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	Tip Style Tip Style


Hook	45° Angle

90° Angle	Straight

Push	Lift

Blunt	Fork

20° Angle	Multi-Angle

Brush	Scraper

Push/Pull

	Handle Style Handle Style


Straight	Screwdriver

Loop	T-Handle

	Grip Style Grip Style

	Plain
	Knurled
	Cushion

	Material Material

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Set

Individual

	Handle Material Handle Material

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

	Tip Type Tip Type

Fixed

Changeable

	Tip Diameter Tip Diameter

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Container Type Container Type

Plastic Pouch

Canvas Bag

Plastic Tube

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Maximum Magnetic Pull Maximum Magnetic Pull

6 oz.

1.5 lbs.

	Handle Finish Handle Finish

Nickel Plated

Chrome Plated

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

Electrical Insulating

Nonmagnetic

Nonsparking

	Finish Finish

Nickel Plated

Chrome Plated

	Component Component

Tip

Handle

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

IEC

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

84 Products

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	0000
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

Picks

Hook Tip and Screwdriver Handle

Hook Tip and Straight Handle

Straight Tip and Screwdriver Handle

Straight Tip and Straight Handle

45° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle

45° Angle Tip and Straight Handle

45° Angle Tip and Loop Handle

90° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle

90° Angle Tip and Straight Handle

90° Angle Tip and Loop 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.

Loop-handle picks give you more leverage for pulling applications, such as removing stubborn material.

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
Straight Tip and Screwdriver Handle
5 1/4"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
Straight Tip and Straight Handle
7"	Cushion	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
9 3/4"	Cushion	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
45° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle
5 1/4"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
45° Angle Tip and Straight Handle
7"	Cushion	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
9 3/4"	Cushion	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
45° Angle Tip and Loop Handle
6"	Plain	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000
90° Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle
5 1/4"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
90° Angle Tip and Straight Handle
7"	Cushion	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
9 3/4"	Cushion	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	0000
90° Angle Tip and Loop Handle
8"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Steel	0000000	00000
10"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	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.

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

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)

90° Angle Tip × 45° Angle 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
90° Angle Tip × 45° Angle Tip
10"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Steel	0000000	00000
12"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Steel	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

Changeable-Tip Picks

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

Handles have a magnet at the end to pick up small steel objects.

Tips

Hook Tip

45° Angle Tip

90° Angle Tip

Straight Tip

Hook Tip
Overall Lg.	Material		Each
3"	Steel	0000000	00000
45° Angle Tip
3 1/4"	Steel	0000000	0000
90° Angle Tip
3 1/2"	Steel	0000000	0000
6 1/2"	Steel	0000000	0000
Straight Tip
3 1/4"	Steel	0000000	0000

Handles

Handle

		Style
Overall Lg.	Max. Magnetic Pull, oz.	Handle	Grip	Handle Material		Each
3 1/2"	6	Straight	Plain	Aluminum	0000000	00000

Deep-Offset Picks

45° Angle Tip and Loop Handle

Multi-Angle Tip and 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 picks have a hard plastic grip.

Loop-handle picks give you more leverage for pulling applications, such as removing stubborn material.

45° Angle Tip and Loop Handle
Overall Lg.	Grip Style	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
9"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Steel	0000000	000000
10"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Steel	0000000	00000
Multi-Angle Tip and Screwdriver Handle
8"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	00000000	00000
11"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	00000000	00000
13"	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	00000000	00000

Solder-Repelling Pick Sets

Solder won’t stick to these assorted picks, which are used for positioning circuit board components. Sets include steel picks that are wear resistant for long life and fiber picks that won’t mar delicate components.

