spikeict
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Post by spikeict on Oct 9, 2007 15:04:33 GMT -5
Has anyone tried using these or something similar while cabbing?
I have been thinking about it, and recently saw where I could get a 2x or 7x replacement lens for like $7 each. They did not have the visor but
just some les.
If you used to but don't anymore or do / like or dislike, I would like to hear what you have to tell me about them.
Thanks
Spike
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Post by krazydiamond on Oct 9, 2007 15:15:50 GMT -5
i LOVE my Optivisor!!!! though i do not use it for cabbing, i have a magnifier attached to the grinder.....but for almost everything else, the Optivisor is a magic tool.
KD
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stonesnbones
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Post by stonesnbones on Oct 9, 2007 15:37:35 GMT -5
I do for cabbing and faceting.I have the 2.5x loupe attachment as well.I like it because it leaves my hands free to wipe and whatever else.I do however,double check the stone with my handheld 20x loupe before I go to the next stage.When using the optivor be sure your visor is not blocking your light source when examining the stone.Also a word of caution......use both eyes,do not get in the habit of using one eye.The result can be a case of Bell's Palsy.
Brad
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free4rms
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Post by free4rms on Oct 9, 2007 17:03:04 GMT -5
I am an avid member of the Optivisor fan club. I use mine every single day for cabbing, putting together jewelry components, and everything else that requires good, close-up vision. I use a number four lens most of the time, but I also have a number seven for extra close up work. They are very light weight, adjustable and very durable. I would be lost without mine.
Vance
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spikeict
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Post by spikeict on Oct 9, 2007 21:15:58 GMT -5
Ok, I am convinced (didn't take much to push me over the edge did it?).
So here is what I am thinking, buy a visor with a #4 lens full price, and then get the
#2 and #7s for the $7 each.
One last queston, when I asked if they had the visor also they didn't but she told about a place that did and added that "they have the brown ones that we have found to be better". Any ideas what she was talking about?
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free4rms
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Post by free4rms on Oct 10, 2007 7:30:16 GMT -5
I did a search on Google and the only "brown" optivisor I saw was one that had a light attached. Of course, it was a good bit more expensive, and probably heavier. I wonder if the person was talking about some other brand that was brown, other than optivisor?
Vance
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Post by Tonyterner on Oct 10, 2007 14:15:21 GMT -5
I have a cheap knock off that I use all the time while cabbing. OK I've only been cabbing a few weeks but I still wear it. I dont look through it while grinding but us it to check the piece every so often. Mine has the lights on the side but I don't really use them because they shine too far apart for the 4.8x loop.
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spikeict
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Post by spikeict on Oct 10, 2007 14:49:21 GMT -5
I just ordered a visor with no lens for $17 at amazon. I found that the brown ones are just made by someone else. So will go get both the 2 and 7s for it. Figure I saved around $40.
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Post by joe on Oct 10, 2007 22:41:36 GMT -5
I use a $6.00 cheapy from Harbor Freight and I love it!
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