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From: Ken Kopp
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 2:59 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] magnifying Lamp
Info ... the Optivisors (SP) come in several levels of magnification.
Check the "Ott-Lite" product line that's available at
I prefer to get closer to my work, like I could when I was a kid and my eyes
would focus on the end of my nose!
Now, if I were digging around inside a live patient as a surgeon, I might
not want to get quite so close .
Even though I like the ability to get close the Optivisor gives me, I
hearti
Robert,
Do itworst QST can do is reject it, but I'd think it will be
published. If not by QST, maybe on the Elecraft website?
Rich k2cpe
K2 #1102
I built this little gadget about a year ago. I use it for close
work. I modified a pair of $10 binoculars
I should real
Or you can build one :O)
I built this little gadget about a year ago. I use it for close work.
I modified a pair of $10 binoculars.
I can either use it with head gear or on a stand. It has 8X
magnifications making objects large and crystal clear.
I mainly use this for SMD devices but could b
Info ... the Optivisors (SP) come in several levels of magnification.
Check the "Ott-Lite" product line that's available at sewing-
related stores. They have a number of models, including one
table model that has a swing-away magnifier and several floor
models as well
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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I bought a Chinese iimport pair with plastic at the flea market for $3.
They work for me.
I use a free Luxo clone circular lamp/lens for the big stuff.
73,
Leigh/WA5ZNU
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prepared to pay in the $1000 range for the lens.
73's,
Norm
WB0LRJ
K2#3144
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From: "Timothy Raymer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 10:04 AM
Subject: RE: [Elec
Lowell wrote:
Cabela's has one that is used for fly tieing. It clamps to any desk or
work bench. Two-arm rotating suspesion adjustment extends a full 45
inches. It has 22 watt circle fluorescent tube and separate 5 inch
diameter, 3 power magnifyinhg lens makes viewing any object easy. Its
Most mag lights are only 3 diopter (1.75 power).
The 5 diopter (2.25X) lights help when you need more magnification.
Here is a source for a rectangular lens version.
http: // www howardelectronics.com/xytronic/worklight/html
You can google search for 5 diopter mag light and get mor
Another source of information is your dentist. Mine gave me some
references for purchasing glasses and/or clipons that had a longer
working distance than the 8" typical of the Optivisors. (Seems folks
don't like the dentist 8" from their face during exams.)
Tim Raymer
73 de KA0OUV
>>> "Ron
Staples and Office Depot both carry one for less than $50.
David Wilburn
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K4DGW
Dennis Vavra wrote:
I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not provide
nearly
enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for kit
building. In b
On Thursday 01 February 2007 20:08, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> As Larry said, there are many sources on the 'net. If you don't know what
> they look like, here's a couple of URL's that have pictures
>
> http://www.conservationresources.com/Main/section_19/section19_02.htm
>
> http://tinyurl.com/
I agree with the optivisor. I use it daily. And it fits over eyeglasses so
you can use it with them. The binocular vision and freedom from having to
put a big glass in between you and the work is wonderful.
I would be cautious of "off brands". Sometimes they're good. Often not. One
issue is the q
If you have binocular vision (both eyes work together and almost equal
corrected vision) I think you'll find an Optivisor to be superior to the
Mag Lamps. It is a headband with lenses that can be lowered over your
current eyeglasses. If you get about an 8" working distance,you can
solder and s
Staples has a clampon fluorescent magnifier for about $25. My wife keeps
stealing mine...
73
jim ab3cv
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Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 5:24 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] magnifying Lamp
I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not
provide nearly
enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for k
I have learned that the "helping hands" I got from Radio Shack do not provide
nearly
enough Magnification nor any illumination of the PCBs and components for kit
building. In building the K2, I have made numerous soldering errors due to the
fact
that my vision is not as good as it used to be. Any
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