This is the best 3rd hand tool I've ever seen | OMNIFIXO

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  • @wrstew1272
    @wrstew1272 Před 2 lety +31

    Blue Tac. Fits my budget!

  • @AngryPepper1964
    @AngryPepper1964 Před rokem +11

    I purchased one of these and Bardwell is right, its an amazing piece of equipment , I used to use either the common 3rd. hand with the gator clips or a piece of Blue Tack, but this thing was a game changer for sure. Also the price has been dropped to $59.00, that still seems a lot to pay, but it’s really worth it, thanks for the heads up on this Joshua 👍

  • @LouDnl
    @LouDnl Před 2 lety +2

    I have these, best money ever spent. Tried a million others, this is by far the best!

  • @Wiredup00784
    @Wiredup00784 Před 2 lety +3

    Honestly I have been looking for something like this! Joshua again you have come to the rescue! Thank you so much!

  • @licensetodrive9930
    @licensetodrive9930 Před 2 lety +7

    The phrase "3rd hand tool" conjures up thoughts of those crocodile clips held in place by the ball-joint tubing, etc., fiddly tools that can occupy more time setting it up than using it, but this one actually looks really good.
    My most useful '3rd hand tool', beyond my nimble fingers able to hold two pieces of wire with one hand (and moving them around to align them) to solder them together, is a mini suction desk vice, even without being suctioned to the surface its weight makes it sturdy, I literally just bought a 2nd one today it's so useful.

    • @haka8702
      @haka8702 Před 2 lety +1

      There are higher quality 3rd hands which are not the cheap crocodile ones but well built flexible arms.

  • @michaelcrawford4940
    @michaelcrawford4940 Před 2 lety +3

    They are now sold out of everything except the little two arm version but that’s all I need so I ordered one. They’ll probably be out of those soon too. That’s what a JB recommendation gets you

  • @jhan1962
    @jhan1962 Před 2 lety +2

    Ordered this and just got it yesterday. Absolutely Fantastic! Worth the cost and wait for it to arrive.

  • @msherburne84
    @msherburne84 Před 2 lety +10

    “It’s for the kids” that ship sailed a long time ago for me. She no longer believes that statement. 😬

    • @Anthony_Gutierrez
      @Anthony_Gutierrez Před 2 lety +1

      I'm still milking that one

    • @whollymindless
      @whollymindless Před 2 lety +1

      You didn't have to say "your kids". These are made by ex-Nike employees.

  • @haka8702
    @haka8702 Před 2 lety +10

    It looks thought through but at the same time: A very small plate and due to the small magnetic "hands" it will only have a very low stability.
    You can indeed put two of them on top, but even a heavy wire might cause that to collapse.
    So if you only solder tiny components, light stuff then it might be a nice help. If you also solder things with a bit more weight this looks like it would quickly start to fail on you.

    • @swampfoxfpv
      @swampfoxfpv Před 2 lety +3

      Fair point but many traditional 3rd hand devices can be had for 5ish bucks. This can potentially solve a boatload of small frustrations that those others can't. I think this is more of an "also" than an "instead". Everything has a tradeoff

  • @supleed2
    @supleed2 Před 2 lety +10

    I've had this for a while and didn't realise the different sides controlled whether it was grounded! Though the insulation on the grip probably means it never mattered

    • @RaffyMaBoi
      @RaffyMaBoi Před 10 měsíci +1

      The insulation is removable, they aren't dumb

  • @RCinginSC
    @RCinginSC Před 2 lety +21

    Definitely cool, but not in the budget.

  • @werewolf_pl
    @werewolf_pl Před 2 lety +4

    What a coincidence... I bought it and it came to me the same day you published the video :)
    Anyway, the tool is great, much better than other 3rd hands. And I hope you know about the "friction fix" for it? There's a small black rubber nub inside each of the magnets, sometimes it's inserted too far and you have to push it from the underside towards the ball to add a little more friction. It's actually written on omnifixo blog (I also received the info about it after the purchase).

