They help a bunch...nice to hold an object with both hands while looking at it..
Great pin pointer from Garrett and Metal Detecting Stuff is my #1 source for products. Excellent service
Available in set of three Red / Gold / Blue
Don't be fooled by thin gauge solder picks that will melt and crumble away. The solder picks by Pepetools feature a thick 1.5mm titanium rod that is ground to a sharp point. Comes in a set of 3, each color can be dedicated to a material to prevent cross contamination. These solder picks can be used with gold, silver, copper, and more, For platinum we suggest the Carbide Soldering pick, available here