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Pick Sets


Screwdriver Handle	Straight Handle

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

Screwdriver Handle—Screwdriver-handle picks have a plastic grip that fits your hand, so you can hold them more tightly and apply more force than picks with a straight handle.

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

	Includes	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Handle Material		Each
Screwdriver Handle



	4	5 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle 5 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle 5 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Screwdriver Handle 5 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Screwdriver Handle	5 1/4"	Plain	Plastic	0000000	000000


	4	9 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle 9 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle 9 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Screwdriver Handle 9 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Screwdriver Handle	9 1/4"	Cushion	Plastic	0000000	00000
	6	14 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle 14 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Screwdriver Handle 14 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Multiangle Tip and Screwdriver Handle 14 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Screwdriver Handle Two 14 3/4" Lg. Steel Picks with 45° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle	14 3/4"	Cushion	Plastic	0000000	00000


	Straight Handle



			4	7" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 7" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Cushion Grip 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Cushion Grip	7"	Cushion	Plastic	0000000	00000


			4	9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Cushion Grip	9 3/4"	Cushion	Plastic	0000000	00000
			6	9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Cushion Grip Two 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Picks with Multiangle Tip and Cushion Grip	9 3/4"	Cushion	Plastic	0000000	00000
			8	9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Cushion Grip 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Cushion Grip Three 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Picks with Multiangle Tip and Cushion Grip Two 9 3/4" Lg. Steel Picks with 45° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip	9 3/4"	Cushion	Plastic	0000000	00000

Nonmarring Pick Sets


3 Piece Set with PVDF Handle	3 Piece Set with PEEK Handle	3 Piece Set with Nylon Handle

5 Piece Set with ABS and Plastic Blend Handle	9 Piece Set with Nylon Handle

Made of either plastic or wood, the picks in these sets won’t nick or scratch sensitive components or soft materials. Use them to hold and position wire, springs, and other small parts or to separate press-fit plastic components.

PVDF—PVDF picks resist chemicals and temperatures up to 300° F.

PEEK—PEEK picks resist chemicals and temperatures up to 500° F. They’re the strongest option.

ABS—ABS picks are more durable than wood picks. Also known as black sticks or spudgers.

Plastic Blend—Plastic blend picks are more durable than wood. Also known as black sticks or spudgers.

Nylon—Nylon picks are generally chemical resistant.

	Includes	Handle Style	Grip Style	Max. Temp., ° F	Handle Material	Container Type		Each
PVDF



	3	5 1/2" Lg. PVDF Pick with Scraper Tips 6" Lg. PVDF Pick with 45° Angle × Blunt Tips 6" Lg. PVDF Pick with Straight × Blunt Tips	Straight	Plain	300	PVDF	Plastic Pouch	0000000	000000


	PEEK



			3	5 1/2" Lg. PEEK Pick with Scraper Tips 6" Lg. PEEK Pick with 45° Angle × Blunt Tips 6" Lg. PEEK Pick with Straight × Blunt Tips	Straight	Plain	500	PEEK	Plastic Pouch	0000000	00000


			ABS, Wood, Plastic Blend



					5	5 1/4" Lg. ABS Changeable-Tip Screwdriver 6" Lg. ABS Pick with Blunt × Straight Tips 7" Lg. ABS Pick with Blunt × 90° Angle Tip 7" Lg. Plastic Blend Pick with Blunt Tips 7" Lg. Wood Pick with Blunt × Straight Tips	Straight	Plain	390	ABS, Plastic Blend	—	0000000	00000


					Nylon



							3	6 1/2" Lg. Nylon Pick with 35° Angle × Hook Tips 6 1/2" Lg. Nylon Pick with Straight × 55° Angle Tips 6 1/2" Lg. Nylon Pick with Straight × Hook Tips	Straight	Plain	Not Rated	Nylon	Plastic Pouch	0000000	00000


							9	6 1/2" Lg. Nylon Pick with 35° Angle × Hook Tips 6 1/2" Lg. Nylon Pick with Straight × 55° Angle Tips 6 1/2" Lg. Nylon Pick with Straight × Hook Tips Three 6 1/2" Lg. Nylon Picks with Blunt × Hook Tips Three 6 1/2" Lg. Nylon Picks with Blunt × Scraper Tips	Straight	Plain	Not Rated	Nylon	Plastic Box	0000000	00000

