FastCap 3rd Hand Support System 57-to-144-Inches, 2-pack #3HAND5
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of FastCap 3rd Hand Support System 57-to-144-Inches, 2-pack #3HAND5
Customer Review: Great tool, poor materials
Summary: 3 Stars
Problem 1: There is a small plastic bracket that attaches the bottom foot to the steel pole. This bracket was damaged during shipping on both poles. On the one it had shattered in 10 pieces.
Solution: I just used epoxy to glue the brackets into the pole.
Problem 2: The little spring-loaded nubs that lock the pole open are way too stiff. It actually makes it difficult to adjust the length of the pole, especially when it is in the shortest position and there isn't a good handhold on one end.
Solution: I removed the nubs. They were easy to pop out the bottom of the pole (due to the conveniently damaged bottom foot brackets). There is a tension-screw that can also be used to lock the pole open and it works just fine. If you were planning on putting a heavy load on the pole, it would probably be a good idea to put a small bolt through the nub holes, just to make sure the pole doesn't slide closed.
Once I got past these problems, the poles actually work really well. They are long, sturdy and easy to adjust. The pole body is steel, so my magnetic laser level will clip right to it. The top foot has a pump mechanism that makes it easy to lock the pole into place between floor and ceiling. The bottom foot has a threaded rod that you can use to easily micro-adjust the height, for hanging cabinets or such.
If the pole feet were made out of better materials, this product would easily be a 5-star. The plastic brackets and fittings are very brittle, though, and I doubt that they would survive any serious abuse.
Customer Review: Hand Helped Me
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered the 3rd hand to help me with a lot of crown molding I had to install. What a great investment! I got the job done faster than I thought and with no hassle. The foot fully articulates so you can set it up easily from any position to hold the crown mold. It goes all the way to 12' with no trouble. Great product.
Customer Review: Handy item to have in one's equipment arsenal
Summary: 4 Stars
Worked well as support for a temporary dust barrier wall while installing and finishing drywall. I intend to use these frequently as well, as load locks in my truck bed.Customer Review: Helper Poles
Summary: 5 Stars
I had four bedrooms to install crown molding by myself. Worked Great!
Customer Review: Helps in hanging drywall on an angle.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am using 2 of them to help hang drywall on the ceiling of the 2nd story in a small cape cod. Really useful in holding up 3/8" drywall at a fairly steep angle from 4' to almost 12' at the peak.