Hook and Pick Set Recommendations

[pendragon1998]

Ullman Devices is the OE for the black cushion grip pick sets sold under the Craftsman and SK names, possibly Blue Point, Mac and Matco as well.

Can someone post a side-by-side of these (I have the little Cman ones) next to the Pratt-Reads? Are they about the same size?

 

[vartz04]

The Pratt read ones are the same size as the harbor freight orange ones

 

[pendragon1998]

Those Wilde picks appear to just be rebranded Ullman Devices picks. Quite a few companies rebrand the Ullman picks.

http://www.ullman-devices.com/scribers_hooks_picks/individual_hook_n_pick_set.html

I believe most of Wilde's stuff is rebranded.

 

[SMKS]

I believe most of Wilde's stuff is rebranded.

Not fair to say "most"

Their main bread and butter are pliers, chisels and pry bars. They make that stuff themselves and are the OEM for other companies.

 

[lilcraigford]

^ for me a pick is probably in 10 top of most used tools so id say money well spent...... dont get my wrong i got hf, kobalt, s.o. craftsman. some other off shoot set. they all serve there place, matco picks just happen to be in 1st place.

If you'd like an alternative, the orange handled Matco set comes from the Witte MaxxPro lineup:

 

[four.cycle]

I believe most of Wilde's stuff is rebranded.

as SMKS points out, Wilde manufactures their own pliers, chisels, punches, and pry bars (among other items.)
the SHP904 pick set is outsourced - I got my wires crossed in a previous comment above - and I will defer to SMKS on that one: it indeed looks like Ullman is the OE manufacturer, as they most likely are on the Craftsmans pictured above, and as they are on about 99% of the magnetic and nylon-handled screw starters sold by a great many other companies (Wilde being among them.)

If you cruise through the new Wilde catalog (available in *.pdf format on their website) you will note a great many items have been marked "discontinued". Almost all of those are items Wilde outsourced. I believe they are refocusing their efforts on what they actually make, because they're very good at it; they have been OE on pliers for a number of other tool brands, which a quick visual comparison will show. They've also been a supplier for US Government contracts for years, making, among other things, bayonets for M1 rifles:

 

[Adam.C]

I have Snap On. Break a point, get a new one - that's pretty great. Regardless of brand, I'd look for models with fat handles that let you twist the tool easily. I have some with old hard handles, and some with the new fatter instinct. I find I use the fatter handles more.

 

[kylefitz]

Epsteins carries Wilde.
Wilde does make a nice 7'' rad. tool/pick. The handle is comfortable, 3 sided. Great price,$5
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/7-radiator-hose-tool.html
cotter pin extractor/pick. 7'' & 12'' again, great prices.
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/7-cotter-key-extractor.html
a 7'' awl.
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/wilde-7-scratch-awl-punch-1-4.html
and, Wilde's scrapers are excellent.
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/1-wilde-gasket-scraper.html
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/1-offset-gasket-scraper.html
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/1-wilde-pull-scraper.html

I will second the recommendation above. I have Wilde scrapers, hose picks, cotter pin pullers, and punches. All great products at a great price. If you're looking so a smaller pick seri recommend Moody tools. Very sharp and strong tips. They also make great micro screwdrivers and scrubbers. Us made in Rhode Island I believe.
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/tool-brand/moody-tool.html

 

[mark.dziamski]

I took a chance with the HF pick set. Haven't had

any problems, and I have been very satisfied with

them. Actually, I got 3 sets b/c they were so cheap.

One for the truck box, one for the garage box, and a set

to hang on my 'spares' board just in case. So far, the

spare is still hanging. Haven't broken or lost one yet.

(At least 3 years now.)

Uncle Bob

Yeah for a $1.99 the HF set is amazing. I have a set that I've had for a few years now as well, started off as my main set, only complaint is the handles are pretty slippery when you get covered in oil. I mostly use them for pulling seal out of hydraulic rams. I have since bought the SO set and love those as well because of the better grip, but seriously, $1.99 for the HF set can't be beat.

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