If you want a good quality, affordable USA-made pick set then I'd recommend this Pratt-Read set. I've had it about a year and they've worked really well for me.
About $10 on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BZZ33W/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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I think the Masterforce set at Menards is the same as this, I think I paid $6 for my set.
They are the same. Pratt-Read provides a lot of tools for the Masterforce brand.
But, not every Menards seems to have them. The website claims most stores have them, but I've looked at two different ones and they didn't have the picks, or at least I couldn't find them.
Is the $12 pick set above better than the HF set? I need a good pick set and no menards bearby either.
They are the same. Pratt-Read provides a lot of tools for the Masterforce brand.
But, not every Menards seems to have them. The website claims most stores have them, but I've looked at two different ones and they didn't have the picks, or at least I couldn't find them.
Edit: I just saw a review from 2010 on these, saying they are made in Taiwan. I just expected USA from Mayhew. If that's important to you, you may want to do more research.... I'll update once I receive.
Mayhew Tools 60003 +Dominator "Mini" Hook & Pick 4Pc Set - $12.01
This is a pretty good deal. Free shipping and enter newsletter7610 in the discount code section for 5% off bringing it to the $12.01 .
http://www.opentip.com/Tools-Home-I...ominator-Mini-Hook-Pick-Pc-Set-p-3616635.html
Never heard of this company and reviews aren't great regarding them, so I'll be the test guinea pig![]()
Edit: I just saw a review from 2010 on these, saying they are made in Taiwan. I just expected USA from Mayhew. If that's important to you, you may want to do more research.... I'll update once I receive.
Mayhew Tools 60003 +Dominator "Mini" Hook & Pick 4Pc Set - $12.01
This is a pretty good deal. Free shipping and enter newsletter7610 in the discount code section for 5% off bringing it to the $12.01 .
http://www.opentip.com/Tools-Home-I...ominator-Mini-Hook-Pick-Pc-Set-p-3616635.html
Never heard of this company and reviews aren't great regarding them, so I'll be the test guinea pig![]()
^ Or get them with a Craftsman handle on them for $6.99 via Local Ad:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4-pc...00941634000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL
^ Or get them with a Craftsman handle on them for $6.99 via Local Ad:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4-pc...00941634000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL
I have that set and they definitely are not the same as the Wilde set. I broke one in 5 minutes of use. The Craftsman hard handle set made by Pratt Reed are much better.
These are under $12 from tooltopia everyday... http://www.tooltopia.com/mayhew-tools-60003.aspx
Also, I can confirm they are made in Taiwan. I had a set.

your going to make someone feel bad for paying $.75 too much.![]()
The Craftsman mini-pick sets in my area aren't made by PR and aren't made in the USA any more.
You have to order the Pratt-Read ones or buy them at Menards under their Masterforce brand.

The ones with the acetate handles? Rubber dipped handles? Or professional handles?
Acetate handles are USA with global comp last I saw.![]()