Abstract: A tool that assists in installing lap siding. The tool includes a body having a handle and a pair of vertically spaced-apart seat assemblies that define a seat distance therebetween. The lower seat assembly is adapted to engage the lower portion of a previously installed siding piece, and the upper seat assembly is adapted to support the lower portion of a siding piece to be installed at the determined reveal distance relative to the previously installed siding piece. The reveal distance is at least substantially defined by the seat distance. In some embodiments, the tool enables two or more installers to with one hand properly hold and provide for level alignment of the piece of lap siding to be installed, while at the same time enabling the installers to mechanically fasten the same with the other hand. In some embodiments, the tool is adjustable to accommodate a range of reveal sizes.

Abstract: A siding layout tool includes a body having a first face, a second face and at least one alignment guide. A plurality of holes extend through the body from the first face to the second face. A member is provided having a working end. The member is received in a selected one of the plurality of holes in the body, with the working end extending from the second face. The siding layout tool, as described, permits one handed operation, which leaves the users other hand free.

Abstract: A siding application tool and a method for installing siding using the tool is described. The tool includes an overlap portion 14 having upper and lower ends, an L-shaped hook portion 10 with an upper bearing surface 12a that forms a generally right-angle hook with the overlap portion, an L-shaped retainer portion 16 with a lower bearing surface 12b that forms a generally right-angle retainer with the overlap portion, and a plate member 18, which may optionally include a slot 20 configured to accept the tongue of a tape measure.

Abstract: A single tool is provided to score the surface of aluminum or vinyl siding regardless of profile. The tool comprises an extensible measuring rail at the end of which is attached a scoring knife attached, the rail and knife being extensible from a siding guide which interlocks solely with the edge of the siding material. The measuring rail is spaced above the guide for spacing the rail and scoring blade above the surface of the siding material, thus avoiding undesirable damage to the surface as it is engaged in the tool and as the tool is drawn down the edge of the siding during scoring. The scoring knife is pivotable on the measuring rail so as to contact with the siding surface when under control of the installer and regardless of the siding profile. Further the knife is reversible for use by both right and left-handed installers.

Abstract: A log sizing and marking device including a base member having a slot extending through a rearward end wall and extending a length thereof. An adjustable bracket is secured to an upper surface of the base member. The adjustable bracket is adapted for coupling a can of spray paint to the base member in a horizontally disposed orientation. A sliding ruler is slidably received within the slot extending through the rearward end wall of the base member.

Abstract: An L-shaped coping for drywall corners is marked with indicia to facilitate both installation of the coping and use of the coping as a permanently affixed rule.

Abstract: A template square (10) for marking a length of floor joist lumber to be cut into a floor joist board for mounting to a support beam in the center sill support framework of a building. The template plate (10) comprises notches (26,27), slots (31), flange pieces (14,15), and tension springs (16, 17). The flange pieces (14,15) mount within the slots (31) to form a flange along the upper portion of the template square (10) so that the template square can be aligned on the floor joist lumber with the flange abutting the top edge of the lumber. So arranged, a cut-line can be traced along a side edge (22,23) of the template square (10) with the notch (26,27) spaced a predetermined distance from the flange.

Abstract: A tool for assisting in producing a straight edge on a piece of rough cut raw material, such as lumber or masonite. The tool is held in place on top of the piece by gripping means which grip the piece along two opposite side edges. The tool's straight edge, unobstructed by clamps or other protrusions, is then used as a guide to bank against the saw fence of a table saw, radial arm saw, or circular saw, producing a straight edge on the piece. Using the tool, one can take the flat bow out of a piece and also remove the rough mill edge. The tool can also be used with a hand circular saw, jig saw, or router by running the saw directly along the tool's unobstructed straight edge.

Abstract: A tool for lap siding installation includes a current board slot, a reference board slot and a lower surface, all three of which are disposed at an angle .alpha. from a reference surface at the top of the tool. The angle .alpha. corresponds to the angle between properly installed siding boards and the wall upon which they are installed. The current board slot has dimensions conforming to the dimensions of the siding being installed. The reference board slot is shorter than the current board slot by the amount of overlap that is desired between adjacent boards after the siding is installed. Optionally, a second set of these features with alternative dimensions can be disposed on the back of the tool making it suitable for use in installing a second type of siding when its orientation is reversed. To use the tool, a current board to be installed is lifted until it is close to its desired position and then fitted within the current board slot of the tool.

Abstract: A gauge member arranged to include first and second planar side walls arranged in a parallel coextensive relationship having a first end wall spaced from a second end wall having a first step therebetween, a second step is positioned at an uppermost end of the second end wall parallel to the first step. The first step and second step are spaced apart a predetermined spacing, with a third end wall and a fourth end wall spaced from and parallel relative to one another at an opposed end of the body structure, the third and fourth steps are spaced apart a further spacing greater than the predetermined spacing, the first and second steps are arranged to position and engage overlapping siding plates, the third and fourth steps are also arranged to engage overlapping siding steps at a greater spacing relative to one another.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wallpaper border marker-cutter device which is used for marking walls for borders and/or for trimming wallpaper, at a preselected level below a ceiling. The device includes a base which has a substantially flat face surface and is of adequate thickness to support wheels. Additionally, it has a protruding member extending outwardly from the face surface for receiving a slidable combination marker and blade holder(s). There is a first plurality of wheels mounted on the base in a plane at about 90 degrees to the face surface of the base for rolling the device along a wall as well as a second plurality of wheels mounted on the base plane parallel to the face surface of the base for rolling the device along a ceiling and in combination with the first plurality of wheel for rolling the device simultaneously along a wall and a ceiling.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus for cutting material into a desired shape has a first travelling member and a second travelling member which are arranged on a holding stand, on which the material to be cut is placed, and which approach and separate from each other. A cutting tool for cutting the material is mounted on each of the first and the second travelling members so as to be movable in a direction that is perpendicular to the travelling direction of each travelling member. Movement corresponding to a cutting profile required for the cutting tool to cut the material to a desired shape is imparted by controlling the first travelling member and the second travelling member and the cutting tools mounted on both travelling members. In addition, such a cutting process can be carried out by driving a numerical control to spread the cutting tools mounted on both travelling members in a laterally symmetrical relation so that an annular portion can be cut to produce shaped articles.