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I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not provide nearly
enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for kit building. In building the K2, I have made numerous soldering errors due to the fact that my vision is not as good as it used to be. Any information out there on where a good MAG LAMP could be had. What brand name, company, etc.. Or web site address. Preferably one under 100.00 dollars. Thanks. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY _______________________________________________ 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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Cabela's has one that is used for fly tieing. It clamps to any desk or work
bench. Two-arm rotating suspesion adjustment extends a full 45 inches. It has 22 watt circle fluorescent tube and separate 5 inch diameter, 3 power magnifyinhg lens makes viewing any object easy. Its their Catalog Number TW-31-9874 and sells for $59.99. Theri web site is www.cabelas.com or telephone 1-800-237-4444. If you call them ask for a specilest that can supply you with details. This info from their catalog TW-101-B 73 Lowell, W5FH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Vavra" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 5:24 PM Subject: [Elecraft] magnifying Lamp I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not provide nearly enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for kit building. In building the K2, I have made numerous soldering errors due to the fact that my vision is not as good as it used to be. Any information out there on where a good MAG LAMP could be had. What brand name, company, etc.. Or web site address. Preferably one under 100.00 dollars. Thanks. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY _______________________________________________ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.19/663 - Release Date: 2/1/2007 2:28 PM _______________________________________________ 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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Staples has a clampon fluorescent magnifier for about $25. My wife keeps
stealing mine... 73 jim ab3cv _______________________________________________ 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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If you have binocular vision (both eyes work together and almost equal
corrected vision) I think you'll find an Optivisor to be superior to the Mag Lamps. It is a headband with lenses that can be lowered over your current eyeglasses. If you get about an 8" working distance,you can solder and see the smallest of solder "bridges". Its also fairly comfortable. Just google optivisor, they have some off brand copies for about $20. 73 Larry WA2DGD > > > I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not > provide nearly > enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for > kit > building. In building the K2, I have made numerous soldering errors due > to the fact > that my vision is not as good as it used to be. Any information out > there on where > a good MAG LAMP could be had. What brand name, company, etc.. Or web > site address. > Preferably one under 100.00 dollars. Thanks. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY > _______________________________________________ > 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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I agree with the optivisor. I use it daily. And it fits over eyeglasses so
you can use it with them. The binocular vision and freedom from having to put a big glass in between you and the work is wonderful. I would be cautious of "off brands". Sometimes they're good. Often not. One issue is the quality of the magnifying lenses. Many of the off-brands are pretty bad - much like many "magnifying lamps" that look a bit like staring through the bottom of a glass bottle! Also, the headband system makes a huge difference in the comfort. The knob-type tensioner with the padded headband is worth the extra cost. I've used mine both professionally and in at my home workbench for over 20 years. Give them the same care you would in selecting daily-wear eyeglasses and you won't go wrong. As Larry said, there are many sources on the 'net. If you don't know what they look like, here's a couple of URL's that have pictures http://www.conservationresources.com/Main/section_19/section19_02.htm http://tinyurl.com/d5gwe Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- If you have binocular vision (both eyes work together and almost equal corrected vision) I think you'll find an Optivisor to be superior to the Mag Lamps. It is a headband with lenses that can be lowered over your current eyeglasses. If you get about an 8" working distance,you can solder and see the smallest of solder "bridges". Its also fairly comfortable. Just google optivisor, they have some off brand copies for about $20. 73 Larry WA2DGD > > > I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not > provide nearly > enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for > kit > building. In building the K2, I have made numerous soldering errors due > to the fact > that my vision is not as good as it used to be. Any information out > there on where > a good MAG LAMP could be had. What brand name, company, etc.. Or web > site address. > Preferably one under 100.00 dollars. Thanks. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 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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On Thursday 01 February 2007 20:08, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> As Larry said, there are many sources on the 'net. If you don't know what > they look like, here's a couple of URL's that have pictures > > http://www.conservationresources.com/Main/section_19/section19_02.htm > > http://tinyurl.com/d5gwe The ultimate would be the optics my dentist uses. They're about two inches long and look like mini telescopes that she wears. I asked her how much they cost, and she replied, "About a thousand dollars". I've got an appointment next Wednesday: I'll ask for more details. Until I was forty four, I didn't need glasses. Now I use off-the-shelf reading glasses: 2.5 diopters magnifies everything to better than before I needed glasses. Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962, LP-100 #278 -- _______________________________________________ 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 Dennis Vavra
Staples and Office Depot both carry one for less than $50.
