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Provided is a hanger for installing a workpiece on a structure, and the method of installing the workpiece using the hanger. At least one embodiment of the hanger includes a first part adapted for removably attaching the hanger to a structure; a second part adapted for supporting a second workpiece

Provided is a hanger for installing a workpiece on a structure, and the method of installing the workpiece using the hanger. At least one embodiment of the hanger includes a first part adapted for removably attaching the hanger to a structure; a second part adapted for supporting a second workpiece in position for installation on the structure; and a third part adapted for properly spacing the second workpiece in relation to a previously positioned first workpiece that is already installed on the structure, wherein the third part is adapted to be moveable in relation to the second part.

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What is claimed is: 1. A workpiece hanger comprising: a first part adapted for removably attaching said hanger to a structure; a second part adapted for supporting a second workpiece in position for installation on the structure, wherein, said second part is further adapted to be positioned behind

What is claimed is: 1. A workpiece hanger comprising: a first part adapted for removably attaching said hanger to a structure; a second part adapted for supporting a second workpiece in position for installation on the structure, wherein, said second part is further adapted to be positioned behind the second workpiece when the second workpiece is placed in position for installation; and a third part adapted for properly spacing the second workpiece in relation to a previously positioned first workpiece that is already installed on the structure, wherein said third part is adapted to be moveable in relation to said second part. 2. The hanger of claim 1, wherein said third part is adjustable for accommodating various widths of workpieces and for adjusting for a desired overlap between the first workpiece and the second workpiece when both are installed on the structure. 3. The hanger of claim 2, wherein said second part is fixedly attached to said first part and wherein said second part has a portion forming a saddle for receiving the second workpiece and wherein said third part has a portion for contacting a lower edge of the first workpiece and wherein said third part is adjustable by sliding said third part along said first part to adjust for said desired overlap and said various widths. 4. The hanger of claim 1, wherein said third part is attached to said second part via a hinge, and wherein said third part is adapted to be adjustable, using said hinge, by swinging said third part from a first position to a second position, said first position placing a portion of said third part into contact with an edge of the first workpiece for placing said hanger in a state for attaching said hanger to the structure in a manner providing a desired overlap between the first workpiece and the second workpiece, and said second position removing said portion of said third part from contact with the edge of the first workpiece for placing said hanger in another state for supporting the second workpiece during installation of the second workpiece. 5. The hanger of claim 4, wherein said second part is formed from a bend in said first part forming a saddle adapted for holding at least part of the weight of the second workpiece during installation of the second workpiece. 6. The hanger of claim 5, wherein said third part has a lip adapted for contacting the upper edge of the first workpiece when said third part is in said first position. 7. The hanger of claim 6, wherein said third part is adapted such that said lip is removed from contacting the upper edge of the first workpiece when said third part is in said second position. 8. The hanger of claim 7, wherein said hanger is adapted for being removed after installation of the second workpiece by detaching said first part from the structure and then manually pulling a handle portion provided on said third part for pulling said first part from under the second workpiece after installation. 9. The hanger of claim 8, further comprising a holding component for holding said third part in said first position until manually moved from said first position. 10. The hanger of claim 8, wherein said third part forms a gap for receiving said saddle when said third part is in said first position. 11. The hanger of claim 10, further comprising a holding component for holding said third part in said first position until said third part is manually moved from said position. 12. The hanger of claim 4, further comprising a holding component for holding said third part in said first position until said third part is manually moved from said position. 13. A workpiece hanger for aiding in the installation of workpieces on a base structure, said hanger comprising: a first part adapted for removably attaching said hanger to a surface of the base structure; a second part adapted for supporting a second workpiece in position for installation on the base structure, wherein, at least a portion of said second part is further adapted to be positioned behind said second workpiece when said second workpiece is placed in position for installation; and a third part adapted for properly spacing the second workpiece in relation to a previously positioned first workpiece that is already installed on the base structure, wherein said first part is further adapted for being positioned behind the second workpiece during installation of the second workpiece. 14. The hanger of claim 13, wherein said third part is adapted for having a first position for properly positioning said second workpiece on the base structure in relation to the first workpiece during attachment of said hanger to the base structure, and wherein said third part is adapted to have a second position for holding the second workpiece during installation of the second workpiece. 