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Nonmarring Picks


45° Angled Tip × Blunt Tip	Blunt Tip × Blunt Tip

Blunt Tip × Straight Tip	90° Angled Tip × Blunt Tip

Blunt Tip × Hook Tip

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

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

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

Nylon—Nylon picks are generally chemical resistant.

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







				45° Angled × Blunt

				6"	Straight	Plain	300	Fixed	0.028" × 0.181"	PVDF	1	00000000	00000


				PEEK







								45° Angled × Blunt

								6"	Straight	Plain	500	Fixed	0.028" × 0.181"	PEEK	1	00000000	00000




										Blunt × Straight

										6"	Straight	Plain	500	Fixed	0.173" × 0.02"	PEEK	1	00000000	00000


										ABS







														Blunt × Straight

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




																90° Angled × Blunt

																7"	Straight	Plain	390	Fixed	0.063" × 0.188"	ABS	10	00000000	00000


																Wood







																				Blunt × Blunt

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




																				Blunt × Straight

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


		Plastic Blend







																				Blunt × Blunt

																				7"	Straight	Plain	175	Fixed	0.25" × 0.156"	Plastic Blend	10	00000000	00000


						Nylon







																				Blunt × Hook

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


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

Nonmarring Pick Sets


3 Piece Set with PVDF Handle	3 Piece Set with PEEK 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



							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

Two-Tip Pick Sets


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


	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

Solder-Repelling Picks


Blunt Tip × Fork Tip	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 × Fork Tip



	Straight	8"	Plain	Chrome-Plated Steel × Chrome-Plated Steel	Wood	000000	00000


	Blunt Tip × Straight Tip



			Straight	5 1/2"	Plain	Fiber × Fiber	Fiber	000000	0000

Precision Pick Sets

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



	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	000000

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