David Wilburn [hidden email] K4DGW Dennis Vavra wrote: > I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not provide nearly > enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for kit > building. In building the K2, I have made numerous soldering errors due to the fact > that my vision is not as good as it used to be. Any information out there on where > a good MAG LAMP could be had. What brand name, company, etc.. Or web site address. > Preferably one under 100.00 dollars. Thanks. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY > _______________________________________________ > 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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Info ... the Optivisors (SP) come in several levels of magnification.
Check the "Ott-Lite" product line that's available at sewing- related stores. They have a number of models, including one table model that has a swing-away magnifier and several floor models as well 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [hidden email] or [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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Another source of information is your dentist. Mine gave me some
references for purchasing glasses and/or clipons that had a longer working distance than the 8" typical of the Optivisors. (Seems folks don't like the dentist 8" from their face during exams.....) Tim Raymer 73 de KA0OUV >>> "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[hidden email]> 02/01/07 19:08 >>> I agree with the optivisor. I use it daily. And it fits over eyeglasses so you can use it with them. The binocular vision and freedom from having to put a big glass in between you and the work is wonderful. http://www.conservationresources.com/Main/section_19/section19_02.htm http://tinyurl.com/d5gwe Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- If you have binocular vision (both eyes work together and almost equal corrected vision) I think you'll find an Optivisor to be superior to the Mag Lamps. It is a headband with lenses that can be lowered over your current eyeglasses. If you get about an 8" working distance,you can solder and see the smallest of solder "bridges". Its also fairly comfortable. Just google optivisor, they have some off brand copies for about $20. 73 Larry WA2DGD > > > I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not > provide nearly > enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for _______________________________________________ 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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Lowell wrote:
> Cabela's has one that is used for fly tieing. It clamps to any desk or > work bench. Two-arm rotating suspesion adjustment extends a full 45 > inches. It has 22 watt circle fluorescent tube and separate 5 inch > diameter, 3 power magnifyinhg lens makes viewing any object easy. Its > their Catalog Number TW-31-9874 and sells for $59.99. > which happens to be on sale now for ~$33.00 after shipping ~$45.00 looks like the one I paid about $80.00 for back in 1995. -- GB & 73's KA5OAI Sam Morgan _______________________________________________ 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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Hi all,
I am one of those dentists. I have my surgical lens from Orascoptic Research. A google search should give you a few other venders. These are great and most surgeons use them. My endodontic brothers/sisters are currently using operating microscopes for extremely fine work. Be prepared to pay in the $1000 range for the lens. 73's, Norm WB0LRJ K2#3144 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Timothy Raymer" <[hidden email]> To: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]> Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 10:04 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] magnifying Lamp > Another source of information is your dentist. Mine gave me some > references for purchasing glasses and/or clipons that had a longer > working distance than the 8" typical of the Optivisors. (Seems folks > don't like the dentist 8" from their face during exams.....) > > Tim Raymer > 73 de KA0OUV > > >>>> "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[hidden email]> 02/01/07 19:08 >>> > I agree with the optivisor. I use it daily. And it fits over eyeglasses > so > you can use it with them. The binocular vision and freedom from having > to > put a big glass in between you and the work is wonderful. > > http://www.conservationresources.com/Main/section_19/section19_02.htm > > http://tinyurl.com/d5gwe > > Ron AC7AC > > > > -----Original Message----- > If you have binocular vision (both eyes work together and almost equal > > corrected vision) I think you'll find an Optivisor to be superior to > the > Mag Lamps. It is a headband with lenses that can be lowered over your > > current eyeglasses. If you get about an 8" working distance,you can > solder and see the smallest of solder "bridges". Its also fairly > comfortable. > Just google optivisor, they have some off brand copies for about $20. > > > 73 > Larry > WA2DGD > >> >> >> I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do > not >> provide nearly >> enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components > for > > _______________________________________________ > 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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I bought a Chinese iimport pair with plastic at the flea market for $3.
