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Useful hints from modelers ILLUSTRATIONS BY RICHARD THOMPSON EASY THIRD HAND You can make a very useful third hand by just soldering together a wire coat hanger and an alligator clip. Try making two holders bent at a 45-degree angle, maybe some with the jaws filed off and balsa or foam pads glued to them. They can be custom made for any need and useful for soldering small pieces of wire, setting up assemblies and...

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