Headband magnifier? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Minnesota scroller · 04-12-2007, 04:03 AM

Can anyone recommend a good one? A lighted one isn't necessary. I'm sure there are good ones and bad ones out there, just like everything else.

Thanks fellow scrollers.

bearfretworks · 04-12-2007, 04:51 AM

Mag Eyes.........or try to buy a used set from a local jeweler...or dentist....

PeteB · 04-12-2007, 05:10 AM

MagEyes are by Bausch & Lomb, and AFAIK everything they make is great. Another brand that appears to be very popular is Optivisor, and I think that is what I used one time, and thought were very good.

Try eBay, I saw a bunch there. Beware of imitations.

Pete

Minnesota scroller · 04-12-2007, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the tips boys. However, I found the Mageyes home page and emailed them. Mageyes manufactures their own lenses in TN. B & L does sell a similar item called Magna Visor. They sell for $32.95 plus shipping off Amazon, but I found a place on Ebay that has them for $25.99 plus $6 shipping. Once again, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

bearfretworks · 04-13-2007, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minnesota scroller

Thanks for the tips boys.

Anytime gramps!

04-12-2007, 04:03 AM	#1
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,706	Headband magnifier? Can anyone recommend a good one? A lighted one isn't necessary. I'm sure there are good ones and bad ones out there, just like everything else. Thanks fellow scrollers. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

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bearfretworks Retired Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Buse Township, MN Posts: 1,367	Mag Eyes.........or try to buy a used set from a local jeweler...or dentist.... __________________ I love the smell of burnt gunpowder.....it reminds me of a full freezer

04-12-2007, 04:04 PM	#4
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,706	Thanks for the tips boys. However, I found the Mageyes home page and emailed them. Mageyes manufactures their own lenses in TN. B & L does sell a similar item called Magna Visor. They sell for $32.95 plus shipping off Amazon, but I found a place on Ebay that has them for $25.99 plus $6 shipping. Once again, thanks for pointing me in the right direction. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

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04-12-2007, 05:10 AM	#3
PeteB Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 428	MagEyes are by Bausch & Lomb, and AFAIK everything they make is great. Another brand that appears to be very popular is Optivisor, and I think that is what I used one time, and thought were very good. Try eBay, I saw a bunch there. Beware of imitations. Pete