Abstract: A tool apparatus for altering the geometric configuration of bar stock feeding equipment and for particularly opening the constraining end of the bar stock feeding conduit member for the purpose of removing, in a facilitated manner, the bar stock feed pads located within the conduit. A single integrated tool permits one individual, through either one or two hands, to position adjustable handle elements and prompting elements about and in the conduit member and to simultaneously enlarge prompting apertures in the conduit member about the conduit member's alteration slots. The handle elements may be spring loaded so as to automatically extend while it is prompted into position about the cylindrical periphery of the conduit member so as to further permit automatic snapping into place of the prompting elements within the respective prompting apertures.