Abstract: A tool kit makes it possible for one person to pick up one or more frangible elongate workpieces such as strips of cement lap siding using a first part of the invention, and properly position each one on, and affix it to, a vertical surface such as an exterior wall using a second part of the invention.

Abstract: The present drywall installation tool is configured to facilitate the installation of drywall panels to wall or ceiling structures and to avoid the necessity of having more than one person to install each drywall panel. Specifically, the installation tool can comprise a clamping section and a shelf section. The clamping section can be used to secure the installation tool to wall studs or ceiling joists and can comprise at least one fixed-arm and at least one sliding-arm. The shelf section can be configured to support a drywall panel horizontally or vertically, relative to the ground, depending upon how the installation tool is positioned. The shelf section can comprise a shelf having a flange that can help support the drywall panel. The installation tool can be configured to support the weight of a drywall panel, allowing a single person to install drywall panels comprising either wall or ceiling structures.

Abstract: The present drywall installation tool is configured to facilitate the installation of drywall panels to wall or ceiling structures and to avoid the necessity of having more than one person to install each drywall panel. Specifically, the installation tool can comprise a clamping section and a shelf section. The clamping section can be used to secure the installation tool to wall studs or ceiling joists and can comprise at least one fixed-arm and at least one sliding-arm. The shelf section can be configured to support a drywall panel horizontally or vertically, relative to the ground, depending upon how the installation tool is positioned. The shelf section can comprise a shelf having a flange that can help support the drywall panel. The installation tool can be configured to support the weight of a drywall panel, allowing a single person to install drywall panels comprising either wall or ceiling structures.

Abstract: A fruit and vegetable gripper (10) consisting of a resilient body (20) having a curved concave gripping surface (22) containing a number of slots (26), with a cutting shield (32) integrally formed within the body. A first insert (34) and a second insert (40) snap into the body, with each insert including gripping barbs (36) and (42) that penetrate the slots. When the gripper is manually held, the first insert gripping barbs (36) and second insert gripping barbs (42) are extended by hand pressure when a fruit or a vegetable is held, thereby achieving a positive non-slip grip.

Abstract: A tool for positioning and installing paneling sections, such as drywall sections, on underlying walls. The tool is initially secured to a wall, and comprises a vertical surface parallel to the wall and a downwardly angled surface. These surfaces, together with the wall, form a gap, which accommodates and temporarily holds a paneling section in place and therefore allows for easy installation and/or repositioning of the paneling. The downwardly angled surface forces the paneling section against the wall. The tool also may include a mounting surface with screw slots, these screw slots being capable of engaging and disengaging the screw to permit easy removal of the tool following use. A second angled surface may be positioned so as to guide the paneling into the gap.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple tool capable of temporarily holding wallboard sections in of a variety of orientations while allowing final positional adjustment and permanent fastening. This capability allows the user reduce the number of tools required to do a variety of jobs. In one configuration the present tool has at least three support surfaces, a first offset from second and a third extending perpendicularly from the first second. The first and second surfaces are mutually offset such that when the first is mounted to a wall structure, the second support surface is appropriately spaced to receive and retain the edge of a section of sheathing. Guide surfaces are provided at the leading edge of each support surface to guide the sheathing edge into the space defined by an installed tool support surface and the wall structure. In one configuration a mounting plate is secured to the tool body to allow the tool to rotate when the mounting plate is rigidly mounted to a wall structure.

Abstract: A tool useful in the installation of wallboard, especially on ceilings, having two surfaces at a substantially right angle to each other, or a single surface, with means for attachment of said tool in appropriate locations as a means of providing temporary support for wallboard during installation.

Abstract: A mini-workbench made of a flat bar having a top surface and a bottom surface, a planar tab extending from said bottom surface and a tridental clamp mounted to the top surface for clamping the bar of a chain saw. The planar tab is insertable in a slot cut in a tree stump for retaining the flat bar to the tree stump. The tridental clamp is usable for retaining the saw bar to the flat bar, whereby the chain saw may be filed with ease, firmness and precision. In one aspect of the invention, the thickness of the planar tab is similar to a common chain saw kerf. A woodcutter may use his/her power saw for slotting the upper end of a tree stump having a proper height and location, and easily mount the mini-workbench to that stump.

