"Flat" point hose removal tool

[M6erfan]

A while ago I saw some hose removal picks that had flat instead of pointed ends and now I cant find them. I'm thinking they were sold by Mac or Matco. Anyone have an Idea?

 

[4xdog]

Maybe these? More "seal" than "hose", but they're on my list...

https://store.snapon.com/Seal-Removal-Tools-Soft-Grip-4-pc-Soft-Grip-Seal-Removal-Tool-Set-P644362.aspx

 

[Buckgnarly]

https://store.snapon.com/Radiator-and-Freeze-Plug-Tools-Radiator-Hose-Pick-Set-P886563.aspx

 

[Fedwrench]

Unfortunately, snap on is the sole source for the flat tip hose picks at the moment. They also released a model with a 2 foot blade recently. Since I hate the instinct handle, I'm hoping someone else releases their versions soon.

Luckily for me, there are many other versions of the smaller seal removers available

 

[kythri]

What about these, from Mayhew?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GO2UWW4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[M6erfan]

OK, thanks guys. Buckgnarly's link to the S-o set is what I'm after but the ones I saw definitely weren't Snappies. I may have seen them on eBay as an older set no longer carried by Mac or Matco

 

[Zewnten]

My auto parts, O'Reilly, store has a set with yellow handles. Made in Taiwan, performance tool or some such brand.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00064GO0U/?tag=atomicindus08-20


These are what you are likely looking for. The set of 4 "O ring removers" is sold by a number of brands. I like my titans when I use them, although it's rare.



EDIT: Look at the "customers also viewed" section, any color handle you like is probably available.

 

[Fedwrench]

OK, thanks guys. Buckgnarly's link to the S-o set is what I'm after but the ones I saw definitely weren't Snappies. I may have seen them on eBay as an older set no longer carried by Mac or Matco

when you find them, please share.

i see people are confusing seal removers with hose picks.

the hose picks are bigger/longer and have a much thicker blade.

 

[M6erfan]

when you find them, please share.

i see people are confusing seal removers with hose picks.

the hose picks are bigger/longer and have a much thicker blade.

Yeah, don't know what that's about...

Anyway, thanks for all the suggestions, I'll keep looking

 

[Tallpilot]

This is one of those ideas that you have to hand it to Snap-on. It’s obvious when you see it that it is far superior to the pointy design but somehow in 100 years of water cooled IC engines nobody else came up with it. I liked it so much I paid the Snap-on tax.

Is this obvious design patentable? Is there prior art?

 

[Mr_B]

I been making my own hose and pick tools from long blade screwdrivers I picked up at local hardware clearance. cheap and easy and custom to your preferences .

 

[M6erfan]

This is one of those ideas that you have to hand it to Snap-on. It’s obvious when you see it that it is far superior to the pointy design but somehow in 100 years of water cooled IC engines nobody else came up with it. I liked it so much I paid the Snap-on tax.

Is this obvious design patentable? Is there prior art?

That's what I thought when I first saw them "what a great idea". Crazy to think that no-one else makes similar design.

Astro...Are you reading this?

 

[Tallpilot]

Just to give Fedwrench apoplexy: I like the Instinct handle so much I bought the threaded versions to put on my files.

 

[wafrederick]

I have the 2 piece Snap On wide tipped radiator hose pick tool set,worth every penny and does not poke holes in radiator hoses.Come in with red handles and the handles can be switched out for a different color handle.One I seen on Koon Trucking's youtube channel on a Snap On Friday video.His dealer switched out the handles to green handles

 

[WittHay]

The long Snap-on radiator tools are popular with diesel mechanics you can reach in and pull a hose off with the hook tool or try to pry it off with the other tool. The large Instinct handles are not that bad as you need some leverage to pull off large hoses.

There might be some specialty tool maker that makes a flat blade rad tool for cars, havent noticed any in the tool catalogs I get from the parts stores though

 

[Wamsutta]

Just to give Fedwrench apoplexy: I like the Instinct handle so much I bought the threaded versions to put on my files.

I hear a lot of people say they hate that handle.

 

[Tallpilot]

I think older guys who grew up with the square hard handles (which I think are almost as bad as butyrate handles) grew accustomed to them and now have a condition similar to Stockholm syndrome.

All joking aside it is hard to change after using something for 20 years.

 

[Fedwrench]

I'm not that big of a fan of the old snap on rectangular handles that would fall apart sitting in your toolbox drawer. Although I do like the MAC version with a little texture in the handle to prevent slip.
To me the instinct handle is just too large and uncomfortable
If you guys like it, by all means buy a bunch. I'll pass and search out other options

Snap on isn't the only brand to screw their handles up. The ideal owned SK slapped pry bar sized handles on Pratt reed screwdriver blades and called it good, Which it isn't

 

[M6erfan]

I agree. I'm not an "old guy" but I've never liked the old or new S-o handles. To large and clunky IMO.

 

[6PTsocket]

I was just looking at a set of Prerformance Tool 2 cycle engine carb adjusters, W1185 and the are the same red and black that the OP dislikes. Struck me as a SnapOn wannabe like cheap yellow power tools that are supposed to suggest DeWalt

My auto parts, O'Reilly, store has a set with yellow handles. Made in Taiwan, performance tool or some such brand.

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[M_George]

I been making my own hose and pick tools from long blade screwdrivers I picked up at local hardware clearance. cheap and easy and custom to your preferences .

Agreed, something that simple all I need to do is see a picture then make my own.

 

[Tallpilot]

That all makes sense. I'm 6'6" with hands sized to match. I thought the HK USP had a nice sized grip. Very few people with hand sizes closer to the mean thought the same.