Precision Pick Sets


3 Pieces	4 Pieces	5 Pieces	6 Pieces

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

	Includes	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Tip Dia.	Handle Material		Each
Straight Handle



	3	5 3/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Hook Tip 5 3/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Multiangle Tip 5 3/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip	5 3/4"	Plain	0.025"	Steel	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 5 3/4" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip 6" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Multiangle Tip	5 3/4" to 6"	Plain	0.025"	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 5 3/4" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip 6" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with 20° Angle Tip 6" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Multiangle Tip	5 3/4" to 6"	Plain	0.025"	17-4 PH Stainless Steel	0000000	00000
	5	6" Lg. 304 Stainless Steel Pick with Hook Tip 6" Lg. 304 Stainless Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip 6" Lg. 304 Stainless Steel Pick with 45° Angle Chisel Tip 6" Lg. 304 Stainless Steel Pick with Multiangle Tip 6" Lg. 304 Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip	6"	Plain	0.010" to 0.030"	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 1/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip 7 1/2" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with 20° Angle Tip 7 1/2" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Multiangle Tip	7 1/4" to 7 1/2"	Plain	0.017"	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	00000
	6	6 1/8" Lg. 410 Stainless Steel Pick with Hook Tip 6 1/8" Lg. 410 Stainless Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip 6 1/8" Lg. 410 Stainless Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip 6 1/8" Lg. 410 Stainless Steel Pick with Multiangle Tip 6 1/8" Lg. 410 Stainless Steel Pick with Blunt Tip 6 1/8" Lg. 410 Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip	6 1/8"	Knurled Head	0.012" to 0.024"	410 Stainless Steel	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.

	Includes	Max. Magnetic Pull, lbf	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Handle Material	Container Type		Each
Straight Handle



	4	4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Hook Tip and Knurled Grip 4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Knurled Grip 4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle Tip and Knurled Grip 4 3/4" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight Tip and Knurled Grip	1.5	4 3/4"	Knurled Head	Aluminum	Plastic Pouch	0000000	000000

Nonmarring Picks


Blunt Tip × Straight Tip	Straight Tip × 55° Angled Tip	Straight Tip × Hook Tip

Avoid nicking or scratching sensitive components. These picks are good for adjusting small wires or separating press-fit plastic components.

PEEK—PEEK picks resist chemicals and temperatures up to 500° F. They’re the strongest option.

ABS—ABS picks are more durable than wood picks. Also known as black sticks or spudgers.

Wood—Wood picks are the economical choice. Also known as orange sticks.

Nylon—Nylon picks are generally chemical resistant.

					Tip
	Overall Lg.	Handle Style	Grip Style	Max. Temp., ° F	Type	Wd.	Handle Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
PEEK







				Blunt × Straight

				6"	Straight	Plain	500	Fixed	0.173" × 0.02"	PEEK	1	00000000	000000


				ABS







								Blunt × Straight

								6"	Straight	Plain	175	Fixed	0.161" × 0.043"	ABS	10	00000000	00000


								Wood







												Blunt × Straight

												7"	Straight	Plain	212	Fixed	0.158" × 0.04"	Wood	10	00000000	0000


												Nylon







																Straight × 55° Angled

																6 1/2"	Straight	Plain	Not Rated	Fixed	0.025" × 0.025"	Nylon	5	00000000	00000




																		Straight × Hook

																		6 1/2"	Straight	Plain	Not Rated	Fixed	0.025" × 0.025"	Nylon	5	00000000	00000

Two-Tip Pick Sets

6 Pieces Steel, 17-4

PH Stainless Steel,

and Brass

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

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

	Includes	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Handle Material	Container Type		Each
Straight Handle



	6	6" Lg. 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Pick with Straight Tip 6" Lg. Brass Pick with Blunt × Fork Tips 6" Lg. Brass Pick with Hook × 20° Angle Tips 6" Lg. Stainless Steel Tweezers 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" to 7 1/4"	Plain, Cushion	17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Plastic, Brass	Canvas Bag	0000000	000000

Picks

Straight Tip

Screwdriver Handle

Straight Tip

Straight Handle

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

Screwdriver Handle—Screwdriver-handle picks have a plastic grip that fits your hand, so you can hold them more tightly and apply more force than picks with a straight handle.

