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What do you use to hold cables as you solder?

post #1 of 8
1/23/10 at 4:47pm
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What do you use to hold cables as you solder? I'm looking for ideas as i need something, my searches came up short.

Thanks.
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post #2 of 8
1/23/10 at 4:49pm
I use a Panavise with attachments that have clips.
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post #3 of 8
1/23/10 at 4:55pm
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post #4 of 8
1/23/10 at 5:57pm
Make: Online : DIY third hand - A multi-use helping hand for electronics and other delicate work
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post #5 of 8
1/23/10 at 6:25pm
As UNCLE ERIK said a PANAVISE with att. works great! Sometimes I'll Tape the wire onto a nice straight piece of wood cut for this purpose and let the work end hang over to solder connectors in place......Don't tape over a finish braid or mesh, especially when using 200MPH tape.........that can get messy!
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post #6 of 8
1/23/10 at 8:44pm
I use Third Hands for soldering wires, Panavise for PCBs.
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post #7 of 8
1/24/10 at 4:41am
im just starting out but i found this one that i like (yet to buy it)
Amazon.com: Xacto X75170 X-tra Hands with Magnifier: Home Improvement
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post #8 of 8
1/24/10 at 10:06am
If you're fortunate enough to have a Harbor Freight Tools store nearby they almost always have "Third Hand-type" devices on sale for under 5 bucks - usually way under

dRummie - I love Make mag and their associated web site.
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