Magnifier for scrolling - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Gypsum · 02-03-2011, 05:55 PM

I just picked up a 3X clip-on magnifier from Harbor Freight. Gave it a quick try and it seems to work. Advantage is that you can move your head a lot more to get a better angle than is possible with a mounted magnifier. I normally use a mounted magnifier with a circular florescent bulb. There are times that it is helpful to have the light hit the piece from a different angle to let me see the blade's relationship to the pattern. This seems to provide that option. The cost was $6 which is a lot cheaper than the mounted lights. Might be an option that could benefit some scrollers.

wood-n-things · 02-03-2011, 06:12 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I might check them out next time I'm in town. You say clip on. To your regular glasses I gather.

Gypsum · 02-03-2011, 11:24 PM

Yes, they clip on, flip up/down, full size (4-7/8''L X 2 1/4'' W X 1/2" H) acrylic.

Old Codger · 02-04-2011, 02:53 AM

I use the 'head band type magnifier' from Grizzley... It has a 3 X magnifier lense and then another lense that you flip down from inside to increase the magnification (I believe to 5+) and then it also has an additional exterior monocular lense that will further enhance the magnification of either/or all... It also has two exterior battery powered LED lights if you need them for extra light... I love mine and use it every time I carve due to a vision slight problem... I've 'sold' several via my carving clubs and thought it might be worth checking out and well worth your time/trouble and expense (it's super cheap!!!). Just go to grizzley.com and check it out...plus I think H.F. also carries one that is similar...good luck & enjoy!
Kenn

ChuckD · 02-04-2011, 05:00 AM

Hi Kenn
I just spent an hour at Griz looking for the head band to no luck. Can you help?

Rolf · 02-04-2011, 12:16 PM

The head band magnifier made my neck cramp because the field of view was so narrow.

Old Codger · 02-06-2011, 01:56 AM

Hey Chuck! Look on page 440 of the 2011 Grizzly Catalog...upper left hand corner... The unit is called 'Head Magnifier with LED'...Model #T10161 @ $9.25 per unit. As I said, I can't get along without mine...use it everytime I carve or scroll saw! I think I mis-stated the magnification power of the three different lenses, but they work perfectly for me even when using the lowest magnification. Sorry, I didn't mention...they are also easily adjusted to different head sizes too...You certainly can't beat the price...try'em and you'll love'em!!!
Safe scrolling and carving to you!
Kenn

ChuckD · 02-06-2011, 09:40 PM

I sent an e-mail to Griz and they told me about them. Also told me about the $8 S&H. Almost as much as the item. Told them I will wait until I need more.
Thanks anyway..

02-03-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
Gypsum Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 183 Thanks: 13 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Magnifier for scrolling I just picked up a 3X clip-on magnifier from Harbor Freight. Gave it a quick try and it seems to work. Advantage is that you can move your head a lot more to get a better angle than is possible with a mounted magnifier. I normally use a mounted magnifier with a circular florescent bulb. There are times that it is helpful to have the light hit the piece from a different angle to let me see the blade's relationship to the pattern. This seems to provide that option. The cost was $6 which is a lot cheaper than the mounted lights. Might be an option that could benefit some scrollers. __________________ Dan If all the world is a stage, where does the audience sit?

02-03-2011, 06:12 PM	#2
wood-n-things Staying Positive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton, Montana Posts: 18,767 Thanks: 58 Thanked 398 Times in 297 Posts	Thanks for the feedback. I might check them out next time I'm in town. You say clip on. To your regular glasses I gather. __________________ "Montana MIKE" There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” As You Slide Down the Banister of Life, Pray That All The Splinters Are Pointed The Other Way... "Don't worry about old age--it doesn't last that long." Mike's Wood-n-Things

02-03-2011, 11:24 PM	#3
Gypsum Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 183 Thanks: 13 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Yes, they clip on, flip up/down, full size (4-7/8''L X 2 1/4'' W X 1/2" H) acrylic. __________________ Dan If all the world is a stage, where does the audience sit?

02-04-2011, 02:53 AM	#4
Old Codger Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use the 'head band type magnifier' from Grizzley... It has a 3 X magnifier lense and then another lense that you flip down from inside to increase the magnification (I believe to 5+) and then it also has an additional exterior monocular lense that will further enhance the magnification of either/or all... It also has two exterior battery powered LED lights if you need them for extra light... I love mine and use it every time I carve due to a vision slight problem... I've 'sold' several via my carving clubs and thought it might be worth checking out and well worth your time/trouble and expense (it's super cheap!!!). Just go to grizzley.com and check it out...plus I think H.F. also carries one that is similar...good luck & enjoy! Kenn __________________ "Life is like wrestling with a gorilla, you don't stop when you get tired you stop when the gorilla gets tired."

02-04-2011, 05:00 AM	#5
ChuckD Senior give me a Discount Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beautiful Southern Oregon Posts: 2,524 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Hi Kenn I just spent an hour at Griz looking for the head band to no luck. Can you help? __________________ Chuck D When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman. Jean De La Bruyere... l Hegner 18, Delta p-20, Griz 14 inch Band saw

02-04-2011, 12:16 PM	#6
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 6,013 Thanks: 9 Thanked 119 Times in 107 Posts	The head band magnifier made my neck cramp because the field of view was so narrow. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Woodworkers Club And the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

02-06-2011, 01:56 AM	#7
Old Codger Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey Chuck! Look on page 440 of the 2011 Grizzly Catalog...upper left hand corner... The unit is called 'Head Magnifier with LED'...Model #T10161 @ $9.25 per unit. As I said, I can't get along without mine...use it everytime I carve or scroll saw! I think I mis-stated the magnification power of the three different lenses, but they work perfectly for me even when using the lowest magnification. Sorry, I didn't mention...they are also easily adjusted to different head sizes too...You certainly can't beat the price...try'em and you'll love'em!!! Safe scrolling and carving to you! Kenn __________________ "Life is like wrestling with a gorilla, you don't stop when you get tired you stop when the gorilla gets tired."

02-06-2011, 09:40 PM	#8
ChuckD Senior give me a Discount Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Beautiful Southern Oregon Posts: 2,524 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I sent an e-mail to Griz and they told me about them. Also told me about the $8 S&H. Almost as much as the item. Told them I will wait until I need more. Thanks anyway.. __________________ Chuck D When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman. Jean De La Bruyere... l Hegner 18, Delta p-20, Griz 14 inch Band saw

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