In a message dated 10/7/2009 11:26:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com writes: Spring hook tool: about 1 foot long - one end looks like a curved sheppards staff the other end looks the split tail of a bird. No idea where to buy one Try a knitting supply store or quilting store. 73, John, W4AWM