Duct strap tool

A duct strap hanging tool, comprising:

• (a) a body, said body having first and second ends and an outer surface, said body including an opening extending coaxially from said first end of said body toward said second end of said body;
• (b) fastener support means for receiving and supporting a screw-type fastener, said fastener support means disposed within said opening and coupled to said body;
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• (c) a generally rectangular channel extending between said first and second ends of said body, said channel being recessed from said outer surface toward said opening, said channel having a generally planar inner surface.

An apparatus for installing hanger strap for ventilation duct and the like, comprising:

• (a) a generally cylindrical body, said body having first and second ends, said body having an arcuate outer surface;
• (b) a cavity, said cavity coaxially disposed in said body, said cavity extending from said first end of said body toward said second end of said body;
• (c) a receptacle, said receptacle disposed in said cavity, said receptacle having first and second ends, said first end of said receptacle configured and structured for receiving a screw-type fastener or the like, said second end of said receptacle releasably coupled to said body;
• (d) a channel, said channel extending between said first and second ends of said body, said channel recessed from said outer surface of said body toward said cavity, said channel including opposing side walls, said channel including a generally planar inner surface;
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• (e) a release port, said release port extending between said inner surface of said channel and said cavity.