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Materials…

2 Alligator Clips
12 Gauge Solid Copper Wire

Strip about 3/4 of an inch of insulation from the end of the copper wire. Insert the wire into the alligator clip until the insulation is inside the barrel. Crimp the barrel onto the insulation. A crimp onto solid wire does not work well. Using needle nose pliers, bend the copper wire tightly around the screw. Tighten the screw onto the wire. Repeat the process for the other end of the wire.

The finished helping hand can be bent into a variety of positions. It is useful for holding small parts for soldering. It can also be used to hold the ends of two wires together to solder a butt splice.