goldfinger1
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Post by goldfinger1 on Aug 29, 2009 9:50:24 GMT -5
HI Everyone-
Can someone recommend a table magnifier or head visor which would be suitable for wire wrapping. I'm sure there's pros and cons of each option and would like to get some opinions on both.
I do NOT like working really close. (4" to 8") Prefer something that would magnify from a distance of 20"- 24".
Thanks
Steve
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Post by frane on Aug 29, 2009 10:20:04 GMT -5
Well, I have never liked the head visor too much. Makes me feel off balance. I bought a magnifying lamp at Office depot for about $50. It latches onto a table and has an extending arm so you can pull it close over the work and not right in your face. I have one next to my cabber and one next to where I wire wrap. The viewing area is about 6" round and the light is around that area. It was off to the side where they have office furniture. Fran
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2009 10:20:05 GMT -5
I use a less expensive version of an optivisor for cabbing and wrapping. It has multiple magnification lenses......and they all stay attached at once so you can just flip down the one you need. It also has a light. Sorry, I looked it up for you on Kingsley North where I got it but they dont seem to have that particular one anymore. I prefer the head visor type over one that stays on a table......it goes with you anywhere in the house rather than you being tied to one table or work area. Here is the link to Kingsley......they have others besides the one I got: www.kingsleynorth.com/Shan
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Post by rockmanken on Aug 29, 2009 11:08:37 GMT -5
Harbor Freight has 2 head visors. One is $5.99(sometimes on sale for $2.99) and one for $10 that has about 5 lenses for working close or far away. I have both and an optivisor($30) and a swing arm table magnifier. Blind in one eye and can't see out of the other. Hee hee Ken
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Post by Bikerrandy on Aug 29, 2009 11:35:13 GMT -5
I wear reading glasses (honest), I can see every little detail with reading glasses.
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Wolfden
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Post by Wolfden on Aug 29, 2009 13:41:17 GMT -5
I'm with Randy ... I also use reading glasses with the 3x magnification. the drug store has them in different strengths and they are cheap
Wolf
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Post by bobby1 on Aug 29, 2009 14:11:47 GMT -5
I use 350 power reading glasses for almost all of my work. They're cheap (dollar store), comfortable and don't block the overhead light. if I am doing fine detailed work such a setting very small faceted stones, I have to revert to the Optivisor. Bob
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drjo
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Post by drjo on Aug 30, 2009 9:58:57 GMT -5
I use the Optivisor & reading glasses for most work,and jeweler's loops for fine detail. (the granny reading glasses that sit far down on your nose are nice if you have to look up alot). I've even used one of these... www.seeitbigger.com/Carson_MagniFree_Hands_Free_Magnifier_p/chf-hf25.htm , it has a string that goes around your neck and legs that lean against your chest. The Master Cutter that I trained under had a 12x magnifier custom ground into the bottom corner of her glasses so it was always with her! (not a cheap thing, but very cool). Find what's comfortable for you & go with it (no matter how goofy it looks ). Dr Joe .
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kjohn0102
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Post by kjohn0102 on Aug 31, 2009 11:15:38 GMT -5
I use reading glasses too-and a clip on magnifier I got some where-don't remember. Also have a table magnifier, but don't use it very much-more for light than anything else.
kj
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beachbabe
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Post by beachbabe on Sept 1, 2009 11:55:49 GMT -5
I also use reading glasses and an overhead directional lamp.
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