grapevine and Fort Worth, Tx.

In 1965 he became co-owner of