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32 • AUGUST 2013 • WORLD FENCE NEWS SUN VALLEY, Calif. — Ramset Automatic Gate Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of domestically made operators for slide, swing and overhead gates since 1994, has introduced the Ram 50 GB residential slide gate operator. "Ramset sees an increasing need Ram 50 GB appeals to cost conscious homeowners for an economical slide gate operator in residential applications," said company sales manager Ken Lehmann. "The Ram 50 GB meets this need, giving installing professionals the ability to compete profitably in the growing BEAUTY AND PRIVACY WITH HEDGELINK. Your standard chain link fence can now have the look of a beautiful hedge. Privacy too. Create this natural appearance ™ with HedgeLink, the simple-to-install, easy-tomaintain chain link fence enhancement from PDS® Fence Products. HedgeLink is UV stabilized to protect against the sun's harmful rays. It's flame retardant. Because of its exceptional durability, HedgeLink comes with a full 10-year warranty. The Ram 50 GB was designed to allow installing professionals to compete profitably in the growing segment of cost conscious homeowners. (Ramset photo) segment of cost conscious homeowners." The unit can handle gates up to 20 feet long and 700 pounds, at 30 cycles per hour. It is ETL certified and UL 325 compliant. The low maintenance opener features a 1/2 horsepower motor. The Ram 50 GB is recommended for single home use for both aesthetics and its high performance, he said. "Like all Ramset openers, the Ram 50 GB utilizes the Intelligate control board, so all the features needed are available to you," Lehmann added. These features include: • Simple dip-switch programming. • Monitored ERD. • Plug-in loop detector (ILD-24s) capability. • Close timer. • Anti-tailgate feature. • Plug-in loop detector. • Pre-warn and constant warn. • Secure close. • Open and close delay. • Relay connection and service push buttons. • Radio cycle, which gives the user complete control of the gate. The gate can be opened with the first command, stopped with the second command and closed with the third command. For more information, contact Ramset sales manager Ken Lehmann at 800-771-7055 ext. 112 or e-mail klehmann@ramsetinc.com. Visit the web site at www.ramsetinc.com. The history of the construction industry A condensed version BY STEVE SAUCERMAN ® PDS ® is a registered trademark of Pexco. Pexco Tacoma Tacoma, WA 1.800.822.SLAT (7528) Pexco Athol Athol, MA 1.800.755.SLAT (7528) Visit www.pexco.com/fence MEMBER Editor's note: If you have been reading World Fence News very long, you have seen and enjoyed the construction-related columns of Steve Saucerman. You also have come to realize that he has a great sense of humor about the trials and tribulations © Skidril Inc. 2013 Ending back breaking post pounding! Skidril is the place for fence post pounders and equipment. With over 30 years of experience and thousands of customers all over the world look no further for the best in the business. We make Gasoline, Hydraulic and Pneumatic powered drivers. The Skidril hydraulic driver line can be powered by the smallest power supply in the industry (only 97 lb. and 2 sq. ft.) or even your tractor, skid loader or digger. From ground rods to 4" pipe or wood we have a solution for you. SKIDRIL.COM • 800-843-3745 American Ingenuity. Back in the 90's we had an idea! We invented the self-contained post driver. The first machine (which is still running) was delivered to a fencer in New York State. Now the Ultra-Driver G20D Gas Powered Post Driver offers awesome performance in an affordable package. Make no mistake only the Skidril G20D comes from a company with nearly 30 years experience making gas driven tools for the fence industry. The Ultra-Driver G20D is the most powerful driver in its class powered by a 4 stroke Honda motor or 2 stroke. A great product at a good price from a name you can trust! of this unique industry — kind of like a Pete and Jake outlook. Here is another of his humor columns, tracing the history of the construction industry back to its earliest times. 240,000 BC (10:16 a.m.) – Grog, a primitive man, stacks one rock on top of another, thereby performing the first act of recorded construction. 240,000 BC BC (10:23 a.m.) – Unk, the B.A. from Cave Dwellers Local 369, shows up and claims the work was his. 239,999 BC (6:37 a.m.) – Uk, Grog's neighbor, trips over Grog's rocks while going out for his morning newspaper. 239,999 BC (6:54 a.m.) – The law firm of Urk, Urk, Wonk and Frug is established, specializing in workers' comp and liability claims. 161,623 BC – A strange man with an un-natural self-sense of authority wanders onto a jobsite and begins handing out astronomical fines for safety violations. In the first days, this intruder is greeted by workers with the phrase "Oh shiiii....!!" Over the centuries, this label is shortened and becomes simply "OSHA." 60,080 BC – Massive, immense continued on page 63