What type of o-ring pick do you use?

[Maizen]

Could you guys link your o-ring picks? I tried asking certain someone who has experience, but I guess I’m on bad terms since I’m being ignored. Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

 

[d3vnull]

For $20 you can fill a drawer with lots of ones my friends use:

https://www.harborfreight.com/search?q=pick

 

[thumper]

Mine are Snap-On brand, but look like these: 

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200809608_200809608?cm_mmc=Google-LIA&utm_source=Google_LIA&utm_medium=Hand%20Tools%20%3E%20Hook%20%2B%20Pick%20Sets&utm_campaign=Titan&utm_content=80974&gclid=CjwKCAjw8-78BRA0EiwAFUw8LAb56plU5SB77eIv-Ep_K2VAxMSjJ_XsYU9uY7l0vArgdlShNsiI1xoCZmAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[thumper]

Personally, I believe metal picks will get you in trouble. I've fixed a few guns that leaked with new orings due to damaged sealing surfaces. Hence my investment in the nylon picks. Plus, if you work on other things a lot, it's nice to have a pick that won't become magnetized. That's a lifesaver when using them to guide a tiny ball or spring without having it stick to the tool. 

 

[Peskådot671]

I've been using a set of dental picks from Brownells for awhile. Works for me.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/picks-hooks/stainless-steel-dental-explorers-prod9809.aspx

 

[oldsparky]

Parker o-ring picks. 



https://www.parker.com/Literature/O-Ring%20Division%20Literature/Bulletin%20pdf%27s/O-Ring%20Kit%20Catalog.pdf

 

[biohazardman]

I use the plastic ones when I can, they don't werq well sometimes, when they don't I resort to my metal picks. 

 

[Maizen]

Mine are Snap-On brand, but look like these: 

https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200809608_200809608?cm_mmc=Google-LIA&utm_source=Google_LIA&utm_medium=Hand%20Tools%20%3E%20Hook%20%2B%20Pick%20Sets&utm_campaign=Titan&utm_content=80974&gclid=CjwKCAjw8-78BRA0EiwAFUw8LAb56plU5SB77eIv-Ep_K2VAxMSjJ_XsYU9uY7l0vArgdlShNsiI1xoCZmAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Ok. I ordered these since they’re non marring. Thanks.

 

[Saltlake58]

I have a variety. Harbor Freight, brass picks from the gun isle at the local sporting goods, and a plastic set. I use them all from time to time. Don't be afraid to modify them either. I've cut, bent, sharpened, dulled, and generally abused the picks to make them work for me. They are cheap so just buy more

 

[Bob-in-WV]

It is best to invest in a quality set of picks. I use a small jewelers screwdriver to remove most of mine. It is flat and less prone to scratch the sealing surface which is brass or aluminum in most guns. True Value has a nice set of American made picks that hold up well. Craftsman used to have a nice set too, not sure about now. Lyman used to make a nice set of plastic picks. I don't like the cheap Chinese picks because they bend to easy. I have resealed a bunch of airguns and really enjoy it, but good tools makes it so much more pleasurable.

 

[Healthservices]

I try not to use anything pointed that will damage the seal. I tend to use picks that are blunt or grind existing tools to look like these. 

 

[Odoyle]

Dental floss pick if and when on a pinch (clean one of course).