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Default I need a 3rd Arm and Hand

On 2/11/19 1:40 PM, wrote:
If you want a premium-priced version

https://www.elektor.com/hobby-creek-third-hand-v2


$70 for some alligator clips. Sheesh.

I just flip the PC board face down, hold it with my left
middle finger, and use my thumb and index finger to feed
the solder.

The only time I really HAVE to hold something is soldering
wires to connectors, and THAT is where having a PanaVise
comes in handy.

I have one of those alligator clip things. They are next
to useless for holding anything properly and stable.
Its like chasing a blob of mercury around.

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