		Style
Number of Pieces	Includes	Handle	Grip	Tip Type	Container Type		Each
4	8" Lg. Chrome-Plated Steel Pick with 45° Angle × Fork Tips and Wood Handle 8" Lg. Chrome-Plated Steel Pick with Blunt × Fork Tips and Wood Handle 8" Lg. Chrome-Plated Steel Pick with 302 Stainless Steel Brush × Scraper Tips and Wood Handle 5 1/2" Lg. Fiber Pick with Blunt × Straight Tips	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Plastic Pouch	000000	000000

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	0000000

Solder-Repelling Picks

45° Angle Tip × Fork Tip

Brush Tip × Fork Tip

Brush Tip × Scraper Tip

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 picks won’t mar delicate components.

	Style
Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
45° Angle Tip × Fork Tip
8"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Chrome-Plated Steel × Chrome-Plated Steel	Wood	000000	000000
Brush Tip × Fork Tip
8"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Chrome-Plated Steel × 302 Stainless Steel	Wood	000000	00000
Brush Tip × Scraper Tip
8"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Chrome-Plated Steel × 302 Stainless Steel	Wood	000000	00000
Blunt Tip × Fork Tip
8"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Chrome-Plated Steel × Chrome-Plated Steel	Wood	000000	00000
Blunt Tip × Straight Tip
5 1/2"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Fiber × Fiber	Fiber	000000	00000

Electrical-Insulating Picks

Hook Tip

45° Angle Tip

90° Angle Tip

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.

	Style
Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
Hook Tip
7 1/4"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	000000
45° Angle Tip
7 1/4"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
90° Angle Tip
7"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000
Straight Tip
7"	Straight	Plain	Fixed	Steel	Plastic	0000000	00000

Nonsparking Picks

Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these picks satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. They are also nonmagnetic. Use to hold, separate, and position wire, springs, and other small parts.

Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.

	Style
Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Tip Type	Material	Handle Material		Each
90° Angle Tip
10"	T-Handle	Plain	Fixed	Beryllium Copper	Beryllium Copper	0000000	000000

Nonmarring Picks

Plastic with Blunt Tips

Plastic with Blunt Tip × Straight Tip

Wood with Blunt Tips

Wood with Blunt Tip × Straight Tip

Avoid nicking or scratching sensitive components. Also known as spudgers, these picks are good for adjusting small wires or separating press-fit plastic components.

Plastic picks are more durable than wood. Also known as black sticks.

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

	Style
Overall Lg.	Handle	Grip	Max. Temp., °F	Tip Type	Handle Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Plastic Pick with Blunt Tips
7"	Straight	Plain	175°	Fixed	Plastic	10	00000000	000000
Plastic Pick with Blunt Tip × Straight Tip
6"	Straight	Plain	175°	Fixed	Plastic	10	00000000	00000
Wood Pick with Blunt Tips
7"	Straight	Plain	212°	Fixed	Wood	10	00000000	0000
Wood Pick with Blunt Tip × Straight Tip
7"	Straight	Plain	212°	Fixed	Wood	10	00000000	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

Small Parts Positioners

Hook Tip and Straight Handle

Hook Tip and Loop Handle

Push 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
Push Tip and Loop Handle
6"	Plain	0.045"	Fixed	Nickel-Plated Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000

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

Precision-Tip Picks

Hook Tip

20° Angle Tip

45° Angle Tip

90° Angle Tip

Multi-Angle Tip

Straight 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
20° Angle Tip
6"	Straight	Plain	0.025"	Fixed	17-4 PH Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000
7 1/2"	Straight	Plain	0.017"	Fixed	302 Stainless Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000
45° Angle Tip
7 1/4"	Straight	Plain	0.017"	Fixed	302 Stainless Steel	Nickel-Plated Steel	0000000	0000
90° Angle Tip
3"	Straight	Plain	0.01"	Fixed	440A Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000
5 3/4"	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
Multi-Angle Tip
3"	Straight	Plain	0.01"	Fixed	440A Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000
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
Straight Tip
3"	Straight	Plain	0.01"	Fixed	440A Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000
5 3/4"	Straight	Plain	0.01"	Fixed	17-4 PH Stainless Steel	Aluminum	0000000	00000
6"	Straight	Plain	0.025"	Fixed	17-4 PH Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel	0000000	0000
7 1/2"	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