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LED light function has been developed by Inova.

The 2411 LED SmartBright can be clipped onto a belt for hands-free use or mounted to a wall or work bench.

The flashlight has six emergency signal features and flashlight functions. The features include a one blink per second distress strobe, SOS

Outdoor Room

A waterproof pergola is new from Chadsworth' s 1.800.Columns.

The rafters atop the pergola are made of cellular polyvinyl chloride. The kits include two, four, six, or eight PolyStone columns, which are ready to prime and paint, and available in a variety of sizes.

- Please contact (800) 265-8667 or visit www.columns.com

Sharper lmage

A sharpening device made with genuine industrial-grade diamonds that are heat-bonded in a stainless steel alloy is new from Eze-Lap.

signal, three-color visibility distress mode, two-color emergency beacon, and red LED finder mode.

Palm-sized, it illuminates up to 75 ft., with a two-mile signal visibility, and is waterproof.

- Please contact (401 ) 294-2030 or visit www.inovali g ht.c om

Grind The Small Stuff

The new SGl2/E single-head surface grinder has been designed by General Equipment Co. for smallerscale surface preparation projects.

adhesives, epoxies and urethanes; breaking up deposits of grease and dirt, and polishing floors.

- Please conrau (800) 533-0524 or vis it www. gene rale q uip.com

lnsulation Galore

Falcon Foam has created an environmentally friendly line of commercial and residential insulation that maximizes energy performance.

Commercial building products include roof. wall. and flat or tampered insulation. Residential products include EPS sheets, special shape and water management board.

The light-weight insulation contains recycled content and has high potential for recyclability.

- Please contact (770) 952'1442 o r v i sit www.fa lc onfoam.c om

The D l0F Diamond Oval Sharpener, measuring 10" in length, has a 3/4"x1/4" cross section, a contoured plastic handle with a flared hilt, and a fine surface.

- Please contact (775) 888-9500 or visit www.eTe -lap.com

A Bright ldea

A free-standing flashlight that has both a low and high output white LED light function and a bright red

The grinder features an enclosed, fan-cooled, 1.5-hp electric motor; single rotating disc with a 12" wide working width; unitized, welded-steel plate frame with a bail design for loading and unloading with a forklift, and a removable safety and dust shield.

It includes a folding handle, 37-ft.long extension cord, and a deadman motor switch that immediately stops the grinder's motor. The comPact frame design and wheel position allow for simple maneuvering up and down stairwells.

Applications include grinding concrete surfaces; removing mastics,

Shingle In Appearance

Fiber cement lap siding with the appearance of shingles on lap siding has been introduced by James Hardie.

tem for fast size changes. The "monster grip" pole provides a comfortable gripping surface and collet lock for securing the pole length.

The poles are made from aluminum and fiberglass.

- Please contact (800) 558-3958 or v i s it www. shurline.com

Complementary Trim

New reversible 414 PrimeTrim engineered wood trim from GeorgiaPacific complements the existing 5/4 reversible product offering.

Straight-Edge Shingle Plank is a low maintenance alternative to cedar shingles and hardboard shingle planks, simulating the charm and character of wood.

It is offered in pre-primed l2-ft. lengths, 9-112" wide with an 8-l/4" exposure. The siding is non-combustible and resists moisture. salt air. impact, humidity and termites.

- Please contact (866) 442-7343 or visit www jameshardie.com

Colonial Times Are Knocking

Arlington doors from Jeld-Wen offer Northeast-style homes a Colonial feel.

outdoors. Available in lensths from 5 ft. to 80 ft., they are desi"gned to be horizontally threaded and tensioned through drilled holes of new or existing wood, aluminum or steel railing frames, and can be trimmed to a finished dimension.

- Please contact (888) 772-1400 or visit www.outwater.czm

Bend The Rules

Two new fiberglass folding rules from Klein Tools offer durability and strength.

The 6' flexible foldins rules are made of tough nylon reiniorced with glass fibers. They are waterproof, washable and weather resistant.

The trim features a smooth surface on one side and a textured surface on the other.

It is pre-primed and comes in 16' lengths and standard lumber widths.

- Please contact (800) 284-5347 or v s it www. gp.c om/ build

Finish At Your Feet

A high solids alkyd floor finish said to offer excellent protection and easy maintenance for hardwood floors is new from Synteko Exceptional Floor Finishes.

Synteko Natural completely penetrates the wood, minimizes floor wear-and-tear, and acts as both a stain and finish.

The doors feature six panels with an original beaded sticking profile, double-hip raised panel, and slighrly wider stile and narrower panels.

They come in bifold, closet, passage and mirror door options, and are available in widths ranging from I' to 3' and heights of6'8",7' and 8'.

- Please contact (541) 850-2606 or go online at www.jeld-wen.com/ arlingtondoors

Turn On To Cable

The Cable Rail from Architectural Products by Outwater replaces ordinary, view-impeding metal or wood railing pickets.

