| | |  | Broadcaster Tools | Home » » Helping Hands w/ Magnifying Glass | | | | | | | Description: | | Helping Hands w/ Magnifying Glass* Approximate dimensions: up to 7-1/2 in. tall and 5-1/2 in. wide. Magnifying glass is 2-1/2 in. wide. | | | Features: | |
• For soldering or making fine adjustments
• Adjustable arms can hold objects in any position
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.75 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.8 pounds | | Package Length:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Good for the priceMar 23, 2009
By MK
"MKOSU04"
I got these for a project. They worked pretty good, for the price. The screws don't tighten down really tight so if you push real hard it might move... but just don't push that hard... The only time I was tempted to push this hard was when I was desoldering.
One concern I had was that the metal teeth could hurt the circuit board, so I put some shrink-tube over the tips of the teeth and heated it up (hold the clips open during this) and now they are rubber-coated!
The other issue I had is that the helping hands would slide around (the base would move). So I drilled two holes in the base and screwed it down to the workbench. Now it doesn't slide or fall over... a much safer setup!
So, if you buy this (you should) just add some rubber grippers and screw down the base.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Highly versatile and effectiveFeb 12, 2008
By E. J. Walker
The only way to solder small connectors in an office environment away from a vise or workbench. The clips are are effective and fairly easy to adjust. It is helpful to have a clamp to fix the base to your working surface, The magnifier is crude but helpful for most soldering jobs. Great value for the money.
Heavy base but could be heavier locking system needs improvementMay 05, 2012
By Jetspeedz
Overall for the price of this unit there is not much to complain about. The major grip i have is the wing nuts to tighten or loosen the gator clips and glass could use improving. The base is heavy but i wouldn't mind if it was heavier. I took off one star b/c of the locking system used, it is a little cumbersome but overall it is a good product and im not sure why so many people bashed it. It is good for light work and for the price you can't expect much more. Mine was 100% assembled when i pulled it out the box so overall im happy with it.
GoodMar 14, 2012
By Judy C
For the price, this is fairly decent. It looks and feels about the same as others I've used that were more expensive; however, after a week, one of the joints did break (I was able to fix it with some J-B Weld). It's okay for regular use but I'd be careful with it.
 Helping Hands w/ Magnifying GlassMar 01, 2012
By Alexander
Excellent product, very responsible in their sales, are 100% as required, recommended, to deal with you was a real pleasure, thanks for your kind treatment
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