Magnetic Helping Hands Soldering Third Hand, PCB Circuit Board Holder with 3X LED Magnifying Lamp, 360 Hot Air Gun Holder, Extra Large & Heavy Duty Base Plate | Flexible Arms for Soldering Station

This device works great to hold two pieces steady so that you can use your hands to work a soldering iron and solder. Probably has many other applications as well whenever you need a third hand. I bought the entire kit to have all the attachments that I might need but haven't used all the attachments yet. I noticed that the arm that holds a heat gun or some other larger object had difficulty standing upright. I contacted the company through Amazon and they responded very quickly, by the next day. As it turns out, the adjustment knob at the middle elbow needs to be tightened down snuggly for the arm to stiffen up and stand upright. Once it is tightened down, the device will hold its position in an infinite number of positions since they are ball and socket joints. Hope this helps with anyone wondering how the device works. The company was super quick to respond and were very nice about it. I have great confidence in their customer service and would easily buy from them again. The device is well made and the magnets are extremely strong neodymium magnets. The magnifying lens is high quality glass and even though it is listed as 3X, it seems stronger. Regardless, it is more than strong enough at 3X for doing intricate work. The LED light has multiple settings and allows 3 choices for the color and 10 choices for the intensity. It is quite bright and sufficient for just about any job. Overall, very happy with the product and with the supplier. The product does everything as advertised.

I buy tons of stuff, but I rarely write reviews (when would I even find the time? New stuff arrives as I’m writing this)—and I’m almost never surprised by the quality of what I buy. When I am surprised, it’s usually in a "Oh no, what is this disaster?" kind of way. But this time was different. When the package arrived, I was baffled by how heavy it was, but as soon as I opened it, I knew—this was love at first sight. Let me just say, the only "downside" to this product was the time it took to assemble—it took me a whopping 1 minute and 20 seconds! (Kidding. It was less than that. I probably spent more time admiring it than actually putting it together.) No tools, no headaches, no "why isn’t this piece aligning" drama. Compare that to another product of the same kind, a fast-food meal or two cheaper, that I’m currently returning. That one required screwdrivers, a hand drill, two hours of my time, and a degree in mechanical engineering just to assemble—and even then, it seemed determined to make my life miserable. But this beauty? A dream. Super strong magnets—I didn’t even know magnets like this existed! :) The arms bend perfectly and actually stay in position, which is more than I can say for most products of this kind. Honestly, I’m half tempted to frame this thing and hang it on my wall. Among the thousands of gadgets and tools I’ve bought, this is hands down one of the best. Hats off to the manufacturer. Kudos for the awesome job!

The box was heavier than I expected, and it's not sealed, so make sure to go over the contents. Mine was clearly not opened, and everything was in place. The parts are very strong/sturdy. Not sure if this is supposed to be extra parts, but I got 1 bags of clips with my kit. The vice is a bit loose, the sliding jaw has a bit of play in it, but it isn't an issue when locked on an item. I'll probably fiddle with mine a bit and stick some spacers in there to tighten up the action a bit. Same thing with the little jaw vise. Not an issue, but I wish it was tighter. And the spindle on the jaw is pretty much over-kill for the size. I'll probably cut that down eventually, and shorten it. Of course, this is just me, I like to customize my tools. I'll probably see if I can buy another base plate. There are so many pieces, you can easily have an extra base setup to hold a 2nd piece, or a 3rd. The magnets are crazy-strong. No issues with any of the arms moving around. Every piece grips and holds strongly. All of the clips can be turned/locked with a thumb-screw, and I wouldn't worry about getting them nice and tight, the metal on the clips is solid. Mine came with 4 strips of rubber, and I couldn't figure out what they were for at first, but then I noticed they're the same size and the rubber strips on the jaws of the vice. So yeah, all the parts are rubber coated. The 4 pins are really the coolest part for me. I've never seen/used these before. Perfect size to lay down a PCB on, either using existing holes, or fitting it under the tips. Very useful. All of the magnets have clear plastic covers, probably to prevent scratching of the base. But let's face it, after a lot of use, this thing will look like a properly used tool. I removed the stickers from the 4 pins, it seems to strengthen the magnet grip a bit more. Left them alone on the larger pieces.

Great product. The magnets were stronger than expected. The arms were able to hold my giant 20cm x 30cm protoboard with all of the components AND both Arduino Due and Raspberry Pi 4b attached. However, the clamp arms are no so great. I had extreme difficulty getting it to stay put, and the "locking screws" were just mere non-functional decorations. Into the garbage they went, and I 3d printed better clamp arms that uses the magnetic base.

This is one of the best investments for my studio I think I've made so far. Strong magnets, everything is adjustable, I love the clamps, the light is bright and ultra handy, easily adjusted to the angle you need, and the arms and clips hold their position and items exactly as expected, no drooping or dropping things! The little clips are removable and the bottom plate is super heavy, no chance of bending.

I really like this product. The magnetic base is heavy and allows to adjust how you like. Light is very bright and has color temperature adjustments. This is a great product and will simplify my soldering routine.

This thing is just fantastic! Keeps anything in the right position. Solid quality

Simple et efficace

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