Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for temporarily supporting a cable which is to be removed from a pole while a replacement cable is being strung on the pole in the position formerly occupied by the cable being replaced. The apparatus includes (a) a first member which extends linearly along an axis and which contains a threaded bore adapted to receive and to be threadedly secured to the projecting end of a tie bolt which passes through the pole and a cable clamp; (b) two cable receiving members projecting from the first member perpendicularly to its axis, the two cable receiving members being spaced apart by a distance slightly greater than the diameter of the cable being replaced; and (c) cable retaining means for securely holding the cable being replaced between the two cable receiving members in position to be supported by the first member.