Patent ID: 7611037
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: B25C

Abstract:
1. A framing hand tool, comprising: a C-shaped bracket having a top, a side, and a bottom, the bracket being disposed to engage a corresponding top, side, and bottom surface of a framing member; a lever pivotally attached at a pivot point to the bracket, the lever having an inner arm including a tooth extending from a first side of the pivot point, and an outer arm having a nail gun attachment point extending from a second side of the pivot point, the lever being pivotally movable between a first position wherein the tooth of the inner arm is disposed to frictionally engage the bottom surface of the framing member, and a second position wherein the tooth of the inner arm is spaced below the bottom surface of the framing member; and a nail gun attached to the outer arm of the lever at the attachment point; and wherein the bottom of the bracket includes an opening disposed in registry with the tooth of the inner arm.