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	Shaft Flexibility Shaft Flexibility

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COTS-Exempt

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6 oz.

1.5 lbs.

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Nickel Plated

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	For Use On For Use On

Plastic

Steel

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

Electrical Insulating

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Nickel Plated

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Round

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35 Products

Picks

Hook Tip and Screwdriver Handle

Hook Tip and Straight Handle

Use these tools to hold, separate, and position wire, springs, and other small parts.

Screwdriver-handle picks have a hard plastic grip.

Straight-handle picks have a cushioned grip for comfort and some slip resistance.

Hook Tip and Screwdriver Handle
Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
5 1/4"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
Hook Tip and Straight Handle
7"	Cushion	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
9 3/4"	Cushion	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000

Pick Sets

With Screwdriver Handle

With Straight Handle

The assorted tools in these sets are used to hold, separate, and position wire, springs, and other small parts.

Screwdriver-handle picks have a hard plastic grip.

Straight-handle picks have a cushioned grip for comfort and some slip resistance.

Screwdriver Handle
Number of Pieces	Includes	Tip Type	Handle Material		Each
4	5 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Screwdriver Handle 5 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle 5 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle 5 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Screwdriver Handle	Fixed	Plastic	0000000	000000
Straight Handle
4	7" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Cushion Grip 7" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 7" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Cushion Grip	Fixed	Plastic	0000000	00000
4	9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Cushion Grip	Fixed	Plastic	0000000	00000

Two-Tip Pick Sets

2 Pieces Steel

2 Pieces Brass

6 Pieces

Hold, separate, and position small parts with one tool. These sets include assorted picks with a different tip at each end.

Cushion-grip picks have a plastic-covered handle for comfort and some slip resistance.

Number of Pieces	Includes	Handle Style	Tip Type	Handle Material	Container Type		Each
2	7 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook × 90° Angle Tips and Cushion Grip 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook × 45° Angle Tips and Cushion Grip	Straight	Fixed	Plastic	__	0000000	000000
2	6" Lg. Brass Pick with Hook × 20° Angle Tips 6" Lg. Brass Pick with Blunt × Fork Tips	Straight	Fixed	Brass	__	0000000	00000
6	7 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook × Hook Tips and Cushion Grip 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook × 90° Angle Tips and Cushion Grip 6" Lg. Brass Pick with Hook × 20° Angle Tips 6" Lg. Brass Pick with Blunt × Fork Tips 6" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip 6" Lg. Stainless Steel Tweezers	Straight	Fixed	17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Brass, Plastic	Canvas Bag	0000000	00000

Two-Tip Picks

Hook Tip × 90° Angle Tip (shown open)

Hook Tip × 90° Angle Tip (shown with handle covering one tip)

A different tip at each end allows you to install, extract, and position parts with one tool.

Picks with hook tip × 90° angle tip have an aluminum handle that covers one tip while you use the other.

	Style
Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip × 90° Angle Tip
8"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Aluminum	0000000	000000

Changeable-Tip Picks

Change tips to use a different size or style pick for holding and positioning wire, springs, and other small parts.

Tips

Hook Tip

Hook Tip
Overall Lg.	Material		Each
3"	Steel	0000000	00000

Changeable-Tip Pick Sets

5 Pieces

6 Pieces

Sets include a handle and an assortment of tips for holding and positioning wire, springs, and other small parts.

5-piece set has a solid handle with a magnet at the end to pick up small steel objects.

6-piece set has a telescoping handle that extends for a long reach.

			Style
Number of Pieces	Includes	Max. Magnetic Pull, oz.	Handle	Grip	Handle Material	Container Type		Each
5	3" Lg. Steel Hook Tip 3 1/2" Lg. Steel 90° Angle Tip 3 1/4" Lg. Steel 45° Angle Tip 3 1/4" Lg. Steel Straight Tip 3 1/2" Lg. Aluminum Handle	6	Straight	Plain	Aluminum	Plastic Pouch	0000000	00000
6	Two 4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Hook Tips One 4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel 90° Angle Tip Two 4" Lg. Nickel-Plated Steel Extensions One 5"-17 1/2" Lg. Telescoping Chrome-Plated Brass Handle	__	Straight	Plain	Chrome-Plated Brass	Plastic Tube	0000000	00000

Pick Sets with Magnetic Retrievers

The handles of these assorted picks have a magnet at the end to pick up small steel objects. Use to hold and position wire, springs, and other small parts.

Number of Pieces	Includes	Max. Magnetic Pull, lbs.	Handle Style	Tip Type	Handle Material	Container Type		Each
4	4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Knurled Grip 4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Knurled Grip 4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Knurled Grip 4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Knurled Grip	1.5	Straight	Fixed	Aluminum	Plastic Pouch	0000000	000000

Picks with Magnetic Retriever

The handle has a magnet at the end to pick up small steel objects. Use these picks to hold and position wire, springs, and other small parts.

		Style
Overall Lg.	Max. Magnetic Pull, oz.	Handle	Grip	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip
7"	6	Straight	Knurled	Fixed	Steel	Aluminum	0000000	00000

Electrical-Insulating Pick Sets

These assorted picks have insulated handles that protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. They are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Use to hold, separate, and position wire, springs, and other small parts.

