Abstract: The strut tool has a frame with a pair of clamp faces on the front thereof and a pair of clamp hooks extending therebetween. A screw pulls the clamp hooks towards the clamp faces so that the strut clamp can engage on and clamp on a slotted strut to temporarily support structure with respect to the strut while the structure is being secured to the strut.

Abstract: A device for the establishment of the proper location for the footings of a structure and a device for the proper placement of mounting bolts within a footing. The device is adjustable and can be set to varying heights to insure that all footings for the structure are of equal height, thereby providing a level foundation for the structure.

Abstract: A batten setter for laying batten strips on a surface at a predetermined distance from each other which comprises a first end portion and a second end portion, said first and second end portions being connected together by at least one adjustable frame member so that the distance between said first and second end portions can be varied depending upon the desired distance between adjacent batten strips, each of said end portions including first and second spaced apart, spring-biased, guide frames which are adapted to be held in said spaced apart, spring-biased position by one of said batten strips.

Abstract: A lifting jack, particularly useful in supporting wall cabinets and the like during installation and attachment to a wall surface, includes an elongated standard, adjustable for major height adjustments, mounted on an adjustable base, and a platform secured to a fine-adjustment mechanism mounted on the upper end of the elongated standard for engaging and supporting the cabinet during installation.

Abstract: A plurality of serially-disposed and pivotally-connected elements comprise the object-spacing tool of the present invention. The tool can be compactly folded to a size approximately the length of one element or expanded to a length approximately the total length of all the elements. Each element has two members projecting therefrom; typically, each projecting member is at or near an end of the element. Each projecting member is constructed to cooperate with a projecting member from an adjacent element for clamping an object therebetween. These cooperating pairs of projecting elements are spaced a fixed distance from each other, thereby spacing the objects clamped therebetween a predetermined distance from each other.

Abstract: A hand tool is described for holding the front of an electrical outlet box a predetermined distance outwardly beyond the front surface of a stud or other structural member as the box is installed so that when wallboard or other finish material is mounted to the stud, the front of the box is flush with the wallboard. The tool includes jaws for gripping a side panel of the outlet box, indicia for indicating the depth which the side panel is inserted into the jaws, and a spacing member which engages the stud and establishes the predetermined distance between the front surface of the stud and the front of the electrical outlet box. The tool also may include an elevation establishing device for spacing the electrical outlet box a desired distance above the floor. In one embodiment, the indicia comprise pins which limit the depth to which the side panel can be inserted into the jaws. Also, in this embodiment the spacing member comprises first and second spacing bars detachably mounted to the pins.

Abstract: A pivotable dolly for securedly holding a heavy rectangular member, such as a door, by one edge to permit the transportation, preparation and final attachment of the member in its intented position. The dolly includes an elongated member, clamps fixed to the elongated member to releasably hold the rectangular member by its edge, handles for supporting the dolly when the elongated member is positioned horizontally, and a pair of wheels for permitting the rolling and pivoting of the dolly. When the dolly is pivoted to a horizontal position, the rectangular member being held can be vertically adjusted to properly align the rectangular member for attachment.

Abstract: An improved building panel erection bracket includes a panel lifting plate which is rotatable and retractable. The panel erection bracket permits a building panel to be fixed into the final position thereof before the erection bracket is detached from the panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reusable device for assisting a carpenter by securely holding up one end of a joist while the carpenter nails the other end in place. A pair of vertical supports has a pair of legs extending out and away from the respective lower ends of the supports. The outer ends of the legs are connected by a joist support stirrup. Generally horizontal arms extend from the upper ends of the vertical supports. The outer portions of the arms are bent into generally U-shaped configurations so that their free ends oppose their respective vertical supports. The distance between the free ends of the arms and their respective supports is such as to snugly hold a standard beam inserted therebetween, thus ensuring that the joist hanger and the supported joist therewith do not shift laterally. Further, the device can be used to hold a facing board against the end of a joist.

Abstract: A fixture for use in hanging large panels of the type typically found in construction projects, the fixture including an elongated shelf or tray which may be horizontally aligned on the construction project and fastened to vertical studs by nails which are selectively positioned in channels along a vertical side wall of the fixture and in the shape of inverted "T's" or "L's". After the fixture has been used to align, support and fasten large panels to the vertical structure the fixture may be conveniently removed from its supporting position.

Abstract: An adjustable locator for positioning furring strips on a supporting surface in desired spaced relation provides an elongated body member with a hooked end that engages a first furring strip and has a channel-shaped member in spaced relation thereto for holding a second furring strip so as to locate it on the supporting surface.