Martyd3 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I am using a crappy headband magnifier that is a POS. I need to replace it. Should I learn to use a loupe or are there better headband magniifers out there? Who makes a good one? Thanks. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 This is what I use and I love it! LED Lighted Dual Lens Magnifying Glass Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 This is what I use and I love it! LED Lighted Dual Lens Magnifying Glass Check it out! Now, you've made me want to go get this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 5x loupe for assembly when I need it, 10x loupe for inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I had a jewelers visor that engravers use..I use a 10x now.. you need to learn how to keep both eye's open will focusing on the eye your using.. it keeps from straining .. fyi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I use a 5x loupe for assembly and a 7.5x for luming. Took a bit of getting used to at first, but now I couldn't do without them. I tried a magnifier, but there is no comparison. Loupe every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I use a 5x loupe for assembly and a 7.5x for luming. Took a bit of getting used to at first, but now I couldn't do without them. I tried a magnifier, but there is no comparison. Loupe every time. Dumb question ... when you use a loupe, do you shut the other eye? If so, does that cause eye strain? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Found this thread ... very interesting. http://watchmakingblog.com/2009/10/01/loupe-or-optvisor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 if you already wear glasses there is a attachment that I've seen watch makers use .. it attaches to one side of the frame and you can move it up and down.. pretty cool.. and I would expect it comes in different mags.. it's personal preference how you use the loupe I guess.. I find when I keep both eye's open it is less strain.. I have astigmatism and eye strain is a problem for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I have both a B&L 4x with head-wire, and Optivisor. I have to admit I have a easier time focusing with the Optivisor and its stereo optics. That said, I usually reach for that first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Dumb question ... when you use a loupe, do you shut the other eye? If so, does that cause eye strain? Thanks. When first starting out you will shut one eye because it seems natural. It will may take you time to develop using a loop while keeping both eyes open. The most effect I got was when I was done, the eye I was using the loop on was always focused up close and would not focus on far away objects. Goes away after 20 minutes or so after your loop eye relaxes. Never have strained to the point of feeling it though. Everyone is different. Really depends on if you have a dominate I too. I used to be right eye dominate, but have overcome this and now can use both eyes equally. Like when shooting a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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