Sears has 4-Piece Craftsman Hook and Pick Set w/ Cushioned Grip Handles (41634) for $4.72 with free store pickup.
Craftsman 4 pc. Hook and Pick Set - $4.72
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lightning02
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are these picks any good?
Us made, lifetime warranty. I bought a second set for my go bag. My first set has taken my abuse for the last 4 years.
impactsocket
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Do the handles slip off of these hooks and picks?
Cruzomatic
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I'm in for a set. Thanks OP. Picking it up in the morning.
Spn1025
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it's been discussed in the Sears thread I believe that they do slip off.
I picked up this set about 2 months ago but haven't used them yet.
MattVette89
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Thanks OP. Picked up a set for myself and my cousin as a little gift.
ken w.
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I have 2 sets of these and the handles are not tight at all. They spin or fall off. I had to peen them a few times to tighten them up.
lightning02
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are the tips screwed into the handles? if so cant you loctite them?
Spn1025
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We're talking about the black grip. It can slide off. Or at least I was lol
pendragon1998
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As badly as the handles slip, I should hate these, but they are just so darn handy.
southalabama
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I ordered and f'n sears website changed my store. I kept changing back and final order at wrong store.
No biggie but aggravating.
No biggie but aggravating.
Itinerant
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No, they are not. I have a set and use them frequently but the handles and working ends do separate easily when I apply any amount of twisting torque to the hooked ends. Sometimes frustrating but to be expected at that price point.
1. Remove handles.
2. Drop a couple drops of super glue into the handles (or couple drops of Gorilla Glue).
3. Quickly reinstall handles.
No more slip.
I broke the tip off of the "complex" pick but the handle didnt budge at all. I wonder if they have QC issues.
rlitman
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I have the long version of that set. The picks are screwed into aluminum handles, and they're always loosening up on me. Yeah, I need to loctite them.
And the rubber handles do slide a little on the aluminum. I could probably find some adhesive for that too.
For what it's worth, I still like them, and they do their job just fine.
Cruzomatic
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I just picked up my order. Not bad, and made in USA.
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DanielSimpsonDay
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I like these better.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4-pc-pick-and-hook-set/p-00941513000P?TecPara=41_
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4-pc-pick-and-hook-set/p-00941513000P?TecPara=41_
Cruzomatic
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They do like the picks screw into the handles, but as of now, mine are in there very tight. I really could have used these last week during a spark plug change. If they do begin to rotate within the handles, some loctite will do the trick.
four.cycle
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rlitman said:
^ same here. manufactured, if I am not mistaken, by Ullman. the "hook" one snapped first time I used it (to remove a return spring on a Snapper RWD walk-behind mower.) Sears replaced the entire set with no hassle.
I found a nice set of Wilde picks for about $20 bucks on Ebay. skinny handles but they seem a bit more reliable.
whoa... looks like I paid too much - $14 bucks including shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WILDE-PROFE...311719?hash=item418fcadfe7:g:AuoAAOSw-jhUK3Cf
seth13_1984
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Picked up my set today for 1/2 price of what they were in store! 
Also, most importantly the Made in USA logo on the back. Thanks OP!!
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Also, most importantly the Made in USA logo on the back. Thanks OP!!
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seth13_1984
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Same thing almost happened to me... They also had some impact sets on sale for $19.99 I almost came home with...
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getbent4x4
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I broke a set of them then threw them away not thinking they were warrantiable
rshadd
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I bought the same set back in 2012. It's a nice set for the money and very handy to have. I think it's the same set that Ulman makes.
Itinerant
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The 7-inchers are press-fit into the handles approx. 3/4". Ullman, or whoever the manufacturer is put some type of adhesive in the bore but it doesn't work well.
Sears is so aggravating, no wonder I rarely go there.
Local Sears only has regular price, plastic handled (as suggested by DanielSimpsonDay) was on sale but only $2 off. Unlike the other 3 customers waiting for a sales person, I didn't have the time to wait and argue with them.
The good news is that I had my choice of any of the parking spaces right by the front door!
Local Sears only has regular price, plastic handled (as suggested by DanielSimpsonDay) was on sale but only $2 off. Unlike the other 3 customers waiting for a sales person, I didn't have the time to wait and argue with them.
The good news is that I had my choice of any of the parking spaces right by the front door!
Argue about what?
Just place the order online for in-store pickup. They can even bring the order out to your car.
captain14
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Yes the online price is usually cheaper than in store purchase .
Most of the deals are online order only.
MattVette89
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I picked mine up at a mall location the other night. Full price of $8.99 on the rack. The kid price matched at the register. Not sure if that's new or not. In the past I've had to order on my phone and take it up there.
maxwage
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I have these and have been very pleased. They survived a fire (not actually burned) and got some surface rust but some Evaporust and 320 grit wet dry sandpaper cleaned them up good. Have been invaluable cleaning up my salvageable tools. Handles have not slipped off with frequent use.
cagullett1
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For hobby use maybe. They bend like spaghetti at the thought of touching oil seals.
slow
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everything I have purchased at sears in the last 12 months, tell them it was cheaper online and they match the price I tell them it was. 1/2 the time they do not even look at my phone (where I have the website pulled up with the item)
now, I have been honest with the prices, so I assume they know the online price for the items on sale that week.
Ryan
alpinewhite
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I happen to need to use mine today. Thus, I confirmed that I already have this set from the last time it was a Hot Deal. Thanks anyway. Looks like it's back to normal price now.