A rotatable stud framing guide for aligning a first stud with a second stud includes a base, a rotatable arm, and a lockable retaining pin. The base includes a pair of angle flanges for securing the base to adjacent surfaces along the length of the first stud. The rotatable arm includes compression flanges for securing the rotatable arm to opposing surfaces at the end of the second stud. The lockable retaining pin includes a clevis pin, an eccentric cam lever, and a cotter pin that secures the eccentric cam lever to the clevis pin. The lockable retaining pin passes through pivot holes in the base and rotatable arm to provide an axis of rotation for the rotatable arm and maintain the rotatable arm in proximity to the base. The eccentric cam lever selectively locks the rotatable arm at a desired angle to align the second stud with the first stud.

A rotatable stud framing guide for aligning a first stud with a second stud includes a base, a rotatable arm, and a lockable retaining pin. The base includes a pair of angle flanges for securing the base to adjacent surfaces along the length of the first stud. The rotatable arm includes compression flanges for securing the rotatable arm to opposing surfaces at the end of the second stud. The lockable retaining pin includes a clevis pin, an eccentric cam lever, and a cotter pin that secures the eccentric cam lever to the clevis pin. The lockable retaining pin passes through pivot holes in the base and rotatable arm to provide an axis of rotation for the rotatable arm and maintain the rotatable arm in proximity to the base. The eccentric cam lever selectively locks the rotatable arm at a desired angle to align the second stud with the first stud.

A connector is provided to attach a supported member to a supporting member, with the supported member being in sloped and skewed relation to the supporting member. The connector has back members attached to side members. A seat member attaches to the side members through a hinged connection. The seat member interfaces with the bottom face of the supported member and can be disposed at a sloped angle. A pair of seat side members extend from the seat member.

A connector and a method of providing a framing component for building construction are disclosed, the connector including a first member having opposite plate members with a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion is pivotally connected to the bottom portion, and a second member having a base member with attachment members, wherein the second member is attached at an angle of 14-50 degrees to the first member. The method is a method of providing a framing component for building construction, the method including the steps of providing the connector, connecting a top chord to the top portion of the connector, and connecting a bottom chord of a wooden joist to the bottom portion of the connector, wherein the connector connects the top chord and the bottom chord in such a way to allow for the top chord and bottom chord to stay in intact.

A weight stand assembly for use in assisting a user prior to performing an exercise movement or repetition by way of holding exercise weights used by the user in a relatively stable and proper starting position for the user. More particularly, the weight stand assembly is retractable in that it pivotally falls in a relatively backwards direction away from the user and towards a ground surface after the exercise weights have been lifted by the user, thereby preventing injury and thus enhancing performance of the user by allowing the user to complete a full set of exercise repetitions without being inhibited by a placement and location of the weight stand assembly.

The invention relates to a connecting device (3) for mounting a wooden construction element (1), in particular in the form of a panel or beam, on a support (2a), wherein the connecting device (3) has a mounting node (4), which is designed for mounting the connecting device (3) on the support (2a), and a coupling arrangement (5), which is connected to the mounting node (4) and which, in the installed state, while projecting from the mounting node (4) on an upper side (1a) of the wooden construction element (1) can be connected to the latter by fastening members (7), which at least partially pass through the wooden construction element (1), wherein the mounting node (4) and the coupling arrangement (5) are each produced from a material which has a higher strength than that of the wooden construction element (1). The invention further relates to a wooden construction arrangement having a connecting device (3) according to the invention and to a structure having such a wooden construction arrangement.

The invention is related to methods and pergola systems comprising a plurality of pergola components, a plurality of pergola brackets that engage with the pergola components and allow for the pergola components to attach to a building at a range of angles with respect to the pergola bracket.

A building frame connector for connecting beams to columns to create a building frame. The building frame connector includes a pin member and plurality of fins mounted on said pin member for rotation relative to said pin. The pin may be in alignment with the column, and the fins allow connection of the beams to the columns. The fins may be disposed to rotate relative to said pin member about a longitudinal axis of the pin. In one embodiment the pin member may have an outer diameter and the fins have a collar with an inner diameter is greater than said outer diameter of said pin allowing for the collars to rotate about the pin member. The present building frame connector may also include at least one coupling member coupled to the pin member, wherein the coupling member facilitates the connection of the building frame connector to a building column.

A structural joint connector is formed for two or more intersecting structural members of any material, size or shape, which provides restraint from two channeled pressure blocks to bear on each member. These blocks are fit on two opposing transverse shafts positioned in opposite crossing angles and linked bilaterally parallel to each other to produce a moment resisting couple. The connector has a plurality of applications including providing a means for constructing a wood moment resisting rigid frame and wood portal building frame.

A tension tie assembly for attachment of a first building member to a second building member under tension. The assembly includes one or more ties that attaches at a first end to a first member and attaches at a second end to a second member. The force of tension on the tie can be adjusted after attachment to the first and second building members. The adjustability of tension can be provided by a threaded connection between sub-elements of the tie such as one or more of a turnbuckle or threaded stud in a nut.