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Tool for efficiently hanging a siding plank on a wall in overlapping relation to a previously attached siding plank. The tool can be secured to a siding plank previously attached to a wall without using a hook that extends behind the previously attached siding plank. These features make the tool mor

Tool for efficiently hanging a siding plank on a wall in overlapping relation to a previously attached siding plank. The tool can be secured to a siding plank previously attached to a wall without using a hook that extends behind the previously attached siding plank. These features make the tool more convenient to use and allow the siding job to proceed more quickly. The tool is formed from an elongated base member. A first lip and a second lip project a predetermined distance from the same side of the elongated base member at opposing first and second ends thereof. A shelf or ledge is also provided on the elongated base member.

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We claim: 1. A tool for efficiently hanging siding planks on a wall in overlapping relation to a previously attached siding plank, comprising: an elongated base member; a first lip and a second lip projecting a predetermined distance in a first direction from a first side of said elongated base mem

We claim: 1. A tool for efficiently hanging siding planks on a wall in overlapping relation to a previously attached siding plank, comprising: an elongated base member; a first lip and a second lip projecting a predetermined distance in a first direction from a first side of said elongated base member at opposing first and second ends thereof, said first and second lips aligned in respective planes that are generally transverse to a plane defined by said elongated base member; and a support structure located on a second side opposed from said first side of said elongated base member and configured with a size and shape for receiving and retaining an edge of a plank of siding, said support structure comprising a surface parallel to said elongated base member and a ledge transversely projecting from said surface and away from said first and second lips, said support structure located a predetermined distance between said first and second ends of said elongated base member. 2. The tool according to claim 1, wherein said first lip and said second lip are respectively formed as planar strips. 3. The tool according to claim 1, wherein said elongated base member defines an arc extending between said first and second ends to form a spring, and wherein said first lip, said second lip and said elongated base member together comprise a spring clip for resiliently engaging a previously attached siding plank at opposing upper and lower edges thereof. 4. The tool according to claim 1, wherein said tool further comprises a means for selectively controlling a spacing between said first lip and said second lip. 5. The tool according to claim 1, further comprising a handle projecting from said second side of said elongated base member. 6. The tool according to claim 1, wherein said first lip forms an acute angle with said first side of said elongated base member so that it is angled toward said second lip and said second lips forms an acute angle with said first side of said elongated base member so that it is angled towards said first lip. 7. The tool according to claim 1, wherein said first lip forms an acute angle with said first side of said elongated base member so that it is angled toward said second lip and said second lips forms an obtuse angle with said first side of said elongated base member so that it is angled away from said first lip. 8. A tool for efficiently hanging siding planks on a wall in overlapping relation to a previously attached siding plank, comprising: an elongated base member; a first lip and a second lip projecting a predetermined distance in a first direction from a first side of said elongated base member at opposing first and second end portions thereof, said first and second lips aligned in respective planes that are generally transverse to a plane defined by said elongated base member; and a support structure located on a second side opposed from said first side of said elongated base member and configured with a size and shape for receiving and retaining an edge of a plank of siding, said support structure comprising a surface parallel to said elongated base member and a ledge transversely projecting from said surface and away from said first and second lips, said support structure located a predetermined distance between said first and second end portions of said elongated base member; wherein said first lip, said second lip and said elongated base member together comprise a resilient spring clip for frictionally engaging a previously attached siding plank at opposing upper and lower edges thereof. 9. The tool according to claim 8, wherein said tool further comprises means for selectively controlling a spacing between said first lip and said second lip. 10. The tool according to claim 8, further comprising a handle projecting from said second side of said elongated base member. 11. The tool according to claim 8, wherein said first lip forms an acute angle with said first side of said elongated base member so that it is angled toward said second lip and said second lips forms an acute angle with said first side of said elongated base member so that it is angled toward said first lip. 12. The tool according to claim 8, wherein said first lip forms an acute angle with said first side of said elongated base member so that it is angled toward said second lip and said second lips forms an obtuse angle with said first side of said elongated base member so that it is angled away from said first lip. 13. The tool according to claim 8, wherein said elongated base member is comprised of an upper and a lower element that are movable relative to one another for changing a spacing between said first lip and said second lip. 14. The tool according to claim 8, wherein said elongated base member defines an arc extending between said first and second end portions to form a spring. 15. A tool for efficiently hanging siding planks on a wall in overlapping relation to a previously attached siding plank, without the need for nailing the tool to the wall, comprising: an elongated base member; a first lip and a second lip projecting a predetermined distance from a same side of said elongated base member at opposing first and second portions thereof, said first and second lips aligned in respective planes that are generally transverse to a plane defined by said elongated base member; a ledge generally projecting from a second side of said elongated base member and aligned in a plane generally transverse to said plane of said elongated base member, said ledge sized and shaped for receiving an edge of a plank of siding; and a resilient element attached to said upper element and said lower element respectively, said resilient element resiliently biasing said first lip toward said second lip; wherein said first lip, said second lip and said elongated base member together comprise a resilient spring clip for frictionally engaging a previously attached siding plank at opposing upper and lower edges thereof, and said elongated base member is comprised of an upper and a lower element that are movable relative to one another for changing a spacing between said first lip and said second lip. 16. A tool for efficiently hanging siding planks on a wall in overlapping relation to a previously attached siding plank, comprising: an elongated base member; a first lip and a second lip formed as substantially planar strips projecting a predetermined distance in a first direction from a first side of said elongated base member at opposing first and second end portions thereof, said first and second lips aligned in respective planes that are generally transverse to a plane defined by said elongated base member; and a support structure located on a second side opposed from said first side of said elongated base member and configured with a size and shape for receiving and retaining an edge of a plank of siding, said support structure comprising a surface parallel to said elongated base member and a ledge transversely projecting from said surface and away from said first and second lips, said support structure located a predetermined distance between said first and second end portions of said elongated base member; wherein said elongated base member defines an arc extending between said first and second end portions to form a spring, and said first lip, said second lip and said elongated base member together comprise a resilient spring clip for frictionally engaging a previously attached siding plank at opposing upper and lower edges thereof. 17. The tool according to claim 16, wherein said tool further comprises a means for selectively controlling a spacing between said first lip and said second lip. 18. The tool according to claim 16, further comprising a handle projecting from said second side of said elongated base member. 19. The tool according to claim 16, wherein said first lip forms an acute angle with said first side of said elongated base member so that it is angled toward said second lip and said second lip forms an obtuse angle with said first side of said elongated base member so that it is angled away from said first lip.