Re: Magnifyers

On Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:17:19, Wanderer wrote:

On Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:06:09. Joe Gwinn

On Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:25:40, Wanderer<dont@emailme.com> wrote:

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I'm looking for better magnifiers for soldering. I have
this magnifying visor but the focus is so short  I think
I'm going to burn my nose on the soldering iron. I need
something that can focus on the desktop without bending
down. The dentist had really nice glasses with telescope
tubes on them. I bet they're expensive. Any suggestions for
magnifyers for soldering?

What you are looking for are "dental loupes" or "surgical loupes",
available on amazon and from standard supply houses, at many price
points.

Joe Gwinn

Thanks knowing what to search for helps a lot.

I broke down and bought "SMEDENT Dental Surgical Loupe 3.5X
Working Distance 360-460mm Burgundy Sport Frame" from Amazon
while I wait for them to develop the VR system that makes my
postage stamp circuit board look like a dinner plate. It was
the burgundy sport frame. It will really impress the babes. 

Update: I got the Loupe. Shiny new out of the box, they seem okay.
The focus is a little too far now, but with reading glasses it's
better. It's best with this Discover Channel lighted magnifier I
have. By adjusting that, I can put the focus at a comfortable
distance and still have room to work underneath it. I guess you
could do the same thing with one of those third hand magnifiers.

Thanks for the help.