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NEIKO Adjustable Helping Hand with Magnifying Glass for Soldering Station (1902) on sale for
$5.56.
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About this product:
- Frees your hands for safe soldering, gluing, positioning, fastening, and assembly of objects small to large in size for tasks requiring a high level of precision, such as avionics
- Equipped with a 2x magnifying glass on an adjustable arm to perform precision work on even the smallest of objects or workpieces
- Dual alligator spring clamps are attached to wire holders on adjustable arms that securely hold components, work pieces, small electronics, and appliances steady for soldering tasks that require accuracy and efficiency
- Mirror and clamps are mounted on adjustable ball joints to position and view work at any angle and to serve as extra hands to view objects at the most difficult angles with ease
- Heavy-duty cast-iron base keeps the unit upright and stable and provides a secure hold that keeps objects steady while working on or soldering components
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Here is a brief list of some of my favorite types, in no particular order. I didn't buy these particular ones, my suppliers have varied over the years.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0865VQVRX/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SBZRF6S/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C6NJOA/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNJRTT5H/
That last one is surprisingly useful, at this point I use it about 50% of the time. It's a good way to not get your fingers burnt soldering small stuff. One finger can hold the holder in your hand, and other fingers can push wire or components to the exact angle and position you want it.
While searching for this list, I came across another one that interests me. I think I'll be making one of these next:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJFFQ684/
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Here is a brief list of some of my favorite types, in no particular order. I didn't buy these particular ones, my suppliers have varied over the years.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0865VQVRX/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SBZRF6S/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C6NJOA/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNJRTT5H/
That last one is surprisingly useful, at this point I use it about 50% of the time. It's a good way to not get your fingers burnt soldering small stuff. One finger can hold the holder in your hand, and other fingers can push wire or components to the exact angle and position you want it.
While searching for this list, I came across another one that interests me. I think I'll be making one of these next:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJFFQ684/
This style of "helping hands" is absolutely abysmal. You'll fight with it so much, you'll want to throw it out a window -- we call that "defenestration", but the cool kids call it "yeeting". The owners of the building call it vandalism.
Instead, check out Panavise's offerings (they've been around for a while) or a new offering from OMNIFIXO, which I think is probably the nicest I've seen to date. Both are pricier than this, but they actually do the job well. This one doesn't do anything well other than increase one's blood pressure.