I'm looking for headband magnifier recommendations - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Clem Wixted · 12-29-2006, 01:32 PM

I will probably soon be getting some sort of head mounted magnifcation. I've done some searching on the web and find a very wide array of features and prices.

I will use it for scroll sawing, turning tool sharpening and general fix-it work.

I wear glasses.

Can you recommend a model and a source?

Thanks,

Clem

ozarkhillbilly · 12-29-2006, 02:02 PM

Hello Clem,
I've dealt with this company several times, all with good results.
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...partment&ID=32
Grizzly is another good source, http://www.grizzly.com/products/h1131
Hope these help.
I've used head band magnifiers before and also wear glass's, but I have ended up purchasing an adjustable lamp/magnifier which serves my purposes best, something like this one. http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...oduct&ID=24101

Daryl185 · 12-29-2006, 02:15 PM

you can also check with any of your local jewlers and watch repair shops thats where I got mine

bronco · 12-29-2006, 04:03 PM

Clem,
I bought a pair of MAG EYES from Hobby Lobby. I tried a magnifying light but I could not get use to it made it look distorted to me. The mag eyes on the other hand brought the pattern lines in focus without any distortion,they come attached to a band and work well and are very comfortable.
http.//www.mageyes.com/
Bill

Clem Wixted · 12-31-2006, 08:23 PM

I have a lighted magnifier and yesterday I picked up a pair of MagEyes at Hobby Lobby and they will work very well for general shop use. Thanks, Bill.

I'm going to check with my dentist friend and see what he usues.

Clem

Minnesota scroller · 12-31-2006, 10:58 PM

Do any of those headbands work with a dust mask?

Safety first.

bronco · 01-01-2007, 12:44 AM

Mike,
I use my mageyes with a dust mask with no problem.
Bill

12-29-2006, 01:32 PM	#1
Clem Wixted Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 31	I'm looking for headband magnifier recommendations I will probably soon be getting some sort of head mounted magnifcation. I've done some searching on the web and find a very wide array of features and prices. I will use it for scroll sawing, turning tool sharpening and general fix-it work. I wear glasses. Can you recommend a model and a source? Thanks, Clem

12-29-2006, 02:02 PM	#2
ozarkhillbilly Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,224	Hello Clem, I've dealt with this company several times, all with good results. http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...partment&ID=32 Grizzly is another good source, http://www.grizzly.com/products/h1131 Hope these help. I've used head band magnifiers before and also wear glass's, but I have ended up purchasing an adjustable lamp/magnifier which serves my purposes best, something like this one. http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...oduct&ID=24101 __________________ Bill DeWalt 788 A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. aut viam inveniam aut faciam

12-29-2006, 04:03 PM	#4
bronco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 299	Clem, I bought a pair of MAG EYES from Hobby Lobby. I tried a magnifying light but I could not get use to it made it look distorted to me. The mag eyes on the other hand brought the pattern lines in focus without any distortion,they come attached to a band and work well and are very comfortable. http.//www.mageyes.com/ Bill __________________ Delta P-20 Last edited by bronco; 12-29-2006 at 04:05 PM.

12-31-2006, 10:58 PM	#6
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,698	Do any of those headbands work with a dust mask? Safety first. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

01-01-2007, 12:44 AM	#7
bronco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 299	Mike, I use my mageyes with a dust mask with no problem. Bill __________________ Delta P-20

12-29-2006, 02:15 PM	#3
Daryl185 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lakewood Ranch Florida Posts: 1,063	you can also check with any of your local jewlers and watch repair shops thats where I got mine

12-31-2006, 08:23 PM	#5
Clem Wixted Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 31	I have a lighted magnifier and yesterday I picked up a pair of MagEyes at Hobby Lobby and they will work very well for general shop use. Thanks, Bill. I'm going to check with my dentist friend and see what he usues. Clem

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