Rolson Helping Hand - holding small parts for solder etc

[spinynorman]

I remember a recent thread someone mentioned Aldi selling something like this cheap. Just seen on Amazon, reduced to £2.65 with free super slow delivery. I've ordered one, not due to arrive till next week though.

Thought someone else here might be interested.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001BMSBD4/ref=pe_217191_31005151_dp_1

[brensabre79]

Looks good. I'm never that organised about soldering though - its usually a field repair that's meant to last until I get home, but I never get around to re-doing it properly

[rmorris]

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I remember a recent thread someone mentioned Aldi selling something like this cheap. Just seen on Amazon, reduced to £2.65 with free super slow delivery. I've ordered one, not due to arrive till next week though.

Thought someone else here might be interested.

[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001BMSBD4/ref=pe_217191_31005151_dp_1"]http://www.amazon.co...1_31005151_dp_1[/url]
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I have the Rolson one at work and a generic or 'maplin' version at home. The Rolson seems better quality and heavier and so more stable.Can still be frustrating though due to overbalancing / being pulled by weight of components and cables, and the magnifier isn't great optical quality. If you can attach it to a larger surface you'll likely find it more use due to greater stability.

[spinynorman]

It arrived Saturday, much quicker than Amazon estimate. Seems pretty good quality, reasonably stable base. I've taken the magnifier off, I think my reading glasses are good enough for anything I'll be doing.