The railings can be used indoors or

They have measurements marked in black on both sides and edges, positive locking joints, and stainless steel spring hinges.

- Please contact (800) 553-4676 or visit www.kleintools.com

Paint Higher

A new extension pole for paint rollers utilizes a durable Iocking system to provide consistent and even coverage.

Shur-Line's professional grade "pro grip" pole features a comfortable handle and a solid brass pin-lock sys-

Applied in one coat, it comes in five colors: neutral, clear, cherry, nutmeg and spice brown.

- Please contact (866) 796-8356 or visit www.nam.synteko.com

Sealer Of Approval

An outdoor wood finish that offers long-term protection against rain, wind and sunlight damage is new from Bond Distributing, Ltd.

One TtHls is a proprietary resin blend that does not contain solvents, water or waxes found in conventional sealers.

Shelf Among Studs

The Stud Buddy shelf installs in less than 30 seconds to provide extra storage space between wall studs.

It can be applied to pre-treated or natural wood, offers a seven-year warranty, protects the wood within 30 to 60 minutes of application, is cured by direct or indirect sunlight, and contains 1007o solids that cure into wood.

Colors include natural, clove brown, red cedar and clear.

- Please contact (866) 663-8463 or v s it www.onet imew o od.c o m

Spegtes

Western Red Cedar

Incense Cedar

Redwood

. Hem-Fir. Douglas Fir

. Pine. White Fir

. Alder

The shelves are made of l8-gauge, galvanized steel, are rated to 45 lbs., and are designed for 2"x4" and2"x6" studs. Each shelf weighs 1.5 lbs. and protrudes just 3" from the wall.

It can be used for several different applications, including basements, garages, sheds, storage areas, barns and work rooms.

- Please contact (888) 578-7452 or visit www.studbuddy.com

Produgts

Fingerjoint Boards

. Pattern Sidings

Spa Components

. Engineered Products

. Edoe-Glued Panels

.12Dry Kilns for Custom Drying

Anderson, Ca,: (800) 427-8253. (530) 378-6980

Fax 530-378-6987 Fred Duchi'Don Cherovsky

Mike Webster. Darren Duchi Dean Duchi

Weed, Ca.: (800) 374-0210 (530) 938-2771

. Fax 530-938-3227 Bill Duchi ' Dennis Duchi

Forget The Hammer

A new line of cordless finish nailers has been introduced by DeWalt. Eight models in its pro-oriented XRP line drive both straight and ansled finish nails in soft and hard wobd.

Nailers fire 300 nails per battery charge. They feature a six-position depth adjustment wheel, contact trip lock-off to prevent accidental discharges, and work-surface headlights.

- Please contact (800) 433-9258 or visit www.dewalt.com o Painted fastener heads available.

' Ultimate in corrosion resistant screws.

' 305 Stainless Steel wiih four-corner thread form to last the life of the deck board.

' Thread suppresses composite "Exhaust."

' 6 Lobe Drive pancake head installs flush with deck board. No cam-out.

Store Up More

Pre-fabricated plastic panel squares that create storage in unfinished attic space over a garage or under a roof are new from Attic Dek Corp.

quickly and precisely.

Pi Tape gauges are available in either inches or millimeters, up to 144 inches or 3600 mm. Thev wrao around the inside or outside of a form to take its measurement.

- Please contact (866) 474-8273 or visit www.pitape.com in an extra thick and wide extrusion profile. They feature l/2"+hick rubber endcaps-to protect them from damageand plumb-view windows.

Accessories include Rafterhooks that slip into keyed inserts for secure suspension from rafters and Woodtacs that attach the level to door iambs. wood beams, or drywall.

- Please contact (800) 464-7946 or visit www.irwin.com

Brick Ledge

A bracket that allows contractors to form a brick ledge without using Styrofoam, lumber, treated cardboard, or plastic has been created by Durand Forms, Inc.

The l6"xl6" panels do not require measuring or cutting. Each panel is secured with five screws to the attic floorjoists to create flooring space for storage. Each square can support up to 200 lbs.

- Please contact (800) 676-6904 or visit www.atticdek.com

Reading The Round

New diameter measuring tapes allow users to measure the true diameter of round and out-of-round forms

Straighten Up

Irwin's new box beam levels offer tradespeople more accurate and durable levels to improve work productivity.

The levels' vials are suspended in rather than glued to the frame, which protects them from shock and temperature changes.

The vials are precision-machined from a solid block of acrylic, preventing them from breaking, leaking, fading and fogging.

The levels are made of aluminum

The Brickledee Bracket is ideal for apilications involving hilly terrain where a large brick exposure on the basement is required. 'ffi+-.

It can be used for specific hole pattern and panel types, including smooth, vertical or textured brick.

- Please contact (800) 545-6342 or go online at www.durandforms.com

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ypress is a versatile distinctive wood that lends elegance to any home's interior. With ifs legendary hardiness and durability rypress also serues a myriad of applications outside the home.

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