Abstract: A texture material applicator device according to the present invention comprises a barrel for supporting a hollow shaft. The shaft is mounted on bearings for rotation about a central axis and for longitudinal translation along the axis. A supply of compressed air is provided to the shaft. The compressed air is expelled from the front end of the shaft at high speed. A supply of texture material to be applied to a surface is extruded into the barrel from a manifold near the front of the shaft. The shaft is movable longitudinally from an "off" position, in which the stream of expelled air does not strike the texture material, to an "on" position, in which the stream of air does strike the texture material. A trigger member extending through a slot in the barrel is provided so that an operator may control the longitudinal position of the shaft. In addition, the trigger member may rotate about the axis of the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved detachable step for a sawhorse or the like, which can be easily assembled and disassembled without the use of tools. The detachable step is supported between a pair of side rails. A pin may be used to secure the step to the saw horse.

Abstract: A tool for temporarily holding one or both ends of a piece of wallboard or plaster-board adjacent a ceiling joist to assist in nailing or otherwise fastening the board to the joist is disclosed. In one embodiment the tool includes a right angle plate with a handle at the bottom and an inverted U-shaped flange along the top edge for engagement over a joist as the end edge of the wallboard is carried and supported by the plate. The U-shaped flange is dimensioned from the plate so as to be engageable of joists of different widths. In another embodiment the inverted U-shaped flange is adjustable so that different widths of joists can be accommodated to bring the end edge of the wallboard relatively close to the bottom edge of the joist for convenience in nailing.