Swing Arm Magnifiers -OT
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Hello Group,
Please excuse this slightly OT post. Since my LASIK, my close up vision has tanked, and before I tackle the K2 I need a really good swing arm magnifier - looking at the type that has a ring fluorescent lamp around it - but that's not an absolute requirement. I've had poor ones in the past and they are a pain to keep stationary. I can't find anything in local stores and while I have no problem ordering one over the internet, it's difficult to winnow the wheat from the chaff. Anyone got any leads on good ones? Thanks es 73 Tom, W3QS [hidden email] _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Tom Skinner wrote:
> I > need a really good swing arm magnifier - looking at the type that has a ring > fluorescent lamp around it - but that's not an absolute requirement. > > I've had poor ones in the past and they are a pain to keep stationary. I > can't find anything in local stores and while I have no problem ordering one > over the internet, it's difficult to winnow the wheat from the chaff. I've whiled away countless hours in fabric stores with the XYL, and they often have such things at reasonable prices. They also sell lamps that supposedly have a daylight spectrum so that you can see true colors, which I suspect might help with color-coded parts. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Tom Skinner
You might want to consider Optivisors (no connection) .. very
comfortable, interchangable lenses, relatively inexpensive. I hate fluorescent light, a halogen plus Optivisors is cheaper and you can use light and optics seperately .. de John/W1RT On 5/4/05, Tom Skinner <[hidden email]> wrote: > Hello Group, > > Please excuse this slightly OT post. > > Since my LASIK, my close up vision has tanked, and before I tackle the K2 I > need a really good swing arm magnifier - looking at the type that has a ring > fluorescent lamp around it - but that's not an absolute requirement. > > I've had poor ones in the past and they are a pain to keep stationary. I > can't find anything in local stores and while I have no problem ordering one > over the internet, it's difficult to winnow the wheat from the chaff. > > Anyone got any leads on good ones? > > Thanks es 73 > > Tom, W3QS > > [hidden email] > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Tom Skinner
> ...before I tackle the K2 I
> need a really good swing arm magnifier - looking at the type that has a ring > fluorescent lamp around it - but that's not an absolute requirement. I have never had good luck with these, and long ago I settled on the Optivisor with "5" (diopter?) lensplate. They cost about $29 and are easy to find at this price with a web search. I also have some $10 knock-offs, but they aren't nearly as good. YMMV Lyle KK7P _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Tom Skinner
I agree with the Optivisor type of device. I have both and I love the Optivisor. I do not use the swing arm magnifying unit now except for a light source. I get so use to it that I forget to take it off and several times my wife has burst out in laughter when I come in from the shack with the Optivisor on my head. Picked one up for very cheap at Dayton two years ago. Lee - k0WA Common sense is in short supply - get some and use it. If you can't find any common sense, ask somebody who owns some. - Lee Buller _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by zeke7237
One problem with Optivisors is being able to TRY one first. They come with a
range of magnifications, and what SEEMS to be the best, may not be for YOU. I would not order one on the Internet until I had tried it first. Plus, the interchangeable lenses are EXPENSIVE. The Optivisor with one lens (any magnification) is in the $40+ range. A different lens pack is almost another $30 so you really want to be right the first time. Also, not everyone finds them comfortable. I don't. I hate to wear hats, too, so I might just be more sensitive to this issue. After a short time, I feel like my head is in a vice. Again, you gotta try it first. Also when you need to look up at something else, you have to flip them out of the way or take them off. With a lighted magnifier, I can just look away and I'm on my regular glasses. I use a magifier with circular flourescent bulb. I don't object to flourescent bulbs, but some do. You gotta try it for yourself. Mine sayss "LTS" on it. I've had it for 15 or 20 years. It's pretty heavy duty compared to the ones I saw at Harbor Freight. It stays put, but can be moved easily which you will do often. I like it 'cuz I can still wear my regular reading glasses, where I usually have to take my reading glasses off to use my optical visor. Heh heh. Optical visor. Oh yeah. I have one. I bought a "Made Somewhere in China" ripoff of the Optivisor at Harbor Freight