Can you help me find something please?

[robfosters]

I’m looking for a hobby tool but I cannot find one anywhere.

Basically it’s like an extra pair of hands. It’s used in modelling, electronics, soldering etc.

It has a base with a column. That column has a horizontal bar across with movable crocodile clips on the ends. They can be moved to different angles. They are often found with a magnifying glass attached to the top. I’m sorry for the vague description, but its the best I can do. I’ve been looking on Google but to no avail.

would be very grateful if someone with better Google fu skills could help me out. There’s a virtual hug in it for you. TIA.

 

[kaiowas]

Google “third hand”

 

[roccles]

Try "Helping Hands" on Amazon

 

[dirtychinchilla]

They're called helping hands

 

[Raymond Lin]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnifier-Crocodile-Magnifying-Soldering-Jewellery/dp/B0724ZNNGW/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2RR1EBJY7UN99&keywords=third+hand&qid=1654690047&sprefix=third+hand%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-9

 

[Ahleckz]

Mercury | Heavy Duty Helping Hand with 3 x Zoom Magnifying Glass https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000L98...i_i_4H4Q6TZSQDJ7JY00D8TA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I googled - hobby magnifying glass stand

 

[robfosters]

Cheers all guys, you’re brilliant

 

[robfosters]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnifier-Crocodile-Magnifying-Soldering-Jewellery/dp/B0724ZNNGW/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2RR1EBJY7UN99&keywords=third+hand&qid=1654690047&sprefix=third+hand%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-9

Don’t know whether to get these fandangled looking ones or the simpler Rolson ones

 

[413x]

Google “third hand”

Don't Google "third leg"

 

[dirtychinchilla]

Don’t know whether to get these fandangled looking ones or the simpler Rolson ones

I've found them a bit crap. Not that I've ever found anything better.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Don’t know whether to get these fandangled looking ones or the simpler Rolson ones

It was the top result i got...I hadn't paid too much attention.

 

[SideWinder]

Don't Google "third leg"

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/third-leg-costume--159314905539662133/

 

[robfosters]

I had googled model hands and literally got fake plastic hands

 

[fez]

Try googling "third leg"

 

[AndyT]

I googled "extra pair of hands modelling soldering" and immediately found what you wanted.

 

[Minusorange]

I use https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07233QBBS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 as my spare hands

 

[dcsarge]

I use https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07233QBBS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 as my spare hands

Mini Dr Octopus in the making .

I think that with a head worn magnifier would be more useful than the helping hands. I could never get on with those for painting and electronics work as the focus didn't move with me.

I need to get something sorted so I can get painting properly now new wet palette has arrived and I actually have some space after a bit of house clearance.

 

[Minusorange]

Mini Dr Octopus in the making .

I think that with a head worn magnifier would be more useful than the helping hands. I could never get on with those for painting and electronics work as the focus didn't move with me.

I need to get something sorted so I can get painting properly now new wet palette has arrived and I actually have some space after a bit of house clearance.

This might be a better option

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MRAEY6M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Depending on size of what you're painting

 

[dcsarge]

@Minusorange Thanks for that, I have added it to my list. Not something I have seen before but could be very useful for larger items .

 

[Chris Wilson]

Panavise (yes that's how it's spelt) Top quality (above average... ) BUT bear in mind depending on what you need holding, it's often a bad situation to have it high off the work surface. For ultimate, fine dexterity you need your wrists or forearms supported.