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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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Circuit SpecialistsCurrently on BackorderSimple 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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Original price $7.64 - Original price $7.64Original price$7.64$7.64 - $7.64Current price $7.64Helping Hand, Low Cost, with Cast Iron Base - ZD-10F
Circuit Specialists86 in stockHelping 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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Original price $6.70 - Original price $6.70Original price$6.70$6.70 - $6.70Current price $6.70Magnifier, Helping Hand and Soldering Stand - ZD-10G
Circuit Specialists306 in stockMagnifier, 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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Original price $10.52 - Original price $10.52Original price$10.52$10.52 - $10.52Current price $10.52Octopus Helping Hands - 902-227
Eclipse ToolsOctopus 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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Original price $7.36 - Original price $7.36Original price$7.36$7.36 - $7.36Current price $7.36Helping Hands Soldering Aid - 900-015
Eclipse ToolsHelping 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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Original price $15.78 - Original price $15.78Original price$15.78$15.78 - $15.78Current price $15.78Helping hands w/solder iron holder - 2.5X - 900-206
Eclipse ToolsHelping 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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Original price $12.64 - Original price $12.64Original price$12.64$12.64 - $12.64Current price $12.64Helping Hands - Large Magnifier (3.5") - 902-094
Eclipse ToolsHelping 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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Original price $16.63 - Original price $16.63Original price$16.63$16.63 - $16.63Current price $16.633.0 Diopter Magnifier with Helping Hand - ZD-10H
Circuit Specialists100 in stock3.0 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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Original price $49.99 - Original price $49.99Original price$49.99$49.99 - $49.99Current price $49.99Soldering Helping Hands w/LED - SN-396
Eclipse ToolsSoldering 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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Original price $12.99 - Original price $12.99Original price$12.99$12.99 - $12.99Current price $12.99Soldering Clamp Holder - Adjustable - SN-390
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Original price $10.40 - Original price $10.40Original price$10.40$10.40 - $10.40Current price $10.40
Helping Hands w/Magnifier Lens - 900-037
Pro's KitOut of stockHelping 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.