for something like 5 bucks. I wouldn't recommend it at all. If you find you like an optical visor, get the real thing. However, when I am inspecting SMD solder joints, I use this thing with the little flip-down loup. Then I take it off before I get a splitting headache. I'm not touting one way over the other. I'm saying, try it. Don't buy on the Internet unless you know what you are getting and it is suitable for you. Eric KE6US -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-bounces+eric_csuf=[hidden email] [mailto:elecraft-bounces+eric_csuf=[hidden email]] On Behalf Of John D'Ausilio Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 2:01 PM To: Tom Skinner Cc: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Swing Arm Magnifiers -OT You might want to consider Optivisors (no connection) .. very comfortable, interchangable lenses, relatively inexpensive. I hate fluorescent light, a halogen plus Optivisors is cheaper and you can use light and optics seperately .. de John/W1RT On 5/4/05, Tom Skinner <[hidden email]> wrote: > Hello Group, > > Please excuse this slightly OT post. > > Since my LASIK, my close up vision has tanked, and before I tackle the > K2 I need a really good swing arm magnifier - looking at the type that > has a ring fluorescent lamp around it - but that's not an absolute requirement. > > I've had poor ones in the past and they are a pain to keep stationary. > I can't find anything in local stores and while I have no problem > ordering one over the internet, it's difficult to winnow the wheat from the chaff. > > Anyone got any leads on good ones? > > Thanks es 73 > > Tom, W3QS > > [hidden email] > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Tom Skinner
> Since my LASIK, my close up vision has tanked, and before I tackle the K2
> I need a really good swing arm magnifier Skip the fourescent and go for a daylight spectrum bulb in an articulating arm lamp. I use clip on magnifying lenses that clip to my reading glasses. For most a lot of the building activity I can look "under" the magnifying lenses to see through the reading glasses. When I need the magnification it's right there. No problems reading the numbers on those tiny glass diodes. Craig NZ0R K1 #1966 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
RE: Swing Arm Magnifiers -OT
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In reply to this post by Tom Skinner
This is equally off of your request Tom but have you considered an
OptiVisor? (http://tinyurl.com/d5gwe) I've suffered the swing-arm magnifiers like you, but I find an OptiVisor far superior to even the best swing-arm magnifiers. I have used an OptiVisor with a 4-diopter lens set in it for over 20 years now! Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Tom,
I normally don't use magnification except for really small stuff and examining boards, but my experience has not been good with the swing arm magnifiers - if they are of sufficient power to do any good, I find I cannot hold the soldering iron under them and work. Many OptiVisors suffer from the same problem for me, but I do use a knockoff with lens stamped "3" which gives me a 12 to 14 inch working distance - that does work for me. 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > This is equally off of your request Tom but have you considered an > OptiVisor? (http://tinyurl.com/d5gwe) > > I've suffered the swing-arm magnifiers like you, but I find an > OptiVisor far > superior to even the best swing-arm magnifiers. I have used an OptiVisor > with a 4-diopter lens set in it for over 20 years now! > > Ron AC7AC > No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.3 - Release Date: 5/3/2005 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
Changing the power of an OptiVisor
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In reply to this post by Ron D'Eau Claire-2
Several people mentioned the issue of getting the right magnification with
an OptiVisor. I found mine in an Hobby store, so I was able to try them on. You can vary the magnification without buying new lenses. Like most of us over 40-something, I have "presbyopia" (old eyes) that won't focus up close any longer so I wear reading glasses. They work very well under the OptiVisor. In fact, it's designed for them. I have a 4 diopter lens in my OptiVisor, and I add or remove my reading glasses as needed for more or less power. If you have bifocals or graduated lenses, you can get graduated magnifying power the same way! If you don't need glasses, reading glasses are available in drug stores, book stores, etc. that will do the trick. Get good ones that have decent lenses. Ignore the looks from the clerks as you try them on under the OptiVisor in the store! Ron AC7AC _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Tom Skinner
I have used several "Swing Arm Magnifier" for about thirty years.
