The hammer has a head and a handle which extends from the head. The head has at least two surfaces that face towards the handle and that lie in a common first plane. At least a portion of the handle extends linearly and perpendicularly from the first plane to allow a user to draw a straight line which is perpendicular to the first plane.

The hammer has a head and a handle which extends from the head. The head has at least two surfaces that face towards the handle and that lie in a common first plane. At least a portion of the handle extends linearly and perpendicularly from the first plane to allow a user to draw a straight line which is perpendicular to the first plane.

A level and level-straightedge system is provided. The level may include one or more slip-resistant structure. The slip-resistant structure may be a collar formed from a high friction polymer material that at least partially surrounds a level vial. The collar may be co-molded with the material of the vial surround. The level may be a relatively small level having a length less than 14 inches and may include a groove for receiving a straightedge. The groove design alone or in combination with the collar may allow for a relatively short level to support a relatively long straightedge.

The present invention relates to a one-piece structure tool for squaring and leveling pipes and flanges, and verifying the measurements of the same. The tool is designed as both a measurement tool and a leveling tool. The tool comprises two graduated arms connected in a V-shape (i.e., acute angle), each arm has s horizontal vial(s) and vertical vial(s) for maintaining horizontal and vertical level of the flange. The graduations are used for verifying measurement of flanges and other piping elements. In various embodiments, the arms have a length of one, two, or four feet. The tool is designed to save time, effort, and money when squaring, leveling and measuring materials such as pipe flanges, pipe fittings, and pipe elements.

The present invention relates to a one-piece structure tool for squaring and leveling pipes and flanges, and verifying the measurements of the same. The tool is designed as both a measurement tool and a leveling tool. The tool comprises two graduated arms connected in a V-shape (i.e., acute angle), each arm has s horizontal vial(s) and vertical vial(s) for maintaining horizontal and vertical level of the flange. The graduations are used for verifying measurement of flanges and other piping elements. In various embodiments, the arms have a length of one, two, or four feet. The tool is designed to save time, effort, and money when squaring, leveling and measuring materials such as pipe flanges, pipe fittings, and pipe elements.

A layout tool is provided for use in marking a work piece to be cut. The layout tool includes a generally flat body having an even surface, a linear edge, locating indicia adjacent the linear edge, and a gripper attached to the flat body. The gripper is movable from an initial position. In the initial position, the gripper is generally aligned with the even surface of the flat body. The gripper can be moved toward the work piece from the initial position to engage the work piece when the flat body overlies the work piece.

A layout tool is provided for use in marking a work piece to be cut. The layout tool includes a generally flat body having an even surface, a linear edge, locating indicia adjacent the linear edge, and a gripper attached to the flat body. The gripper is movable from an initial position. In the initial position, the gripper is generally aligned with the even surface of the flat body. The gripper can be moved toward the work piece from the initial position to engage the work piece when the flat body overlies the work piece.

Methods to use a tool for dimensional verification of a vehicle frame suspension system bracket pocket having first and second cam slots, the tool including a first sub-assembly configured for insertion through and registration of the first cam slot; a second sub-assembly configured for insertion through and registration of the second cam slot; and an intermediate sub-assembly disposed between and attachable to the first and second sub-assemblies via a shaft, the intermediate sub-assembly including an extension rod receiving feature defining at least one extension rod receiving aperture; wherein the sub-assemblies lock against the bracket walls to define a horizontal center axis and are adjustable to determine and register a center point along an intersecting vertical center axis between the first and second cam slots that is alignable with the at least one extension rod receiving aperture.

An improved leveling device is a level having variously angled leveling vials along its length and is graduated with indicia using various standards of measurement. Magnetic strips along the top and bottom surface allows the leveling tool to be removably attached to metal, curved, or flat surfaces. A curved or a V-shaped notch along the length of the bottom side allows the level to be centered when placed along the center axis of a pipe, and then held there via the magnetic strips. The leveling vials may be vertically placed in relation to the elongated body, horizontally placed, positioned at 45 degrees, and/or have an adjustable angle. The elongated body has storage compartments for storing various accessories such as pencils or markers, and each compartment as a lid for retaining the accessories. A pencil sharpener is embedded within the elongated main body for handy sharpening of the stored pencils.

A hardboard installation support apparatus for mounting hardboard for board and batten siding installations includes a support bracket having a bracket front side, a bracket back side, a bracket top edge, a bracket bottom edge, a bracket left edge, and a bracket right edge. The supper bracket has a pair of mounting apertures extending from the bracket front side through the bracket back side. The pair of mounting apertures receives hardware to engage a building. A measurement indicator is coupled to the bracket front side and indicates a vertical distance from the bracket bottom edge. A support lip is coupled to the support bracket. The support lip is coupled to the bracket bottom edge and extends away from the bracket front side. The support lip and the bracket front side form an angle between 90° and 100°.