Builder - December 2008 - (Page 31) TOPSHELF THE L ATEST AND GRE ATEST BUILDING PRODUCTS ■ E D I T E D B Y N I G E L F. M AY N A R D Fleur de Lys F or buyers who want an Old World feel, give them tiles that call to mind designs from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The newest introductions to the company’s Classical Collection, the pieces are hand-cast and hand-painted and come in a variety of sizes and in more than 300 colors. ▪ Cost: $42 per piece for the 6-inch-by-6-inch Leaf Pinwheel. Dunis Studios. 830-438-2996. www.dunisstudios.com. Circle no. 101. Hack It T he compact M12 HACKZALL reciprocating saw is ideal for the plumber, electrician, or contractor working in tight spaces. It runs on a 12-volt lithium-ion battery that allows it to cut more than 80 pieces of 1 1/2-inch PVC pipe on a single charge, and it weighs 2.6 pounds. A keyless clamp ensures easy blade changes, and a battery gauge displays the run time. ▪ Cost: $179. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. 800-729-3878. www.milwaukeetool.com. Circle no. 100. Ball of Fire T he Striker magnetic light may look like fun, but it can be a savior when you’re in a tight spot. The golf-ball–sized product has a wide-angle LED light and 12 rare earth magnets that hold the light to any steel surface for hands-free illumination. It’s powered by three alkaline button cell batteries. ▪ Cost: $6.99 to $7.99. BISS Product Development. 704-658-9332. www.strikerhand (see page 32) tools.com. Circle no. 103. Shelf Life T his versatile modular shelving system may be just what your buyers are looking for. The system consists of wood shelves, aluminum standards and brackets, and fascias that work together to create unlimited configurations. Shelving components are available in walnut, medium cherry, java, and sealed natural maple. Other species are available for an up-charge. ▪ Cost: $2,379 as shown. 21C. 336-295-1434. www.21c-systems.com. Circle no. 102. W W W.BUILDERONLINE.COM de c e m ber 2 0 08 BUILDER ■ 31 http://www.dunisstudios.com http://www.milwaukeetool.com http://www.strikerhandtools.com http://www.strikerhandtools.com http://www.21c-systems.com http://WWW.BUILDERONLINE.COM
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