Tom, yes, that was me.
I had to do a solder repair on a decoder in a tight space. And i was not looking forward to doing that.
Because of that project, I had looked at a HF "Helping Hands" style magnifyer for it, but then found HobbyLobby's version of an optivisor.
And I could not pass up the price the local store marked theirs down to. (I got it for $30....)
I completed the solder repair, succesfully.
And now that I have one, I am now utilizing it on small detailing work on locomotives and railcars. (And it was useful in succesfully replacing a sprung KD knuckle sping or two.)
Ricky W.
HO scale Proto-freelancer.
My Railroad rules:
1: It's my railroad, my rules.
2: It's for having fun and enjoyment.
3: Any objections, consult above rules.
The Optivisor with a glass lens is excellent but don't get that Quasar light. It's a very primitive LED arrangement and not very effective. Just mount a warm/floody Zebralight to the brim. It'll be 100X better.
You can also get reading glasses up to 6.0 diopter from Ebay. Search "strong readers".
Mike,
Your wife will continue to snicker when she sees you wearing your Optivisor until she needs a necklace untangled or some piece of jewelry repaired. I have fixed and untangled many necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other items for my wife, daughters and granddaughters. They don't laugh anymore.
I love my Optivisor.
Jeff
davefrThe Optivisor with a glass lens is excellent but don't get that Quasar light. It's a very primitive LED arrangement and not very effective. Just mount a warm/floody Zebralight to the brim. It'll be 100X better.
Totally agree!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
HO Loco loco Great info. Thanks. I daily wear progressive tri-focal eyeglasses. Does anyone have experience with those and magnifiers like the Optivisor? Do you wear your tri-focals along with it when doing detailed work? Thanks.
Great info. Thanks. I daily wear progressive tri-focal eyeglasses. Does anyone have experience with those and magnifiers like the Optivisor? Do you wear your tri-focals along with it when doing detailed work? Thanks.