Number of Pieces	Includes	Handle Style	Tip Type	Handle Material		Each
4	7 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Cushion Grip 7" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 7 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Cushion Grip	Straight	Fixed	Plastic	0000000	000000

Electrical-Insulating Picks

Hook Tip

An insulated handle protects against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These picks are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Use to hold, separate, and position wire, springs, and other small parts.

	Style
Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip
7 1/4"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	000000

Precision-Tip Picks

Hook Tip

Similar to dental instruments, these needle-sharp picks are suitable for work around delicate circuits and components.

	Style
Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Tip Dia.	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip
3"	Straight	Plain	0.01"	Fixed	440A Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	00000
5 1/2"	Straight	Plain	0.01"	Fixed	17-4 PH Stainless Steel	Aluminum	0000000	00000
5 3/4"	Straight	Plain	0.025"	Fixed	17-4 PH Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000
7 1/4"	Straight	Plain	0.017"	Fixed	302 Stainless Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000

Precision-Tip Pick Sets

4 Pieces

5 Pieces

The assorted needle-sharp picks in these sets are similar to dental instruments and suitable for work around delicate wires and components.

		Style
Number of Pieces	Includes	Handle	Grip	Tip Dia.	Tip Type	Handle Material		Each
4	5 3/4" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Hook Tip 5 1/2" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip 5 3/4" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Multi-Angle Tip 5 1/2" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip	Straight	Plain	0.01"	Fixed	Aluminum	0000000	000000
4	5 3/4" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Hook Tip 5 3/4" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip 6" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Multi-Angle Tip 5 3/4" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip	Straight	Plain	0.025"	Fixed	17-4 PH Stainless Steel	0000000	00000
5	5 3/4" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Hook Tip 5 3/4" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip 6" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with 20° Angle Tip 6" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Multi-Angle Tip 5 3/4" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip	Straight	Plain	0.025"	Fixed	17-4 PH Stainless Steel	0000000	00000
5	7 1/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Hook Tip 7 1/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip 7 1/2" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with 20° Angle Tip 7 1/2" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Multi-Angle Tip 7 1/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip	Straight	Plain	0.017"	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	00000

Small Parts Positioners

Hook Tip and Straight Handle

Hook Tip and Loop Handle

Install and position tiny springs and wires. Unlike conventional picks that have pointed tips, these are rounded to prevent damage to sensitive components.

Hook Tip and Straight Handle
Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Tip Dia.	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
7"	Knurled	0.032"	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	00000
Hook Tip and Loop Handle
6"	Plain	0.045"	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000
9 1/2"	Plain	0.06"	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000

Small Parts Positioner Sets

The assorted picks in these sets are used to install and position tiny springs and wires. Unlike conventional picks that have pointed tips, these are rounded to prevent damage to sensitive components.

Number of Pieces	Includes	Tip Type	Handle Material	Container Type		Each
4	6" Lg. Nickel-Plated Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Loop Handle 6" Lg. Nickel-Plated Steel Pick with Push Tip and Loop Handle 8 1/4" Lg. Nickel-Plated Steel Pick with Hook × Lift Tips and Knurled Grip 9 1/2" Lg. Nickel-Plated Steel Pick with Hook Tip, Knurled Grip, and Loop Handle	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Plastic Pouch	0000000	000000

Two-Tip Small Parts Positioners

Hook Tip × Push/Pull Tip

Hook Tip × Lift Tip

A different tip at each end installs and positions tiny springs, wires, and electronic components. Unlike conventional picks that have pointed tips, these are rounded to prevent damage to sensitive components.

	Style
Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Tip Dia.	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip × Push/Pull Tip
7"	Straight	Knurled	0.045"	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	00000
Hook Tip × Lift Tip
8 1/4"	Straight	Knurled	0.045"	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000

Seal and Gasket Pullers

Shaped for removing the seals around bearings, insert the tip of these tools behind the seal and pull. The curved head provides leverage to remove stuck and stubborn material.

	Style
Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip
12 1/2"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	000000

Scribers for Steel and Plastics

Straight × Hook

Use the steel tip on these scribers to mark steel and plastics, or as a pick for cleaning and probing. They have a knurled grip for a secure hold.

Tip				Handle
Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Shape	Color		Each
For Plastics, Steel
Steel	Straight × Hook	Fixed	8"	Aluminum	Knurled	Round	Silver	0000000	00000

Scriber Set for Steel and Plastics

Mark steel and plastics or use as picks for cleaning and probing. These sets include a handle with four interchangeable points. The handle has a knurled grip for a secure hold and a hex-shaped body that prevents rolling.

Set with magnet has a magnetic tip on the handle to retrieve ferrous particles from hard-to-reach places.

		Tip				Handle				Container
No. of Pieces	Includes	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Shape	Color	Type	Material		Each
For Plastics, Steel
5	__	Steel	Straight, 90° Angle, Hook, 20° Angle	Fixed	7 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled	Hex	Blue	Pouch	Vinyl	00000000	00000
5	Magnet	Steel	Straight, 90° Angle, Hook, 20° Angle	Fixed	7 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled	Hex	Blue	Pouch	Vinyl	00000000	0000