Heiko
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Hello,
any one knows other manufactures of wide tip radiator hose picks than Snap on?
Thank you!
Greetings Heiko
any one knows other manufactures of wide tip radiator hose picks than Snap on?
Thank you!
Greetings Heiko
Other wide tip radiator hose picks than snap on
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619DioFan
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Lang makes a set. 50.00 bucks for a 2 piece set on amazon.
Blueshound_GJ
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I'm not sure anyone can improve on the SnapOn. It's pretty much a perfect tool.
Bubba Fett
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I second Lang and Lisle.
Fedwrench
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Not with that screwed up Instinct handle.
I buy any other version to avoid the Instinct handle.silvershaft
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Ikon makes a Snappy clone kit. $60
Qualitytools
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Any links to the alternative?
Blueshound_GJ
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I had to look it up, I've been out of the business for almost 20 years. Mine has a solid plastic handle which I prefer. It looks like they discontinued it and only offer a soft handle now.Not with that screwed up Instinct handle.
Actually was reading the title of this thread wrong and was not aware of the wide tip option. Mine is just a pointy tip.
WWheeler
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With the wide tips like Snap-on, Lisle or Lang? I didn't see anything on their website except normal hose picks.
The Lisle seem to be functionally the same/very similar to the Snap-on. The Lang seem to be better tailored only for large hoses.
Lisle 82139 - $17.03 (made in China)
Lang 854 - $49.59 (made in USA)
Snap-on SGA102BR - $93 (made in USA)
Snap-on Store
This thread got me to go ahead and order a set of the Lisle's. For the price seem the best fit for me.
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Dang brother - that's a strong post. Thanks for all the links.With the wide tips like Snap-on, Lisle or Lang? I didn't see anything on their website except normal hose picks.
The Lisle seem to be functionally the same/very similar to the Snap-on. The Wilde seem to be better tailored only for large hoses.
Lisle 82139 - $17.03 (made in China)
Lang 854 - $49.59 (made in USA)
Snap-on SGA102BR - $93 (made in USA)
Snap-on Store
shop.snapon.com
This thread got me to go ahead and order a set of the Lisle's. For the price seem the best fit for me.
I look at the Lisle and the handle immediately makes me hate them for some reason. I can see pros and cons to the narrower tips vs. the Lang too. You already have a Lisle set?
I've had the Lisle set for over a year and no issues for home use. As a good GJer, I bought them when they were introduced 
. I don't care for the handles, but for the price vs Snap On, I can deal with it for occasional use. I also have at least one hard handle pick type, a generic brand, that I never use.
. I don't care for the handles, but for the price vs Snap On, I can deal with it for occasional use. I also have at least one hard handle pick type, a generic brand, that I never use.WWheeler
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No, I just ordered the set. That's why I had all the links handy because this thread got me wanting a set like that and I was comparing them. There really seems to be very little difference between the Snap-on and the Lisle except the handles and the COO and the $76 price difference. This video I ran across makes that point (or should I say the wide tip) pretty clear ...
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decableguy2000
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Have Vessel hose picks, they are not wide.
nicks78camaro
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Cornwell
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CTGHRS - 2 Piece Wide Tip Hose Remover Set
Removes rubber hoses from fittings and clamps. Wide, smooth tip design prevents damage and punctures. Unique curve of the long pick faces the handle for pulling hoses off. Spoon curve of the short pick allows hoses to be pushed off. High-strength steel shank with ergonomic, non-slip handles. Can...
webcat.cornwelltools.com
Wamsutta
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I like these handles on the MACs.
bcradio
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Me neither, but I still bought them for that price
I've always used those for cotter pins.I had to look it up, I've been out of the business for almost 20 years. Mine has a solid plastic handle which I prefer. It looks like they discontinued it and only offer a soft handle now.
Actually was reading the title of this thread wrong and was not aware of the wide tip option. Mine is just a pointy tip.
I made my own dome pointed and small spoon tipped (shaped from flat tips) from some low cost hard handle screwdrivers with S2 blades (bend/shape nice and no plating peel). add a grinder, gas torch & emery cloth & you done in few minutes and at a price/quality/design/coo of your desire lol .
Can do bends/lengths exactly as you want and smaller spoons work better in most scenarios vs large spoon .
don't buy any snapon tools which have the instinct style handles, older handle designs were great in pro environment and a top quality effort, the newer handles **** considering the cost & you going need have a pretty reliable long term dealer for warranty be butter smooth/worth the cost .
Can do bends/lengths exactly as you want and smaller spoons work better in most scenarios vs large spoon .
don't buy any snapon tools which have the instinct style handles, older handle designs were great in pro environment and a top quality effort, the newer handles **** considering the cost & you going need have a pretty reliable long term dealer for warranty be butter smooth/worth the cost .
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nicks78camaro
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Almost made it through the weekend. Thanks, for making me spend more money.
CGarage
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I like the Lisles. I own them.
I also own several from PB Swiss that are really nice and useful.
I also own several from PB Swiss that are really nice and useful.