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RE: Who's Got an Optivisor? Magnification Question - scottbrader - 05-06-2020 (05-05-2020, 07:22 PM)mdhills Wrote: I saw rob cosman using one for his close work. That question comes up almost every week on his livestream events. He typically uses the 1.75. Scott RE: Who's Got an Optivisor? Magnification Question - Cooler - 05-06-2020 (05-06-2020, 03:49 PM)scottbrader Wrote: That question comes up almost every week on his livestream events. He typically uses the 1.75. They have kits with a full array of lenses. And there is a lighted lens system too. RE: Who's Got an Optivisor? Magnification Question - mdhills - 05-06-2020 (05-06-2020, 03:46 PM)Cooler Wrote: I have one. I got it from Rio Grande jewelry supply. I mostly use it when I have to remove splinters. If you are looking for a full array of lenses then check out Rio Grande: https://www.riogrande.com/searchresults#q=optivisor&t=products&sort=relevancy&layout=card&numberOfResults=36 How does the optivisor compare for splinters to a swing-arm, illuminated magnifying lamps? Matt RE: Who's Got an Optivisor? Magnification Question - RonB1957 - 05-06-2020 (05-06-2020, 08:34 PM)mdhills Wrote: How does the optivisor compare for splinters to a swing-arm, illuminated magnifying lamps? I have been using the Magnifocuser for the last 8 years. The kind you can buy from Lie Nielsen. I keep three different lenses for different saw teeth. Shop lighting can occasionally be an issue. RE: Who's Got an Optivisor? Magnification Question - Cooler - 05-07-2020 I have a Luxo-lamp with a magnifier (expensive, but worth it). It has great optics and the lamp head stays in place. I've had it for about 30 to 35 years. The difference is that the Luxo lamp will not travel with you. It is stationary. It is like comparing a drill press with a battery powered hand drill. There is a place for both. https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tnpla/38041042?cid=ppc-google-New+-+Lighting+%26+Electrical+-+PLA_srDjU28tl___164110844562_c_S&mkwid=srDjU28tl%7cdc&pcrid=164110844562&rd=k&product_id=38041042&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9aygtN-h6QIVwuDICh1c5grEEAQYAyABEgK3xfD_BwE RE: Who's Got an Optivisor? Magnification Question - EricU - 05-08-2020 I just replaced the bulb in my ancient magnifying lamp with an led one. I got an led that would run direct off of line voltage. Had to replace the switch, because it was part of the starter. Or it was the starter. Anyway, it didn't work as a switch. Bulb didn't fit exactly, but I made it work. I still want an optivisor. Would be nice to have one with lighting. RE: Who's Got an Optivisor? Magnification Question - Cooler - 05-11-2020 (05-08-2020, 03:08 PM)EricU Wrote: I just replaced the bulb in my ancient magnifying lamp with an led one. I got an led that would run direct off of line voltage. Had to replace the switch, because it was part of the starter. Or it was the starter. Anyway, it didn't work as a switch. Bulb didn't fit exactly, but I made it work.They are not very expensive and the lighting kit can be added afterwards (about $25.00). https://www.riogrande.com/product/quasar-led-lighting-system-for-optivisor/113215 The Optivisor is not priced prohibitively. If you have a real application for one, then I would get one. When I was setting gemstones, I was seated at a workbench and had a (remember when?) a "high intensity light" aimed at the setting. If you are at a fixed position then the fixed light and an optivisor works well. The magnifier on my Luxo lamp offered too much magnification my that task. RE: Who's Got an Optivisor? Magnification Question - Timberwolf - 05-13-2020 (05-05-2020, 10:02 AM)Admiral Wrote: Ok, the eyes are getting a bit weak as I get older and I've had it with the cheap plastic lens versions and have decided to purchase a Donegan Optivisor, which I have heard is one of the best; the visor and lens go for around $48. My use would be primarily for sharpening saws, but it could be useful for other fine work as well. I know I can buy another lens, but individual lenses go for $35+ alone, so I want to pick the optimal/most useful size at the get go................. I have been using Optivisors for 40yrs at least...Purchased one new and ~four at flea markets and yard sales, so I have at least five pr....in various magnifications...a couple with the "swing down" magnifier that doubles the magnification....My "go to" is a 2x and if I need more magnification I just go right to the strongest which I believe is a 10.. I have been considering the purchase of a TV microscope but I need to learn more about them. RE: Who's Got an Optivisor? Magnification Question - Cooler - 05-14-2020 (05-13-2020, 03:07 PM)Timberwolf Wrote: ................You can get them for as little as $30.00 the last time I looked. One of my customers sent me a remarkably sharp closeup image. I asked what kind of camera and it was a $60.00 microscope camera. I don't have a use for one, but if I did I would want one that would hook up to my tablet so I can use it as a magnifier as well as a camera. |