Magnetic Helping Hands Third Arm Soldering Work Station | EXtra Large & Heavy Duty Base Plate | 5 Flexible Arms with Precision 360 Degree Alligator Clip

The price of this platform makes it a good choice if you want to solder and work on board. The pros are In order to work on your soldering projects, you can take full advantage of the magnetic bases on the arms. There is a heavy base at the bottom of the pyramid Manipulating the arms or PCB standoffs do not get the board to move. As long as there are PCB standoffs, components can be soldered properly to the board without it rocking. The arms articulate smoothly and accurately, unlike flexible plastic arms, unlike those made of plastic Rather, they will be placed where they are needed without any clicking in or pasting. It's awesome that you can remove/replace clips. This footprint provides plenty of space for smaller projects since it measures 7" by 11". The cons are Putting away the large base is a hassle, as it takes up a lot of space. It scratches a little easier than I would like on the base's surface Make sure not to drag the standoffs and arms You can replace the plastic arms from the Adam Savage YouTube video with the ones from this kit by attaching a steel plate to the base. If you've seen his DIY portable soldering station, you can do the same thing. In my version, I've made that change and it works quite They can be kept in a cabinet until it's time to use.

Griffin Cherry

| Dec 02, 2020

The pillars are not a good place to sleep. In a nutshell The set is a good buy. Definitely a good value for the money. I really like it. My set of helping hands came from the Amazon warehouse with a couple minor flaws. Someone was kind enough to color them in with a matching black pen as I anticipated they would appear, and it didn't affect anything at all. As the arms move to wherever you want, the base is stable, and the arms stay in place as desired. These clips are superior to the average ones I've seen, and they accomplish the task well. Tips that are more precise, and plastic implants The use of dipped alligator clips would be much more pleasant than the sleeved ones. I know, I know, but that's nitpicking The picking process. The Anki Overdrive kits have already been replaced with this kit after it worked great for replacing the batteries on those vehicles. It was the small pillars that put the icing on top of the There are six of them. They are extremely stable (the magnets don't move) and once I cleaned them up (3 of the brass tops had to be removed and lubricated to move freely) they are my favorite piece. The board remains rock steady with their help. The majority of the time, when I have messed up electrical repair work, it was because I was trying to perform tasks that required more hands than I had. Now that this set is available, that is not a problem. This is an extremely helpful hint for larger projects that require excessive space and/or The best way to protect your brakes is to buy a set of iron rotors at a cheap price. Those provide two satellite platforms for either side of the plate that comes with this set, and I bought some cheap ones for $12. rotors too (if they are iron. There are aluminum rotors and some ceramic ones as well. It's not as bad as other people think). The ones I purchased weigh 14lbs each, so they don't move.

Harmoni Jacobs

| Aug 28, 2020

So trust me, I have seen and experienced them all! These magnets have strong magnetic bases on which I can attach them to the face of my metal tool boxes without using the heavy metal base plate they come with as I move them from bench to bench or wherever else I need a metal attachment to do whatever I need to do. Make sure you take advantage of these and pay the money for them. One of the last helping hands you will It is well worth the money. (One thing to keep in mind is the little thumb screw knobs that come with them can crush the clamp ends that come with the kit and cause them to wobble around or fall out. As a result, if you take them out and fill the end with solder, you can clamp the screw down hard, and they won't move, nor crush under the weight of the screw) Peace, love, and chicken grease, rock.

Jonathan Barber

| Oct 22, 2020

Actually, there are five arms (two short, two long, and one big clamp), but I get how it works. There are just a few misspelled words in the There's nothing better than a great workstation like this one. Despite its strength and durability, it is still easy to use. There is a strong magnetic attachment between the hands and the pointy columns, which is also a little weighty. Once you begin to assemble it, you realize there is no chance for anything for it to tip over or fall. Using the three arms on my first project, I was able to efficiently grab the board and alligator clips to hold it steady while I removed capacitors from the electronics board. I usually struggle to do the job with the board lying flat on my desk but not with this contraption. My board turned incredibly easily because of the "third arm. " It allows for some rotation so I was able to quickly flip it over. Even though it seems insignificant, it can make a huge difference in your life! Besides cosmetic scratches from normal use, its only disadvantage is that it is not waterproof. It was only after I carried on using it and moving the arms around that I noticed light scratches were being left I understand that this is inevitable and not a big deal (you could re-examine Put some paint on A magnifier lamp attached to the extra arm would be the only thing that would make this tool perfect. It is strongly recommended that you buy the version with the "third arm", as that piece alone would cost more if it were purchased separately, and it allows you to rotate whatever board you clamp to it very easily.

Leandro Hobbs

| Dec 03, 2020