I use one of these...
Availible from most craft/model/hobby type shop/store for around a tenner. Has an iron holder and the magnifying glass comes in handy.
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| Author: | Steve Cook [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | "3rd hand" for soldering recommendation |
Looking back at the "hate soldering" thread, it brought to mind some of my own issues, primarily, not having enough hands. What do you all tend to use to help out and act as a third and sometimes fourth hand? Just alligator type clips, or the stations with flexible arms with clamps, magnifying glass and lights, etc.? Something else? I would love some input as I imagine many of us novices have this issue. Thanks in advance. steve |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "3rd hand" for soldering recommendation |
I got pretty decent with using my fingers in pairs to hold two wires, the iron, and the solder all at once...but I was a fool...these things are the effing business: Attachment: sparkhands.jpg https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11784 Get a couple extra arms for it, it's even better with four. |
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| Author: | mechanix [ Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "3rd hand" for soldering recommendation |
I use one of these... Availible from most craft/model/hobby type shop/store for around a tenner. Has an iron holder and the magnifying glass comes in handy. |
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| Author: | John Killin [ Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "3rd hand" for soldering recommendation |
I have one similar to Brian's without the soldering iron holder. I first got it to hold the turret board in an amp building project, but now use it for all kinds of stuff. I got it from Harbor Freight for around $3. It is another one of those HF good buys. |
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| Author: | Steve Cook [ Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: "3rd hand" for soldering recommendation |
Thanks guys, I think these look exactly like what I'm looking for. Might even get one of each to see which works better for me or which applications they are more suited to. |
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