What's New

August 2005

	All Terrain Cooler The sturdy Evo™ All Terrain Cooler has a 50 litre capacity providing more than enough storage for camping or family outings. The lid and body are fully insulated and the all terrain ‘mag’ wheels are designed for the toughest conditions. The large handle folds up to double as a table and the lid features locking handles. It includes a meat tray and divider. Home Leisure Homewares Tel: 1800 807 075
	All-In-One Touch Up Wagner’s Touch-Up Kit is the first all-in-one paint storage and touch-up kit, that allows unused paints to be stored and re-used for small jobs on walls, trims or small pieces of furniture. The kit includes a six-piece storage case, three easy squeeze bottles, a pouring funnel, roller nap with swivel roller arm, paint diary, colour identification stickers and paint brush. The air-tight bottles have been designed to store paint on the shelf for 3-5 years. Wagner Spraytech Tel: 1800 064 790
	Chainsaw With Edge The Outside Edge Chainsaw offers a tough, reliable electric machine powerful enough for DIY users but with added safety and convenience features. A low kickback chain and chain brake makes handling easier for the recreational gardener. Featuring a powerful 1,800 watt electric motor, it has an automatic oil supply system, a chain guard, and a screw driver to adjust chain tension. Masport Tel: 1300 366 225
	Compact Compressor The Compact 3000 compressor features a roll cage to protect the unit from damage. Designed for easy servicing, it can be wheeled up and down stairs with the help of a slide out handle. It has sturdy pneumatic wheels and the wide width wheel base makes it very stable. The unit features a 2.5HP electric motor, oil filled pressure gauges, a three metre input lead and 20 litre tank. Peerless Products Tel: (03) 5443 1166
	Double Blue Petunia Petunia ‘Double Blue’ flowers earlier than other double petunias, producing masses of large, frilly, deep blue blooms with occasional white accents. A highly floriferous variety, it has remarkable colour intensity. Very hardy, Double Blue loves the sun, needs little water once established, and will hold up under wet weather conditions. Floriana Tel: (03) 9798 9155
	H2 Treated Hardwood New technology now means Victorian Hardwood can be treated to H2 – resistant to termites. The timber is impregnated by pressure with a light organic solvent preservative (no arsenic). The preservative does not wet the timber, so size and moisture content does not alter. After treatment the timber colour is red. H2 is suitable for floor joists, bearers and lintels. Tested by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries it has a 25-year warranty. McCormack Timbers Tel: (03) 9545 0066
	Loop It and Lock It The Lock Alarm is an innovative, portable security device, suitable for securing virtually any valuable item against theft. If the ultra-hard steel cable or the main lock unit is tampered with, an ear-piercing siren is emitted. Simply loop the cable through the item and lock it into the main unit. Using tamper proof brackets, the Lock Alarm can be anchored to a permanent location – such as a trailer or the rear of a truck. Damaco Tel: 1300 780 307
	25cc Petrol Line Trimmer Rip through those weeds and overgrowth with the new, lightweight, 25cc two-stroke Petrol Line Trimmer from GMC. The 400mm cutting diameter and twin-line bump feed will ensure that gardening time is cut down. The rubber gripped handles increase comfort and reduce vibration, whilst the secondary handle provides greater control. GMC Tel: 1300 880 001
	A Tonne of Uses The aluminium “One Tonner” is designed for virtually all utilities, field service vehicles and trucks. The One Tonner is fully welded from 1.5mm aluminium checkerplate and features a 45 degree hinged lid supported by gas struts. It comes with a full length shelf and is fitted with quality locks and a rubber seal around the lid. Ideal for any tradesperson. 1-11 Tel: (03) 9314 5391
	Beautiful Roses Blackspot and Insect Killer for Roses is a highly effective in the systemic control of insects and fungal diseases in roses and ornamentals. The product will control blackspot, powdery mildew and rust, as well as major pests such as aphids, thrips, caterpillars, budworm and mites. Available in 750ml and 3 litre sizes. Richgro Garden Products Tel: 1800 455 132
	Biscuit Joiner Satisfies Ryobi Technologies Australia has released a biscuit joiner into the Professional Series range. Featuring a 720 watt motor, rack and pinion height adjustment for precision adjustment and indexed angle stops to 135º, the EBJ720K is designed and engineered for use by almost anyone in the joinery trade, as well as serious DIY users. Featuring soft grip handles for increased user comfort, and an 8-tooth, carbide-tipped blade and its own carry case. Ryobi Tel: 1300 360 505
	Bradford SoundScreen SoundScreen™ R2.5 Wall Batts, make it easy for architects, builders and specifiers to adhere to BCA energy requirements. At just 88mm thick, the Wall Batts are the highest rated wall batt for a 90mm cavity, and have been engineered to provide excellence in acoustic performance and thermal comfort. An acoustically optimised insulation for use in internal and external walls to reduce noise transfer, it allows ‘quiet zones’ to be created. CSR Bradford Insulation Tel: 1300 850 305