Like them very much. Built several Downeast Microwave SMT projects and my KX1. Can't solder without it. The mechanical sturdiness of some is less than desired. I found that the use of a little Kentucky Windage puts it right on the spot when swinging it back to the work position. You get use to this and soon it becomes as automatic as using any other hand tool. I like the previous suggestion of using a Day Light bulb to help read the new funny colors on resistors. My second use of the Illuminated Magnifier is for taking close up documentation photos of PC boards and other small objects that need oblique uniform illumination. Just put the automatic digital camera (flash off) to the center of the magnifier, frame the object in the LCD viewer and shoot the picture. Almost always the lighting is perfect and no strong reflection of light from the flat metal surfaces. 73, Gary W6STR _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Tom Skinner
Luxo is probably one of the better ones. As I remember, prices are
around a hundred bucks for a decent one. Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2 S/N 4216 -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-bounces+srife=[hidden email] [mailto:elecraft-bounces+srife=[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Tom Skinner Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 3:50 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] Swing Arm Magnifiers -OT Hello Group, Please excuse this slightly OT post. Since my LASIK, my close up vision has tanked, and before I tackle the K2 I need a really good swing arm magnifier - looking at the type that has a ring fluorescent lamp around it - but that's not an absolute requirement. I've had poor ones in the past and they are a pain to keep stationary. I can't find anything in local stores and while I have no problem ordering one over the internet, it's difficult to winnow the wheat from the chaff. Anyone got any leads on good ones? Thanks es 73 Tom, W3QS [hidden email] _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Gary Thurmond
Ebay has a couple of stores for us blinding folks.. Gotta love perfection!
"Precision*World" and "The Microscope Store" Something on the order of Ebay Item number 7511214006 would be VERY useful.. After having looked through a set, I am excited how good it can get. SMT kits are showing up and I have already built a few (from AMQRP). In the mean time here in the real world, I use an Optivisor with #10 lens (3.5X) and a halogen lamp for every single solder joint. I have a pair of Optivisors with #4 lens as well but I use the #10 set 99% of the time. Vision is priceless.. If my soldering iron is hot, the Optivisors are on my head ready to be used. Here in AZ I have to be careful if I walk outdoors with them flipped up (HI). Twice now they caught the sun while sitting on the kitchen table and I have the burn marks to prove it! Ken Lotts aa7jc _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
Re: Changing the power of an OptiVisor
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In reply to this post by Ron D'Eau Claire-2
On Wed, 4 May 2005, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> > If you don't need glasses, reading glasses are available in drug stores, > book stores, etc. that will do the trick. At a buck a pair....buy a selection of strengths. > lenses. Ignore the looks from the clerks as you try them on under the > OptiVisor in the store! But be very careful that you do not make Darth Vader-like noises while wearing the Optivisor. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page, Free Classified Ads for amateur radio, QRP IRC channel Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Gotta agree with most of the posts here... regardless of whether I use a
MagniFocuser (my personal preference) or an Optivisor, I find the head-mounted magnifier to be MUCH more suitable for my particular type of building than the swing-arm-type lighted magnifiers... T he swing-arm maggies just always seem to be in the wrong place every time I need to use them, and always in the way when I don't need them at that instant. They also seem to tend to be 'jiggley' and never remain as stable as I need them to be. As a result, I've never found a swing-arm maggie (with all due respect to K3XS <G>) that I've liked or found to be useful in my personal manner of building. Regarding magnification level... I recently bought a second head-mounted (MagniFocuser) magnifier. This one was a bit 'hotter' (#10 lens, 3.50X) than my venerable older one (#7 lens, 2.75X) of about 25 years. What I found when I put it on, however was that I kept trying to solder my nose!!! I found the 3.50X lens has a focal length of 4", while the 2.75X lens has a focal length of 6", which put the nose and soldering iron at much safer distances between each other!!! I now use the 3.50X lens for close-up examination, and the 2.75X lens for building... MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE. What I'd REALLY LIKE is one of those eyeglasses with the specially mounted lens magnifier which allows for relatively high magnification (say, 3.5X), BUT at a longer focal length... say 10" - 12" instead of risking more 'nose branding' by the soldering iron tip. But all of those I've found are much too costly for my cheapskate wallet. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Thom LaCosta
Good luck finding them for a "buck a pair". More like $12-20/pair. Even at
