Abstract: A new framing tool for aiding in the construction of a structure. The inventive device includes a member having a substantially straight base side edge, a handle side edge, and a pair of opposite end edges extending between the base side edge and the handle side edge. The base side edge has a plurality of slots extending between the first and second faces of the member. The slots are spaced apart from one another. A first slot is positioned adjacent one of the end edges, while a second slot is positioned adjacent another of the end edges. Third and fourth slots are positioned between the first and second slots.