Soldering Vice

[steven083008]

My father wants a soldering vise for Father's Day, but I've never looked into them. Does anyone have any recommendations? The only thing I really have to go on is my mom saying that he wanted one w/ adjustable arms and clips instead of just a tiny vice.

Any suggestions or info guys?

Thanks!

 

[overdriv]

I'm sure you will find something here that he will like.

http://www.panavise.com/

 

[JEEPLESS]

Depending on what he is wanting to do, I don't think you can go wrong with Panavise 301. There are many options available to configure it for board work, fixtures, ect. I would add a 312 base mount to your initial order. I have a couple, including one mounted to a 10x10" piece of plywood that I can clamp to whatever is available when working off a ladder or lift.

http://www.panavise.com/index.html?pageID=1&page=full&--eqskudatarq=2

- MG

 

[Zrexxer]

Something like this perhaps?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ET5TMS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[nsmith01tx]

Something like this perhaps?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ET5TMS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have a similar model with the magnifying glass, probably got it at HF ... remember, you get what you pay for. It works, but it's not great by any stretch of the imagination.

 

[Professur]

I just use the top of a spray paint can. Cut a couple of slits on opposite sides of the cup, slot the wires into it and you're done.

 

[Weps]

these are the nicest stations i have found.

http://www.grstools.com/for-jewelry-work/third-hands-and-soldering-stations/third-hand-with-soldering-station.html

 

[steven083008]

I like how the Panavise appear to be a very nice product, but I think he would really prefer the arms like in the link Zrexxer offered. I wish Panavise offered those type of arms, then I would be set.

 

[JEEPLESS]

I like how the Panavise appear to be a very nice product, but I think he would really prefer the arms like in the link Zrexxer offered. I wish Panavise offered those type of arms, then I would be set.

Seems to me they do, or at least did (I think I have one). Professur's tip works well for splicing wires. I like to screw the cap down to prevent it from wandering around.

I do a lot of cable termination and board work. The Panavise is probably my most used tool.

- MG

 

[Zrexxer]

Can't recommend one in particular having no experience with these, but I came across another version that has clips, a lighted magnifier, and a soldering iron holder:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VZKL32/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[JEEPLESS]

No dice on the alligator clip style from Panavise - they "looked into several times but have not perfected yet."

Zrexxer has provided some good options.

- MG

 

[kjbenner]

I built a "helping hands" style setup for my wife for soldering very similar to this one:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Desk-Squid---Helping-Hands-improved./

I think it's way easier to use than the kinds with the little wingnut hinges.

 

[Bigpigdave]

The type with the adjustable alligator clips are horrible to use. The clips are never in the right position and the "wing nut" adjusters are either too tight or won't hold at all. I use a Panavise with a 315 head on it. Check out there vises here: http://panavise.com/index.html?pageID=1&id1=1&startat=1&--woSECTIONSdatarq=1&--SECTIONSword=ww

You will not be disappointed.
Good luck, Dave