that, they are relatively inexpensive. I use them all the time. Eric KE6US -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-bounces+eric_csuf=[hidden email] [mailto:elecraft-bounces+eric_csuf=[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Thom R Lacosta Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:37 AM To: Ron D'Eau Claire Cc: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Changing the power of an OptiVisor On Wed, 4 May 2005, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > If you don't need glasses, reading glasses are available in drug > stores, book stores, etc. that will do the trick. At a buck a pair....buy a selection of strengths. > lenses. Ignore the looks from the clerks as you try them on under the > OptiVisor in the store! But be very careful that you do not make Darth Vader-like noises while wearing the Optivisor. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page, Free Classified Ads for amateur radio, QRP IRC channel Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
RE: Changing the power of an OptiVisor
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On Thu, 5 May 2005, EricJ wrote:
> Good luck finding them for a "buck a pair". More like $12-20/pair. Even at > that, they are relatively inexpensive. I use them all the time. Most of the dollar store chains carry reading glasses. Dollar Tree usually has Foster Grants for a buck. My eye doctor has yet to find a pair that I get for a dollar that he cand find as bad, and encourages folks who don't need corrections for astigmatisim(sp?) to try the dollar glasses. At a buck a pair, I have pairs all over the place, the car, my Mom's, My Daughter's....and when I sit on one or loose them, I can't get upset. 73,Thom-k3hrn www.zerobeat.net Home of QRP Web Ring, Drakelist home page, Free Classified Ads for amateur radio, QRP IRC channel Elecraft Owners Database www.tlchost.net/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Craig Rairdin
I also did Lasik, and at my age, I went to the drug store and tested the
"reading" glasses that worked best and I found the 2.0 - 2.5 do the job for soldering. I am selling off some used tuners to make room for the T1! Or, perhaps its time to sell serial #35 and build the next unit, just to build again. Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-bounces+wjohnson=[hidden email] [mailto:elecraft-bounces+wjohnson=[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Craig Rairdin Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 4:39 PM To: 'Elecraft Mail' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Swing Arm Magnifiers -OT > Since my LASIK, my close up vision has tanked, and before I tackle the K2 > I need a really good swing arm magnifier Skip the fourescent and go for a daylight spectrum bulb in an articulating arm lamp. I use clip on magnifying lenses that clip to my reading glasses. For most a lot of the building activity I can look "under" the magnifying lenses to see through the reading glasses. When I need the magnification it's right there. No problems reading the numbers on those tiny glass diodes. Craig NZ0R K1 #1966 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
RE: Swing Arm Magnifiers - OT
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In reply to this post by Tom Hammond-3
I got one of these about 6 mos. Ago. It is excellent, with 4 interchangeable pairs of lenses in two mounts that can be flipped up or down in combination to provide varying magnifications. The only problem is the *current* price. When I bought, it cost $17.50, including shipping. Maybe they'll have another special sometime.
http://www.seelarger.com/magnifiers/headvisorwc.htm BTW, I agree about the benefits of a visor over a swing arm magnifier. My bench is cluttered enough with obstacles and I don't need to insert another one between me and my target. 73 de NNØB --Steve -----Original Message----- From: Tom Hammond [mailto:[hidden email]] Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 06:57 To: [hidden email] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Swing Arm Magnifiers - OT Gotta agree with most of the posts here... regardless of whether I use a MagniFocuser (my personal preference) or an Optivisor, I find the head-mounted magnifier to be MUCH more suitable for my particular type of building than the swing-arm-type lighted magnifiers... T he swing-arm maggies just always seem to be in the wrong place every time I need to use them, and always in the way when I don't need them at that instant. They also seem to tend to be 'jiggley' and never remain as stable as I need them to be. As a result, I've never found a swing-arm maggie (with all due respect to K3XS <G>) that I've liked or found to be useful in my personal manner of building. Regarding magnification level... I recently bought a second head-mounted (MagniFocuser) magnifier. This one was a bit 'hotter' (#10 lens, 3.50X) than my venerable older one (#7 lens, 2.75X) of about 25 years. What I found when I put it on, however was that I kept trying to solder my nose!!! I found the 3.50X lens has a focal length of 4", while the 2.75X lens has a focal length of 6", which put the nose and soldering iron at much safer distances between each other!!! I now use the 3.50X lens for close-up examination, and the 2.75X lens for building... MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE. What I'd REALLY LIKE is one of those eyeglasses with the specially mounted lens magnifier which allows for relatively high magnification (say, 3.5X), BUT at a longer focal length... say 10" - 12" instead of risking more 'nose branding' by the soldering iron tip. But all of those I've found are much too costly for my cheapskate wallet. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS ******************************* The information contained in this message may be privileged and/or confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Note that any views or opinions presented in this message are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ameren. All emails are subject to monitoring and archival. Finally, the recipient should check this message and any attachments for the presence of viruses. Ameren accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to the message and deleting the material from any computer. Ameren Corporation ******************************* _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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