TJ Cowboy Pry Bar System

The pry bar is massive and truly engineered for heavy monument work.

1 ¼” diameter x 7’ long, the blade is ½” thick x 6” wide with a 45 degree angle machined edge, (the bar weighs in at 32 Lbs.) this is so the lifting portion of the blade is sufficiently wide to provide adequate integrity for lifting the monument to avoid nicking the bottom corner edge.

The bar and blade assembly is powder coated a tan /almond color for two reasons 1- so you can see it well and 2- Almond color will not absorb sun heat like a darker color will. This makes it a nicer tool for working on hot sunny days.

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The slide hammer: Place the prybar at the low side base of the monument with the sharp portion of the blade against the monument, then take the slide hammer – slide up and down hard against the end of the bar thus driving it down and under the monument in a most positive and safe manner, the bend in the 6” wide blade is meant to ensure push against the blade and monument as it drives downward, once the blade clears the edge of the monument the earth is softer that the monument and this will cause a natural capacity to push under the bottom corner edge of the monument- you only need a ½” to an inch and your are safely ready to lift the monument.

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Use of the slide hammer and the included bolt can extend the length of the bar system from 7’ to 9’

Use of the stirrup with the rope and one way ascender/pulley provides hands free prying with the use of your foot in the stirrup. As you push down, the monument is lifted, now take an 8’ long wood 2 x 4 and slide it under the monument for it to sit on. If you need to go higher yet, simply get another bite utilizing the included fulcrum king plate and 5/8” detent pin, slide another board under the monument, and then you can install gravel for your new foundation.