Abstract: An expanding gambrel apparatus and method for supporting a slaughtered animal. The gambrel apparatus includes a pair of support arms each having an arcuate end forming a hook. The pair of support arms are pivotally connected to each other. A pair of braces are pivotally connected to each other and to the support arms. A center post is connected to the braces and a bracket is connected to the support arms. The center post abuts the bracket and maintains the support arm hooks at a certain spacing when supporting the animal. A rope is attached to the center post and has a free end which extends through a hole in the bracket. The gambrel apparatus has a collapsed position and an expanded position. In the collapsed position, the hooks are closely situated to one another and the center post is separated from the bracket. The hook of a first support arm is first inserted through the animal's hind leg.

Abstract: A stand-mounted game feeder apparatus for dispensing feed. The game feeder apparatus including a container or drum for storing feed. The container has a bottom panel with a center opening through the bottom panel. A support assembly for supporting the container includes a vertical tube which extends through the center opening. A plurality of legs are connected to a lower portion of the vertical tube. A winch having a rotatable spool is attached to the support assembly. A cable has a first end attached to the rotatable spool and a second end attached to the container. A first pulley is rotatably connected to the lower portion of the tube and a second pulley is rotatably connected to the upper portion of the tube. The cable is guided by the first and second pulleys to the container and the container is raised and lowered along the post via the winch and cable.

Abstract: A portable tool box including a swivel light fixture as well as an extension cord and several outlets for use of various power tools. The light source is fixedly attached to the portable tool box and cannot be extended in any manner, but rather can only be swiveled to provide light in the particular direction desired. The portable tool box also includes tool carrying members on either sides of the tool box having holes for receiving various types of tools such as screwdrivers and the like.