Moody Tools 51-1850 Spring Tool Hook & Lifter, 8.125" Length

I'm not sure what I will use this for...but someday it will come in handy around the house.I find little tools like this come in handy around the house, garage and shed.It seems I frequently use my scribe for things...this tool will be a nice addition to my arsonal.It is pretty sturdy/strong...I don't think I will bend this tool, with use within reason.It seems of good quality, nice finish, nice knurled handle...and I saved the BEST for last....wait for it..........When I opened my package I was greeted with a beautiful American flag sticker proudly sporting...MADE IN U.S.A. ...what a great feeling it was...I can't remember the last time I felt like that!Moody Tools...made by our brothers & sisters in Rhode Island, U.S.A.I will be sure to look for the Moody Tools brand in the future.No I am NOT an employee.Update: 01-07-13:Well, i used it, it did come in handy around the house...less than a month after I unwrapped it for Xmas (bought it for myself). True story here...my 7 y/o girl lost the keys to the little padlock on an old journal of hers she found buried in her room. In her world, apparently this was an issue that needed to be resolved and was of a time critical sort. Last night I spent about an hour with my tool arsonal trying to pick this cute little girlie padlock. It became obvious quickly, this lock was not just for show, this lock really was built to keep her big brother from reading it. Anyway, I utilized this tool, 4 different scribes, precision screw drivers and about anything else that might pick this lock. No luck! Told her it was time for bed and she needed to find the key...keep looking for it. Today she still could not find the key, her and Mom gave me permission to destroy the lock if I had to. I did not want to brake it, the lock itself is really cute, so I tried, tried again...to pick this thing. Now knowing that destruction was the next step, I used more force than before and used this tool...I was convinced it's shape was the closest shape I had to the lost key. I was pretty rough with it...twisting pretty hard...then..... YES...success. This tool worked successfully, and was responsible for solving all of the world's problems today for my little girl. Oh, that's right, the tool...after some vigorous twisting and bending forces, metal on metal type, this tool and it's tip did not bend or get damaged. I utilized the flat tip in this operation. Not sure when I'll ever use it again, but even if it was just for this one occasion, it was worth the few dollars. I did wish it's knurled handle was a little bigger around for a better grip though. Hope this helps.

My husband used one of these tools when he worked on typewriters back in the 1970's. When he didn't need it for work anymore, he gave it to me, and I have used it many, many times for all kinds of different situations. I haven't used this new one yet but compared it to my old one (which is still in good shape after all these years), and this new one seems a bit sturdier, so I will probably never need to buy another one. It's such a handy little tool that I wanted to make sure I had a spare one just in case my old one should happen to break. The quality of this new tool seems excellent, even better than my old one, and I am very happy with this purchase :)

This is a great product. Should be in the tool kits of anyone who tinkers with equipment. It is steel, 8 1/2 inches long and has a hook on one end and a notched lifter on the other.The hook is the perfect size to get into any sort of small area that you need to pull, or grab or find something and get hold of it. The tool is strong enough that it can take a strong pull and hold its shape.Has already saved a number of wires, screws, lined up parts, etc etc.Bob Makowsky

This is a well functioning spring hook ... but if you need to bend it - forget it ... it is very brittle and will break (as mine did). And since it is so brittle it is not possible to bend it back to a functional shape.So now I have a straight piece of metal that is not good for anything. It's my fault for trying to bend it.

I use this to replace belts and remove/attach springs when working on audio gear. It is just the right size for my needs. I also like the notch in the end oposite of the hook as it helps to push and align belts.

I working as a field engineer for multifunctional printing devices from numerous manufacturers and use these often. A day doesn't pass that I don;t have to interact with many various springs and I find this an invaluable tool. I at times manage to misplace them. Great affordable source of a quality tool.

Awfully moody just kidding nice quality looks good in my tool bag

I purchased this product along with the combination spring tool and they are great. I used these tools in the past, so when I was repairing a cassette deck recently I realized I need these tools. A" must have" tool, it will come in handy for a lot of projects.