Mercury MAG01 Helping Hands Magnifier Stand

The Mercury MAG01 is a helping hands stand built to hold your work steady while you keep both hands free. It uses solid metal construction throughout, so the base and arms stay put on the bench rather than shifting around mid-task. Two adjustable crocodile clips grip wires, boards and small components at the angle you need, which makes it a practical bit of kit for soldering and other close work.

At the centre sits a 60mm diameter glass lens with 3x magnification, giving you a clearer view of fine joints, tracks and connections. The lens is positioned on the same jointed arm system as the clips, so you can move it in close or push it aside as the job requires. Because the whole frame is metal rather than plastic, it holds its position under a bit of pressure without drifting.

We find this stand earns its place with soldering, but it suits plenty of other precision tasks too, from model making and jewellery work to small electronics repairs and inspection. It measures 260 x 65 x 180mm and weighs 336g, so it has enough mass to feel stable while still being easy to move and store. If you spend time on detailed work and want an extra set of hands plus a magnifier in one tool, the MAG01 covers both.

What magnification does the lens give?

The glass lens offers 3x magnification, useful for fine soldering joints and small components.

How big is the lens?

The lens is 60mm in diameter and made from glass rather than acrylic.

How many clips does it have?

It has two adjustable crocodile clips, each on a jointed arm so you can position your work at any angle.

Is it stable enough for soldering?

Yes. The solid metal construction and 336g weight give it a steady base for precision soldering and repair work.

What are the dimensions?

The stand measures 260 x 65 x 180mm.

Can I use it for tasks other than soldering?

Yes. It suits model making, jewellery work, small electronics repairs and general inspection tasks.