Product Description

Features Dual alligator clamps for flexible and accurate work. Holds work in any position for modeling and hobbies. 2X magnifier for close, exacting work. Sturdy weighted base. Leaves hands free. Height: 6-5/8" Width: 5"

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #141 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Xacto
• Model: X75170
• Dimensions: 1.80" h x 7.10" w x 9.40" l, 1.15 pounds

Features

• Dual alligator clamp for flexible and accurate work
• Holds work in any position for modeling and hobbies
• Assortment of knives, blades and tools for cutting, whittling, sawing and carving. Wooden chest.
• Two times magnifier for close, exacting work

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.

Customer Reviews

Holds Great, Magnifies Poorly
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.

Very Sturdy. High quality
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.

Handy tool
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!