Off Topic best Magnifiers to wear for closeup work

[vahena]

Looking to the members as to which Magnifiers are the best for closeup work around the shop or home, without taking out a second mortgage.

 

[1911nut]

I use these for tying flies

https://ads.midwayusa.com/s?userSea...MI3qysz7Ci6QIVUb7ACh3X_wAREAAYASAAEgJC9fD_BwE

 

[STS]

^^^ That's what I use as well.

 

[ninehorses]

I went to the dollar store and spent $6 on some readers that were 5’s or something like that

 

[sean68]

The Donegan Optivisor has been pretty much the only one I see toolmakers wearing in my 30 years in the plastic injection molding industry.

 

[dunraven]

Define 'close work'. Working distance is determined by the power. eg, a +3.00 lens has a focal length of 13 inches; so, the higher the power, the shorter the focal length. I happen to use the +3 for tying flies also.

 

[vahena]

Thanks guys for the suggestion, no matter what you get into I see [no pun intended] there is always a learning curve.
I like the suggestions please keep them coming.

 

[gunnermhr]

I bought a pair of the Donegan, not sure why I didn't get them a few years ago. You won't regret it

 

[D-4297]

Used the Opti-Visor in the tool-room for thirty-five years . It is the "Gold standard" for close work . Had a =5 lens , and changed it out to a +7 when I went to Aerospace prototype carbide work . A 5 inch focal length lens . Eight million toolmakers can't be wrong .

 

[Rustytigwire]

Shall we create another shortage?
Im ready to buy.

 

[MikeT49]

My bud was a Jeweler, he and his workers used Donegans.

 

[SEGARE]

These-

https://www.harborfreight.com/magnifier-head-strap-with-lights-38896.html

I was a bench jeweler in another life and used very expensive visors. These work just as well. I take the light and the flip down monocle off.

 

[Mark W]

I have one of these mounted to my loading bench. It comes it quite handy.

https://www.harborfreight.com/fluorescent-magnifying-lamp-60643.html

 

[slobhunter2]

These-

https://www.harborfreight.com/magnifier-head-strap-with-lights-38896.html

I was a bench jeweler in another life and used very expensive visors. These work just as well. I take the light and the flip down monocle off.

I'm headed to harbor freight soon as they open, thanks for the recommendation.

 

[hogpatrol]

Do they make any that are TACTICAL?

 

[JMayo]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H8808H6/?tag=accuratescom-20
Hard to beat ....but not USA

 

[rardoin]

Do they make any that are TACTICAL?

Yea....like....do they make one with a Pic rail?

 

[Mark W]

Do they make any that are TACTICAL?

Just paint it flat black. It will pass.....

 

[BenPerfected]

I went to the dollar store and spent $6 on some readers that were 5’s or something like that

These are my readers & I bought numerous 4 packs and they are all over the house, truck and shop. My wife took at least 4.

Reading Glasses 1.75 | 4 Pack Black | Readers for Men & Women Spring Arms & Dura-Tight Screws | Always Have a Stylish Look and Crystal Clear Vision

 

[Lucky Shooter]

I recently bought a pair of +6.00 readers------very short focus but I put them on when I need them.

They're pretty good when needed-----a little bit of a bother to be changing glasses but they do work.

A. Weldy