Rolson Tools Heavy Duty Helping Hand with 60mm Magnifying Glass £2.75 @ Amazon

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  renderman10 months, 2 weeks ago2 Likes #1Show comment toolsReply

  The heavy duty one is listed below it with a weighted base, soldering iron holder and a sponge. For 4.99
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  bigflump[mod]10 months, 2 weeks ago #2Show comment toolsReply

  Thanks for posting, I've added the price & retailer to your deals title .
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  ataritheone10 months, 2 weeks ago #3Show comment toolsReply

  Nice stuff
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  bigsky10 months, 2 weeks ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  Never say no to a helping hand. Hot from me.
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  orangelemon10 months, 2 weeks ago #5Show comment toolsReply

  bargain - got two for presents
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  spudgun710 months, 2 weeks ago #6Show comment toolsReply

  Already have one of these. Pincers are also useful for holding small things you're taking photos of and you can use the lens as a DIY close-up lens for your camera / camera phone.
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  Majnu10 months, 2 weeks ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  hot ordered, can anyone recommend a decent soldering precision soldering iron? It will get a few uses for some miniature soldering work on dip switches using 24awg cable. I was thinking of the aoyue but it's so expensive for something which I will only use once or twice a year.
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  Tarquin848410 months, 2 weeks ago #8Show comment toolsReply

  spudgun7

  Already have one of these. Pincers are also useful for holding small things you're taking photos of and you can use the lens as a DIY close-up lens for your camera / camera phone.

  
  
  If your name is a reference to Bottom, right on!
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  Ekim10 months, 2 weeks ago #9Show comment toolsReply

  Majnu

  hot ordered, can anyone recommend a decent soldering precision soldering iron? It will get a few uses for some miniature soldering work on dip switches using 24awg cable. I was thinking of the aoyue but it's so expensive for something which I will only use once or twice a year.

  
  
  I'm looking for a good soldering iron too for joining together a couple of cables. Let me know if you find anything.
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  CurlyBen10 months, 2 weeks ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  Ekim

  Majnu

  hot ordered, can anyone recommend a decent soldering precision soldering iron? It will get a few uses for some miniature soldering work on dip switches using 24awg cable. I was thinking of the aoyue but it's so expensive for something which I will only use once or twice a year.

  
  
  I'm looking for a good soldering iron too for joining together a couple of cables. Let me know if you find anything.

  
  Cables implies something pretty substantial, in which case a soldering iron's no good - can't generate enough heat. In any case joining wires by soldering is a real pain, and unless the joint is well supported they'll often break at the ends of the solder anyway. Obviously I don't know exactly what you're trying to do, but I'd suggest looking at crimping rather than soldering. Quicker, easier and more reliable.
  
  Can't say I've ever found 'helping hands' to be very helpful. Awkward to get into the right position then slip at the slightest pressure.
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  upperdecker110 months, 2 weeks ago #11Show comment toolsReply

  Majnu

  hot ordered, can anyone recommend a decent soldering precision soldering iron? It will get a few uses for some miniature soldering work on dip switches using 24awg cable. I was thinking of the aoyue but it's so expensive for something which I will only use once or twice a year.

  
  
  http://www.my-tool-shed.co.uk/p9787/Weller_2012_Soldering_Iron_with_Plug_12w_240_Volt/product_info.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=allprods
  
  I have one of these which i got for soldering mod chips into games consoles, still going strong years later.
  Low wattage is ideal for working with circuits or small wires.
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  JollyEngland10 months, 2 weeks ago #12Show comment toolsReply

  Tarquin8484

  spudgun7

  Already have one of these. Pincers are also useful for holding small things you're taking photos of and you can use the lens as a DIY close-up lens for your camera / camera phone.

  
  
  If your name is a reference to Bottom, right on!

  
  
  Spudgun!!!! How is Dave Hedgehog doing these days? ;)
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  deal wizard10 months, 2 weeks ago #13Show comment toolsReply

  Also see the deal I listed a while ago for the larger magnifying glass including a soldering iron and other stuff for £9.99 delivered
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  montyburns5610 months, 2 weeks ago #14Show comment toolsReply

  Number of occasions that I'd wished that I had one of these - 274
  Number of occasions that I've actually bought one - 0 (until now!)
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  bingowings8510 months, 2 weeks ago #15Show comment toolsReply

  Majnu

  hot ordered, can anyone recommend a decent soldering precision soldering iron? It will get a few uses for some miniature soldering work on dip switches using 24awg cable. I was thinking of the aoyue but it's so expensive for something which I will only use once or twice a year.

  
  
  it sounds like you need 'access' to a soldering iron. ring up some electronics repair places. I guess only independent ones would actually risk you using their kit. alternatively a hackerspace?
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  Majnu10 months, 2 weeks ago #16Show comment toolsReply

  whats better this one
  
  http://www.pcb-soldering.co.uk/atten-at938d-professional-60w-soldering-station.html
  
  or this
  
  http://www.pcb-soldering.co.uk/aoyue-937-soldering-station-1.html
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  Majnu10 months, 1 week ago #17Show comment toolsReply

  i received mine today and it was not from Rolson but a Black Spear model. I'm sending it back.

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