Patent ID: 6848192

Claim:
A siding tool comprising: a main body in the form of a generally flat elongated bar having a top end and a bottom end, said bar including a hook portion formed at the top end, a neck portion connected to the hook portion, and two 30-degree bends forming an angled extension portion connected to the neck portion and a handle portion at said bottom end; a movable member in the form of a short generally flat bar having two 90-degree bends therein defining a foot portion with a bolt receiving aperture therethrough and a seat portion, whereby said seat portion receives an uninstalled plank of siding thereon; a first fastener means connected to said neck portion a predetermined distance from said first end passing through the bolt receiving aperture of said foot portion; and a second fastener means for cooperating with said first fastener means to secure said movable member in position on said main body; wherein planks of siding are subsequently installed by attaching said hook portion atop a previously installed plank of siding, placing a plank of siding onto the seat portion, securing the plank, loosening said second fastener thereby releasing said seat member from said main body, and removing the hook portion.