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Stir Sticks

Wood

Stir sticks come packaged loose in a box.

Lg.	Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
7 1/2"	Wood	500	5506T11	00000

Nonmarring Picks

Blunt Tip × Blunt Tip

Blunt Tip × Straight

Tip

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

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

	Max. Temp., ° F	Tip Wd.	Handle Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Wood







	Blunt × Blunt

	7"	Straight	Plain	212	0.158" × 0.158"	Wood	10	53385A55	00000




			Blunt × Straight

			7"	Straight	Plain	212	0.158" × 0.04"	Wood	10	53385A48	0000

Lapping Sticks

Use with lapping paste to lap by hand or with reciprocating polishers. Choose the shape that matches the contour of your work surface.

Square


Bevel End	Flat End

Balsa—Balsa lapping sticks are good for delicate, final finishing. Our softest option, they’re gentle on the surface of your workpiece. However, they wear down more quickly than basswood and beech sticks.

Basswood—Basswood lapping sticks are good for intermediate to final finishing. A great general purpose option, they’re more durable than balsa but smoother than beech lapping sticks.

Beech—Beech lapping sticks are best for intensive lapping. You can apply more pressure with them than basswood and balsa as they hold their shape better. Their hardness, however, will wear your workpiece surface down more quickly and you’ll have less control than with other lapping sticks.

	Ht.	Lg.	End Shape	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Balsa



	1/4"	1/4"	6"	Bevel	5	4570A111	000000


	Basswood



			1/8"	1/8"	6"	Bevel	5	4570A113	00000


			1/4"	1/4"	6"	Bevel	5	4570A1	00000


			Beech



					1/8"	1/8"	6"	Bevel	6	4570A118	00000


					1/4"	1/4"	6"	Flat	6	4570A116	00000

Rectangle


Bevel End	Flat End

Basswood—Basswood lapping sticks are good for intermediate to final finishing. A great general purpose option, they’re more durable than balsa but smoother than beech lapping sticks.

	Ht.	Lg.	End Shape	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Basswood



	1/8"	1/4"	6"	Bevel	5	4570A114	000000


	Beech



			1/8"	1/4"	6"	Flat	6	4570A115	00000

Round


Flat End	Point End

Basswood—Basswood lapping sticks are good for intermediate to final finishing. A great general purpose option, they’re more durable than balsa but smoother than beech lapping sticks.

	Lg.	End Shape	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Basswood



	1/8"	6"	Point	25	4570A2	000000


	1/4"	6"	Point	25	4570A3	00000


	Beech



			1/8"	6"	Point	5	4570A112	00000


			1/4"	6"	Flat	6	4570A117	00000

Mixing Cups and Sticks

Keep cups and sticks on hand for mixing two-part adhesives.

Mixing Stick

Wd.	Lg.	Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
3/4"	6"	Wood	12	7632A11	00000

Tongue Depressors

Inspect mouths and throats.

			Pkg. of 100		Pkg. of 500
Lg.	Wd.	Features		Pkg.		Pkg.
6"	3/4"	—	54845T672	00000	54845T85	000000
6"	3/4"	Sterile	54845T96	00000	———	0

Mixing Sticks

For Container Size	Wd.	Lg.	Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
1 qt.	1 1/8"	9"	Wood	12	77985T11	00000
1 gal.	1 1/8"	12"	Wood	12	77985T71	0000
1 gal.	1 1/8"	14"	Wood	12	77985T12	0000
5 gal.	1 1/2"	21"	Wood	6	77985T72	00000

Toothpicks

Toothpicks are mint flavored and come individually wrapped.

Lg.	Material	Flavor	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
3"	Wood	Mint	1,000	5506T43	00000

Nonmarring Pick Sets

5 Piece Set with ABS and

Plastic Blend 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.

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.

	Includes	Handle Style	Grip Style	Max. Temp., ° F	Handle Material		Each
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	4626N15	000000

Lapping Stick Assortments


	Bevel End	Point End	Flat End

Keep multiple shapes, sizes, and materials of lapping sticks on hand. Use them with lapping paste. Lap by hand or with reciprocating polishers. The softer balsa lapping sticks are good for delicate, final finishing—they’re gentle on the surface of your workpiece. Basswood lapping sticks are good for intermediate to final finishing and are more durable than wood.

No. of Pieces	Includes	Lg.		Each
12	Two 1/4" Wd. × 1/4" Ht. Square Balsa Wood Sticks with Flat End Two 3/16" Wd. × 3/16" Ht. Square Basswood Sticks with Beveled End Two 1/4" Wd. × 1/4" Ht. Square Basswood Sticks with Beveled End Two 1/8" Wd. × 1/4" Ht. Rectangle Basswood Sticks with Beveled End Two 1/8" Dia. Round Basswood Sticks with Pointed End Two 1/4" Dia. Round Basswood Sticks with Pointed End	6"	8312N111	000000

Solder-Repelling Picks


45° Angled Tip × Fork Tip	Brush Tip × Fork Tip

Brush Tip × Scraper Tip	Blunt Tip × Fork Tip

Position circuit board components without solder sticking to these picks.

