Abstract: A drill string tubing anchor defines a quarter turn means for driving at least one upper cone below a slip by quarter turn rotation of a J-pin within a shaped J-slot, extending the slip from within the anchor housing against the tubing surface. The anchor also includes a shear pin within a lower cone as a secondary means to engage the slip upon shearing of the pin engaging in an emergency situation and recover of the tubing, which would require an upward movement to disengage the lower cone and this relieve the pressure on the slip to elevate the anchor from within the tubing.