Spoon Type Hose Picks

[T45]

Has anyone got feedback on these spoon-type hose picks?

The flatened shap is designed to not put a hole/tear or damage hoses. These appear to be similar to some DIY type picks people were making with flat-heaf screwdrivers, heated with a torch and bent to shape. Some of those were in another GJ thread.

p/n reference
Item: SGA102BR (2pcs)
Radiator Hose Pick Short Blade SGA1714B
Radiator Hose Pick Long Blade SGA1713B

 

[Strouty]

Yes and I hate them, they are awful, they **** so bad. Well, they work great, but they don't come in green.

 

[Superbec]

I got the PBSwiss model , works when I need it but not that often.~15$

 

[gdocktor3]

Yes and I hate them, they are awful, they **** so bad. Well, they work great, but they don't come in green.

Interesting statement. They **** so bad, but work great...

 

[T45]

Another shot of the flatened-type shape

 

[T45]

standard type

 

[redwrench60]

I've got that Snap On two piece set. The blunt tip makes it harder to damage the hose but also makes it harder to insert between the hose and the fitting/pipe. Sometimes I have to use a regular pick to make a way in then finish with the blunt type. On a side note they make excellent tools for un latching and releasing electrical connectors and prying trim panels.

 

[Snap_cap]

Yes and I hate them, they are awful, they **** so bad. Well, they work great, but they don't come in green.

Considering how much interest in colors other than red these picks seem to generate, and the typical way Snap-On rolls out new items; they'll probably be released in green & orange in the Fall TechExtra Ad or the Winter/Holiday Ad.

 

[chrisnazzy]

I've got that Snap On two piece set. The blunt tip makes it harder to damage the hose but also makes it harder to insert between the hose and the fitting/pipe. Sometimes I have to use a regular pick to make a way in then finish with the blunt type. On a side note they make excellent tools for un latching and releasing electrical connectors and prying trim panels.

I bought a set a few months back and I have also found they come in handy for light prying and trim!

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[Fedwrench]

I have the two piece set linked. I like the concept but, hate the instinct handle. I'm hoping someone else comes out with them that has a better shaped handle.

I would also like a long version of the short one in the two piece set above. I get that the long one in the set is for pulling a hose off but, I feel that a longer blade version shaped like the short one would be sweet for connectors, trim and whatever else comes to mind.

 

[Finky198]

I bought Dental tools there known as composite spoons they are great for o-rings seals and rubber hoses. especially small evap lines. 5pc 10 different tips... cost me 50 dollar they are stainless with aluminum handles.

 

[Strouty]

Where did you get those Finky? They look really useful!

 

[Finky198]

There from the NYC Dental convention, I will find you a link. This is the closes I could find with a quick search. I have a card and or the package will look later today. They have been excellent tools so far... I found on the floor of the convention prices go from $7-$50 depending on coo and the type of tool. The link I listed is on the expensive side but hold tight I will find a better deal. I just don't have Part numbers in front of me.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/152483010674

 

[DerekV]

I bought Dental tools there known as composite spoons they are great for o-rings seals and rubber hoses. especially small evap lines. 5pc 10 different tips... cost me 50 dollar they are stainless with aluminum handles.

Haha that's a great idea [emoji106]

 

[tjmonsen5]

Do the dental tools hold up well? I bought some from Harry Epstein a few years ago and they break very easily. They are not designed for the forces of mechanic usage. I just use a set of snapon picks now and have not broken one yet.

 

[superautobacs]

standard type

I've been using those for nearly 8 years and I've never punctured a hose with it. I took that photo to show that the tips do not come to a sharp point, which was what I typically saw from other brands.

 

[T45]

I've been using those for nearly 8 years and I've never punctured a hose with it. I took that photo to show that the tips do not come to a sharp point, which was what I typically saw from other brands.

Yeah - thats a great photo of the Koken pick set. The purpose of was just to demonstrate they are conical in cross section. The ones in the OP are a tapered in one dimension, but Flat-blade cross section in the other. Seal removers share a similar design-concept, but more on the scale of mini-picks.

 

[T45]

Do the dental tools hold up well? I bought some from Harry Epstein a few years ago and they break very easily. They are not designed for the forces of mechanic usage. I just use a set of snapon picks now and have not broken one yet.

If you like the shape and build of the SO mini-picks, and don't mind the price...chek out the seal removers...very similar spoon shape at the smaller scale.

https://store.snapon.com/Seal-Removal-Tools-Soft-Grip-C682017.aspx

 

[md21722]

They work well enough. OTC ones are sharp. The other style Snap On look good too.

 

[chrisnazzy]

My arsenal of SO files, hose picks, mini picks, seal removal and trim tools. I have purchased and added these sets over several years and many of the tools have proven to have other handy uses aside from what they were designed for.

Both the 3 pc. hose pick set and the new wide tip hose pick set only come in red as Strouty mentioned so I've just opted to keep everything uniform and stay red.

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[Two Door]

A Wilde or Craftsman Cotter Key Extractor works great for hose freeing.

 

[Strouty]

Lucky for me, my dealer is really great, he if they come out in green, he swaps them for me. It makes me buy things from him more often, as I am not a fan of red, but if it does end up green, I still get it. Your picture shows another set that is not offered in red, the hardened tip set, I have the cotter pin puller in green as well as all the other hose picks and mini tools. It is totally a sickness, but when I open a drawer and see lots of green tools, it makes me happy.

 

[Snap_cap]

Lucky for me, my dealer is really great, he if they come out in green, he swaps them for me. It makes me buy things from him more often, as I am not a fan of red, but if it does end up green, I still get it. Your picture shows another set that is not offered in red, the hardened tip set, I have the cotter pin puller in green as well as all the other hose picks and mini tools. It is totally a sickness, but when I open a drawer and see lots of green tools, it makes me happy.

Yeah, that is a sickness - they should be orange!

 

[chrisnazzy]

I'm with ya. My sickness is the orange hard handled tools that fill the entire drawer above and adorn a bunch of my ratchets.

Could you imagine the debacle you'd be in if SO ever began offering Instinct in blue......

Here is some fun hue changing!

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[2ndGearRubber]

If you like the shape and build of the SO mini-picks, and don't mind the price...chek out the seal removers...very similar spoon shape at the smaller scale.

https://store.snapon.com/Seal-Removal-Tools-Soft-Grip-C682017.aspx

Mayhew makes an identical set.

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

They're like $20.

EDIT:

 

[TheCarbideRat]

I never felt a need. Seems like they just want to sell more tools.
I've removed a few hoses in my time.
Twisting them, or getting them to twist before removing in one way or another including a heat gun has worked for me.
These utensils might be cool for trim removal as well? Or straightening rubber seals.

 

[Finky198]

https://www.wise-instruments.com

I'll check my part numbers today.

They have held up very well and have a lifetime warranty. As I said I use them mainly for seals and o rings, but they work great on small hose. They are great on breaking the seal...

 

[M_George]

last time I needed something like that, I just made one out of an old screwdriver using a hammer and torch. Worked exactly as designed.

 

[Finky198]

I have a CMan bent specificly for trampoline springs. It's come in handy a few times...