15. The hanger of claim 14, further comprising a holding component for holding said third piece in the first position until manually released. 16. The hanger of claim 14, wherein said second part includes a saddle for receiving the second workpiece when said third part is in said second position. 17. The hanger of claim 16, wherein said third part has a lip portion adapted for contacting the upper edge of the first workpiece when said third part is in the first position during attachment of said hanger. 18. The hanger of claim 17, wherein said third part forms a gap for receiving said saddle when said third part is in said first position. 19. The hanger of claim 13, wherein said third part has a lip portion adapted for contacting the upper edge of the first workpiece during attachment of said hanger. 20. A workpiece hanger comprising: a first part forming a hole for removably attaching said hanger to a structure using a fastener; a second part connected to said first part and forming a saddle for supporting a second workpiece in position for installation on the structure; a third part adapted for properly spacing the workpiece in relation to a previously positioned first workpiece that is already installed on the structure, wherein said third part has a lip for contacting an edge of the first workpiece and a handle; and a hinge for connecting said third part to said second part, wherein said hanger is adapted such that: said lip of said third part contacts the edge of the first workpiece when said third part is placed in a first position, and said second part is adapted to hold at least a portion of the weight of the second workpiece during installation of the second workpiece when said third part is placed in a second position; and wherein said handle is used for removing said hanger after said first part has been unattached to the structure. 21. The hanger of claim 20, wherein said first part is comprised of a strip of material and wherein said second part is formed from a bend in said strip for forming said saddle. 22. The hanger of claim 21, wherein said lip is formed from a bend in the material forming said third part, and wherein said third part forms a gap for receiving said saddle when said third part is placed in said first position. 23. The hanger of claim 22, further comprising a holding component for holding said third piece in the first position until manually released. 24. The hanger of claim 22, said third part further comprising a second lip for contacting the edge of the first workpiece when said third part is placed in said first position. 25. The hanger of claim 21, further comprising a holding component for holding said third piece in the first position until manually released. 26. A method of attaching a workpiece to a structure, said method comprising the steps of: installing a first workpiece on the structure; using the first workpiece for positioning a hanger at a location on the structure when the hanger is in a first configuration having a part for contacting an edge of the first workpiece to establish the position of said hanger on the structure for setting a proper position for placing a second workpiece; attaching the hanger to the structure; placing the hanger in a second configuration for removing said part from contacting the edge of the first workpiece; while the hanger is in the second configuration, placing the second workpiece in the hanger, wherein the hanger holds at least a portion of the weight of the second workpiece and wherein the hanger holds the second workpiece in the proper position for installation; at least partially installing the second workpiece; and detaching the hanger from the structure, wherein the hanger can be reused. 27. The method of claim 26, wherein said step of installing the first workpiece on the structure also utilizes the hanger. 28. The method of claim 26, further comprising the step of working on the second workpiece to adapt the second workpiece to the structure prior to detaching the hanger from the structure. 29. The method of claim 26, further comprising the step of pulling the hanger from behind the second workpiece after said detaching step and prior to said reuse. 30. The method of claim 29, wherein the hanger comprises: a first part adapted for removably attaching said hanger to the structure; a second part adapted for supporting the second workpiece in position for installation on the structure, wherein, said second part is further adapted to be positioned behind said second workpiece when said second workpiece is placed in position for installation; and a third part that is the part for contacting an edge of the first workpiece adapted for properly spacing the second workpiece in relation to the previously positioned first workpiece that is already installed on the structure, wherein said first part is further adapted for being positioned behind the second workpiece during installation of the second workpiece. 31. The workpiece hanger of claim 1, wherein said second part is further adapted to be placed between one or both of the structure or the first workpiece when placed behind the second workpiece. 32. A workpiece hanger for installing siding panels on a base structure, said hanger comprising: a hanger strap adapted for removably attaching said hanger to a surface of the base structure; a keeper having a saddle and adapted for supporting a second siding panel in position for installation on the base structure, wherein said hanger strap is adapted to be positioned between the second siding panel and the base structure when the second siding panel is placed in position for installation; and a lap gauge having a lip and adapted for properly spacing the second siding panel in relation to a previously positioned first siding panel that is already installed on the base structure, wherein said lap gauge is adapted to be placed in a first position placing said lip in contact with an edge of the first siding panel to set the desired spacing, and also adapted to be placed a second position removing said lip from said contact with the edge of the first siding panel for placing said hanger in a state for installing said second siding panel.