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Ender 09-26-2018 09:23 AM

Where to find a good magnifying glass?
 
I've been trying to find a good 5x (preferably 10x) mag glass for general use around the shop.

I've searched the **** outta google and amazon and of course there is tons of hits, but they all seem to have review's saying it's not actually the power noted or some other deficiency. Most of them look like very cheap pieces from overseas.

Yes, I have looked at my local HW stores, but they are all 3X. Maybe 3x is enough and 5x or 10x is just gonna make me drive myself crazy trying to fix tiny things.

Does anyone have a link to a mag. glass that they use and have found to work well around the RV building environment? I know you all have answers to what you use, but I'm looking for specific links for ones that have worked well.

Thanks!

moosepileit 09-26-2018 09:30 AM

Browse: "ebay bausch and lomb loupe"

Lots on there

rocketman1988 09-26-2018 09:34 AM

here
 
https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn/...navid=12107891

jcaplins 09-26-2018 09:49 AM

might consider looking for 10x reading glasses

fl-mike 09-26-2018 10:00 AM

I use an #5 Optivisor all the time. I find it just right. Not the power you asked for, but there are many powers available.
http://www.doneganoptical.com/products/optivisor

RVDan 09-26-2018 11:04 AM

Magnifying visor I use regularly. Up to 7X is good for most things I do.
http://www.mpja.com/3-LEVEL-MAGNIFIE...tinfo/18336+TL

Ender 09-26-2018 11:24 AM

Thanks everyone this is great

roadrunner20 09-26-2018 12:07 PM

Try Amazon
https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb...=16BFCHJRAQN35

Mark Albery 09-26-2018 01:34 PM

I use this one.

It's nominally 2X, but with an inset 5X lens, which I find quite useful.

lr172 09-26-2018 02:04 PM

I have an old school unit like this mounted on my bench. Couldn't imagine life without it. It's no fun getting old.

https://www.amazon.com/Brightech-Lig...ight+and+stand


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