Gypsum board hanging tool

A method for hanging paneled members on a ceiling, said method comprising the steps of:

• inserting a first and second hanging member into said ceiling;
• overlaying said paneled member onto a gypsum board hanging system, said gypsum board hanging system comprising:
• first and second gypsum board hanging tools removably attached to opposing ends of a support strut, said first and second gypsum board hanging tools each comprising:
• a support housing;
• an aperture for receiving said first and second hanging members, respectively;
• a coupling actuator located within and attached to said support housing, said coupling actuator engaging said first hanging member within said support housing;
• and
• at least one stabilizer removably or permanently attached to and extending from said support housing for supporting said paneled member;
• positioning said gypsum board hanging system and said paneled member in a first position;
• lifting said gypsum board hanging tool and overlaid paneled member to said first hanging member;
• coupling said second support housing to said second hanging member using said coupling actuator;
• lifting said second support housing to said second hanging member;
• coupling said second support housing to said second hanging member using said coupling actuator, thus suspending said gypsum board hanging system and paneled member from said ceiling using said first and second said gypsum board hanging tools;
• manipulating said gypsum board hanging system and said paneled member to a proper position;
• and
• permanently attaching said paneled member to said ceiling.

A gypsum board hanging tool and system, comprising:

• a receiver capable of receiving and coupling a support strut, said receiver also supporting a piece of gypsum board;
• a support housing slidably coupled to said receiver, said support housing capable of engaging and securing a hanging member within said support housing to suspend said system and said piece of gypsum board from a ceiling;
• and
• a cam actuator rotatably coupled to said support housing, said cam actuator causing said support housing and said receiver to slide in opposing directions with respect to one another, such that said piece of gypsum board may be pressed and held against said ceiling.