Abstract: An apparatus (26) for attaching a screw-type fastener (64) and wire (70) to an overhead support structure (72) for hanging suspended ceilings is disclosed. The apparatus (26), which is coupled to an extension pole (74) and driven by a source of rotary power, includes a body portion (32) and a mammillated head portion (34). A cylindrical cavity (42) extends coaxially through head portion (34) and into body portion (32). A first pair of opposing slots (48, 50) extends radially from the cavity (42) to the outer surface of the apparatus (26) and further extends longitudinally through the head portion (34) and into the body portion (32) where they terminate in substantial alignment with the terminus of the cavity (42). A second pair of opposing slots (52, 54) also extends radially from the cavity (42) to the outer surface of the apparatus (26) and further extends longitudinally through the head portion (34) and into the body portion ( 32).

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for attaching a duct strap material (14) to an overhead support structure by means of a screw-type fastener (26) is disclosed. The apparatus (10), which is coupled to a hollow extension pole (12) and driven by a source of rotary power (24), includes a body portion (20) with a socket (30) for supporting and driving the screw-type fastener (24). Socket (30) is positioned at one end of a fastener support (46) which is located within a cavity (34) within body portion (20). Fastener support (46) includes an upper driver member (48) which is releasably coupled to a lower support member (50). Lower support member (50) is in turn coupled to body portion (20). Upper driver member (48) can be separated from lower support member (50) by inserting a screwdriver or similar instrument into a passage (64). A recessed channel (18) extends between the ends of the body portion (20) to form a guide for the strap material (14) which is inserted in a chamber (16) within extension pole (12) prior to installation.