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Heat gun has various settings

Bosch Power Tools and Accessories has introduced its 1944LCDK Heat Gun Kit with digital programming capability and liquid crystal display technology. The kit features Bosch Power Tools' 13-ampere Bosch 1944LCDK Heat Gun, which has 109 temperature settings from 120 F to 1,200 F in 10-degree increments and 10 airflow settings from 8.8 cubic feet per minute to 17.6 cubic feet per minute. The heat gun weighs 2 pounds.

The kit includes various nozzle attachments, including the HG010 Heat Spreader, HG020 Heat Concentrator, HG030 Heat Deflector and HG040 Heat Reflector. A removable heat shield and integrated stand for benchtop work also are included.

Web site: www.boschtools.com
Telephone: (877) 267-2499

Product features seam tester

Everhard® Products Inc. has introduced its Roll-N-Chek™ seam roller, which features a built-in seam tester. The Roll-N-Chek has an ergonomic cushion-grip handle and extended offset fork, which provides 1-inch greater clearance between the handle and work surface than a standard roller and is said to keep hands and fingers farther from heat sources.

The Roll-N-Chek's seam tester has a flat end, which can be used to tamp down T-joints, and blunt tip, which can be used to lift material.

Web site: www.everhard.com
Telephone: (800) 298-2832

Coating is reflective

CertainTeed Corp. has added CoolStar™ energy-saving reflective surface coating to its Flintglas® Mineral Surfaced Cap Sheet. The acrylic-based coating is said to be brilliant white.

CoolStar has an initial solar reflectance of 0.77 and thermal emittance of 0.92. It is said to be durable and flexible.

Web site: www.certainteed.com
Telephone: (800) 233-8990

Chalk reel is strong

C.H. Hanson Co. has introduced its Pro150Turbo, a chalk reel made of high-strength plastic that is said to snap clean, sharp lines.

The Pro150Turbo features a fast-retrieve system, soft-grip handle and 150 feet of line. It also has a maintenance cap at the end of the line for easy cleaning.

Web site: www.chhanson.com
Telephone: (800) 827-3398

Camera improves visibility

Vizualogic® has introduced its HindSight® C-1000 Vehicle Back-Up System, which features a 3 1/2-inch, full-color, reverse-image monitor that mounts inside a car to provide a 120-degree viewing angle and Vizualogic's VersaMount™ license plate camera that mounts on the top or bottom of a vehicle's license plate frame.

The VersaMount is waterproof, can be swivel-adjusted, features low-light capability and automatically turns on when a vehicle is in reverse.

Web site: www.vizualogic.com
Telephone: (800) 624-7960

Tinner snips are tough

Midwest Tool and Cutlery Co. has added two 14-inch, bent-handle tinner snips—Model P147CBP and Model 147CBT—to its Midwest Snips® line. Model P147CBP has a polished finish and Kush-N-Kote plastisol grips, and Model 147CBT has a burnished finish.

Both models cut up to 18-gauge cold-rolled sheet metal and 22-gauge stainless-steel sheet metal and feature a cut length of 3 7/8 inches. They are said to be tough and long-lasting.

Web site: www.midwestsnips.com
Telephone: (800) 782-4659

Air heater is quiet

DESA Heating Products has added the Pro-Tough propane forced-air heater to its line of All-Pro® portable heaters. The Pro-Tough heater features a high-capacity fan said to circulate directional heat quickly and adjustable-height footing said to angle heat upward for specific spot heating.

The Pro-Tough air heater has continuous spark ignition and is available in adjustable outputs of 30,000 British thermal units (Btu) to 55,000 Btu, 50,000 Btu to 85,000 Btu, 75,000 Btu to 125,000 Btu and 125,000 Btu to 170,000 Btu.

Web site: www.desaint.com/indoor.htm
Telephone: (866) 672-6040

Shake features textured appearance

Classic Metal Roofing Systems has introduced its Perfection Country Manor Shake, which is constructed of aluminum but offers the textured appearance of cedar.

The Perfection Country Manor Shake has a Kynar 500®/Hylar 5000® finish, which is said to be highly reflective. The shake reportedly is weather- and fire-resistant; protects against structural damage; and won't crack, stain or curl. It can be installed over existing roofs and is available in 10 earth-toned shades.

Web site: www.ClassicRoof.com
Telephone: (800) 543-8938

Ladder leveler is secure

Jershon Inc. has introduced LEVEL-EZE, an automatic ladder leveler that is said to lock securely when a ladder is set down and unlock when a ladder is picked up.

LEVEL-EZE is said to install quickly on aluminum or fiberglass extension ladders.

Web site: www.jershon.com
Telephone: (231) 861-2900