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Part Number XAC75170
SizeEACH
Item Package Quantity1
Item Dimensions
Weight1.1 Pounds
Length9.80 inches
Width7.30 inches
Height2.28 inches
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Product Description
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The X75170 is a dual alligator clamp for flexible and accurate work. Holds work in any position for molding and hobbies. Two times magnifier for close, exacting work.
Product Description
X-Acto X-tra Hands with MagnifierDouble alligator clamps hold work firmly in place; in almost any position. 2X magnifier helps you to see up close for precision work. Leaves your hands free for working on detailed projects! Sturdy metal construction will last and last.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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PROS:
-Heavy (So it wont tip over)
-Magnifying Glass
-Grippy base
-Cheap
Cons
- Adjustment isnt easy as pie.
When I first ordered this, I was wondering how on earth it would stand up without falling down. Surprisingly the stand is very heavy for how small it is. You can arrange this little guy in every any any direction you want. If you plan on doing any hobby work like soldering or model building, this investment will pay for itself as soon as you use it once.
-Heavy (So it wont tip over)
-Magnifying Glass
-Grippy base
-Cheap
Cons
- Adjustment isnt easy as pie.
When I first ordered this, I was wondering how on earth it would stand up without falling down. Surprisingly the stand is very heavy for how small it is. You can arrange this little guy in every any any direction you want. If you plan on doing any hobby work like soldering or model building, this investment will pay for itself as soon as you use it once.
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
First off, this is a great device; it holds things firmly, doesn't fall over, and it was built well. The arms are a little tough to adjust, but once you get used to it, it is not that bad. Anyway, it is seldom that I have to adjust the arms because I can usually get the wires in a useful position by changing the place at which the wires are clamped.
Anyway, I think that this thing is great and it is unimaginably helpful at fixturing wires and other components; however, the clips are so strong (when they are new anyway) that the "teeth" puncture the insulation of the wires that are clipped. I found that the clips come in contact with the copper wire to a point where they begin to heatsink the wire; this made soldering a little more difficult until I decided to wrap each "jaw" of the clips with electrical tape. This mod makes the clips less aggressive and leaves them effective enough to hold wires securely.
Anyway, I think that this thing is great and it is unimaginably helpful at fixturing wires and other components; however, the clips are so strong (when they are new anyway) that the "teeth" puncture the insulation of the wires that are clipped. I found that the clips come in contact with the copper wire to a point where they begin to heatsink the wire; this made soldering a little more difficult until I decided to wrap each "jaw" of the clips with electrical tape. This mod makes the clips less aggressive and leaves them effective enough to hold wires securely.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
I've started in on a project that requires a lot of small soldering work on circuit boards. My hands aren't very steady so I have difficulty with such small work. Added to that the tiny tiny color bands and markings on components were giving me a head ache trying to decifer them with my unaided eye. This gizmo seemed like the perfect solution to my challenges.
It definately does a great job of holding small components steady for soldering and the adjustability of the arm positions works well. My only complaint is that the magnification is very low. Myabe 2X at best I think. Fortunately my vision just needed a very small boost to help identify the parts without getting eye strain so it works o.k. for me. If you can't see small stuff at all to start with this product may not provide enough magnification to help.
Overall the construction seems to be sturdy and as noted by others the base is good and heavy for its size.
It definately does a great job of holding small components steady for soldering and the adjustability of the arm positions works well. My only complaint is that the magnification is very low. Myabe 2X at best I think. Fortunately my vision just needed a very small boost to help identify the parts without getting eye strain so it works o.k. for me. If you can't see small stuff at all to start with this product may not provide enough magnification to help.
Overall the construction seems to be sturdy and as noted by others the base is good and heavy for its size.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
workable
This works well, but there are 2 improvements I would look for if I were looking for another one...
I would look for one with a heavier base - this one is too easily... Read more
I would look for one with a heavier base - this one is too easily... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jason P
Well made
I needed a "helping hands" tool for a soldering job and found this did the trick.
The base is very heavy and so it stands sturdy, no worry of it falling over. Read more
The base is very heavy and so it stands sturdy, no worry of it falling over. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Mercier
Find a better one with a warranty
The second time I tightened the bolt for the magnify glass the threads stripped. Seems there is no warranty. Read more
Published 4 months ago by user12
An extra set of hands
I'm using the Xacto to hold hooks while tying snell knots. It works just fine--the lens has a usable level of magnification and the base is heavy enough to keep the whole thing... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Freyguys
sturdy
This x-tra hands tool is great for my needs. The base is sturdy enough and all arms, clamps and the magnifying glass are adjustable. Read more
Published 6 months ago by B. G.
See How Handy
Great item and a must have for soldering and small item work. It is well made and solid the clips are strong-Some shrink tube on the clips make them les likely to damage your work... Read more
Published 6 months ago by the Paul G.
Great Concept, But Made Lousy........
This has a great concept for what it is. The building of this is LOUSY..... The clips broke first time using it.
Now all I have is a magnifing glass with broken hands. Read more
Now all I have is a magnifing glass with broken hands. Read more
Published 7 months ago by mrswoodmaster
Disappointing Cheap Metal Hardware and Poor Quality Control
The positive reviews of Xacto X75170 surprise me. While it is a rather simple and inexpensive product, Xacto really pushed the envelope on low cost, low quality manufacturing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by P. Scott Pope
Xacto X75170X-tra Hand
The X-tra hand is a fine product,for what i do,close up modleing painting,helps me out alot,i do very detaild painting,this is just what i need. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Louish
Great for holding, not for magnifying
For holding small projects this works great. It does need to be tightened up well or it will slide around, but that is not hard to do. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Alan
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