Abstract: There is provided a drywall installation tool which is generally rectangular and has a first and second section. In one embodiment, the first section being provided with at least two apertures through which nails or screws can be placed to secure the tool to a drywall sheet that is already in place. A spacer is provided on the surface of the first section of the tool to properly position the tool on the installed drywall surface. When the tool is positioned on a installed drywall surface, the next sheet of drywall is then placed on the second section of the tool and pushed upwardly to properly position the second sheet of drywall on studs or metal supports and the drywall tool holds the sheet of drywall in place while it is being secured with either nails or screws to the underlying support structure.

Abstract: A chain saw vise includes a body of generally rectangular shape with an arcuate concave bottom surface defining downwardly projecting legs which each taper to a pointed edge. A lag screw has a head welded to a central portion of the arcuate surface, and has a downwardly projecting threaded shank. A circular hole extends transversely through the body. A slot with a width less than diameter of the hole extends transversely through the body, communicates with the hole, and opens through a top surface of the body. A threaded screw stud engages a threaded hole in the body, has its inner end disposed in the slot, and has a manually operable handle secured to its opposite end.

Abstract: A siding installation hanger has a elastic cord storing mid-section from which opposite extending legs having backturned end portions extend. The backturned end portions have gripping edges which in response to tension in the elastic cord, easily and removably grip the protruding longitudinal lip on siding strips which interlock. The upper end section of the hanger strap releasably retains the rope and may include hook-like slotted portions for that purpose. The hanger strap is retained in a upright vertical position in support of horizontal siding strips. Loose wraps are wound around the elastic cord storage section of the hanger member to ensure that the elastic cord is always the proper length to tensively hold successive siding strips at any vertical location along the wall surface to be sided. The device is quickly and easily adjusted and quickly and easily removed. A method employing the device for installing siding is included.

Abstract: Jigs comprising rectangular plates (30, 50, and 60) have centrally positioned concentric recesses and/or holes (37, 39, 51, 53, 61, and 62) for accepting the lip (40) of recessed light fixtures, ceiling fans, and heaters during installation between adjacent ceiling joists. Jigs are attached to joists by screws passing through slots (33 and 65) which enable jigs to be adjusted side-to-side for exact position. Jigs have graduated scale (41) along edges for visual reference and correct positioning of fixture and centrally aligned slots (47) for attaching tape ruler when measuring to another fixture position. A rabbet (45) along one end allows jigs to be used as right-angle square for scribing adjacent joist. A handle (42) provides a balanced position for holding jig while attaching to joists. The jigs make it possible to wire multiple fixtures before installation. A fourth embodiment jig is spaced 0.5" below joists by spacers (72) and has concentric markings and parallel lines for positioning fixtures thereon.

Abstract: An anchor plate is arranged for cooperation with an underlying mounting plate to position a cabinet therebetween, wherein the anchor plate includes in a first embodiment a slide block mounted within a slot within the anchor plate, and the slide block hingedly mounting a mounting leg, including a flange for abutment with a forward surface of the cabinet for positioning the cabinet during a mounting procedure. A modification of the invention includes a generally serpentine securement leg slidably mounted within a channel defined by an anchor plate structure, wherein the securement leg includes a plurality of spaced abutments arranged in a parallel relationship to provide for positioning of the cabinet in communication with one of said abutments for positioning the cabinet during a mounting procedure.

Abstract: An apparatus to remove a rivet from a chain saw chain. The apparatus includes a body with a recess in the body. A partially threaded opening is formed at one end of the body and extends to the recess. An anvil can be located in the recess. There is a slot in the anvil of predetermined width to contact a saw chain of predetermined pitch. A bolt is received in the partially threaded opening and a punch member is received in the opening. The punch member abuts the bolt to extend to the recess. Thus, tightening of the bolt extends the punch into the recess and the punch can thus be driven to break the head of a rivet in a saw chain. Preferably the apparatus includes a spinner to allow forming of a rivet in a saw chain. The apparatus is easy to use, easy to transport and, in particular, can be used easily on the job site.

Abstract: An apparatus for temporarily supporting a gutter during the installation thereof is described comprising a vertically disposed inner frame member adapted to be movably secured to the fascia board positioned adjacent the edge of the roof. A horizontally extending bottom frame member extends outwardly from the lower end of the inner frame member. An outer frame member extends upwardly and outwardly from the outer end of the bottom frame member. A horizontally disposed support extends between the inner and outer frame members above the bottom frame member adapted to support the bottom of the gutter. A plurality of the apparatuses are mounted on the fascia board in a spaced-apart relationship. The gutter is then positioned on the apparatuses and then nailed to the fascia board in conventional fashion. After the gutter has been nailed to the fascia board, the apparatuses are removed.

