Shepherds Crook ?
 

My neighbour has an item in his shed that looks very much like a UC track tensioner in shape and size but the bar that it is made from is not square but basically round with about eight or ten flats.

Were any of them made from that type of stock? If so what model carrier was it for and what is its value? It is for sale

David

70 views and no response. Seems that it's not the real deal then.

David

Hi Dave,

Not my field really, but perhaps it was a "local manufactured" tool by the army, hence why it is of different bar stock. A picture might help identify.

regards, Richard

David
 

The original crow bar is octagonal, This might lead one to the conclusion that some hook bars may have been made from the same stock.
Does it have a part number? (or any other markings)

There are no markings on the bar and having found a photo of an original, the shape is not quite right. I guess it looks similar because it has a similar function.

Thanks guys.

David

David
 

A photo would help.

Photographs?
 

I"ve posted photos in the past Lynn but due to my ineptitude it takes hours of bumbling frustration. Like any other field of human endeavour there are naturals who find it easy and those who never get the hang of it.

As Clint Eastwood says in one of his movies, "A mans got to know his limitations". For now I'll leave things alone.

David

David
 

So you're old too!

Shepards crook
 

Hi David,
The original shepards crook is of sqare section,it sounds as
if the one that you speak of has been made up from a crow
bar Regards Ron

David, if you would like to email me photos I will post them here for you.
Cheers, Howard

Shepherds Crook? Wishful thinking more like it.
 

Yes Lynn, I'm afraid I'm moving into the ranks of the 'Over The Hill Gang'.

I think your right Ron. The end opposite the bends is pointed like a conventional crowbar and the bent end is somewhat different to what is on the track tool. Looking at it in the calm light of day I imagine that it is for manoeuvring heavy machinery into place.

Thanks for the offer Howard but I'm convinced now that I was barking up the wrong tree. I will certainly ask for assistance if I have any photos worth posting in future.

David