Steel picks are wear resistant for long life.

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



	Straight	8"	Plain	Chrome-Plated Steel × Chrome-Plated Steel	Wood	7705A1	00000


	Brush Tip × Fork Tip



			Straight	8"	Plain	Chrome-Plated Steel × 302 Stainless Steel	Wood	7705A2	0000


			Brush Tip × Scraper Tip



					Straight	8"	Plain	Chrome-Plated Steel × 302 Stainless Steel	Wood	7705A3	0000


					Blunt Tip × Fork Tip



							Straight	8"	Plain	Chrome-Plated Steel × Chrome-Plated Steel	Wood	7705A4	0000

Rulers

Your go-to rulers for everyday measuring. Whether metal for durability or wood for a classic feel, our rulers measure up to most tasks, from woodwork to textiles to rough machining.

Hard Maple

Handcrafted in Maine from kiln-dried, hard maple, these wood rulers will stay straight and true for years to come. Just like rulers from a century ago, they also get all the details right:

Etched lines and numbers won’t wear off like printed graduations.
A clear coating guards against nicks and scratches.
Seamlessly integrated brass endcaps keep the corners square and the ruler lying flat.
_1/4" thickness prevents pencils and chalk from slipping as you trace lines.

						Rulers
	Lg.	Front Graduations (Numeric Graduations)	Back Graduations (Numeric Graduations)	Wd.	Thk.		Each
Inch







				Left-to-Right Reading Direction

				36"	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")	1 1/2"	1/4"	2002A1	000000


				48"	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")	1 1/2"	1/4"	2002A2	00000
				60"	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")	1 1/2"	1/4"	2002A3	00000
				72"	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")	1 1/2"	1/4"	2002A4	00000

Mixing Cups

Keep cups and sticks (sold separately) on hand for mixing two-part adhesives.

Cap., fl. oz.	Dia.	Ht.	Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
4	3"	1 1/2"	Polypropylene	6	7632A21	00000
8	4 1/2"	1 1/2"	Polypropylene	6	7632A22	0000

Wood Stirring Paddles

Handle			Paddle
Lg.	Wd.	Shape	Lg.	Wd.		Each
13"	1 1/4"	Straight	11"	3 5/8"	1138N11	000000
19"	1 1/4"	Straight	11"	3 5/8"	1138N13	00000
25"	1 1/4"	Straight	11"	3 5/8"	1138N12	00000
31"	1 1/4"	Straight	11"	3 5/8"	1138N14	00000

Folding Staff Gauges

Fold these vertical rulers for convenient storage and transport. They're varnished to resist gasoline, diesel fuel, and oil.

									Graduation
	Length	Overall Lg.	Folded Lg.	Front Left Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Front Right Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thk.	Color	Color	Type		Each
Inch—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction







				Varnished Wood

				8 ft.	9 1/2 ft.	3.7 ft.	1/8" (1")	1/8" (1")	7/8"	5/8"	Brown	Black	Printed	1923A54	000000


				10 ft.	12 1/2 ft.	4.7 ft.	1/8" (1")	1/8" (1")	7/8"	5/8"	Brown	Black	Printed	1923A55	00000
				12 ft.	14 1/2 ft.	4.3 ft.	1/8" (1")	1/8" (1")	7/8"	5/8"	Brown	Black	Printed	1923A58	00000
				14 ft.	15 1/2 ft.	5.7 ft.	1/8" (1")	1/8" (1")	7/8"	5/8"	Brown	Black	Printed	1923A56	00000
				15 ft.	16 1/2 ft.	4.7 ft.	1/8" (1")	1/8" (1")	7/8"	5/8"	Brown	Black	Printed	1923A57	00000
				16 ft.	18 ft.	6.4 ft.	1/8" (1")	—	7/8"	1/2"	Brown	Black	Embossed	1923A24	00000
				19 ft.	21 ft.	7.4 ft.	1/8" (1")	—	7/8"	1/2"	Brown	Black	Embossed	1923A25	00000
				22 ft.	24 ft.	8.4 ft.	1/8" (1")	—	7/8"	1/2"	Brown	Black	Embossed	1923A26	00000


				Metric—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction







								Varnished Wood

								2.4 m	2.9 m	1.2 m	0.5 cm (1 cm)	0.5 cm (1 cm)	7/8"	5/8"	Brown	Black	Printed	1923A21	00000


								3.6 m	4.4 m	1.4 m	0.5 cm (1 cm)	0.5 cm (1 cm)	7/8"	5/8"	Brown	Black	Printed	1923A22	00000
								4.5 m	5 m	1.5 m	0.5 cm (1 cm)	0.5 cm (1 cm)	7/8"	5/8"	Brown	Black	Printed	1923A23	00000
								6.7 m	7.3 m	2.6 m	0.5 cm (1 cm)	—	7/8"	1/2"	Brown	Black	Embossed	1923A27	00000

Yardsticks

Choose these everyday classroom yardsticks when you need to measure length in yards. Metal endcaps and a clear, protective finish guard them from nicks and scratches.

