When I'm doing small, delicate work no matter how close I get to the work (my nose has a permanent red spot) I can't seem to see clearly enough. I bought this from Woodcraft and found an immediate improvement. This is another tool I use frequently. What do you guys use to get up close and personal with your work?
I've worn glasses all my life. In the last few years my vision has changed. I can now read better without glasses, I can measure, mark better without the glasses. But, like the poster, when doing delicate work, like fitting an inlay, a magnifier sure makes it easier.
I use the magnifying lamp. But, mine is about 25-30 years old. It has mechanical arms instead of the goose neck. It's hard to put into position at times but, works well when there.
I hit lost and founds. They ALWAYS have 'reader' type dollar store glasses. Not kidding here;
I have 30 pair. They are everywhere. A pair are always within an arms reach. Works for me.
i just recently bought $7 bifocal safety glasses. should check them out.
but i also have a lighted magnifiying lens like DKV. i'm going to put it on french cleats level with my flip top work bench so it can be moved around to different machines.
I have tried almost everything from VERY expensive binocular loupes like dentists & surgeons use to a stereo zoom inspection microscope. What I keep coming back to are the cheap - $5, but used to be $4 - (but very good) magnifiers from Harbor Freight (http://www.harborfreight.com/magnifier-head-strap-with-lights-38896.html). They seem to work best for every day use at the work bench. I have three, one at each place I am likely to need them. And I don't worry about messing them up at this price. They work every bit as good as $40 Optivisors.
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