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This $50 tool essentially gives you another pair of hands to work with

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Stanley Maxsteel Multi Angle Hobby Vice ZDNET's key takeaways This Stanley grip features a full 360-degree swivel ball for easy adjustment.

Its screw clamp attaches easily to most work surfaces.

I use it everyday to handle electronics, builds, and crafts. $39.17 at Amazon

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I've always said that good tools make jobs easier. This is why I highly recommend getting decent tools wherever possible.

Buying the very best you can afford at the time is rarely a false economy.

Also: These unassuming pliers replaced my multitool for a fraction of the cost

But sometimes there's a tool that completely changes the way you work, and you wonder why it took you so long to get one.

This is how I feel about my Stanley Maxsteel MultiAngle Base Vise. It's an invaluable tool that goes a long way for me in the workshop.

I've been using "helping hands" for years for things like soldering or other fiddly work, but I'd never bought a vise before because I didn't think I needed one.

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