    • @nemocheerio
      @nemocheerio Před 2 lety +1

      If you know some kind of helpful information about it, it may be helpful to others if you actually say what the "fix" is.

    • @werewolf_pl
      @werewolf_pl Před 2 lety

      @@nemocheerio You're right, sorry. I edited the previous comment.

    • @nemocheerio
      @nemocheerio Před 2 lety +1

      @@werewolf_pl Cool. Thanks for the info. I just ordered this. Even though it seems a bit expensive. It looks like it has the possibility to be one of those tools that makes me say, " I should have just spent the money on one of these years ago instead of struggling so much." Again, Thanks for the tip!

  • @seanconnolly2179
    @seanconnolly2179 Před 2 lety +13

    I don’t like how loose it is it would move too easily when trying to work on something

    • @_Dimon_
      @_Dimon_ Před 2 lety +4

      Yeah, the regular joint with adjustable tension mounted on a magnet probably would be better.

    • @heroflying
      @heroflying Před 2 lety +2

      They thought of that.
      omnifixo.com/blogs/news/friction-adjustment

  • @yngndrw.
    @yngndrw. Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, this will make splicing wires much easier so I'll have to pick one up!
    I'd suggesting looking at the Stickvise if you haven't already.

  • @brendand.2269
    @brendand.2269 Před 2 lety

    Wow awesome thanks sharing. Ordering this Thursday!!!!

  • @randokast8421
    @randokast8421 Před 2 lety

    Ordering one for work and home.

  • @Flyrip
    @Flyrip Před rokem

    I can fully agree on their excellence. Just got mine and I am so pleased with it. Excellent quality, versatile and really nice to use 👍🏻

  • @andrewb9942
    @andrewb9942 Před 2 lety +10

    Does it maintain its orientation strongly enough to resist wores that don't want to be bent? Looks like they might twist around with a nudge.

    • @jhan1962
      @jhan1962 Před 2 lety

      Yes it will. For really stiff wire use 2 clamps.

  • @sushia.f.1809
    @sushia.f.1809 Před 2 lety

    Holy Crap. This is why I love you Bardwell. Awesome.

  • @phenioxrj
    @phenioxrj Před 2 lety +2

    I do a lot of small surface mount work. I love these and have never looked back. Good tools cost money. I have v1 and v2 and have been gifting them to other people as well.

    • @SnifterRoux
      @SnifterRoux Před 4 měsíci

      What is the difference between the 2 versions? I just ordered one and don't know what version it is.

  • @jameswho5517
    @jameswho5517 Před 2 lety +1

    It really is one of there best tools I own.

  • @kmarlow1
    @kmarlow1 Před 2 lety +1

    I thought the title said 3rd best hand tool I've used! Lol. Pretty cool though!

  • @yukkydukky4565
    @yukkydukky4565 Před 2 lety +1

    this looks awesome! ive been wanting to get some third hands so i can stop soldering on the garage floor.

  • @whollymindless
    @whollymindless Před 2 lety

    As soon as I saw the clip, I was sold.

  • @jiggydrones367
    @jiggydrones367 Před 2 lety

    This is a great product. Thank you for sharing.

  • @allenrugg9954
    @allenrugg9954 Před rokem

    Ordered such a cool device.

  • @paulmackenzie298
    @paulmackenzie298 Před rokem

    Just got mine. Its beats every other type of third hand out there. Make Electronics Fun Again.

  • @ruftime
    @ruftime Před 2 lety

    Thanks Josh!
    Just ordered one for the kids😎

  • @jcims
    @jcims Před 2 lety +1

    2:23 into the video and my other tab suddenly updated to 'Thank you for your purch...'.

  • @definingslawek4731
    @definingslawek4731 Před 2 lety

    Wow I've been meaning to get a 3rd hand tool. Thanks.

