{"product":{"product_id":"B000P42O3C","title":"NEIKO 01902 Adjustable Helping Hand with Magnifying Glass, Third Hand Solder Aid, Soldering Wire Station Stand with Dual Alligator Clips and a Heavy Base, Beading \u0026 Jewelry Making Tools, Solder Holder","price":"9.97","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411IuJgsIEL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P42O3C"},"comments":[{"body":"Usually the name is something along the lines of a [helping hands soldering stand](https://www.amazon.ca/Neiko-Hiltex-01902-Helping-Magnifying/dp/B000P42O3C/ref=asc_df_B000P42O3C/?tag=googlemobshop-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=341829437164\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=16685206397535396036\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9001286\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-448870101576\u0026amp;psc=1)","subreddit_name":"ModelCars","author":"Gundaam"},{"body":"It’s called ‘Helping Hands.’ They’re typically used for soldering, but work great for holding things while animating.\r\nI used to buy them at Radio Shack, but they can still be found in hobby shops or online.\r\n[Amazon ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P42O3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EBWnFbC147A6V) also sells a smaller version of them.","subreddit_name":"stop_motion","author":"ShakycowStudios"},{"body":"If you have a hobby store or can order online, try finding some “helping hands”\r\n\r\nNEIKO 01902 Adjustable Helping Hand with Magnifying Glass, Soldering Station Stand with Dual Alligator Clips and a Heavy Base https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P42O3C/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_49QFX35HM76DKWB1HCX6","subreddit_name":"Warhammer40k","author":"Visible-Expression60"},{"body":"I've screwed up my hot-end like this before... I used a [soldering helping-hands](https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C) to hold it while carefully heating up the block with one of those blowtorch style cigarette lighters. Once it was hot enough, I was able to remove the set screws and pull the heater cartridge and thermal probe.","subreddit_name":"ender3","author":"NotAPreppie"},{"body":"\u0026gt;https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C/ref=sr\\_1\\_7\r\n\r\nSuch good ideas! Do you have a specific electric caulking gun you like? There is a big variation in prices. I'm a big Dewalt fan, but don't know if its necessary to buy Dewalt for this tool.","subreddit_name":"HomeImprovement","author":"gypsysoul19"},{"body":"Thanks! I started my build this weekend and didn't get that far. I never have to do anything precise with my hands and I didn't realize how unsteady/shaky my hands are. I got a [Helping Hands](https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1534349960\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=helping+hands\u0026amp;dpID=411IuJgsIEL\u0026amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_\u0026amp;dpSrc=srch) coming in from Amazon that should help, and I'm going to take another stab at my build this weekend. \r\n\r\nI have Power Out and Ground Out from the top of board done, I have the battery sled done, and I have the bridge from B- to G and the bridge from B+ to 2,3,4 done. I just need to attach the sled to B+ and B-, and attach the Tap wire to 1 and I can test it out. If everything works, I just need to connect the 510 and fire switch, then epoxy it all into the AlpineTech GXL box I have.\r\n\r\nIt all sounds easy, so hopefully when my helping hands come in it will be easy.","subreddit_name":"OpenPV","author":"DeathKoil"},{"body":"Called helping hands. Here is one on amazon but I know harbor freight has them, probably radio shack too if you’ve got one (are they still around?)\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=helping+hands+soldering\u0026amp;qid=1577040686\u0026amp;sprefix=helping+hands\u0026amp;sr=8-3","subreddit_name":"metallurgy","author":"SpeedofSilence"},{"body":"Any reason not to consider a cheap pair of helping hands? [This model](https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C) is only $8 -- I've not used that particular brand, but I use a pair of similar helping hands.\r\n\r\nOr is it just that you really like the Omnivise and want a project of making your own? Personally, I don't like how much of the board it swallows up, I like the smaller footprint of the helping hands alligator clips. Although one time I did destroy some surface mount components on an arduino nano with a bad placement of the clips. Only once, though...","subreddit_name":"diypedals","author":"unsolicitedbadvibes"},{"body":"Soldering is very easy. You can learn it in 5 minutes using a YouTube video. My advice would just be to make sure you have good ventilation. I think the vapors are pretty bad for you. A decent soldering iron makes a big difference over the cheapest ones too. I got a really nice one for like $30-40 on Amazon. Also, [these things](https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C) are fantastic for working with small objects.","subreddit_name":"MouseReview","author":"MagneticGray"},{"body":"A good [magnifying glass](https://www.amazon.com/01902-Adjustable-Helping-Hand-Magnifying/dp/B000P42O3C) is just as important as a good iron, especially once you realize you're not 25 anymore.