Third hand stand. Danger to parts?

I have some of the note holders that are given away by companies as promotional items. They work great for holding small parts for painting. You can relax the tension of these alligator type clamps by heating them. Don't get them too hot or they'll loose all of their grip.

You can also clamp the clamp. That is use a clamping device that is gentle to the part to hold it, then hold the clamp with another holder with a firmer grip.

I got the Third hand stand.  To minimize damage when using the clamps, I wrap each jaw with masking tape a few times thick.  This provides a cushion when a part is clamped.

Jesse

You can also take a small length of surgical tubing and slip it over each jaw of the alligator clip.

It cushions the part and also helps with gripping the part.  

MikeV wrote:

You can also take a small length of surgical tubing and slip it over each jaw of the alligator clip. It cushions the part and also helps with gripping the part.

Cool idea, Mike.  I'm going to give that one a try.

Jesse

usmc1371 wrote:

MikeV wrote: You can also take a small length of surgical tubing and slip it over each jaw of the alligator clip. It cushions the part and also helps with gripping the part.   Cool idea, Mike.  I'm going to give that one a try. Jesse

Thanks Jesse. I should have been a mechanical engineer like my oldest brother.