  • @rcplayland
    @rcplayland Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you Joshua Bardwell for this!!!
    I have seen this on your bench in your videos and was wondering about it. This video 100% sold me on it. I bought one through your link (hope you get some commission from it.)
    I am most impressed with it's versatility and options it provides. I have a couple different sets of 3rd hands.... and to be honest... they are ok... but mostly suck when needing slight adjustments. I even have some 3d printed wire holders for slicing..... again.... they are ok... but like the other ones I have.... too cumbersome for the use they provide.
    So thank you very much for this review video!
    Keep up the great work!

  • @NikosSprocket
    @NikosSprocket Před rokem

    Thank you for introducing us to this awesome device! I just got mine and my old plate with the alligator clips it's going to collect dust from now on!
    The only thing I will miss is the magnifying glass with the build in LED lights.

  • @bentsprockettech
    @bentsprockettech Před 2 lety +1

    I have a touch of arthritis in my hands which got more painful after taking Levaquin for a bout of pneumonia (TMI, sorry, LOL). This will be very helpful. Thanks for sharing this with us! :)

  • @JeromeDemers
    @JeromeDemers Před 2 lety +1

    I saw this on IG a while back, I think it's a one man show behind all this.

  • @MrSabram07
    @MrSabram07 Před 2 lety

    Ohhh I want one

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant! Pretty nice little thing! 😃
    Blu Tack is great as well, but I want to make a small wooden vise for myself. 😬
    Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @GhostBranchFPV
    @GhostBranchFPV Před 2 lety +1

    Ha, so happy right now that I already got one earlier this year, because I guarantee it's gonna be out of stock after this review. :D And they deserve that, so well thought out product, I love it! Thank you again, James, for recommending it to us!

  • @FastLaneFPV
    @FastLaneFPV Před 2 lety

    Sold me before the first advert!

  • @onepalproductions
    @onepalproductions Před 2 lety

    I'm definitely buying the Blu Tack.

  • @pexagaming5669
    @pexagaming5669 Před 2 lety +1

    When he tells you how to buy it with your spouse's permission, thats when you know how much he likes it.

  • @droneracerswarehouse7641

    man i love it!!!!!

  • @JS-vk7ek
    @JS-vk7ek Před 2 lety +1

    Went right away to buy it. Pulled the hand break at the ££££££££££

    • @wingsounds13
      @wingsounds13 Před 2 lety

      Yes, the cost does kind of brake the bank. :D

  • @kelvinwolf225
    @kelvinwolf225 Před 2 lety +2

    This is awesome! A little pricey, but seems worth it. What would we possibly use the grounding to the baseplate for?

    • @jameswho5517
      @jameswho5517 Před 2 lety

      Many applications, grounding for static discharge for one!

  • @moidfpv
    @moidfpv Před 2 lety +1

    Bookmarked it this morning when I saw the video.... now I go to purchase it and it's totally sold out! 🙃 Are there any other places we can buy this? I could really use this little contraption!! Thanks Joshua, videos like this one are so great. Love the channel!

  • @invertedflow
    @invertedflow Před 2 lety

    Pause @ 2:36 That, right there is perfection! 😆
    Sorry 😅, thanks a lot for this JB!!! I definitely need to add it to my toolkit

  • @Tom-wl9sx
    @Tom-wl9sx Před 2 lety

    Looks really good! Might try one later
    🙂

  • @michaelwblade
    @michaelwblade Před 2 lety

    I have to have this

  • @olli1068
    @olli1068 Před 6 měsíci

    Very inspiring design. Maybe a set with ceramic tips for things that becomes hot would be a good idea too. 🤔

  • @juggalizzle75
    @juggalizzle75 Před 2 lety +3

    This looks great but not $65 great. It would probably end up in my pile of 3rd hand tools when I opt to just use blue tak for speed. A board vice or the pointed tip magnet board holders for more involved applications works splendidly.

  • @ChainsawFPV
    @ChainsawFPV Před 2 lety +2

    Had they included a ball of putty, it would have been perfection! Great idea!

