It's a bit expensive but worth it. I had too many helping hands that didn't help much as parts always came loose or fell off or hands didn't stay in place. This is the best I've ever used. Holds my full size embossing gun or heat gun. The levers are made of metal. They are heavy and stable and will not tip over. Levers stay in place as you position them. The only complaints are that the alligator clip cover is just heat shrunk and the handles are just painted and scratch easily but I don't mind that but other than that I highly recommend this product!