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09-26-2018, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Marion, IA
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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!
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09-26-2018, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Floyds Knobs, IN
Posts: 633
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Browse: "ebay bausch and lomb loupe"
Lots on there
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RV-6, bought from builder.
O-320, slider, carb, mags, FP
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09-26-2018, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Sunman, IN
Posts: 2,189
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here
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Bob
Aerospace Engineer '88
RV-10
Structure - 90% Done
Cabin Top - Aaarrghhh...
EFII System 32 - Done
297 HP Barrett Hung
ShowPlanes Cowl with Skybolts Fitted - Beautiful
Wiring...
Dues+ Paid 2019,...Thanks DR+
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09-26-2018, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Davis, CA, USA
Posts: 540
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might consider looking for 10x reading glasses
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Jeff Caplins
California
RV7 N76CX
(started: Feb 2002 --> Completed: May 2016)
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09-26-2018, 10:00 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,346
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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
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Mike W
Venice, FL
RV-6A. Mattituck TMX O-360, FP, GRT Sport EFIS, L3 Lynx NGT-9000
N164WM
N184WM reserved (RV-8)....finishing kit in progress. Titan IOX-370
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09-26-2018, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Frederick, MD
Posts: 821
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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
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Dan Morris
Frederick, MD
PA28-140
Hph 304CZ
RV6 built and sold
N199EC RV6A flying
Learn the facts. "Democracy dies in darkness"
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09-26-2018, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Marion, IA
Posts: 60
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Thanks everyone this is great
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09-26-2018, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bay Pines, FL (based @ KCLW)
Posts: 1,955
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Morphed RV7(formally 7A), N20DL, PnP Pilot
1190+ hours
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09-26-2018, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Warwickshire UK
Posts: 703
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I use this one.
It's nominally 2X, but with an inset 5X lens, which I find quite useful.
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09-26-2018, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Posts: 5,297
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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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