Abstract: A tool for the installation of wood flooring, or any other flooring that has a tongue and grove design, and where space is limited for the use of larger tools. A Slide Hammer Pull Bar has a lower and upper section designed in such a manner that will not damage flooring boards when it is used to tap the boards into place. The invention includes a base lower section that has a sliding track, and a weighted hammer upper section, movable along the slide base track of the lower section. With a lower vertical extension in contact with a board, the hammer is moved into contact with the solid end of the lower section in a vigorous manner to drive the board into place. The invention is designed and configured so as to allow the unit to be positioned in tight spaces between the boards and any surrounding walls.

Abstract: A weight-lifting apparatus operable by a person for weight training. The apparatus has a frame; a plurality of weights mounted on said frame for generally vertical reciprocal movement from a rest position upwardly against gravity force to an upper position, and downwardly from said upper position under said gravity force to said rest position. The apparatus also has a structure for lifting said weights against said gravity force and lowering said weights under said gravity. A resisting force in addition to said gravity force on the weight is applied to said structure during at least a portion of said downward movement of said weights.