Abstract: The present invention includes a scaffold bracket which is removably attachable to an elongated member such as the stud of a building under construction. The scaffold bracket includes a support structure having a support arm, and first and second grippers attached to the support structure. The first and second grippers engage the front and back surfaces of the elongated member, respectively. When the bracket is mounted to the elongated member, the support arm extends substantially horizontally. In this mounted position, a downward force on the support arm causes the first and second grippers to exert a gripping force on the elongated member. The invention also includes a scaffolding system employing such a scaffold bracket.

Abstract: A footing auger has a helical auger portion with a chuck on one end for attaching the footing auger to a rotating power tool, a rod-like pilot on the other end of the footing auger for guiding the footing auger in a predetermined direction, and forwardly directed hardened blade extensions attached to the helical auger portion and the pilot that are arranged and configured to chip the dirt or other substances from the desired hole.