Hakko Omnivise PCB Holder (C1390C)

...and here all this time I was thinking this thing was not a necessity.

Pricey, but treat yourself! This has come in handy on a regular basis for me, and I have prevented countless accidents. Grips well and height is adjustable. You can also adjust the grip. Doesnt get very dirty, easy to clean if it does. Very sturdy! No threat of tipping over unless actual effort is put forth. Ive gotten it wet numerous times, and no rusting for me either. I wish every person could have one in their handy dandy arsenal! Definitely a worthwhile purchase.

I love this PCB holder. it is solid metal and is perfect for holding a PCB. I have two...might get more.

It was the other users reviews on this product that finally made me swallow my financial pride and pull the trigger on this thing. But I swore to myself that if this thing wasnt absolutely, jaw-droppingly amazing, it was going straight back into the box for return and I was getting my $80 back. Amazon has free returns and Im not afraid to use it! The package arrived this AM and the box is already in the trash. The vice is on my bench and I spent the morning reworking boards... and kids... let me say this: Youll pry this out of my cold, dead hands. All of the hype in the reviews is true. This product has honestly turned my frustration at holding PCBs still for rework into an absolute joy. Its a fist-sized, heavy, stable chunk of metal that is so simple in design youll smack yourself in the head and go why didnt *I* think of this???. Its just a heavy metal base, a couple of glorified washers with neoprene disks attached, and a big knurled metal screw that holds it all together and makes it clamp-down on the edge of a PCB. Thats it. Nothing more. Dirt simple. A grade-schooler could have engineered this. AND IT JUST WORKS. You want one of these. Yes you do. If you do board (re)work, just get your wallet out, close your eyes, swallow your pride, and click buy it now. There. All better. Yes, it is durned-Skippy expensive for what it IS, but its dirt cheap for what it DOES. I gave it 5 stars for its performance (should really get 6 stars), and 4 stars for value (because honestly, this thing is massively overpriced as there isnt maybe $10 in parts, labor and engineering and overhead in this whole thing). But I guarantee youll love it once it hits your bench. Its something that you can pass-down to (or perhaps throw at? lol) your grandkids. There is nothing to wear-out or maintain. It just sits there, solid as a rock, being a dirt-simple and amazingly effective PCB vise.

Best board holder money can buy. I havent found a board that this wont work with. Order two for larger boards.

Pricey? Sure. But imho totally worth it. Pop a little damping grease on the threads and give it the “pricey audio receiver” premium twisty experience the price tag deserves. Or don’t, and it’ll still make you wish you got three. Just don’t drop it on your toe.

This holder is built to last. This is assuming that the washer holds up against heat and pressure over the years. The form factor and concept is the best I have seen for the purpose. I like that it is heavy enough to serve as a solid mount for soldering and inspection. Ease of use is efficient. It does cost too much; however, I believe that it would not be easy to make the product for less and still turn a reasonable profit for a top of the line item. If I go to larger boards, I may even buy another one, since two of these could be used to firmly hold a large board. I also like that it doesnt take up much room on my bench when not in use.

hardly used, fount the board holder was better

expensive but works great

Perfect clamp in every way, I love it and have two already. Might be expensive but it works unlike many others. Dont waste time and money buying other clamps , this is the best.