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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?

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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.
 
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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.
 
#17 ·
I'll throw in my 2 cents here.

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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