Magnifier & clamps gizmo for fiddly soldering.

[walpurgis]

On Sunday 15th, LIDL will be offering this tool in limited quantities as one of their 'specials'.

I have a similar item. For some soldering jobs they are indispensable.

https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/Non-Food-Offers.htm?articleId=7008

http://i64.tinypic.com/api7gn.jpg

[struth]

got one of those. not bad bit of kit

[hifi_dave]

Bought a similar thing from E-Bay for not much inc postage from China. It's OK but the little wing nuts can't be done up tightly enough to stop it slipping. That Lidl one, though, looks a lot more substantial and better made. If only we had a Lidl nearby.

[vandergraafuk]

Thanks for the heads up I got one and it's just what I need. :)

[337alant]

I have found this Circuit Board Clamping kit great for soldering and de-soldering

http://www.robotshop.com/uk/circuit-board-clamping-kit.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAxuTQBRBmEiwAAkFF1mxYNoFJ1Tv IKfZrFJK_zeZWHNu7t2NMW3L1wDQyTFmSUWATH-HxUBoCwKQQAvD_BwE


Alan

[agk]

I've one that came with my iron. I scoffed when I saw it but as I've the occasional yips it comes in very handy.

[Yomanze]

In case people are looking for these in general, they are known as "Helping Hands". :)

[337alant]

A good pair of helping hands like geoff posted is really useful for holding stuff steady when soldering, terminating an RCA phono plug is a prime example

Here is another pair that look useful
http://toolguyd.com/third-hands-soldering-station/
not cheap but nice
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074HB8Y3Y/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1

Alan