Patent ID: 7021938
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: G09B

Abstract:
1. An instructional kit for building a scale model wood frame structure to teach proper wood frame construction means and methods, the kit comprising: a base member including a layout thereon, said layout representing the wood frame structure to be built; a plurality of precut scale framing members, said framing members being scale representations of actual framing members utilized in conventional residential wood frame construction, said framing members configured to be assembled on said base member into said predetermined wood frame structure, said framing members including a plurality of sill plates, a plurality of stud members, a plurality of wall top plates, at least one window header, at least one window sill, at least one door header, a plurality of roof rafters and at least one ridge beam; a plurality of double ended brad pin fasteners to fasten said plurality of precut scale framing members to one another, each of said brad pin fasteners having a first end and a second end opposite said first end, both of said first and second ends capable of engaging a framing member; a tool for installing said brad pin fasteners; a container having several compartments therein, said compartments configured for storing said plurality of precut scale framing members, wherein said base member serves as a lid for said container; and instructions regarding the manner in which said plurality of precut scale framing members are installed onto said base member to form said predetermined wood frame structure, wherein assembly of said plurality of precut framing members utilizing said brad pin fasteners simulates actual techniques utilized in wood frame construction, thereby educating a user regarding said techniques.