Gunsmithing which Optivisor do you use?

[Mgordon]

I got in my Number 5 Optivisor in which is 2.5x at 8" and it seems like I have to get my face too ose to the lathe when I'm trying to pick up threads or doing fine crowning work. I was thinking of sending it back and getting the No. 3 which is 1 3/4d at 14". Less zoom but you don't have to get as close. What do you guys think?

 

[Revenge Seeker]

Re: which Optivisor do you use?

The most common tool I've seen used for this is a simple magnifying glass, while I use a 12X jeweler's Lupe.

 

[Mgordon]

Re: which Optivisor do you use?

Yeah, i have something similar, but when i'm on a lathe while its turning I need something to keep my hands and face clear.

 

[Revenge Seeker]

Re: which Optivisor do you use?

we have two of the DA-4's in the shop, they're nice, I just prefer the hand-held style.

 

[Mgordon]

Re: which Optivisor do you use?

Gotcha, I probably should just get an extra magnifying glass in addition. Thanks.

Mark

 

[RMPSTRAT]

Re: which Optivisor do you use?

I use a 3 for just about everything, especially checkering

 

[nashlaw]

Re: which Optivisor do you use?

I am 47(need reading glasses) and use the headband style for bedding, checkering, etc. Most of the time, however, I just use my reading glasses. I run a #3, also.

I just read on the visor that it is not to be used in lieu of a face shield or protective glasses. Not trying to harp on you, just hate to see a good man lose one of his peepers.

Be careful.

 

[Mgordon]

Re: which Optivisor do you use?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nashlaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am 47(need reading glasses) and use the headband style for bedding, checkering, etc. Most of the time, however, I just use my reading glasses. I run a #3, also.

I just read on the visor that it is not to be used in lieu of a face shield or protective glasses. Not trying to harp on you, just hate to see a good man lose one of his peepers.

Be careful. </div></div>

Yep, I always wear my Oakley Safety glasses. Half the time I dont even know they are on!

 

[justpete]

Re: which Optivisor do you use?

#3 plate w/loupe over Trivex lens glasses. Not to run rotating machinery but for hi-res work and the swing-out loupe is quick to hand. Over fifty and don't need bifocals yet, go figure. Slow as hell to focus though.

 

[RMPSTRAT]

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only problem I forgot to mention is that you know when you're wearing them to much when you're at home looking at something and you reach for them out of habit. LOL

 

[PBRACEGUNS]

Re: which Optivisor do you use?

#3 here too, with a flip down 10X add-on for the really little stuff. Wearing glasses to see ANYTHING full time sucks. I have to wear full lens size 4 power glasses to tig weld these days too.

 

[JimT]

Re: which Optivisor do you use?

#3 with flip down loupe. I got it for lathe work but also handy for getting metal slivers out of your hands.