Abstract: A log holder for holding a log in a position to facilitate splitting of the log, the log holder having a plurality of diverging wall members joined to each other at the rear edges. The log holder is provided with means for supporting the wall members at an angle such that the junction of the rear edges slopes rearwardly from bottom to top. The log is placed between the diverging wall members and is held by gravity in a position inclined with respect to the vertical. Arms are provided to prevent the split pieces of the log from flying sideways. The restrained pieces are held in position for further splitting, or for pick-up with less stooping. Provision is also made for supporting a tool or tools on the log holder in a position for quick access where they do not interfere wtih the chopping action. The sheet metal members are secured to an angle iron which may be driven into the ground or in a modified form, secured to a supporting framework resting on the ground.

Abstract: An improved holder for a wooden workpiece is provided which comprises a first spike for impalement of a wooden workpiece, such as a log to be split, a second spike for insertion into a massive wooden member such a stump, and an anvil for driving the second spike into the stump. In a preferred embodiment, both first and second spikes and the anvil are formed as a unit by casting from metal. The spike for insertion into the stump may be provided with barbs or other apparatus for affixing the workpiece holder firmly to the stump.

Abstract: A fixture for use in hanging large panels of the type typically found in construction projects, the fixture including an elongated shelf or tray which may be horizontally aligned on the construction project and fastened to vertical studs by nails which are selectively positioned in channels along a vertical side wall of the fixture and in the shape of inverted "T's" or "L's". After the fixture has been used to align, support and fasten large panels to the vertical structure the fixture may be conveniently removed from its supporting position.

Abstract: A support for sharpening chain saws is disclosed consisting of an L-shaped member having a threaded spike adapted to be screwed into the cut surface of a tree trunk. The horizontal arm of the member is provided with clamping means to hold fast the blade of the chain saw. A second, straight member adapted to support the handle or safety guard of the chain saw is height-adjustably secured to the vertical arm of the L-shaped member. The chain saw is held in upside down position for easy access to the chain teeth to be sharpened.

Abstract: A jig for holding planar sheet material during installation. The device includes a channel section provided with captively held nail members for temporarily attaching the jig to a substructure, e.g. wall studs. The channel section further has a groove along an interior wall surface for receiving an interchangeable frictional holding strip. The intersection of a second interior wall and bottom surface forms an inclined wedging surface. An edge of the sheet material is placed within the channel and is grippingly engaged by the coaction of the frictional holding strip and the wedging surface. The sheet material is angularly supported resting against the substructure and can then be nailed in place.

Abstract: A vise for making field repairs on chain saws and chain saw parts is disclosed. The vise has two fixed jaws. Between them is a movable jaw. Additional clamping members in the form of wing bolts are threaded through one of the jaws. The vise also has an anvil upon which various repairs or operations such as hammering may be carried out. Protruding from the bottom side of the anvil is a mounting spike. The vise may be mounted horizontally on a stump or vertically on a tree trunk merely by driving the spike in with hammer blows on the anvil. Thus mounted the vise can be pivoted 360.degree. to facilitate positioning of the workpiece.

Abstract: Siding boards, shingles, shakes, or the like are applied to the wall of a building by use of a tool having an arm which extends upwardly adjacent the wall structure and is temporarily secured thereto, with the siding or the like then being placed at the outer side of the tool arm, and being supported at a predetermined level by a projection extending outwardly from a lower portion of the arm, so that the siding can then be nailed to the wall structure and the tool can ultimately be withdrawn from its position of reception between the siding and wall structure for use in similarly positioning and securing a next successive layer of siding, shingles, etc. to the structure. Preferably, two such tools are employed at horizontally spaced locations for supporting the siding or the like therebetween.

Abstract: A clamping assembly is disclosed to hold walls and the like in position during construction of housing. The assembly is located and supported by a base which is held in place by nails driven into the floor. An upright beam held by the base is keyed at a location above the walls being held together to a rod connected to a vise unit. The vise is manually closed around one of the walls being joined. Movable jaws spaced along the upright beam are manually moved into contact with the other wall. The assembly is economic, effecient, and adapted for reuse.