Xacto X75170 X-tra Hands with Magnifier

by Xacto

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

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

The X-TRA Hands dual alligator clamps with 2X magnifying glass by X-ACTO is the perfect solution for any hobbyist or designer who needs a second set of hands to hold onto materials. These clamps will hold your work firmly in position, freeing your hands up for soldering, gluing and other tasks.

The powerful, 2X magnifying glass will help you visualize even the smallest areas of your work. These convenient alligator clamps are great for the following tasks:

Gluing in small or tight spaces 
Precision “micro” cutting and trimming 
Small detail touches
And more

These sturdy alligator clamps attach securely to almost any rigid surface, allowing you to continue working at your desk or workshop without needing to relocate.

X-ACTO office tools and supplies are crafted with the same quality and attention to detail as the legendary X-ACTO knife. Our commitment to quality and performance assures that an X-ACTO product will stand up to the toughest jobs for as long as you need them.

X-ACTO quality office tools and supplies are crafted to achieve the perfect balance between performance and durability. Versatile enough to tackle the most heavy duty jobs and precision tasks at the same time, X-ACTO office tools make getting the job done easier. Additionally, all our products are designed with added attention to your comfort and safety.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.1 x 1.8 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006NDZR6
• Item model number: X75170
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #309 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Sturdy. High quality, February 20, 2008

By	Adam Flath "-adam flath" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Xacto X75170 X-tra Hands with Magnifier (Tools & Hardware)

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.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Holds Great, Magnifies Poorly, April 10, 2008

By	Blueroom57 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Xacto X75170 X-tra Hands with Magnifier (Tools & Hardware)

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.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy tool, July 31, 2008

By	The Old Man "Doug" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Xacto X75170 X-tra Hands with Magnifier (Tools & Hardware)

As noted by some other reviewers, one wonders how it can hold anything, but it is heavier than you would think and does the job just fine. The price is right too. After looking in hardware stores at the model without the magnifying glass at a much higher price, I am glad I found it here on Amazon! I can highly recommend it!