question ...what the heck is this (Scammell?) tool for?

[N.O.S.]

OK, so how many legitimate () uses are there for this tool, and what vehicles was it supplied with?

 

 

[mash]

used something similar to put a load on winch ropes

[radiomike7]

It is known as the recovery mechanic's third hand, saves crushing your fingers when dragging snatch blocks and other kit about.:-)

[recymech66]

It's actually called a "tool recovery mechanic" or tool recy mech, as radiomike7 say's it's used to drag all manner of recovery equipment about saving your hands and fingers getting crushed etc. It's especially usefull for repositioning winch ropes etc.

 

These very useful tools are issued as part of CES to all recovery vehicles including armoured recovery vehicles and have been for many years, you are usually issued 3 per wagon.

[Tony B]

A lighter version was used for running out phone lines.

[Amphibi boy]

Also,

as the winch job is underway, and you need to disconnect the winch rope, (either finished job, or repositioning etc) this tool will help remove the winch rope connecting pin if its got fouled up with dirt, and sticking. :nut:

Was tought that on the slab, and used it a few times,

 

Hey reccymech 66, can you remember the name of the instructor down at borden, he was reccymech all his life, he retired a few years ago (told us some great stories) he was specialist in soil recognition, (ground condition etc) great guy,

I was talking to a friend the other day and we just could'nt remember his name.

I think, wilkinson or walker rings a bell, a top bloke, and great instructor.

 

Shaun

[recymech66]

Also,

as the winch job is underway, and you need to disconnect the winch rope, (either finished job, or repositioning etc) this tool will help remove the winch rope connecting pin if its got fouled up with dirt, and sticking. :nut:

Was tought that on the slab, and used it a few times,

 

Hey reccymech 66, can you remember the name of the instructor down at borden, he was reccymech all his life, he retired a few years ago (told us some great stories) he was specialist in soil recognition, (ground condition etc) great guy,

I was talking to a friend the other day and we just could'nt remember his name.

I think, wilkinson or walker rings a bell, a top bloke, and great instructor.

 

Shaun

 

Yes Mr Walker, brilliant bloke, really nice guy not sure what he's up to these day's.

[Amphibi boy]

Ah, thanks for that, it was bugging me, and more i tried to think of his name the less i could!

 

Yes he was a top fella, he retired when i was down there once, bought him a bottle of red wine, he was quite touched, his wife was not so well at that time also, hope she is better now.

 

He told me a great story about him in egypt with a scammell explorer, but as they say, " thats another story"

 

Thanks again 66!

 

 

Shaun

[Tony B]

Any chance of a few more dimensions? Looks a useful tool and not difficult to make one.

[soupdragon]

Dims are approx but I think you can get the idea from the first pic. I have made these from 3/4" re-bar, coil springs and crowbars - round or hex. Hook 'point' is NOT sharp - it's for picking up shackles etc., not spearing your foot when you don't see it in the long grass, a-la Tom and Jerry style.

 

 

Hope this helps.

[N.O.S.]

:thumbsup:

[CMP-Phil]

Thanks for posting question and answer looks like a very useful tool. Something that any of us with a winch on our MV should really consider adding to our kit. Just to many ways a tool like this can save our fingers and prevent injuries.

 

I will be using your drawings to make one up.

 

Just watched the video below that makes extensive use of this hand little tool.

 

 

 

Still have not been able to post direct Youtube link with my Mac computer.

 

Cheers Phil

[radiomike7]

Thanks for posting question and answer looks like a very useful tool. Something that any of us with a winch on our MV should really consider adding to our kit. Just to many ways a tool like this can save our fingers and prevent injuries.

 

I will be using your drawings to make one up.

Cheers Phil

 

 

Just checked my one out and the bar stock is 5/8" or 16mm in new money.