<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This data schedule contains summary financial information extracted from TJ
International Inc. Balance Sheet at October 1, 1994 and from its Statement of
Income for the nine months ended October 1, 1994. The information presented is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               OCT-01-1994
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