	Chipper Off Old Block This new, advanced, pneumatic chipping hammer boasts outstanding performance and great handling. This professional 3kg chipper – the PM 3 – was developed by AEG Electric Tools to deliver outstanding chipping capacity, finely tuned ergonomics and a whole series of advanced features to ensure great performance and a long service life. Featuring 720 watts of power, the PM3 is ideal for painters, plasterers, contractors, tilers and HVAC specialists. AEG Tel: 1800 801 489
	Colourful Padlocks Colourful Padlocks New from Locksmith Supply is this range of brightly coloured padlocks. Made from aluminium, the Abus 72/40 is six pin rekeyable and is available in six colours – red, green, blue, black, yellow and orange. They are available ‘keyed to differ’ and ‘keyed alike’ with four different keyed-like groups available in each colour. Both Abus key blanks and alternative Silca blanks are available. Locksmith Supply Company Tel: (03) 9329 7222
	Cordless Trimmer Kit The Cordless Three ‘n One Trimmer Kit not only trims grass and weeds like a standard dual line trimmer, but its telescopic shaft extends with an adjustable head which can be set at any angle up to 90 degrees, meaning the most difficult trimming jobs aren’t out of reach. If required, the line trimmer head can instantly be replaced by a hedge and scrub cutter or pruner shears attachments for those more delicate tasks. Masport Tel: 1300 366 225
	Earls® Powder Putty The beauty of this multi-purpose interior and exterior powder filler is that it mixes with water, so there’s no waste. This low-cost, Australian-made putty is non-shrinking, water-resistant, won’t crack and fills to any depth. It dries to a hard-wearing finish and can be cut, sanded or sawn. Use it to fill timber, concrete, steel, plasterboard, cement sheets and masonry. Timbermate Tel: 1800 354 811
	Easysprayer – So Easy The Easysprayer from Gepro Australia comes complete with blower, spray gun, hose and an additional paint pot and lid. Two inflating nozzles are also included to allow you to inflate balloons, airbeds, pool toys, etc, with ease, giving even greater versatility to this unit. It is fully supported with a two-year limited warranty, along with a full range of spare parts and accessories. Gepro Australia Tel: (08) 9258 1800
	Hang A Kite On The Wall The red modern kite wall fountain is a 3-D trapezium shape that is part of a series of funky new wall fountains from Waterwerks. The fountain is available in vibrant primary colours, but can be painted to suit any design and décor. Also available is a blue modern tear drop wall fountain. These fountains create a brilliant effect when the design is repeated along a rendered wall. Waterwerks Tel: (03) 1800 552 777
	Maxi S5 The Maxi S5 screwdriver fits all Phillips® screws and posidrive screws. And the patented, precision ground tip locks tight. Made from S2 alloy steel, it is nickel plated for long life. The ergonomically designed grip ensures comfort and slippage control. The thermoplastic elastomer handle is designed for strength, feel and high chemical resistance. Redback Tools Tel: (02) 9525 2266
	Nature's Best Nature’s Best® is a new range of organic lawn and garden products formulated to protect the environment and the garden. Nature’s Best All In One lawn and garden builder has a natural peat base to improve water and nutrient retention. It is enriched with natural ingredients to encourage earthworms, improve soil health and prevent root and leaf disease. Scotts Australia Tel: (02) 8853 7300
	Sealer – A Clear Winner Developed specifically for all concrete surfaces, White Knight’s Clear Sealer will penetrate the concrete, seal it, protect it and leave it with a wet-look sheen. A unique grip additive in the sealer will improve slip-resistance of the coating when the surface is wet. The advanced formulation forms a tough surface layer which resists extreme weather conditions, dirt, grease and oil. White Knight Paints Tel: 131 686
	Shoot With the Marksman The Marksman™ distance measurer is easy to use with any level of DIY experience – simply point it at a target object and push the appropriate button. Using a laser dot as the line of sight, the Marksman accurately measures the distance between the user’s position and the chosen point (up to 12m away) thanks to sonic technology. It can also determine the area and volume of a selected space. Black & Decker Tel: 1800 444 224
	Stylish Bathroom Cabinet The new Lindoni range of stainless steel cabinets are constructed from high-quality, Grade 304 stainless steel. There is a choice of mirror doors, made from anti-shatter glass, or frosted doors made from toughened safety glass. The cabinets come fully assembled and include instructions, as well as fasteners for easy fitting. Fix-A-Tap Australia Tel: (02) 9477 6688
	World's First Cordless Sander Featuring the best in Bosch’s power tool technology, the Bosch PRIO Lithium-ion Multi Sander – the world’s first cordless sander – powers through the toughest jobs. Dad can simply lift the PRIO out of its charging station and get to work without any power plugs or extension cords. Whether stripping paint, sanding a window frame or polishing furniture, the Bosch PRIO gets the job done with ease. Bosch Tel: 1300 307 044

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