  • @dphotographyj3829
    @dphotographyj3829 Před 2 lety

    The helping hand I had ended up in a bush 😂..

  • @Gazb_fpv
    @Gazb_fpv Před 2 lety

    Here in Australia we have a much cheeper alternative it's called bluetack a re usable sticky putty

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  Před 2 lety

      I discuss blue tack in the video. Definite cost effective alternative.

  • @AvallonYo
    @AvallonYo Před 2 lety +4

    This is great! I can’t stand the squid arms, I’m a lefty and I’m constantly getting tied up. Bought this immediately

  • @Burn377
    @Burn377 Před 2 lety +3

    Seems well thought out and built, I ordered one. To the people bitching about the price and saying they'll buy a clone? Wtf! If you can't afford to support innovation find a different hobby, that's what kills businesses.

  • @terminsane
    @terminsane Před 2 lety +1

    i dunno about spending 70 bucks on that
    but its inspired me to build my own just like it

  • @dou8letap82
    @dou8letap82 Před 2 lety +1

    But does it give reach arounds with all those hands?

  • @noscadefpv4954
    @noscadefpv4954 Před 2 lety

    That's what I said about the Quads.

  • @samsam18200
    @samsam18200 Před 2 lety +2

    Got one before they sell out! Thanks JB!

  • @KOrnhOliO1
    @KOrnhOliO1 Před 2 lety +4

    Damn! You didn't mention they are all gold plated and that's why it's $61 ! 🙄
    Oh....... It's not gold plated? Holy cow! They like it a whole lot more than I do!!! Lol
    Is this one of those made in Europe products that we in the USA get hosed for because of the exchange rate? 🥴🤷
    Banggood will knock this off in a month or two and it'll be $29.99 !
    Don't get me wrong, this is co0ol and great, but the price is kinda ridiculous! 🤔😩 Blue tack is something like 5 bucks! Haahaa! 👍

    • @heroflying
      @heroflying Před 2 lety

      I'll bet you a buffalo nickel that when they attempt the knock off, they'll forget some of the details that make this useful, like the friction rubber nub inside, don't make the magnets strong enough, etc. This dude spent VERY OBVIOUSLY a ton of time making the design perfect, so that it's actually usable. I had those octopus plastic arm helping hands thing sitting on a shelf collecting dust because when you try to have the arms hold something close to something else and you need it precisely in place, say you're trying to join to wires together as an example, you push them together, they're in place, PERFECT, and then you let go, and both arms retract a millimeter or two so it failed, and then you do it 20 times and it KEEPS happening. I gave up on them for that reason. I got these, and other than learning you gotta move them into position at the base of the ball, and hold them an extra second before letting go, and HOLY CRAP THEY STAY IN PLACE PRECISELY!
      If you appreciate this amount of meticulous design to make the product 100% useful, it's worth the money IMHO. They're not for everybody, I get it that they're pricey, but it works SO much better than any other helping hands I've ever tried. They're the only ones I'll even consider using.

  • @NatanRufino
    @NatanRufino Před 2 lety

    If there any link on AliExpress for that "Blue Tac" I'd like to get it... Thanks guys!

  • @klasztornik847
    @klasztornik847 Před 2 lety +2

    1:13 I bet touching a board mounted like this with a soldering iron is enough to move it out of place.

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  Před 2 lety

      The tension can be adjusted by pushing the rubber stopper in and out.

    • @klasztornik847
      @klasztornik847 Před 2 lety

      @@JoshuaBardwell Thank you for a response, then it shouldn't be a problem, also flipping it upside down like shown at 1:33 would solve that

  • @mauricequarles
    @mauricequarles Před 2 lety

    That's pretty cool!

  • @conquestfpv9216
    @conquestfpv9216 Před 2 lety

    Yepppp pretty cool guna have to add that too the tool kit. I usually have whoever’s close come hold a piece while i solder it ahahaha.

  • @2kidsnosleep
    @2kidsnosleep Před rokem

    Ordered it the second I saw one.

