Masonry Magazine August 1996 Page. 20
PRODUCT UPDATE
Suspender Clip
Creating a suspender that actually did what it was supposed to do became an obsession with Sal Herman. Only after he got a patent for a new snap-on suspender clip did he learn that his design was the first major update to this very common item in more than a century. For the consumer, the No- Slip Suspender Clip means a lifetime guarantee of no more slipping, or bending the clips, or worse yet, throwing away a perfectly good pair of suspenders. The patented design is based on one distinct difference the addition of a center pin that works like a needle to lock into the waist- band without cutting or tearing the fabric. The result, Herman says, is a clip that absolutely cannot slip. Herman believes his new suspenders will grab hold of the public as well as they hold onto a pair of pants. Once you try them there's no letting go. Anyone interested in the Hold-up Suspender Co. can contact Sal Herman, president, at (800) 700- 4515.
Retaining Walls
VERSA-LOK Construction Details Diskette: Version 5.0 VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall Systems (Oakdale, Minnesota) recently released version 5.0 of their popular Construction Details Diskette. Electronic drawings stored on the 3.5-inch diskette include curves, corners, steps, capping and pinning details, as well as other segmental retaining wall elements. Guide specifications (which may be imported into most PC word process ing applications) are provided on the diskette. Contact: Jeff Nelson Mark eting & Creative Manager (800) 770- 4525
Lifeline
The Miller Temporary Horizontal Lifeline is a simple, effective and economical means of achieving complete fall protection with maximum worker mobility. It spans up to 60 feet, enabling workers to freely traverse horizontal distances to perform an array of construction, maintenance or inspection duties. The compact and portable system can be installed or disassembled in a matter of minutes for convenience and productivity. Call Miller Equip-ment at 1-800-873-5342. Fax: 1-800-892- 4078.
The Stone Scribe
Being made available for the masonry needs, this tool has a solid steel construction, making the tool virtually indestructible. The Stone Scribe enables the mason to install natural product with speed and accuracy by transferring the natural contour of one stone onto another, making any joint structure possible. The tool also functions as an irregular curve coping scribe. It's designed to adjust from a mor-tarless joint to a 3 inch overhand for coping. It will accommodate up to a 5 inch thick stone and fit almost any carpenter's pencil. Product is avail- able in two sizes, one for the field and one for up against a wall. The tool cuts the time of previous methods by at least 50% Stone Scribe, Post Office Box 498. Jarales, NM 87023 (505)864-9153
Caulking Cutter
Fein's New Caulking Cutter Removes Old, Hardened Sealing Compounds Easily Fein's Caulking Cutter saves time and costs for renovating building interiors and exteriors; repairing tiled surfaces or removing gaskets. Safe and easy to use, the vibration-free 3.3-pound tool quickly removes hard ened compounds with much less operator fatigue. Electronic variable speed keeps cutting speeds constant, even under load. Oscillating at 9,000 to 22,000 cycles per minute, the blade tip moves only one degree from side to side. This prevents damage to adjacent surfaces critical for partial repairs or work in tight spaces. The blade profiles fit every application. For cutting flexible sealing compounds: Straight; Mushroom- Shaped for interiors: Sickle-Shaped for closed-end joints and Straight- Elongated for deep joints. For repairing tiled surface, the diamond coated Sickle Blade and Saw Blade remove marble and mortar joints. A straight diamond-coated Cleaning Blade removes protruding concrete and cleans joint sides. For additional information on the new Caulking Cutter or any of Fein's complete line of power tools and accessories, call Fein Power Tools. toll-free: 1-800- 441-9878.
Concrete Drill Bits
Rawl Offers One-Piece Core and Concrete Auger Bits This heavy-duty. one-piece core bit (right) and concrete auger bit (left) have been added to the Rawi line of high quality cutting tools. The one piece core bit body fully supports the tip for extended bit life, and specially designed carbide tips provide faster drilling. For more information, write to The Rawiplug Co., Inc., 200 Petersville Rd., New Rochelle, NY 10802.
Forklift
Compact straight mast shares Lull quality. Lull Industries has an- nounced a straight-mast forklift to complement the company's complete line of telescopic forklifts. The LL-40 is a 5,000 lb. capacity machine with 21'6" maximum lift height. Exceptional maneuverability is obtained with the 179-inch overall length that translates to a tight 11'8" turning radius. Articulated steering contributes to easy job-site posi- tioning in tight quarters. For more information on the LL-40 and the entire Lull line, contact Lull Industries, Inc., 3045 Hwy. 13, St. Paul, MN 55121. tel. 612-454-4300
New Chisel
The Bowdil Company has racently introduced an irnproved line of chisels developed to eliminate tool "rotation" caused by hammer strikes. Unlike traditional hexagon-shaped chisels, the Bowdil chisel is designed to be non-rotating and highly stable. For more information, contact The Bowdil Company, 2030 industrial Place S. E.. Canton, Ohio 44701. Telephone: 1- 800-356-8863. Fax: 330-456-4625.
Angle Iron Cover
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. There is a new product now available that enhances the appearance of any brick or masonry building without adding time, cost or trouble to the construc- tion process. Introducing the Angle Iron Cover. The vinyl solution to an ironclad problem. The Angle Iron Cover's durable vinyl construction resists the effects of weather and aging that cause painted or untreated angle irons to peel, flake and rust. And it's virtually maintenance free, a fea-ture which home owners and builders alike find very appealing. The Angle Iron Cover is available in three preferred decorator colors, and has a brushed finish that is ideal for many architectural designs and environ- ments. For more information, or to order the Angle Iron Cover, call (800) 407-6266 today.