They work for me. I use a free Luxo clone circular lamp/lens for the big stuff. 73, Leigh/WA5ZNU _______________________________________________ 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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Or you can build one :O)
I built this little gadget about a year ago. I use it for close work. I modified a pair of $10 binoculars. I can either use it with head gear or on a stand. It has 8X magnifications making objects large and crystal clear. I mainly use this for SMD devices but could be used with regular soldering as well. Have a look. http://images.andale.com/f2/115/123/10264406/1141407954181_DSCN4778_edited.JPG I should really write a QST article but not sure if this is the kinda stuff QST wants. Robert VE3RPF Norman Eid wrote: > Hi all, > > I am one of those dentists. I have my surgical lens from Orascoptic > Research. A google search should give you a few other venders. These > are great and most surgeons use them. My endodontic brothers/sisters > are currently using operating microscopes for extremely fine work. > > Be prepared to pay in the $1000 range for the lens. > > 73's, > Norm > WB0LRJ > K2#3144 > - 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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Robert,
Do it....worst QST can do is reject it, but I'd think it will be published. If not by QST, maybe on the Elecraft website? Rich k2cpe K2 #1102 > > > I built this little gadget about a year ago. I use it for close > work. I modified a pair of $10 binoculars................ > I should really write a QST article but not sure if this is the kinda > stuff QST wants..... > > Robert > VE3RPF > > > 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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Hi Robert and All,
It is exactly what they are looking for. Just follow their instructions for writing at: http://www.arrl.org/qst/aguide/ I followed the instructions and have an article scheduled for the April QST issue. It is amazing what they do to your submitted material to get it to look good in QST. They specifically don't want you to format it like it would appear in the magazine. In fact text and graphics need to be kept separate. Just do it. Its fun. Steve, W2MY -----Original Message----- > > I built this little gadget about a year ago. I use it for close work. > I modified a pair of $10 binoculars................ > I should really write a QST article but not sure if this is the kinda > stuff QST wants..... > > Robert > VE3RPF -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.20/664 - Release Date: 2/2/2007 3:42 PM _______________________________________________ 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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I prefer to get closer to my work, like I could when I was a kid and my eyes
would focus on the end of my nose! Now, if I were digging around inside a live patient as a surgeon, I might not want to get quite so close <G>. Even though I like the ability to get close the Optivisor gives me, I heartily agree with Robert, VE3RPF. Prepare an article for QST. If you don't have that picture in high-res (10 megapixel or on film), take one. Look up actual sources for all the parts. Show exactly how to assemble it with more pictures or line drawings. Yes, doing an article is at least ten times the work of creating the device in the first place, but it's something your fellow Hams will appreciate (and QST will pay you a nominal fee to do if they accept your work). Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- Or you can build one :O) I built this little gadget about a year ago. I use it for close work. I modified a pair of $10 binoculars. I can either use it with head gear or on a stand. It has 8X magnifications making objects large and crystal clear. I mainly use this for SMD devices but could be used with regular soldering as well. Have a look. http://images.andale.com/f2/115/123/10264406/1141407954181_DSCN4778_edited.J PG I should really write a QST article but not sure if this is the kinda stuff QST wants. Robert VE3RPF _______________________________________________ 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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