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is there a more precise version of classic soldering "helping hands" tool?
Brumby:
--- Quote from: newbrain on April 03, 2023, 09:20:21 am ---I only use a Stanley multi angle vice.
Sturdy enough, versatile enough, easy to set-up.
Maybe fewer degrees of freedom, but the stability makes up for that.
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I have the Aldi equivalent - and I agree with those sentiments.
jpanhalt:
The problem with most of the friction-based positioners is "striction" -- they grab and release so adjustment is either too much or too little.
Those that have a locking screw are easier to adjust. I use Noga brand (capture) for dial indicators and such. For soldering, I mostly use a simple 2" machinist vise with or without a variety of hand carved wooden clothespins. (capture2). Also in capture2 and capture1 is a friction device fabricated from collant ball links. It still has striction issues but has so many degrees of freedom that I find it easier to adjust than those with only one or two joints.
EDIT: BTW, I prefer Mueller alligator clips.
metebalci:
They are not for fine hndling I guess, but I use panavise products and they are the best I have used.
JBeale:
Thank you very much for pointing out the Stickvise product. I had never seen that before, but it looks very good and a much better tool in several ways than what I have now, so I will give it a try. In some cases I might want it combined with a Panavise, Stanley etc. ball-swivel base, for different angles than flat against the bench.
Zeyneb:
How about starting with a cheap drill vice? If you want more angles maybe the Bernstein Vice what HighVoltage shows might be something useful.
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