Self supporting string line reel-line block tool
OwnerWilliam Ralph Bondinventor
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Abstract
A string line tool having a string line support and an integral line block for using a string line under tension in alignment work for carpentry, masonry and general construction work. The string line tool of this invention is self supporting due to maintaining the string line under tension between the string line tool at one end of a string line and a fastening means at the opposite end of the string line via the intermediary of a grooved line block.
Claims21
A string line tool comprising a string line reel and a line block, said string line reel comprising an elongated support member having a first end and a second end, and an intermediate section therebetween, a first longitudinal axis extending between said first and second ends and passing through said intermediate section, an elongated handle support attached to and extending from said first end along said first longitudinal axis, a handle surrounding said elongated handle support, a line block having an approximate L-shape and being attached solely and fixedly to said first end of said string line reel, said line block having a first leg portion and a second leg portion, said first and second leg portions being interconnected by a third portion, a second longitudinal axis passing through said first leg portion, said second leg portion, and said third portion of said line block, said line block being attached laterally to said first end of said elongated support member such that said second longitudinal axis is perpendicular to said first longitudinal axis, a groove extending longitudinally through each of said first leg portion and said second leg portion and along said second longitudinal axis, a string line attached to and wound around said intermediate section of said string line reel, said string line having a free end, and said string line passing through said groove when said string line tool is being used for a particular application.
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