Crunch time - Magnifier!

[Ruthi]

I really need to solve the magnifier problem properly. Currently I have a pair of clip-on lenses like these

which I used to love, but with my latest pair of glasses they seem to get in the way when I look up

and a flexi lens like this



which is driving me mad because I seem to be forever adjusting it, or moving it out of the way.

So I am thinking seriously of a headband magnifier like this



which is similar to mageyes, but available in the UK.

Does anyone use these? Or have better suggestions? I normally stitch on the sofa with half an eye on the television, and I wear varifocal glasses.

[stitchingmae]

i found some of these at a store near me...sorta dorky i know....
http://www.fostergrant.com/FG_LightSpecs.htm" target="_blank

they have lights on the side haha...
I have a mighty bright magnifying light that is a plug or can run on batteries as well. I love the light not impressed by the strength of the magnifier

[Ruthi]

LOL! Dorky AND cool! But they won't work with my existing glasses.

I had pretty well discounted the Mighty Bright on the grounds that its just another variation on my flexi lens, which is strong enough, just permanently in my way!

[Serinde]

I have a slightly larger flexi lens which I afix to a table when I need it. (Reclaimed from Eldest Son, now that he's -- temporarily, I'm sure -- stopped painting Warhammer figures.) However, for years I used a stand-alone magnifying lens which included a daylight bulb, which was wonderful because the bulb surrounded the lens and there was almost no possibility of a shadow on the fabric. These days, I use the light and lens that is part of my current stand.

[Reta]

This is what i have

http://www.craftlamps.co.uk/acatalog/Da ... Lamps.html" target="_blank

[Ruthi]

OK, I have found some clip on magnifiers on bendy stalks that have built in LEDs., unlike the Vusion which has the LED on a separate stalk Has anyone used these?

There's one by Pureliite with one LED

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Purelite-Large-Cl ... _994wt_905" target="_blank

and Craftlights, the duo

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Mains-O ... B003Y5UFC6" target="_blank

Advice, anyone?

[cgirlish]

I just order this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SNA3HE" target="_blank

havent got it yet so cant say how it works, but my clip on one used batterys and light kept dimming so thought id try one with an electrical cord... this one is for work and travel I have a large heavy one for home


Connie

[Ruthi]

Well I bought the Purelight 3 in 1 and it arrived yesterday.

http://www.barnyarns.co.uk/PURElite-3-i ... 28661.html" target="_blank" target="_blank

The clip on is too heavy for my lap frame, but it works well on the floorstand, with an excellent depth of field so the exact position is not critical. I am glad I went for the higher light level, I don't think that the one or two LEDs would have satisfied me.

I think its great, well designed, unobtrusive. I am a bit worried that the lens might be vulnerable if it got knocked over (always a risk with dogs about) so I am making it a little hood for when its resting.