Originally Posted by
HillRider
Probably older.

I have two different Third Hand tools and hardly ever use either. The last time was on a set of particularly recalcitrant cantilevers. I also have a Hozan Forth Hand tool that came along with a used bike I bought years ago.
It's really useful for tightening zip ties.
That's pretty much what I use mine for. The third hand is used if I have to work on a pre 1980 bike.