 

[Granite80]

I have the mayhews - very nice


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[jshillin]

I used my buddies at the body shop last week. He doesn't use them for the intended purpose, but more for interior trim and little things and I found that they do come in handy. His are snap-on and the tips were broken on 3 of them. I ordered a cheap set off of ebay this morning.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4pc-Mini-O...VYAAOSwkrFaWTU~:sc:USPSFirstClass!17237!US!-1

 

[WhiffySpark]

I have a green Matco set. Almost same size as snapon

 

[M6erfan]

I have a green Matco set. Almost same size as snapon

Hose remover or seal remover? Part #?

 

[WhiffySpark]

Hose remover or seal remover? Part #?

Seal removal.ill look

 

[theoldwizard1]

I bought the HF version of the top one for a couple of bucks !

You just have to be careful to point the point away from the hose.

 

[M6erfan]

I bought the HF version of the top one for a couple of bucks !

You just have to be careful to point the point away from the hose.

The top one is flat as well. I don't think HF has a version of that

 

[ChevyEFI]

The top one is flat as well. I don't think HF has a version of that

Can't find the $10 grinder aisle?

BTW, Toptul semi-soft handle is better for grip ergonomically than SO Instinct. I was comparing the locking bit driver with a soft handle ratcheting SO screwdriver.

 

[Tallpilot]

I bought the HF version of the top one for a couple of bucks!

You just have to be careful to point the point away from the hose.

That’s why the Snap-on one is so superior. It obviates the damage from accidentally twisting your wrist the wrong way. I know you’ll never pay $35 for a hose removal tool.

Can't find the $10 grinder aisle?

BTW, Toptul semi-soft handle is better for grip ergonomically than SO Instinct. I was comparing the locking bit driver with a soft handle ratcheting SO screwdriver.

I’ve never seen a SO ratcheting screwdriver with an Instinct handle, only 1/4 and 3/8 square drives. I wish they’d make one.

 

[superautobacs]

M6erfan,

I've been using these Ko-ken ones for like 10 years and I've never punctured a hose. I got these because they don't come to sharp point. The picture is from when they were new:

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Another reason why I got them was because of the grip handle. At the time I was really impressed with the level of grip this type of handle offered, even when wet with slippery coolant.

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I've found them useful for things other than its intended purpose, too.

I haven't seen the Snap-on ones in person, but to me it seems like it would be tricky to manouver the flat-tip blade around a round hose that's tightly bound to a neck. The flat-tip would seem to create more resistance than a conventional conical shaped tip.

 

[Buster21]

I just made my own out of a old Husky screwdriver.

 

[gat1954]

I just made my own out of a old Husky screwdriver.

Super Idea on the Craft of making ones Own Tools and Nice 90 DeGree Bends to a total 180. .. Here's a Video, of a person with a Flat Head Tip with maybe a 115 DeGree Bend Shorty Flat Head, that will not damage the Hose with a steady technique. Of course No One has these For Sale,thatI know of ? https://www.facebook.com/reel/1145103660298859

 

[Fedwrench]

It's been a while since this thread started and there's been new flat tip hose picks released since 2018.

Here's a lang set rebadged by many: https://www.langtools.com/sku-854-2-pc-hose-removal-installer-set/

Here's a very economical Lisle set: https://www.jbtools.com/lisle-82130-hose-spoon/

Milwaukee offers this 4 piece hose pick set that includes a flat tipped version:

4pc Hose Pick Set | Milwaukee Tool

MILWAUKEE® hose picks feature an all-metal core for up to 50% more durability. All MILWAUKEE Mechanics Hand Tools are backed by a lifetime guarantee

www.milwaukeetool.com

Duratec Offers a flat tipped hose pick as well as a few other strange named models on Amazon.

I wish Tekton would come out with a selection of hose picks mated to their hard red screwdriver handle

 

[mikey03]

It's been a while since this thread started and there's been new flat tip hose picks released since 2018.

Here's a lang set rebadged by many: https://www.langtools.com/sku-854-2-pc-hose-removal-installer-set/

made in USA!

Here's a very economical Lisle set: https://www.jbtools.com/lisle-82130-hose-spoon/

most of there stuff these days is Chinese I think?

I wish Tekton would come out with a selection of hose picks mated to their hard red screwdriver handle

Please yes

honestly I was also hoping snap on would release the hard handles again I hate soft grip and part rubber handles

 

[whateg01]

Dammit another tool I didn't know I needed. Just bought a cheap version off Amazon.

 

[gat1954]

Thanks for TRYINg but these are POINTED Sugestions ! What We are Lookin for is a FLAT HEAD CURVED :

Here's a lang set rebadged by many: https://www.langtools.com/sku-854-2-pc-hose-removal-installer-set/ " THESE ARE POINTED NOT FLAT "

Here's a very economical Lisle set: https://www.jbtools.com/lisle-82130-hose-spoon/ "THESE ARE POINTED NOT FLAT !! LINK Correct https://www.jbtools.com/lisle-82130-hose-spoon "

Milwaukee offers this 4 piece hose pick set that includes a flat tipped version:

4pc Hose Pick Set | Milwaukee Tool

MILWAUKEE® hose picks feature an all-metal core for up to 50% more durability. All MILWAUKEE Mechanics Hand Tools are backed by a lifetime guarantee

www.milwaukeetool.com

"THESE are ALL POINTED NOTHING Flat "

Duratec Offers a flat tipped hose pick as well as a few other strange named models on Amazon. " Checked Duratec , Nothing https://duratechtools.store/collections/screwdrivers "

 

[whateg01]

Gat, I don't know what you're on about, or just on, but maybe you need to get some of those cheater lenses from the welding thread. These don't look pointed.