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[asimmd]

HI All

Apologies if this is in the wrong place.

I have seen a few pictures of desktop illuminated magnifiers,similar to an Anglepoise Lamp,but does anyone
know where to get them from?

All suggestions appreciated.

Thanks

Alan

[Drkomen86]

hobby craft or ebay

[Mike S]

Just checked my Axminster Tool Centre Modelling Tools & Machinery 2010 calalogue, the Visual Aids & Worklights section has just what you require.

Website address is www.axminster.co.uk/modelling


Cheers,

Mike

[essex2visuvesi]

Is this what you are looking for

If you want to pay thru the nose
http://www.deagostini.co.uk/shop/products/details/modeller_s_magnifying_lamp_5_x_magnification_181

this is a bit better pricewise
http://www.deagostini.co.uk/shop/products/details/modeller_s_magnifying_lamp_3_x_magnificiation_283

Tho both can be bought elsewhere for about half the price

I have a 5x one exactly the same as the first link and paid €24.99 for it locally(Finland)

[Tug-Kenny RIP]

Hi Alan,

I have one that I bought at the London model exhibition a few years ago. I've never used it and it's sitting on the shelf. It has an exceptionally large viewing area and is square.

It's quite heavy so I could bring it to Warwick show in November if your interested. It cost around £50 but I could let it go for £30.

Cheers

Ken

 

[sailorboy61]

I always start looking on ebay/amazon..... it at least gives an idea of what is available and prices..... then search manufacturers from any name I find there.

[asimmd]

Thanks for the replies,I am seeing magnifiers in my sleep.

Ken,thanks for the offer your light is a bit big for my space,and I need a stand.

I have looked on Amazon and ebay,but nothings appropriate yet.

I will keep looking.

Craft sites seem to have some but they are expensive.

Alan

[dreadnought72]

I'm a skinflint and I use this. £25 from Argos.

 

Andy

[asimmd]

Hi Andy

That looks interesting.

The website say's it is 18.5cm diameter,is thet the magnifier,or the whole thing?

How do you find it to use,is the lens large enough?

Alan

[malcolmfrary]

Whichever you get, dont leave it with the lens uncovered where direct sunlight can get to it.  I know of someone who managed to set fire to a workbench that way.

[asimmd]

I bet it's easy done malcolmfrary,and thanks for the heads up on the safety aspect.

I must admit I didn't even think about it but now you mention it,
I do remember lighting things using a small magnifier when I was at school,
but that was a long long time ago.

Alan

[Circlip]

Not had a look at Machine Mart??

  http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/categories/search/lamps-magnifyers-chargers-batteries

  Sam75 is plasticky rubbish, but Sam100 has been in SWTSMBO s use for about fifteen years.

  Regards  Ian.

[dreadnought72]

The website say's it is 18.5cm diameter,is thet the magnifier,or the whole thing?

How do you find it to use,is the lens large enough?

Hi Alan - the magnifier's about 10cm diameter on mine. Probably the minimum for easy working. Bigger would be better - and this model will only take a tungsten bulb, which might be something to think about. Halogen bulbs would be better - but there is a slight UV risk from those.

What I do find useful is the amount of light thrown on the object. More light -> smaller pupils = better focus at all ranges. I've been stitching sails with no problem under this light, and find the end result is definitely better than I could have done without it.

Just for the record I'm a myopic -5 dioptres in both eyes, 47, and now need reading glasses for any close-range work in non-optimal light.

Andy 

[wibplus]

Hi Alan,

I have one that I bought at the London model exhibition a few years ago. I've never used it and it's sitting on the shelf. It has an exceptionally large viewing area and is square.

It's quite heavy so I could bring it to Warwick show in November if your interested. It cost around £50 but I could let it go for £30.

Cheers

Ken

 

Hi Kenny, if its still available, I would be interested.
 Is it post-able please ?   

[Dave Buckingham]

One thing you could try are +4  or +3.5 Glasses from the Pound shop also sold in may other outlets.

Use a Anglepoise or similar light for plenty of illumination por old eyes need it

I use this system

Dave

[Martin (Admin)]

  Sam75 is plasticky rubbish, but Sam100 has been in SWTSMBO s use for about fifteen years.

I have one of these 5 - 10 

[asimmd]

Hi All

Many thanks for the replies,A lot of choice I am sure I will find
something suitable.

Alan