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Helping Hands, Third Hand Tools, & PCB Holders

Maximize your soldering experience with a nifty third hand tool or extra “helping hand”! Circuit Specialists’ carries a variety of PCB holders and third hand tools, including multifunctional helping hands with magnifying glasses, soldering stands, and other built-in accessories. 

For the ULTIMATE helping hand (and soldering station, rolled into one!), check out the one-of-a-kind modular CSI-PREMIER-110W soldering station, which includes two helping hands, a magnifying glass, and other soldering accessories that connect directly to a powerful 4-channel programmable soldering station. 

What are Third Hand Tools (“Helping Hands”)?

Third Hand Tools—also known as Helping Hands or PCB holders—are tools that help secure items in place while soldering

Many third hand tools have flexible or adjustable arms (sometimes called “Octopus arms”) with small crocodile clips at the end, which gently clamp down on PCBs to free up both hands for soldering or other craftwork. These tools, colloquially known as “Helping Hands,” often include a magnifier, soldering stand, and other convenient soldering accessories

Some PCB holders forgo clips and instead secure circuit boards and other soldering materials using a vise and clamp construction, offering more stability but less flexibility than adjustable Helping Hands arms.

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    Simple Circuit Board Clamp Holder - ZD11E

    Circuit Specialists
    Currently on Backorder

    Simple Circuit Board Clamp Holder This is a simple, lightweight PCB holder. Mount any PCB into the slotted holders (Up to 9 1/2 inches wide). tight...

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    Helping Hand, Low Cost, with Cast Iron Base - ZD-10F

    Circuit Specialists
    86 in stock

    Helping Hand, Low Cost, with Cast Iron Base "Third-Hand Tool" The practical helper for soldering work for electronics or model making. Comes with ...

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    Magnifier, Helping Hand and Soldering Stand - ZD-10G

    Circuit Specialists
    306 in stock

    Magnifier, Helping Hand and Soldering Stand "Third-Hand Tool" with magnifying glass The practical helper for soldering work for electronics or mode...

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    Octopus Helping Hands - 902-227

    Eclipse Tools

    Octopus Helping Hands Maximum thickness of table or bench edge: 1.5" Includes magnifier arm x1, magnet arm x1, stayput arms x4

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    Helping Hands Soldering Aid - 900-015

    Eclipse Tools

    Helping Hands Soldering Aid This table top soldering aid features a weighted base and alligator style clips for holding your project in place. M...

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    Helping hands w/solder iron holder - 2.5X - 900-206

    Eclipse Tools

    Helping hands w/solder iron holder - 2.5X This table top soldering aid features a weighted base with sponge, magnifying lens, and alligator style ...

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    Helping Hands - Large Magnifier (3.5") - 902-094

    Eclipse Tools

    Helping Hands - Large Magnifier (3.5") The practical helper for soldering work for electronics and model-making. Holding clamps adjustable in many...

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    3.0 Diopter Magnifier with Helping Hand - ZD-10H

    Circuit Specialists
    100 in stock

    3.0 Diopter Magnifier with Helping Hand "Third-Hand Tool" with magnifying glass The practical helper for soldering work for electronics or model ma...

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    Soldering Helping Hands w/LED - SN-396

    Eclipse Tools

    Soldering Helping Hands with LED Magnifier Includes 16 super bright and energy saving LEDs The magnifier is on a flexible neck that gives you 2.5X...

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    Soldering Clamp Holder - Adjustable - SN-390

    Eclipse Tools

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    Helping Hands w/Magnifier Lens - 900-037

    Pro's Kit
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    Helping Hands w/Magnifier Lens This table top soldering aid features a weighted base, magnifying lens, and alligator style clips for holding your p...

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Maximize your soldering experience with a nifty third hand tool or extra “helping hand”! Circuit Specialists’ carries a variety of PCB holders and third hand tools, including multifunctional helping hands with magnifying glasses, soldering stands, and other built-in accessories. 

For the ULTIMATE helping hand (and soldering station, rolled into one!), check out the one-of-a-kind modular CSI-PREMIER-110W soldering station, which includes two helping hands, a magnifying glass, and other soldering accessories that connect directly to a powerful 4-channel programmable soldering station. 

What are Third Hand Tools (“Helping Hands”)?

Third Hand Tools—also known as Helping Hands or PCB holders—are tools that help secure items in place while soldering

Many third hand tools have flexible or adjustable arms (sometimes called “Octopus arms”) with small crocodile clips at the end, which gently clamp down on PCBs to free up both hands for soldering or other craftwork. These tools, colloquially known as “Helping Hands,” often include a magnifier, soldering stand, and other convenient soldering accessories

Some PCB holders forgo clips and instead secure circuit boards and other soldering materials using a vise and clamp construction, offering more stability but less flexibility than adjustable Helping Hands arms.

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