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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

Two-Tip Pick Sets


2 Pieces Steel	2 Pieces Brass	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



	2	6" Lg. Brass Pick with Blunt × Fork Tips 6" Lg. Brass Pick with Hook × 20° Angle Tips	6"	Plain	Brass	—	0000000	000000


	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	7" to 7 1/4"	Cushion	Plastic	—	0000000	00000
	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	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 Pick Sets


3 Piece Set with Nylon 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.

Nylon—Nylon picks are generally chemical resistant.

	Includes	Handle Style	Grip Style	Max. Temp.	Handle Material	Container Type		Each
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	000000


	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

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

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

	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


	6	One 4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel 90° Angle Tip One 5"-17 1/2" Lg. Telescoping Chrome-Plated Brass Handle Two 4" Lg. 302 Stainless Steel Hook Tips Two 4" Lg. Nickel-Plated Steel Extensions	—	4" to 17 1/2"	Plain	Chrome-Plated Brass	Plastic Tube	0000000	00000

Nonmarring Picks


Blunt Tip × Hook Tip	35° Angled Tip × Hook 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.

Nylon—Nylon picks are generally chemical resistant.

					Tip
	Overall Lg.	Handle Style	Grip Style	Max. Temp.	Type	Wd.	Handle Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nylon







				Blunt × Hook

				6 1/2"	Straight	Plain	Not Rated	Fixed	0.118" × 0.118"	Nylon	5	00000000	000000


				6 1/2"	Straight	Plain	Not Rated	Fixed	0.236" × 0.118"	Nylon	5	00000000	00000




						35° Angled × Hook

						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

Picks

Hook Tip

Screwdriver Handle

Hook 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
Hook 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

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.

	Overall Lg.	Max. Magnetic Pull, ozf	Grip Style	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip



	Straight	7"	6	Knurled Head	Steel	Aluminum	0000000	00000

Two-Tip Precision Pick Sets


4 Pieces	11 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


	11	5 1/2" Lg. 440 Stainless Steel Pick with 30° Angle × 30° Angle Tips 5 1/2" Lg. 440 Stainless Steel Pick with 30° Angle × 45° Angle Tips 5 1/2" Lg. 440 Stainless Steel Pick with 45° Angle × 45° Angle Tips 5 1/2" Lg. 440 Stainless Steel Pick with Multiangle × Hook Tips Three 5 1/2" Lg. 440 Stainless Steel Picks with Hook × Hook Tips Two 5 1/2" Lg. 440 Stainless Steel Picks with 90° Angle × 90° Angle Tips Two 5 1/2" Lg. 440 Stainless Steel Picks with Multiangle × Multiangle Tips	5 1/2"	Plain	0.01"	Stainless Steel	—	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

Precision Picks

Hook 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
Hook Tip



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


	Straight	5 1/2"	Plain	0.01"	17-4 PH Stainless Steel	Aluminum	0000000	00000
	Straight	5 3/4"	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 1/4"	Plain	0.017"	302 Stainless Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000

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.

Retractable Tip—Push in the end of retractable positioners to extend the hook and release it to retract and hold objects in place.

	Grip Style	Tip Dia.	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip and Straight Handle



	7"	Knurled Head	0.032"	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	00000


	7"	Cushion	0.065"	Retractable	Nickel-Plated Steel	Plastic	00000000	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

Two-Tip Picks

Hook Tip × 45°

Angled Tip

Hook Tip × 90° Angled

Tip (shown open)

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

Hook Tip × 90° Angled Tip—Picks with hook tip × 90° angled tip have an aluminum handle that covers one tip while you use the other.

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

	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip × 45° Angled Tip



	Straight	7 1/4"	Cushion	Stainless Steel	Plastic	0000000	000000


	Hook Tip × 90° Angled Tip



			Straight	8"	Plain	Steel	Aluminum	0000000	00000

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.

No. 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 Precision Picks

Hook Tip × 90° Angled

Tip

Hook 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
Hook Tip × 90° Angled Tip



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


	Hook Tip × Multiangle Tip



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

Seal Pullers


Fixed Tip	Fixed Tip Hammer Grip	Adjustable Tip

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.

Hammer Grip—Pullers with a hammer grip give you a spot to strike the puller when removing or positioning a seal.

		Style
	Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material	Features		Each
Hook Tip



		12 1/2"	Straight	Cushion	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	—	0000000	000000


		12 1/2"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Steel	Hammer Grip	00000000	00000
		13 1/8"	Straight	Cushion	Adjustable	Steel	Plastic	—	00000000	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

Hook Tip

	Material		Each
Hook Tip



	3"	Steel	0000000	00000

Scribers for Steel and Plastic

Straight × Hook

Fixed 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.

	Tip				Handle
	Material	Style	Type	Overall Lg.	Material	Grip Style	Shape	Color		Each
For Plastic and Steel



		Steel	Straight × Hook	Fixed	8"	Aluminum	Knurled Head	Round	Silver	0000000	00000

Two-Tip Small Parts Positioners


Hook Tip × Push/Pull Tip Straight Handle	Hook Tip × Lift Tip Straight Handle

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 Head	0.045"	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	00000


		Hook Tip × Lift Tip



				8 1/4"	Straight	Knurled Head	0.045"	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000

Deep-Offset-End Picks

Hook Tip

Screwdriver Handle

Reach around obstructions and into tight spaces with picks that have a long, angled tip. Use these tools to hold, separate, and position wire, springs, and other small parts.

Screwdriver Handle—Screwdriver-handle picks have a plastic grip.

Cushion Grip— A cushion grip provides comfort and slip resistance.

	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip



	Screwdriver	9 3/4"	Cushion	Steel	Plastic	00000000	000000

Electrically 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.

	Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip



	Straight	7 1/4"	Plain	Steel	Plastic	0000000	000000