Magnifying Tools

[apush]

Went to Walmart this afternoon and purchased a cheap magnifying glass. I am getting old and can't see a darn thing even with the cheapie. Any suggestions on where I can obtain a decent one without it costing lots of $$$?

aka: "blind as a bat" Geez, it's heck getting old!

 

[RON (PA)]

Try your local office supply store..They may have one with a light in it and that may help...Also they now have clip on magnifiers for your glasses.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

NO. Do this.

Every college has a surplus store where they sell surplus items once a week to the public.

Fortunately, we are a State run facility and get all our stuff for free. But, the prices they ask in surplus are so low you can't beat it.

But always plug things in to be sure they work before you purchase them.
I have some Baush and Laumb lighted light used in Laboratories. I love them. And they turn up in the surplus stores often.

 

[Bum Luck]

I have a BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe Folding Magnifier. I think I paid about $25 for it, but it is a high quality loupe that'll last you a lifetime. Better than B&L at more money.

That, and cheap reading glasses should do you.

 

[Ray S ECenFL]

This site has a good variety of magnifiers:

http://www.action-electronics.com/magnifiers.htm#Lamps

You did not mention what style of magnifier that you are looking for.

Her is a link for a 3x magnifier lamp, clip on style:

http://www.gettington.com/product.a...ferralID=d2521760-f3e0-11de-b5f3-000423bb4e95


Next Tag has a number of listings also, you shuld be able to find somethig to fill your needs there.

http://www.nextag.com/magnifiers/compare-html

Ray S ECenFL