  • @SnifterRoux
    @SnifterRoux Před 4 měsíci

    Being N52 magnets, I wonder how likely these magnets are fracture.
    Are these magnetic bases robust?

  • @wubforceone
    @wubforceone Před 2 lety +3

    I wish you could tighten the arms though. Sometimes things especially boards will move on me.

    • @jssamp4442
      @jssamp4442 Před 2 lety

      But the board in a board vise and use these clamps to hold wires, components, whatever needs to be near the board. No rule says you can't use two tools together.

  • @CarbonGlassMan
    @CarbonGlassMan Před 2 lety +1

    I've tried a few of these types of things. They always move on me and I end up chasing what I'm soldering.

  • @izemanevobike
    @izemanevobike Před 2 lety

    Bluetak still rules!

  • @TriMeX1987
    @TriMeX1987 Před 6 měsíci

    But how are they doing on a complete quad that has motors and wires attached that need to be waterproofed ?

  • @phiveone
    @phiveone Před 2 lety

    More like, "Happy Clamping!"....bought one.

  • @Mambafpv
    @Mambafpv Před 2 lety

    awsome

  • @earry509fpv
    @earry509fpv Před 2 lety

    Brilliant!!!!

  • @IsaiahGarden-
    @IsaiahGarden- Před 2 lety

    Can I have a desk with tons of these and a drawer made for these that pop up... Why does this just now Exist!?!? It's so simple... Everything should be this way lol

  • @geterdnboy
    @geterdnboy Před 2 lety

    I need a third hand but this one is not for me .. keep up these reviews show me more stuff I can't live without

  • @kenlipper874
    @kenlipper874 Před 2 lety

    SOLD OUT

  • @user-vr1qv6qe7f
    @user-vr1qv6qe7f Před 2 lety +1

    If its anything like helping hands this will piss more people off than make happy. Helping hands hold the item fine but the stupid arms always move no matter how tight the positiom lock is. I dont see a way to lock the position on this one so assuming it will be just as bad.

  • @RCRitterFPV
    @RCRitterFPV Před 2 lety

    nifty, would work nicely on my Aoyeu smoke eater deck.

  • @anomoly40
    @anomoly40 Před 2 lety

    Can it help build a Cinewhoop?

  • @RCDUDEFPV
    @RCDUDEFPV Před 2 lety

    COOL

  • @_Dimon_
    @_Dimon_ Před 2 lety +3

    55 euro seems expensive, i'll wait for a Chinese knockoff version.

  • @GenerationXT
    @GenerationXT Před 2 lety

    Nice, but currently not available.

  • @swampfoxfpv
    @swampfoxfpv Před 2 lety

    "Grounded bases"
    **eyeballs TIG welder and begins sweating**

  • @KaminKevCrew
    @KaminKevCrew Před 2 lety +1

    That thing is super cool - one thing I’m wondering about though, you mentioned that by flipping the base over, the arms become grounded. Is the coating on the base conductive then? It would be great if you could test that with a multimeter, because if the base isn’t grounded, you’d still have to hook up to at least one individual arm to actually ground the board you’re working on.

    • @PkwyDrive13
      @PkwyDrive13 Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, I don't think the ground solution they provided would actually work.

    • @werewolf_pl
      @werewolf_pl Před 2 lety

      I just tried it and unfortunately the coating isn't conductive. But there's still an option to use it on other surface, you can attach it to anything metal. But stil... it would be better if it worked with the original setup.

    • @droggisch
      @droggisch Před 2 lety

      I’m not even sure what the grounding would be needed for (static electricity?), but couldn’t the rubber tips just be removed then? Admittedly reducing grip. Just speculating what they thought there.

    • @droggisch
      @droggisch Před 2 lety

      Ok, I had a look on their website. That’s actually what it’s meant for. You remove the insulation, and can then put GND through the base plate and attach a clamp to an insulated base, and thus test a component, e.g. a power LED.

