If you are a TIG or MIG welder you NEED IT!

**diyfixman** · Jun 16, 2021, 08:57 AM

Hello my friends! If you are a TIG welder you must have this tool!
As TIG welders we are sometimes required to weld very small parts, it will not always be simple ... but pay attention! With the tool you see me building in the video, you will not believe how easy it becomes. Say hello to the "Third Hand"

**Tuomas** · Jun 17, 2021, 05:59 AM

That is actually the most useful that i have seen.

**diyfixman** · Jun 17, 2021, 02:42 PM

My friend I'm so glad you said that

**tonyfoale** · Jun 17, 2021, 03:37 PM

Nicely made.
Personally I prefer the 3 legged non-magnetic type. I have used those with magnetic bases but find them less easy to move around than the pure gravity versions like this one.

If you are a TIG or MIG welder you NEED IT!-threelegs.jpg

But with copper legs.

**diyfixman** · Jun 17, 2021, 10:19 PM

It's all a matter of personal preference my friend

**desbromilow** · Aug 10, 2022, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by tonyfoale

Nicely made.
Personally I prefer the 3 legged non-magnetic type. I have used those with magnetic bases but find them less easy to move around than the pure gravity versions like this one.

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But with copper legs.

I see a use for both - and the magnetic ones can be used "upside down" - one of the attractions of the magnetic grasshopper style clamp is the ability to attach it on a vertical or inverted surface (ceiling) and have it hold a cleat in place for tacking up.

**Tuomas** · Jun 17, 2021, 10:44 PM

Magnetig, spring loaded version can be used with vise too. When welding end caps to pipes or something like that. I think i will make this when i found some time.

**diyfixman** · Jun 19, 2021, 10:55 AM

I do not think it is possible, I would love for you to explain to me

**Gadgeteer** · Aug 10, 2022, 03:35 AM

DFM, I like your design, and will put it to use. Thanks for posting.

**Toolmaker51** · Aug 10, 2022, 07:42 AM

Haven't started making any weld tools yet, this will be one of the first. Gravity versions too, but not so hot overhead. As with most tools, universal designs are not always convenient, and with little expense involved, who'd complain about a few spares? Who has just one C-clamp? One inclination says to incorporate a magnetic ground clamp.