Looking for a third hand for soldering
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cvairwerks
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Panavise 367
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Jeff
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This is what I use. Multiple attachment points.
claymont
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theoldwizard1
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If you do not need a stand, simply solder a piece of solid 14 gauge copper wire to 2 alligator clips.
rancherbill
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I use made in America vise grips. I did field service on computers and I had 2 pair of vise grips for just this type of situation.
They're multi-purpose and you probably have them already.
They're multi-purpose and you probably have them already.
RTM
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I have one, loaned it out a few times for other people to use.
rancherbill
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Oh and I forgot the tried and true pliers and an elastic band
engineer2
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larry4406
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Wrench97
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I've found the "third hand" thing to be very expensive, they usually want kids and using them as third hand only works for a couple of years then they tend to go off to college(more expense) and you need the original third hand back who wants to go out to dinner first or shopping.............................better off just getting a pair of vice grips.
Desertskyy
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This is what I use when doing any soldering work. I have had a Panavise for about 45 years now. I have the nylon, brass and steel jaws for it. Mine is a slight green aqua color before they started painting them silver. Sometimes I will use a small forcep to hold on to the wire, resister, diode etc and then clamp the forcep in the vice to secure the work
foghorn1966
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Surgical forceps & electrical tape to hold against steering wheel. (Field service work).
matt_i
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McMaster Carr (sometimes) stocks a very nice one.
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2ndGearRubber
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AST wsc15 is my preference currently.
MBfreak
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+1 on surgical clips. Especially the plier like in stainless with a clever multiposition self locking mechanism.
And also this.
When you hold a small piece between fingers of one hand and the solder iron with the other hand:
NEVER LET GO the part you hold cause it is hot.
Sweat it out.
If you drop it , you will just do the same thing over, two burns instead of one??
Been at it for +60 years!!
Ola
And also this.
When you hold a small piece between fingers of one hand and the solder iron with the other hand:
NEVER LET GO the part you hold cause it is hot.
Sweat it out.
If you drop it , you will just do the same thing over, two burns instead of one??
Been at it for +60 years!!
Ola
Leaflessshadetree
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Lightweight vise with soft (rubber) jaws. I've used clamp on, suction cup and weighted bases. I prefer the weighted base one.
I also have used a "sand bag" (actually was a bag of lead shot) for similar tasks.
I also have used a "sand bag" (actually was a bag of lead shot) for similar tasks.
This wire holder is great. I use it for rebuilding wire harnesses on motorcycles. Very portable and securely holds the wires without damage.