Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Which is best for all those fiddly jobs that get harder as we get older? I'm finding even HO a bit of a strain on my poor old eyes these days, and now I am the proud owner of an actual workbench I want to use it fully. Hence, what lighting and how best to see more. I didn't know where to put this, so stuck it in musings and miscellany as I expect a Mod will know best where to put it. Thanks, Mod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 An optivisor with an attached light is the most flexible, that will let you have magnification and light anywhere on the layout. Here's an example; http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=52368&cat=1,43456,43351,52368. That said a good anglepoise on the bench itself is always a Good Thing. HTH David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I do like my Optivisors, but you may need to determine which level of magnification you need. Anglepoise are jolly good lamps, but seem to have become IMHO very expensive of late. Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOxon Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I find that an illuminated magnifier works well for me. I bought a couple of these from Maplin when they were on offer. Mine have circular fluorescent tubes around the magnifying glasses but I believe that newer models use LEDs. They give shadow-free lighting, which is very effective. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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