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

	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Material	Handle Material		Each
Straight Tip



	Screwdriver	5 1/4"	Plain	Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000


	Screwdriver	9 1/4"	Cushion	Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
	Screwdriver	14 3/4"	Cushion	Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
	Straight	7"	Cushion	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
	Straight	9 3/4"	Cushion	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000

Precision Picks

Straight Tip

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

	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Tip Dia.	Material	Handle Material		Each
Straight Tip



	Straight	3"	Plain	0.01"	440A Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	00000


	Straight	4 3/4"	Plain	0.001"	440 Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	00000
	Straight	6"	Plain	0.01"	304 Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000
	Straight	6"	Plain	0.025"	17-4 PH Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000
	Straight	6 1/2"	Plain	0.001"	304 Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000
	Straight	7 1/2"	Plain	0.017"	302 Stainless Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000

Changeable-Tip Pick Sets

5 Pieces

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

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

	Includes	Max. Magnetic Pull, ozf	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Handle Material	Container Type		Each
Straight Handle



	5	3 1/2" Lg. Aluminum Handle 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	6	3" to 3 1/2"	Plain	Aluminum	Plastic Pouch	0000000	00000

Electrically 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.

	Includes	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Handle Material		Each
Straight Handle



	4	7 1/4" Lg. Steel Pick with 45° Angle Tip and Cushion Grip 7 1/4" 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 Straight Tip and Cushion Grip	7" to 7 1/4"	Cushion	Plastic	0000000	0000000

Scribers for Steel and Plastic


Straight × Angled Fixed Tip	Straight × Hook Fixed Tip

Straight × Scraper Fixed Tip	Straight Retractable Tip

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.

Retractable Tip—Retractable tip stays inside the handle for protection when it’s not in use.

	Scribers										Replacement Scriber Tips
	Tip				Handle
	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Shape	Color		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Plastic and Steel



		Steel	Straight × Angled	Fixed	8"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	0000000	00000	—	———	0


		Steel	Straight × Angled	Fixed	8 5/8"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	0000000	0000	1	0000000	00000
		Steel	Straight × Hook	Fixed	8"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	0000000	0000	—	———	0
		Steel	Straight × Scraper	Fixed	6 1/2"	Steel	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	00000000	0000	—	———	0
		Steel	Straight	Retractable	3 3/4"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	0000000	0000	3	0000000	0000

Solder-Repelling Pick Sets

Solder won’t stick to these assorted picks, which are used for positioning circuit board components. Sets include carbon steel picks that are wear resistant for long life. Copper brushes are softer and less likely to scratch metal surfaces. Stainless steel brushes are more abrasive and better for tougher cleaning tasks.

	Includes	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Handle Material		Each
Straight Handle



	6	7" Lg. Steel Pick with 90° Angle × 45° Angle and Plastic Handle 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Fork × Fork and Plastic Handle 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Scraper × Copper Brush and Plastic Handle 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Scraper × Scraper and Plastic Handle 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Scraper × Stainless Steel Brush and Plastic Handle 7" Lg. Steel Pick with Straight × Straight and Plastic Handle	7"	Plain	Plastic	0000000	00000

Two-Tip Precision Pick Sets

4 Pieces

Install, extract, and position parts around delicate circuits and components with the precision tip on each end of the picks in these sets. The needle-sharp tips are similar to dental tools.

	Includes	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Tip Dia.	Handle Material	Container Type		Each
Straight Handle



	4	6 1/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with 90° Angle × Hook Tips 6 1/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Multiangle × 90° Angle Tips 6 1/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Multiangle × Hook Tips 6 1/4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Pick with Multiangle × Straight Tip	6 1/4"	Plain	0.025"	Stainless Steel	Plastic Tube	0000000	000000

Two-Tip Precision Picks


Straight Tip × 90° Angled Tip	Straight Tip × Multiangle Tip

A precision tip on each end of these picks lets you install, extract, and position parts around delicate circuits and components with one tool. The needle-sharp tips are similar to dental tools.