Wood

						Rulers
	Lg.	Front Graduations (Numeric Graduations)	Back Graduations (Numeric Graduations)	Wd.	Thk.		Each
Inch







				Left-to-Right Reading Direction

				36"	1/8" (1"), 1/8 yd. (1/8 yd.)	1/8" (1"), 1/8 yd. (1/8 yd.)	1 1/8"	1/4"	1908A15	00000

Folding Rulers

Combine the rigidity of a ruler with the portability of a tape measure. A favorite among carpenters, these rulers stay straight even when extended up to 6 ft., then fold up to the length of a phone to tuck into your tool belt. Bend them at their joints to draw angles and measure corners.

Wood

Rulers with Extension

For those who prefer the warm look and feel of wood, these rulers are a classic choice. Just be sure to keep them dry, since moisture can cause them to warp and crack. To keep them turning smoothly, their joints are brass plated to guard against wear and rust. Brass caps cover their ends, so they won’t splinter.

Rulers with Extension—Measure the inside of objects, such as drawers, where a standard folding ruler would either be too long or too short. These rulers have a sliding extension, so you can lengthen the ruler to fit within the object you're measuring.

							Extension
	Lg.	Unfolding Direction	Front Graduations (Numeric Graduations)	Back Graduations (Numeric Graduations)	Wd.	Thk.	Lg.	Material	Color		Each
Rulers







				Inch—Left-to-Right Reading Direction

				6 ft.	From Front	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	—	5/8"	9/64"	—	—	White	19365A28	000000


				6 ft.	From Front/From Back	1/100 ft. (1/10 ft.), 1/100 ft. (1/10 ft.)	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	5/8"	9/64"	—	—	White	1989A1	00000
				6 ft.	From Back	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	5/8"	9/64"	—	—	White	19365A29	00000




						Inch/Metric—Left-to-Right Reading Direction

						6 1/2 ft./2 m	From Front/From Back	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)	5/8"	9/64"	—	—	White	19365A27	00000


						Rulers with Extension







										Inch—Left-to-Right Reading Direction

										6 ft.	From Front/From Back	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	5/8"	9/64"	6"	Brass	Brown	19365A21	00000

High-Capacity Flex-Head Magnetic Retrievers


Round Magnet	Square Magnet

Pick up heavier objects than our other flex-head magnetic retrievers. All of these retrievers have a long shaft and pivoting head to access hard-to-reach items from almost any angle.

Bend and Stay—Bend-and-stay retrievers flex into position and stay there.

				Head
	Overall Lg.	Max. Magnetic Pull, lbf	Magnet Shape	Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Material	Flexibility	Max. Temp., ° F		Each
Fixed Length



		50"	60	Round	3 3/4"	—	—	1/2"	Wood	Bend and Stay	265	58235A33	000000


		52"	28	Square	—	2 3/8"	2"	2 3/4"	Wood	Bend and Stay	175	58235A51	00000

Staff Gauges for 55-Gallon Drums


Gallons—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction	Inch/Liters—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction

Measure volume in gallons or liters without calculations. These rulers are varnished to resist gasoline, diesel fuel, and oil.

							Graduation
	Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thk.	Color	Color	Type		Each
Gallons—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction







				Varnished Wood

				44"	1 gal. (1 gal.)	1 gal. (1 gal.)	5/8"	5/8"	Brown	Black	Printed	1923A53	00000


				Inch/Liters—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction







								Varnished Wood

								36"	1/8" (1")	1 L (5 L)	13/16"	13/16"	Brown	Black, Red	Embossed	6252N11	00000

Hook Retrievers

Hinged Hook and Fixed Length Wood

Use these long-handled retrievers to grab and pull objects in hard-to-reach spots.

Hinged Hook—Hinged-hook retrievers have a pivoting, pointed hook that accommodates objects of different sizes. They are also known as cant hooks.

	Opening Wd.	Head Material	Hook Material	Flexibility		Each
Hinged Hook and Fixed Length Wood



	36"	6" to 16"	Iron	Steel	Rigid	2296T11	0000000


	54"	8" to 24"	Iron	Steel	Rigid	2296T21	000000
	60"	8" to 24"	Iron	Steel	Rigid	2296T41	000000