Abstract: In the broad class of building construction, the invention relates to single leg, resilient, sheet metal channels used as a decoupling means between steel or wooden framed ceilings to separate the building structure from drywall. This effectively reduces sound transmission through the floor and out of the ceiling. A single leg, resilient, sheet metal channel complement in accordance with the invention gives to a seam of drywall panels in ceilings the following: a shallow cathedral uprise.

Abstract: A method of method of equipping a hammer handle with a magnetic, nail-head retainer for starting a nail includes steps such as follows. A tubular sleeve is produced from tube stock. The tubular sleeve extends between spaced open ends and has a hollow core characterized by an inside diameter. An unequipped hammer handle is bored with a bore hole which extends between an open end and closed end. A magnet is inserted in the bore hole. The tubular sleeve is inserted in the bore hole afterwards to trap the magnet in the bore hole.