	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Tip Dia.	Material	Handle Material		Each
Straight Tip × 90° Angled Tip



	Straight	6 1/4"	Plain	0.025"	302 Stainless Steel	Aluminum	0000000	00000


	Straight Tip × Multiangle Tip



			Straight	6 1/4"	Plain	0.025"	302 Stainless Steel	Aluminum	0000000	0000

Scribers for Hardened Steel and Stainless Steel


Straight × Angled Fixed Tip	Straight Fixed Tip Pocket Clip

Straight Retractable Tip	Straight Retractable Tip Pocket Clip

A carbide tip marks hard materials such as hardened steel, stainless steel, and ceramics. It also lasts longer than steel tips on steel and plastics.

Retractable Tip—Retractable tip stays inside the handle for protection when it’s not in use.

Knurled-Head Grip—Knurled grip ensures a secure hold.

Hex Handle—Hex handle shape prevents the scriber from rolling.

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

	Scribers											Replacement Scriber Tips
	Tip				Handle
	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Shape	Color	Includes		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Alloy Steel, Ceramic, Stainless Steel, and Tool Steel



		Carbide	Straight × Angled	Fixed	8"	Aluminum	Smooth	Hex	Blue	—	00000000	000000	—	———	0


		Carbide	Straight	Fixed	5 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	Pocket Clip	0000000	0000	3	0000000	000000
		Carbide	Straight	Fixed	5 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	Pocket Clip, Magnet	0000000	00000	3	0000000	00000
		Carbide	Straight	Retractable	3 3/4"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	—	0000000	00000	3	0000000	00000
		Carbide	Straight	Retractable	6 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	Pocket Clip	0000000	00000	1	0000000	00000

Scriber Sets for Steel and Plastic

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 handle that prevents rolling.

Magnet—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	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Shape	Color	Type	Material	Includes		Each
For Plastic and Steel



		5	Steel	Straight, Angled, Hook	Fixed	7 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Hex	Blue	Pouch	Vinyl Plastic	—	00000000	000000


		5	Steel	Straight, Angled, Hook	Fixed	7 1/2"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Hex	Blue	Pouch	Vinyl Plastic	Magnet	00000000	00000

Changeable-Tip Picks

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

Tips

Straight Tip

	Material		Each
Straight Tip



	3 1/4"	Steel	0000000	00000

Solder-Repelling Picks

Blunt Tip × Straight Tip

Position circuit board components without solder sticking to these picks.

Steel picks are wear resistant for long life.

Fiber × Fiber—Fiber picks won’t mar delicate components.

	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Material	Handle Material		Each
Blunt Tip × Straight Tip



	Straight	5 1/2"	Plain	Fiber × Fiber	Fiber	000000	00000

Electrically Insulating Picks

Straight 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.

	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Material	Handle Material		Each
Straight Tip



	Straight	7"	Plain	Steel	Plastic	0000000	000000

Long-Life Scribers for All Materials

Mark almost any surface including the hardest tool steel and glass. The diamond tip on this scriber lasts longer than carbide tips on hard materials. Tip is retractable, so it stays inside the handle for protection when it’s not in use.

	Scribers											Replacement Scriber Tips
	Tip				Handle
	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Shape	Color	Includes		Each		Each
For Alloy Steel, Ceramic, Glass, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Steel, and Tool Steel



		Diamond	Straight	Retractable	5 1/4"	Brass	Smooth	Round	Black	Pocket Clip	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Straight-Line Scribers

Also known as a marking gauge, this scriber draws precise, straight lines without the need for a straightedge or ruler. Lock the sliding head in place at the desired length and use it as a guide as you drag the scriber along the edge of your work surface.

	Scribers											Replacement Scriber Tips
	Tip				Handle
	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Shape	Color	Max. Lg. Measured	Graduations (Numeric Graduations)		Each		Each
For Alloy Steel, Plastic, and Stainless Steel



		Steel	Straight	Fixed	12"	Nickel-Plated Steel	Rectangle	Silver	6 1/2"	1/8" (1/8")	000000	000000	0000000	00000