A siding installation gauge includes a tool body, an upper support member, a clamp, and an actuating mechanism. A clamping portion of the clamp is inserted behind an installed lower siding board and the tool actuated to secure the lower board between the clamp and tool body. An upper siding board rests on registration surfaces on the upper support member while it is fastened for installation. The clamp includes coupling and clamping portions; movement of the actuating mechanism to an actuated arrangement retracts the coupling portion into or through the tool body and thereby forces movement of the clamp toward the tool body to secure the lower siding board. In the actuated arrangement, the actuating mechanism retains the clamp in a clamped arrangement; in the non-actuated arrangement, the actuating mechanism permits movement of the clamp into a non-clamped arrangement.

A stud finder for detecting ferrous objects hidden within a wall, such as nails and screws, comprising a tray having at least one cavity, a magnet, and a cover. The magnet placed within the cavity and secured by the cover. The magnet is free to move within the cavity when a force, such as gravity or magnetic, is applied. As the stud finder is slid across a wall, a magnet will move within the cavity when it comes into proximity of a ferrous material such as a screw or nail. The movement is caused by magnetic force. The presence of the magnetic force indicates the presence of a screw or nail which also indicates the presence of a stud.

A siding tool for siding installation in building construction to efficiently measure the distance between adjacent siding panels and to install siding. The body of the siding tool is preferably approximately 3/16 ( 3/16 inches) wide, and a depth of approximately two inches (2). The width and depth are used to measure distances according to building code. The body has a lip at one end that extends from the base of the body. The lip is configured to position the siding tool in place by catching the bottom edge of a panel of siding that has been placed. The lip of the siding tool is also configured for a user to position the siding tool upside down and use the lip to draw measurement lines.

A stud finder for detecting ferrous objects hidden within a wall, such as nails and screws, comprising a tray having at least one cavity, a magnet, and a cover. The magnet placed within the cavity and secured by the cover. The magnet is free to move within the cavity when a force, such as gravity or magnetic, is applied. As the stud finder is slid across a wall, a magnet will move within the cavity when it comes into proximity of a ferrous material such as a screw or nail. The movement is caused by magnetic force. The presence of the magnetic force indicates the presence of a screw or nail which also indicates the presence of a stud.

A truss setting bracket and a method relating to setting a truss using the truss setting bracket are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the truss setting bracket includes an elongated body member having a first cradle, a second cradle, an elongated catch guide, and a locking arm. In other embodiments, the truss setting bracket includes an elongated body member having a first cradle, a bracket, an elongated catch guide, and a locking arm. In yet other embodiments, the method of setting the truss may include sliding the truss setting bracket over a member of a first truss, lifting the first truss towards a second truss, and removably locking the truss setting bracket to a member of the second truss.

A truss setting bracket and a method relating to setting a truss using the truss setting bracket are disclosed herein. In various embodiments the truss setting bracket includes an elongated body member, a first cradle, a second cradle, an elongated catch guide, and a locking arm. The second cradle may include the elongated catch guide on a first finger and the locking arm on a second finger. In various embodiments, the method of setting the truss may include sliding the truss setting bracket over a desired location next to a first truss, lifting the first truss towards a second truss, and removably locking the truss setting bracket to a desired location next to the second truss.

A tool for adjusting driven truss components and assembled truss foundations. A bridge separates a pair of collars, each having a pair of offset bearing surfaces that fit around the truss legs. A lever arm terminating in a handle extends away from the bridge to give leverage to the tool operator. The bridge width is adjustable to enable positioning of the tool at different heights along the driven truss components. An additional receiver proximate to one of the collars may enable single leg operation. Lateral and angular adjustment of the lever arm with respect to the bridge may enable greater force to be applied to one leg relative to the other.