Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I need a magnifier with a light, preferably an LED light. I can find the cheaper models easily enough, does anyone have a link to the higher quality ones? As my eyes age, I need more and more help to see small things...like splinters in my finger. I do have a tweezer/magnifying glass from LV, but it's not possible to hold and manage it very well with one (while you're working on the other). lew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Here's the one I use. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MXBWC1/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B075MXBWC1&pd_rd_wg=rYOIC&pd_rd_r=Q7FQW1G4JRV3HJ1GP126&pd_rd_w=ZDPzo Fred W. Hargis Jr, HARO50 and Dadio 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) I use one similar to this that I found at a flea market and love it. It uses a bulb for the light so I put an LED bulb in it. Here is a link for one. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Studio-Designs-Magnifying-Lamp-with-Bulb-Black-7-5-in-x-10-in-x-36-in/35692840 Edited April 18, 2018 by HandyDan Fred W. Hargis Jr, Harry Brink and HARO50 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Here is one but only 13.5 in high.amazon Or this one Rockler and this one Woodcraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyFN Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 I bought this one at Woodcraft for under $50. I use it for scroll sawing and am very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Now if you really want to get down to the fine stuff get one of these. I use mine to pick out those tiny slivers that I can't see. And i can even snap a picture in HD of it. The tweezers look like a back hoe bucket. https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Microscope-Magnification-Endoscope-Magnifier/dp/B01DHVOGMG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1524169771&sr=8-6&keywords=digital+microscope Just saying, Herb HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnewj Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 I think I saw those at Harbor Freight. Just think, $20 with a 25% off coupon is $15 plus tax. Oh, don't forget the extended warranty for $9.95. Grandpadave52 and Dadio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwoodie Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Harbor Freight manager of local store asked for my phone number at check out. I asked him why he wanted it, and he said he wanted invite me out to eat. He must have lost it cause he ain't called me! I been fasting ever since, and I am getting hongree! Harry Brink, Gerald, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Dadio said: Now if you really want to get down to the fine stuff get one of these. I use mine to pick out those tiny slivers that I can't see. And i can even snap a picture in HD of it. Under $20 now that's sumpin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Dadio said: The tweezers look like a back hoe bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 2 hours ago, schnewj said: I think I saw those at Harbor Freight. Just think, $20 with a 25% off coupon is $15 plus tax. Oh, don't forget the extended warranty for $9.95. To be fair, lets not forget about the Free flashlite (choice of 3 types) or screwdriver set or 5x7 tarp or 25' tape or 7 function multi-meter or 4 pack micro-fiver clothes, or magnetic tray or magnetic tool holder, or power strip or batteries (choice of 3A, 2A, 9V C or D cells, or did I miss anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Dave your my man, a trueblue Harbor Freighter. Herb Grandpadave52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnewj Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said: To be fair, lets not forget about the Free flashlite (choice of 3 types) or screwdriver set or 5x7 tarp or 25' tape or 7 function multi-meter or 4 pack micro-fiver clothes, or magnetic tray or magnetic tool holder, or power strip or batteries (choice of 3A, 2A, 9V C or D cells, or did I miss anything I wish they would find some new bribes. I have a couple of those high quality 7 function multi-meters and neither one can tell the difference between AC and DC, although they almost buzz when checking continuity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, schnewj said: I wish they would find some new bribes. I have a couple of those high quality 7 function multi-meters and neither one can tell the difference between AC and DC, although they almost buzz when checking continuity. I've got a couple of those too, Bill, They sure are fun to use. And when I set them on Ohms and plug them into a hot circuit,they sure light up. Herb p_toad, schnewj and Grandpadave52 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 18 minutes ago, Dadio said: I've got a couple of those too, Bill, They sure are fun to use. And when I set them on Ohms and plug them into a hot circuit,they sure light up. Herb Are you sure you didn't set it on "VA ROOMS"? Dadio, schnewj, p_toad and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 19 hours ago, Dadio said: Dave your my man, a trueblue Harbor Freighter. Herb If everyone did their small part H-F couldn't make flashlights and multi-meters fast enough. Gene Howe, Dadio and p_toad 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 I sure try to do my part. Herb Grandpadave52 and Gene Howe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnewj Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, Dadio said: I sure try to do my part. Herb We know, Herb, we know! p_toad, Dadio, Gene Howe and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman3 Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 These are not lighted, but they're my go to magnifiers, I've got two sets one for home and one for work: loupe Grandpadave52 and Dadio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman3 Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 11 hours ago, Wichman3 said: These are not lighted, but they're my go to magnifiers, I've got two sets one for home and one for work: loupe At 16.5 x I can not only see the splinter, I can tell the species. Gene Howe, p_toad, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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