\r\n\r\nAny chance it's still salvageable or did you burn a hole through one of the chip?  ;)","subreddit_name":"blackberry","author":"Shady_Landlord"},{"body":"Soldering is pretty straight forward.  Watch youtube videos of people explaining it until you're comfortable enough to try.  If it's just 2 solder points, that seems quite simple, and shouldn't take very long.\r\n\r\nYou probably want to get yourself a helping hand to hold the ribbons in place while you solder.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Helping-Hand-01902-with-Magnifier/dp/B000P42O3C","subreddit_name":"retrogaming","author":"the_fascist"},{"body":"It's a helping hands. For soldering typically but for any time you need a device to hold something in place to free your hands to work on it somehow.\r\n\r\n[https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C](https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C)","subreddit_name":"whatisthisthing","author":"jackrats"},{"body":"Helping hands\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C/\r\n\r\nCan use for fly tying or holding circuit boards while soldering, etc.","subreddit_name":"whatisthisthing","author":"corvettecrazy"},{"body":"Just... out of curiosity, what kind of batteries are those?\r\n\r\nAs to your issue, it's been addressed by /u/david4500 , /u/ConcernedKitty , and likely others by the time I finish this reply; you've been had by an eBay seller. Notice the green sticky at the top of /r/OpenPV? [Here's a link](https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenPV/comments/42f235/psa_counterfeit_components_again/) It's there for a reason (specifically, because of me. I did the same thing, except with Amazon, because I wanted that prime shipping). If you can prove it's a fake (and /u/kitten-the-cat is good at that), you may be covered under Buyer Protection. Keep in mind, eBay / PayPal doesn't really like vapers. Regardless, only buy Mouser / Digikey if in the US. May cost a couple extra (though normally it's cheaper), and it may take longer in shipping, but 99 times out of 100 you're going to have to re-order from them anyway.\r\n\r\nAs the others said, that soldering is pretty bad. Get you some alligator clips and dowel rods to make a makeshift soldering rig. Or, if you can spring the $7 bucks, get you a set of [helping hands](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P42O3C). Bad soldering (or even holding your iron on the FET too long) can ruin a FET.\r\n\r\nI would also try to keep those leads as far away from your battery posts as possible, such as in image #2 on your album. 3D printed parts may be neat and convenient, but they don't stand up to heat very well. Even ABS printed, if you're running 30A+ through, will warp your sled and push your battery contacts out. Shorts are nasty business. The obvious fix for this is to keep your amps low; less heat, less risk. But don't be surprised if you've been chain vaping and set that box down to come back to a lava lamp-like structure.\r\n\r\nLooking at image 4, I'm seeing a lot of wire fraying. That means you have strands that aren't being used to carry current. The way I understand it, this is putting more load on your wires, which generates more heat. Generate enough heat, wire shielding melts, which gets you at risk for shorting.\r\n\r\nYes, my points are nit-picky. Don't take it personally. If this is a first build, it's not a terrible one. Better than my first build. Practice makes perfect. And as I demonstrated above, everybody is tempted by eBay / Amazon. Don't cut corners.\r\n\r\n---edit--- did /r instead of /u, added link to PSA","subreddit_name":"OpenPV","author":"jparnell8839"},{"body":"Hated this too, biggest things that  helped me\r\n\r\n1. Get a pencil tip  style soldering tip, trust me.\r\n2. get a cheap set of helping hands. [https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C/ref=sr\\_1\\_7?dchild=1\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw5uWGBhCTARIsAL70sLIxxPDcrvxfkZvgFSU\\_mNDVwBRWzU9Bv3xKDLznhEOuDcc\\_pnE0llIaArNfEALw\\_wcB\u0026amp;hvadid=323382316318\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9026804\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvqmt=b\u0026amp;hvrand=9807183517194885242\u0026amp;hvtargid=kwd-582729441107\u0026amp;hydadcr=12209\\_9729907\u0026amp;keywords=helping+hands+soldering+clamp\u0026amp;qid=1624899054\u0026amp;sr=8-7](https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-Adjustable-Magnifying-Alligator/dp/B000P42O3C/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw5uWGBhCTARIsAL70sLIxxPDcrvxfkZvgFSU_mNDVwBRWzU9Bv3xKDLznhEOuDcc_pnE0llIaArNfEALw_wcB\u0026amp;hvadid=323382316318\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9026804\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvqmt=b\u0026amp;hvrand=9807183517194885242\u0026amp;hvtargid=kwd-582729441107\u0026amp;hydadcr=12209_9729907\u0026amp;keywords=helping+hands+soldering+clamp\u0026amp;qid=1624899054\u0026amp;sr=8-7)\r\n3. dab a miniscule amount of flux  on the end of each wire before soldering kind of like  when lubing a stem. When using a good 60/40 lead solder, those  joints will melt and flow like water.","subreddit_name":"MechanicalKeyboards","author":"Kikkou123"}]}