Don Quixote Posted October 1, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 1, 2014 I have this pair of "photo attached" and they have different strengths and they're so, so, but the part that hold the lens has worn out so the lenses wobble and move making it very difficult to see. I like that they don't protrude into my work as much as a traditional visor system that stick out and into your work, but I'd like something of a lot more quality and if possible more options on the X powers. Suggestions? I'd spend up to $150 were they seriously high quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted October 1, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 1, 2014 Brian, Either you didn't attach the photo or we all need a pair.... Bill Hime, edmay and trippwj 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) LOL Guess I should have posted that in the "What happens when you get old forum". Edited October 1, 2014 by JustBlowinInTheWind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobotch Posted October 1, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 1, 2014 I don't have it, but I know several musical instrument builders who are happy with the "opti visor" of which stewmac.com offers several versions, including their apparently own development of one with integrated lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted October 3, 2014 I have one of those visors as well, but it sticks out too far and I end up bumping into my rigging when I get close enough to see. I like the glasses, but the part that holds the lenses wears out too quickly so the lens wobbles. I don't want to glue a lens in place because it has several lenses to swap out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca.shipwright Posted October 3, 2014 Share #6 Posted October 3, 2014 You may want to investigate a pair of surgeon's loops- expensive. On the other hand, Model Expo sells a headband with a light and 4 different focal lengths that is very inexpensive and doesn't stick out as much as the Opti-visor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted October 3, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 3, 2014 Drug store (in the USA) reading glasses may be an inexpensive route. Purchase several different pairs, so you can swap out. Me? I use an Optivisor and or a magnifier/light, as required. Gluing teeny parts onto bigger parts calls for an "I'll try most anything, once" approach. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted October 4, 2014 Anyone know how powerful these things would be? 3.5 X 420 mm? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KV9YMMW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3UJ8SXMROHAOP&coliid=I1PDKM3UNWOA6M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted October 4, 2014 Share #9 Posted October 4, 2014 Anyone know how powerful these things would be? 3.5 X 420 mm? The magnification is 3.5x and the working distance is 420mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted October 4, 2014 I just got these http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D8WPW78/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Supposed to fit over my tri-foculs. 3X, 9.8" work distance. Spent several hours doing research, then a couple more finding what I wanted. I didn't want to have to extend my short arms for some 16" work distance when working on rigging. These were the shortest work distance with the most powerful lenses at that length that also fit over glasses, flip up and have a light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted October 4, 2014 I'll let you know how they work. Should be here around the 17th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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