Classic Workbench Soldering Helping Third Hand Tool | 4 Gooseneck Flexible Positionable Arms | Sturdy Base | Rotating Stainless Steel Alligator Locking Clamps | Circuit Board Holder | USA

I expected a great product based on other reviews for the QuadHands, and I was still surprised at how good of a product it is. The QuadHands has a very good wide base with a nice weight to it so you're unlikely to push it over. The arms are also easy to work with and they keep their shape very well without springing back when you move them. The clamps have a good strength to them and they have teeth. If that's a problem for you, my QuadHands came with a little card that had instructions for emailing the manufacturer, who will then send you silicone clamp covers for free. I use the QuadHands for holding PCBs and other small, very light things, but I would imagine that if you happened to try to hold something that's a bit heavier the arms would collapse. For reference, I clipped one of the arms to a Manfrotto super clamp, which weighs 0.88 pounds (according to Amazon), and the arm collapsed. TIP: It took me a minute to figure out how you're supposed to adjust the rotation of the clamps. It turns out that you're supposed to slightly unscrew the clamp a little and get it rotated to where you want, and then the end of the black arm has an adjuster that you screw out to tighten the clamp again. Overall, I am glad that I purchased the QuadHands and it gets five stars from me!

I've had the quad hands for about 9 months now, and haven't regretted it once. It's really well made, with a heavy/solid base that stays where you put it. The arms are strong with the right amount of memory, so it can take a few seconds to perfectly position them how you want it, but once you do, held objects stays right where you want them. I bought it for soldering projects, and it's worked great for that, but it's also been the go-to tool for gluing up my son's broken toys and many other misc projects around the house. I'm really glad I choose this 4 clamp model over many of the 2-clamp helping hands on the market, as I routinely use 3 or 4 of the clamps. I actually just bought two more arms that attach to the base via magnets for even more flexibility. The jaws come with little silicon covers, which can protect delicate things from the camp jaws. I made the mistake of discarding some of the covers. I dropped a note to Alphidia asking if I could get some replacements, they they shipped me replacements the next day and then dropped me a note to make sure I got them! Unexpectedly great service. I highly recommend the product and the company.

I usually don't do product reviews unless I feel the product is exceptional in its build quality and materials, plus value versus money spent. All I can say is wow! This thing is a piece of art in itself. I got the newer version with the powder coated base. Its a slightly off color yellow but a very beautiful color. The arms are not coated with any rubber coating and they bend very easily and stay in place exactly where you put them with no springy action like some reviewers noted on the older models. The rear arms are also 100 millimeters longer than the previous models at around 15 inches long. The alligator clips are the perfect size, not to big but not to small. There is a locking nut on each clip to adjust the rotation of the clip for the perfect hold. I added a very high quality heat shrink tubing to each clip as to not mare anything I'm holding and to not eat into any wire insulation. I have been soldering for over 35 years and in that time have gone through about 10 of those cheap China made helping hands. You know the ones I'm talking about. The ones that tip over easily and made with the world's cheapest hardware. Those are just junk. I made a pattern of the base to have my bother-in-law who is a machinist laser cut me a cover plate that can easily be removed out of heavy gauge galvanized steel to protect the finish on the base. This way if any solder drops it wont damage the beautiful powder coated finish. I also model in G, 1/43 and HO scale trains. I will use this to hold figurines and other items for hand painting. I can have four things going on at the same time. Me and my son recently got into electric RC cars and trucks. The arms are long enough to reach up into the chassis for soldering items for repair. I'm sure I will find many other uses for this as well. The problem is, is this is so nice you might not want to use it at all, you will want to put it on a shelf for display. I know this will outlast my lifetime and can be handed down for generations to come. Was this QuadHands expensive? Yes but not overpriced. Is it worth it? Yes, every single cent. All I can say is buy it. You wont be disappointed.

The quality of this product is great overall: the arms are rigid and hold a couple of pounds easily, they are easy to manipulate and reposition, and the base is super heavy and stable. However, the clips are not the best: they are basic alligator clips, and so don't open very wide. This requires me to find interesting positions for the soldering elements so I don't burn the clips, the electronics, or myself. However, when it is set, it is very stable! Overall, 8.5/10, very good. You might get away with the cheaper knockoff and safe some money, but it's not that much more for a better product (this one).

I mainly bought this one because it was made in the USA, and I’m glad I did. It is high quality and feels very stable. The arms and fairly strong and will stay in place where you ask them to. I think, for me, I would like four long arms instead of two short and two long, but they are detachable and I’m guessing I can buy two more long ones if I need to in the future. I bought this for a skeleton reassembly project and it really helped me when I was trying to glue things in place, so I didn’t have to hold it still myself. The base is heavy enough that me accidentally bumping it won’t move everything and ruin the project I’m working on. I’m also a sculptor and I think I’ll find lots of uses for this for future projects as well.

Nicely made, very sturdy and has nice weight - I'm not worried anything will tip over, does exactly what I want it to.

Soldered for years with burnt fingers and clamps and balancing circuit boards. Should have got one of these ages back. Now I have can't believe how good it is. If you like messing with electronics and need some extra hands - just get one of these and you will wonder why you did not sooner.

Tip top geht nicht besser

Bought this from the warehouse on a deal, however when it came it was missing the feet and bolts. Emailed QuadHands and they got back straight away, shipping replacements from USA to UK in 3 days! Incredible service. Thank you. Looks very professional kit, probably too good for me.

Good product.. no issues.