    • @werewolf_pl
      @werewolf_pl Před 2 lety

      @@droggisch The problem is that the base plate is not conductive (or actually the coating of it), so you still have to connect ground to the clamp itself. Or you can attach the clamp to other conductive material and then use it like you wrote.

  • @LouDnl
    @LouDnl Před 2 lety

    If you push the little rubbers inside the feet more towards the base of the ball it will be stronger. It wont bend over on holding weight.

  • @tonypena1
    @tonypena1 Před rokem

    Back in stock 23 Sept 2022

  • @brianburris7400
    @brianburris7400 Před 2 lety +1

    Very cool invention but will be a tough sell at that price point.

  • @SteadfastRC
    @SteadfastRC Před 2 lety

    This reminded me I need to order more Blu Tack, I got some and immediately lost it

  • @ivanvrane7213
    @ivanvrane7213 Před 2 lety

    It is cool and usefull but it is pretty expensive.. i have one that was 32$ and it Works great..

  • @calif94577
    @calif94577 Před 2 lety +1

    What is better this or the purple octopus arms thing I’ve seen before?

    • @KOrnhOliO1
      @KOrnhOliO1 Před 2 lety

      That's half the price of this? You guess... Lol And, the octopus arms thing makes things stay put. These magnets wiggle around way too much! 😎🤘

    • @heroflying
      @heroflying Před 2 lety +1

      @@KOrnhOliO1 The exact opposite. If you did order these be aware that one thing JB didn't point out is there's a rubber nub inside the magnets, and some of them got pushed down inside there so they're not protruding when shipped. Use a blunt thing on the not articulating side of the magnet and push the nub out. These provide friction so that the magnets don't wiggle around. So yes, they thought of that too. omnifixo.com/blogs/news/friction-adjustment

    • @heroflying
      @heroflying Před 2 lety +1

      The omnifixo is better, HANDS DOWN. I own them. And the price is so high that if I didn't LOVE them, I wouldn't be saying this. They're fantastic.

  • @y_i_fly5418
    @y_i_fly5418 Před 2 lety

    Cool tool but already have one that I call Dr Octo. It’s one of those deals that has a base with four articulating arms that are about one foot long and alligator clips at the ends.
    But hey, great review.

  • @wovenskin
    @wovenskin Před 2 lety

    It’s really cool. Id buy that for $20

  • @emty1919
    @emty1919 Před 2 lety

    got the 2.1 with 2 arms for 35€, price seems not too bad

  • @raymondwilliams6878
    @raymondwilliams6878 Před 2 lety

    Can't lie, it is the best I've seen also (drone pilot since '14)! But $70? Ouch!

  • @philthayer4087
    @philthayer4087 Před 2 lety +2

    I just make my kids hold everything so I don't get burned.

  • @kirbincap8307
    @kirbincap8307 Před 2 lety

    She purdy 😍

  • @madladdan
    @madladdan Před 2 lety +2

    Those ball socket joints look waaayy too flimsy to hold anything up. I can see as you go to put pressure on with a soldering iron they just bend

    • @JoshuaBardwell
      @JoshuaBardwell  Před 2 lety +1

      The tension can be adjusted by pressing the rubber stopper further in and out.

    • @madladdan
      @madladdan Před 2 lety

      @@JoshuaBardwell Ah neat. Thanks JB

  • @jamesjameson4438
    @jamesjameson4438 Před 2 lety

    Ok, and now, where do I find that blue tag?

  • @JoryFPV
    @JoryFPV Před 2 lety

    Looks neat, but I don't know if it's $70 neat. I'll probably wait a while and see if it keeps popping up in videos because you're still using it, or if you just go back to the putty. I've tried a couple things and I always go back to the putty, but using putty leaves a lot to be desired.

  • @ErraziBProductionS
    @ErraziBProductionS Před 2 lety

    I learned something today!!! That this thing existed! *SIGH*. Pre-Order status.... >.

  • @user-yk1cw8im4h
    @user-yk1cw8im4h Před 6 měsíci

    looking forward to a clone