It's a solid steel tool that is screwed to the end of a 6' to 12' standard telescopic pole, as the one used for painting your house (buy it at any hardware) and used by the flatbed trucking industry to improve workplace safety. This tool speeds up flat bedding and improves safety on the installation of cargo securement equipment such as cargo tie down straps/chains, 99% of all plastic or metal corner protectors & V boards. This job is done from ground level: No climbing-No ladders. It's an accident & fall prevention tool.