Framing square template device

Abstract

A framing square with surfaces for vertical and horizontal studs, that is foldable when not used.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A framing square for forming a wall, comprising:
 a first flat surface, having surfaces for holding a plate board;   at each of a plurality of stud location, a stud holding part, holding including stud holding surfaces that hold to two sides of a stud that is positioned at a substantially right angle to the plate board, said stud holding surfaces adjacent to an indentation in the plate board through which nailing can be carried out,   said stud holding part located at an end part of the framing square, and at 15¼ inches from the end part of the framing square, and at least at 16 inch centers from the 2 nd  stud holding part.   
     
     
         2 . The framing square as in  claim 1 , wherein the flat surface includes 2 hinged flat surfaces, which hold together into a folded position relative to one another, and open to form an extended flat surface. 
     
     
         3 . The flaming square as in  claim 2 , wherein the flat surface when extended is 8 feet long. 
     
     
         4 . The framing square as in  claim 3 , wherein the stud holding surfaces are located only on one side of the framing square. 
     
     
         5 . A framing square for forming a wall, comprising:
 a surface for holding a plate stud;   multiple surfaces along the surface at set spacings, for holding vertical studs perpendicular to the plate stud at said set spacings, and having openings in the surface for allowing nailing into the plate stud and into the vertical studs,   wherein the surface is foldable when not used and the multiple surfaces when folded face away from one another.   
     
     
         6 . The framing square as in  claim 5 , wherein the surface is 8 feet long when unfolded.