EXHIBIT 23.2




                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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To Griffon Corporation:


As independent  public  accountants,  we hereby consent to the  incorporation by
reference in this registration  statement of our report dated November 10, 2000,
included in Griffon  Corporation's  Form 10-K for the year ended  September  30,
2000 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.



/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


August 16, 2001
Roseland, New Jersey