Re Optivisor, I use this magnifier from Harbor Freight for surface mount work: ITEM 38896-5VGA http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38896
It comes with flip up and down lenses that allow easy change of magnification as well as a loupe lens that rotates into view on the right eye only for really close up work. The lenses are plastic but there is no visible optical aberration, quite good in fact. Sometimes this item goes on sale for around $4. I don't use the built in lights much. At this price I don't worry much about handling them around the workbench; I happen to live close to Harbor Freight and am in there regularly. However I haven't needed to buy another magnifier since I purchased these three years ago. Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) K3-100 #508/ KX1 #1311 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:49:55 -0300 From: TMorton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Elecraft] Optivisor? To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Looking to buy an Optivisor over the internet but not sure what power to get...I usually wear 1.50 or 1.75 cheaters to read...any suggestions for what to get to be able to solder those itty, bitty Elecraft parts? 73 Tom CX7TT _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
