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Magnifiers for detail work
Hello all,
I need a better way to see extreme detail for my wax carvings by using a magnifier of some sort. I currently have a head-band type that allows different strength lenses up to 3+ but I find it irritating and gives me a headache. I have to keep the strap tight to keep it from slipping off my head and it's awkward. I don't believe it's a well known brand though, but not sure if another one would be any better. Currently I'm just using a large hand-held magnifying glass which works fine but obviously it requires the use of one hand which isn't very handy. I'm considering ordering a table top magnifier which might solve my problems but I think I could actually use something stronger than 3+ magnification. Any suggestions??
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As a possible partial solution, have you tried wrapping the headband with some fabric? I know some people prefer a wrap of thin cotton on their headband magnifiers.
Won't help with lousy optics, of course (if that's the issue).
I have an Optivisor as well as a cheap one; the cheap one annoys me too much to see any use other than when I put the Optivisor down somewhere daft.
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As you have discovered Sandra, Optivisors and similar are heavy and sweaty, particularly in the summer.
If you decide to go the visor route, I can recommend the Lactona Visor Loupe 4x, which is popular in the dental profession.
It it very much lighter to wear, can be used with your prescription glasses and has a useful working distance.
https://www.dental-directory.co.uk/product/PYL001
I have several now, because as Peter says they are easily mislaid. They are quite pricey, but still under £50. Those in my weekly class who have taken up my suggestion wear them regularly.
They also make 2.5x and 6x, neither of which work for me. Dennis.
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Thanks much for the advice everyone I am going to order the Lactona Visor 4x (if they accept my registration request), otherwise will try the Optivisor. Half the battle lately with wax-working is just seeing what I'm doing!
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If you are able to go the Lactona route, please let us know what you think. Dennis
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