loupes

[rickm]

having gotten older, i have found i cant see for ----. even with bifocals. My dentist uses loupes, to help him magnify the dental work. I have thougth this would be great for detail work. I have googled these things and the loupes the dentist uses cost 500 to 800 bucks, far too much for a hobby woodcarver guy. there are some magnifying eye glasses etc out there, but I am wondering if anyone here might have experience using them and if they are worht the troubles. the ones I have seen clip on to your glasses and seem like a good idea. Yeah I know I show go to the optometrist, but another doctor?

[fly fisher]

Hi Rick have a look at these its what i use to do all my carvings.
Original Donegan OptiVISOR ®, Magnifier DA-5, 2½X | eBay

[BobT]

You can't beat the OptiVisor. If you are neat a Woodcraft, they sell them.

[Magicman]

Fly those are the same ones I use and I love them, they come with 3 vision powers and they are comfortable. Woodcraft here in the states carry them.
Larry

[fly fisher]

I use 2.5 X but thinking of getting some 3.5 X so i can see more detail.

[squbrigg]

You can't beat the Optivisor for the price. They have available several different strengths lens, so the power and focus distance can be to suit you. I use mine almost daily and it hasn't let me down yet.

Bob

[Old Codger]

I love my magnifier visor!!! I purchased mine from the local Grizzley warehouse here in Bellingham but I believe Harbor Freight also sells a similar set. Mine has two lenses and two battery powered LED lights. I never carve without it as my eyes are not like they were when I was younger. The visors last forever, cheap (about $15 dollars or less...) and are as indispensable for me as my knives and other tools. Much better visability than the cheaper magnifying glasses that other dealers sell. Safe carving to all!!!
Kenn

[sashadoc]

Originally Posted by fly fisher

I use 2.5 X but thinking of getting some 3.5 X so i can see more detail.

Let me guess? Now you're going to carve grape seeds?

Tim

[AlArchie]

This may provoke a challenge, Fly, but check this guy's work out! Too hard to even contemplate.
snopes.com: Willard Wigen - Microscopic Art

Al

[fly fisher]

Originally Posted by AlArchie

This may provoke a challenge, Fly, but check this guy's work out! Too hard to even contemplate.
snopes.com: Willard Wigen - Microscopic Art

Al

Ye I,ve met him he used to be a jeweller same as me working up the road from where i did.