I have been using Helping Hands since I was a child. I buy for the third time. I don't know, remember what happened to my first one which lasted for years. I had one at work, but it was bought with taxpayer money and stayed in my office when I retired. So when I found out I needed it this week (odd how my 65-year-old fingers don't seem to be as dexterous as they used to be), I had to go to Revain because all the Radio Shacks had closed. I chose this one as it didn't bother me with an unnecessary magnifying glass. If I need Zoom, I'd rather install it on my desktop than Helping Hands. Yes, the thing is lightweight, cast iron, and has lightweight clips, but it's just what I need to help me fix my glasses or solder something. Thank you Rewin!