Re: making my own telescope type magnifiers?



Eric R Snow wrote:

On Sat, 05 Aug 2006 01:47:49 GMT, "Leo Lichtman"
<l.lichtman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:



"Eric R Snow" wrote: (clip) The optometrist said this is because of two reasons in my case. First is that they don't correct my astigmatism and second because the spacing of the lenses doesn't match the spacing of my eyes. (clip)
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Why can't you just wear your prescription glasses?



Greetings Leo,
I actually meant to post this in another newsgroup so maybe that's why
you asked but I'll still answer your question. My prescription lenses
can't give me the ability to see really tiny features. 20/20 vision is
fine for regular welding and my glasses work well for that. I need
magnifying glasses for doing work on tiny machined parts.
Eric


Eric, what works for me is a pair of flip up magnifying lenses. The major difference between these and the telescopic ones that dentists use these days is focal distance. If you don't mind being up close, the flip ups are *much* cheaper.

I tried a couple of optometrists, including one catering to industrial folks, all their flip ups were junk. The best ones I found were at a fly-tying fisherman's shop.

These look like the ones I've got:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=pd_sl_aw_tops-1_blended_15180200_2/104-4295824-9554343?search-alias=aps&keywords=magniclips
watch the line wrap. There are cheaper prices advertised than Amazon, you pays your money and takes your chances.

Steve
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