Tools / Soldering / Work Holders
Soldering can be made much easier with the right tools. The best way to make soldering less difficult is go get a good quality soldering iron, flux, good solder, and a proper way to hold whatever it is your are soldering.
This category is all about ways to hold onto circuit boards and wires so you can focus on getting quality solder joints. We have the old school standard helping third hand, and a wide range of PCB clamps like this Panavise. We also have products that combine the vise and the third hands in one handy little setup.
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Helping Third Hand Magnifier W/Magnifying Glass Tool - MZ101
Product ID: 291The classic 'third hand tool,' as seen on every desk! We have one next to our Panavise jr, they complement each other well. This tool is good for holding small PCBs and wires for tinning or soldering to parts. Every part can rotate around in any way with thumbscrews and wingnuts.Two sturdy alligator clips for holding PCBs, wires, parts. 2.5" diameter 4x magnifying...$6.95In stock -
Fully Adjustable PCB Clamp Holder - Pro's Kit SN-390
Product ID: 3791This fancy and ultra-adjustable PCB holder was recommended to us by Collin, who is not only a maestro at soldering but also has impeccable taste in furnishings, so we just had to get these in stock. Not surprisingly, we agreed with Collin that this is a really great PCB holder. Got a big ol' clunky circuit board that needs rework but is too big for your standard...$19.95In stock -
Metal Rework Station Stand with Two Clips and Four PCB Holders
Product ID: 5253This mini rework station is great for electronic work and repair. These were initially marketed for people doing cell phone repair and rework, and we've found this to be an excellent workspace for SMT work in particular (this holder is way nicer for thru-hole since you can flip the PCB around) The metal plate weighs just about 600 grams (about 1.3lbs!) and, along...$29.95In stock -
iFixit Soldering Splint - Portable Helping Hand
Product ID: 5910With the iFixit Soldering Splint by your side, you don't have to wish you had a third-hand. This board is perfect for when you are joining two wires together, also known as splinting! Compact enough to fit into any electronics toolkit yet packed with utility, this tool ensures wires from 0.1mm to 4mm stay put, giving you the freedom to focus on the soldering itself....$9.95In stock -
Heavy Stainless Steel PCB Circuit Board Holder
Product ID: 3718Are you still looking for that perfect PCB holder? The hefty yet portable Heavy Stainless Steel PCB Holder will rock out when you rework out. These were initially marketed for people doing cell phone repair and rework and we've found this to be an excellent vise for SMT work in particular (this holder is way nicer for thru-hole since you can flip the PCB around) Can...$16.9539 in stock -
Panavise Jr. - PV-201
Product ID: 151The best mini-vise for working on smaller PCBs (2.875" or less in one dimension)! The jaws are strong plastic that wont damage the PCB and doesn't mind if you hit it with the soldering iron by accident. Made in the USA. The easy-to-use single knob controls head movement through 3-planes: 210° Tilt, 360° Turn & 360° Rotation. Fine/coarse adjusting knob...No longer stocked -
Panavise Multi-Purpose Work Center - PV-350
Product ID: 2452The Panavise Multi-Purpose Work Center is a versatile combination designed for holding larger, heavier objects. Very stable. An exceptional choice for any workbench! Self-centering, extra-wide opening jaws open a full 9" (228.6mm) and hold heavier objects by centering weight over base. Parts Tray Base Mount adds stability [8.5" (215.9mm) diameter] and has six...No longer stocked -
Super Fancy Third Hand Kit from Hobby Creek with Four Arms
Product ID: 2474Discontinued - you can grab Third Hand Pana Hand Workstation Add-On for Panavise instead! Frustrated with traditional third hands? Want a more adaptable tool? Love Doctor Octopus? Search no more! We present the ultra-fancy Third Hand Kit. The Third Hand Kit comes with 4 bendable arms which can easily be positioned and are stiff enough to stay in place. Alligator...No longer stocked -
Mini Hand from Hobby Creek with Two Arms
Product ID: 2740Turns out the Super Fancy Third Hand Kit has a little helper - say hello to The Mini Hand from Hobby Creek! The Mini Hand is affordable and versatile - making it a great addition to your work station. You can feel the quality of the Mini Hand just by holding it. The base is machined from aluminum and anodized for a nice finish. The two 12" arms with large alligator...No longer stocked -
Third Hand Pana Hand Workstation Add-On for Panavise
Product ID: 3019Discontinued - you can grab Metal Rework Station Stand with Two Clips and Four PCB Holders instead! We've really gotta HAND it to them, the Third Hand Pana Workstation brings the benefits of the Super Fancy Third Hand Kit to the PanaVise line of work holding vises. This is the most luxurious desktop work-holding solution we've laid our hands on. Note: Panavise Jr....No longer stocked -
Hobby Creek Magnetic Helper Hand
Product ID: 3373Have you ever needed a hand in tight spaces? How about two hands? Well, it looks like we've got to give yet another 'hand' to the folks at Hobby Creek because this Mag Helper Hand provides just that! It's a fine addition to their family of Hands. This Mag Helper features a neodymium magnetic base and a Y-connector to support two arms to help you in the tightest of...No longer stocked -
Hobby Creek Mag Hand Professional Workstation
Product ID: 3529Discontinued - you can grab Super Fancy Third Hand Kit from Hobby Creek with Four Arms instead! Just when we begin to think that Hobby Creek couldn't possibly offer another third hand product that would raise the bar of awesome-ness, they go ahead and do it! The Mag Hand Professional Workstation builds upon Hobby Creek's ever-popular third hand tools. This new tool...No longer stocked
