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Mike H - 20 Oct 2004 22:26 GMT

Hi all,

I have a vague recollection of seeing advertisements in either M.E. or
E.I.M. for a form of magnifying visor for use when handling very small
work. As far as I recall it consisted of a head-band from which was
suspended a lens. Does this ring any bells with anyone?

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Steve Rayner - 21 Oct 2004 01:19 GMT

The "Optivisor" brand is commonly available in Canada.

Steve R.

> Hi all,
>
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> Mike Hopkins
> CSME <http://goto/cheltsme>

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Mike D - 21 Oct 2004 08:27 GMT

I have an Optivisor which cost the thick end of £50 BUT
Chronos do them [ a cheaper but functional version ] for under £20. I
bought one of theirs to give me a different lens magnification. The lens are
interchangable.

Try this
http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/acatalog/index.html?http%3A//www.chronos.ltd.uk/acatal
og/Chronos_Catalogue_Books_from_TEE_Publishing_56.html&CatalogBody

Mike D

The "Optivisor" brand is commonly available in Canada.

Steve R.

> Hi all,
>
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Mike Hopkins
> CSME <http://goto/cheltsme>

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Tom - 21 Oct 2004 01:33 GMT

> Hi all,
>
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> Mike Hopkins
> CSME <http://goto/cheltsme>

No, but here's a selection, the headband magnifier is toward
the bottom of the page:

http://www.swretail.fsnet.co.uk/cg180001.htm

I'm sure there are cheaper suppliers, too!

Tom

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Wilfrid Underwood - 22 Oct 2004 09:05 GMT

I bought a cheap one at an exhibition. It has a second set of lenses
that hinge down inside to give an even closer view. I find it
invaluable. Even though the lenses are plastic, they give a clear
view.

This looks very similar:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2594&item=5927827796

I ordered one of these for a friend, and it arrived promptly - but I
didn't open the package (I sent it on) so cant yet comment on quality
until i've seen it.

Wilfrid

> Hi all,
>
> I have a vague recollection of seeing advertisements in either M.E. or
> E.I.M. for a form of magnifying visor for use when handling very small
> work. As far as I recall it consisted of a head-band from which was
> suspended a lens. Does this ring any bells with anyone?

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OldScrawn - 31 Oct 2004 18:23 GMT

I have the "Peer" one which I think I got from Chronos, £15 or so. They come in
three powers: 1.75, 2.5, 2.75 and I got the strongest. With hindsight the
weakest may be the most useful because of its longer working distance. They fit
over glasses.

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Natalshark - 31 Oct 2004 19:34 GMT

Mike,

Try the link below, you will not beat this price anywhere.

http://www.proopsbrothers.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Special_Offers___Promoti
ons_49.html

Regards
Dav

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Natalshar

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