[Jewelry making - Article 00151] - Re: [Orchid] Ergonomics

[Noel]

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    I agree with what everyone has said-- move around, stretch, take
    care of your back, get a good chair and adjust it carefully. But the
    original post blamed the poor posture on the need for an Optivisor
    which has a close and invariable focal distance. I'd like to see
    this part of the equation addressed. 

    In past threads, people have recommended Weiss (I think) binocular
    loupes. I've looked for these, and they seem to cost several hundred
    dollars. I, for one, am reluctant to pay that much for something I
    have never seen, let alone tried. Plus, it seems there must be
    something with good, clear, adjustable optics in the huge range
    between $28 for an optivisor and $500- $1000 for surgical loupes. I
    have seen ones that come mounted on glasses frames from Edron for
    $78. Does anyone know anything about these? EBay offers some that
    claim to be "much better than Edron" for about $150, if I remember
    right. But I am very reluctant to experiment with an auction
    purchase-- they are not returnable. 

    So, who has found a good solution? I haven't figured out what focal
    distance I really want, or what power of magnification is ideal, so
    zooms would seem worthwhile, but they're awfully expensive, and may
    turn out awkward or uncomfortable. I know from my welding helmet how
    much a weight on the front of your head can strain the neck.
    HELP!!!! 

--Noel

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