Move a part based on where you clicked?

[XOIIO]

Hey all, trying to make a spaceplane (again, sigh), anyways for this design I need to move a part in a way that the middle is not touching the hull of the ship, however whenever you click on a part you grab it from the middle, is there a way to "grab" it from the end or where you clicked?

[Claw]

Some parts allow what you are asking, but it just depends on the part. If you post a picture of exactly what you're trying to do, people might have techniques to overcome your problem.

[TechnicalK3rbal]

Just place it down again, (not attached) and click where you want to "hold" it from. Works with most parts.