Fstop Labs Third Hand Soldering Tool PCB Holder Four Magnetic Based Flexible Metal Arms Helping Hands Crafts Jewelry Hobby Workshop Helping Station Non-Slip Steel Weighted Base

Very happy with this! Was using an "old school" third-hand (couple of flex arms and an adjustable magnifying glass) and it was fairly small with limited arm reach as well as the arms being controlled via wing nuts. A friend got this one and showed it off to me as he liked it so much. Got one after that and really like it. The arms are substantial and stiff enough for holding/managing larger and heavier items than what I was using. Also like that it comes with 4 arms (the version I ordered) and you can get more. The clips are a nice size and have thick protectors so they grip board and such well. Has nice weight so it does not shift around or have any possibility of tipping. The arm bases are magnetic to they not only stay in place when you use them but my work bench has a steel frame so I can use it with that as well (nice plus).

I bought this for several reasons, including soldering. But I use it the most for evaluating vintage/antique jewelry and gemstones. I can hold a ring at any angle with the helping hands, which leaves both of my hands free to manipulate special lights and loupe. The table is heavy. The magnets firmly hold the arms steady and in place.

Excellent product with super strong magnets. Feels very high quality.

I like this a lot, but the arms are a bit stiff and don't really stay in the position you put them in. I love the base plate, and the magnets are very strong. When you place an arm somewhere on the plate it stays there really well, but the arms don't stay bent the way you'd want them. I've also had a few issues with the clips falling out, and one of the clip protectors melted while I was soldering (never had that happen before). I might just buy new arms, but keep the plate. Also it's a really nice yellow :)

This seemed to fit the bill so I got one, it turned out better than I expected. The stand has some weight to it and the feet hold it still. The paint on the stand it actually pretty good FWIW. If you're looking for a third hand that won't tip over or slide around and is put together well, here you go.

Magnets and arms are strong, and the base is heavy - good product!

I bought this to assist working on model aeroplanes. I build mostly WWI. This is a soldering tool, but it serves well while rigging biplanes or attaching small parts or subassemblies. I cannot think of anything bad to say about it. If it gets fatigued, it hasn’t said anything to me. The heavy metal plate stabilizes my work . The heavy duty magnets anchor the flexible arms. I wish I had found this sooner. Highly recommended!

this helper is the best thing that has ever happened to my soldering jobs. I don't even remember how I did it before.... I guess I just stacked up things and used pliers with a rubber band. this is really nice the arms are strong enough to support a decent amount of weigh and still stay steady. the base plate is super heavy and won't tip and you can move the magnet arms anywhere you need to. I highly recommend this. if your on the fence about needing this... YOU DO! Just get it. you won't be sorry