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if you use a magnifying glass

Ricci WrightRicci Wright Member Posts: 8,260 ✭✭
edited July 2019 in General Discussion
I bought a Satechi 5X lighted unit that is the best I have used. I have a bag full of them and some work ok but this thing is sooooo much better. Round disk 3.5" by 1.75 tall it's a smooth aluminum body with three led lights shining down on the work surface. Just the right brightness and smooth finish so it won't scratch your work. If you look at as many guns as I do especially looking for every marking on military stuff you should get one of these. Around $25.00.
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    danielgagedanielgage Member Posts: 10,475 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    thanks I will try to get me one of them ordered
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    buschmasterbuschmaster Member Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I use the glass piece off a scope. bought it at a gun show 20 years ago for 2 bucks. :)
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    jimdeerejimdeere Member, Moderator Posts: 25,703 ******
    edited November -1
    You are nothing if not thrifty.
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    BrookwoodBrookwood Member, Moderator Posts: 13,413 ******
    edited November -1
    I have one in my shop over my bench that has a good working retractable holder that actually stays where you set it.

    I just have to be very prudent about putting a cover over the glass magnifier when I am done using it. Something I forgot to do once and found a burn hole on my benchtop where the sun came in through the window and..... :o
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    Quick&DeadQuick&Dead Member Posts: 1,466 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    buschmaster wrote:
    I use the glass piece off a scope. bought it at a gun show 20 years ago for 2 bucks. :)

    Used the same thing when viewing diamonds, jewelry, gemstones.

    :)
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    asopasop Member Posts: 8,915 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an "Eschenbach" 10X38D/40 with an led lite. Really a fine instrument. Wasn't cheap however!
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    bambihunterbambihunter Member Posts: 10,694 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I've been wanting to get a decent sized, heavy base version with lighting. Something that could sit on the desk but have enough heft it doesn't want to fall over when I adjust it. I do reloading and fly tying and the latter especially is getting hard for me to do. My grandpa used to have a floor standing model that had a couple of lenses so you could use the various magnifications individually, or stack them for more power.

    Does anyone have any suggestions for bench stand model?
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    buschmasterbuschmaster Member Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    bambihunter wrote:
    Does anyone have any suggestions for bench stand model?

    take the glass piece from a scope, and glue it to a work light
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