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Hands free magnifiers???

Postby DollyKim » Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:13 pm

I am thinking about getting a hands free magnifier, other than glasses, at least a 2x if not a bit bigger.

Anyone had any good experiences or brands I should avoid? I don't want to cheap out but don't want to break the bank either.
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Re: Hands free magnifiers???

Postby kenaiqueen » Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:27 pm

I haven't had a good experience with the kind you hand around your neck and prop up with your chest. They fall out of position when I move. So far, my best one is attached by a gooseneck to my standing Ott light
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Re: Hands free magnifiers???

Postby victoriavictrix » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:26 am

I use a gooseneck too. I have one that stands alone that I use for face painting, and one that has a light around it that I use for jewelry work.
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Re: Hands free magnifiers???

Postby maywong » Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:28 am

I have a one that the magnifier is attached to my light. It is a Ott lite.
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Re: Hands free magnifiers???

Postby DollyKim » Thu May 03, 2018 5:54 pm

Found a Carson Magnilamp at the craft store for under $20. It's on a slightly flexible stand and comes with a little light.

2x with a higher spot is doing well enough.
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