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Project: Third Hand Tool Build

I decided to build a Third Hand tool to lend a hand with some future projects rather than buy one at a store. For those that don't know what a third hand tool is. Basically its a crucial tool in doing successful electronics work. Giving you the ability to hold items while soldering. 

Ok i started with the steel plate, I ground down the edges a bit and painting it with Red enamel paint. While that is drying i start snapping together the Log-line parts (the tool is worth the money makes it go way easier) I left the nozzles off for the time being. Next i screwed the bolts to the alligator clips. I wanted to make it so i can remove the alligator clips if i wanted the ability to change things up so i decided to tap all the nozzle's with a 8/32 bolt Once that is done i screwed them into the alligator clips and connected them to the Log-Line hose

Done.

Parts used

  • 2x Loc-Line 1/8" round nozzle, pack of 4, Black
  • 1x Loc-Line Magnetic base manifold, blue
  • 2x Loc-Line 1/4" NPT connector pack of 4, Black
  • 5x Loc-Line 1/4" Hose Segment pack,
  • 2 segments each 6" Long, Black
  • 1x Loc-Line 1/4" hose assembly
  • 4x Alligator clips (with threaded ends)
  • 4x 8/32 bolts
  • 1x Square steal plate (had from old project)
  • Some Red enamel paint (had from old project)
  • Rubber square (same stuff used in tool draws to stop tools from rolling around)