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).

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

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, 20188 yr by HandyDan

Here is one but only 13.5 in high.amazon

Or this one Rockler

and this one Woodcraft

I bought this one at Woodcraft for under $50. I use it for scroll sawing and am very happy with it.

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

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. 

 

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!

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

3 hours ago, Dadio said:

The tweezers look like a back hoe bucket.

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

Dave your my man, a trueblue Harbor Freighter.

 

Herb

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.

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

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"?

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.

I sure try to do my part.

Herb

20 minutes ago, Dadio said:

I sure try to do my part.

Herb

We know, Herb, we know!

These are not lighted, but they're my go to magnifiers, I've got two sets one for home and one for work:

loupe

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.