It has a solid heavy yellow top with rubber feet to keep it from tipping over. The screws go through the rubber feet, the plate and into the threaded base. The screw-on alligator clips have rubber pads that slide over the teeth so you don't scratch the items you're trying to hold. By unscrewing the crocodile clips you can adjust their position and tighten the lock nuts. If you buy these without the lighted magnifying glass, you can order them separately and screw them on in place of one of the arms. I realized that I need this feature now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YJH2N2V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Adding light costs about the same as Kotto which comes with light. The flashlight has a very nice glass magnifier and is very bright for a USB powered LED flashlight. With switch off, low or high. Well, if you need an extra pair of hands to get something right, it's worth it. You will need and use it often. Get one today.