Which Optivisor

[johndi]

Time to admit I can’t see as well as I used to.
Does anyone use an Optivisor ?
Looked them up and there are different magnifications etc,
Would be used primarily for sharpening and hand tool work.
Looking for any recommendations
Thanks

[BrokenOlMarine]

I have a 10 power I use for fly tying, but that is for very close work, tying the small trout flies.  I have a 4 power I use in the wood shop for most of the close work like seeing the lines for fitting joints and checking fit.  I use that in conjunction with my reading glasses. The one on the armorer's bench is a 3 power.

You can split the difference, covering all the bases. Get like a 3 or 4 power then add the drop down loop that mounts to the side and flips in front of the lenses as needed for really critical checks.

[Rob Young]

I use a 4 and 5 for most things so I can have a decent working distance.

I didn't spring for the one with headlamps but if I ever need to replace one, I'll probably get them. Meanwhile, just more light any way possible makes a difference.

Donegan Optical is just up the road in Lenexa, KS. But they really need to work on their web page, certificate has expired and it is really clunky.

[rschissler]

I think the drop down loop is more annoying than useful, always seemed to be in the way. I removed mine.

[Ohio Mike]

Would be used primarily for sharpening and hand tool work.
Looking for any recommendations
Thanks

I use a #4 for almost everything - it's perfect for sharpening.

I also have a #10 that I grab when I need to dig tiny splinters out of my hand but the focal distance is only a couple of inches so it gets little use otherwise.

Mike

[Timberwolf]

Time to admit I can’t see as well as I used to.
Does anyone use an Optivisor ?
Looked them up and there are different magnifications etc,
Would be used primarily for sharpening and hand tool work.
Looking for any recommendations
Thanks

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You can never have too many...I have five....
But I need every one of them.
Three different strengths....all Optivisor brand...one is a #10 with a "swing down" auxiliary lens for double the magnification. I have used them for years...and I have had other brands but for me the Optivisor is the Last Word.

[johndi]

Thanks for the replies.
Helps me make up my mind.

[BrokenOlMarine]

I use a #4 for almost everything - it's perfect for sharpening.

I also have a #10 that I grab when I need to dig tiny splinters out of my hand but the focal distance is only a couple of inches so it gets little use otherwise.

Mike

I also use my 10 for inspecting guns I've broken down for cracks or flaws, or when *LIGHTLY* stoning or smoothing burrs or defects as I have been taught by the department's gunsmith.  For difficult reassembly of small components... Etc.