When working with small parts — for example, during soldering of electronic circuits, usually both hands are busy and you want or assistant, or an additional holding device.
In this role, a kind of third hand may serve as a regular pliers but with a spring or rubber tie to pens.
S. LEVCHENKO, G. s a n t-P etersburg
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