[Jewelry making - Article 00473] - Re: [Orchid] What is the best type of magnification?

[Kate Wolf]

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>     Regarding magnification at the bench, have you considered the
>     magnification systems that show your work area on a computer or TV
>     screen right in front of you. 

    I teach using a camera system like the one described, but I am
    unable to work under it. We need both eyes for depth perception.
    Having the image on a screen 'flattens' it. It would be good to have
    to teach with, or to let a customer see how a repair is done, but
    next to impossible to work under. 

    I've spent a ton of money on optics over the years. I'm going to get
    safety glasses with transitional lenses (for my near sighted
    prescription and magnification too.) 

    I've got a stereo zoom microscope for stuff like engraving and
    detailing models that are on a gravers ball- it's less than ideal,
    as I get a sore neck and I tend to lean into the eyepieces and this
    gives me a sinus headache. 

    I have Obrira binocular loupes- these are good for stonesetting and
    detailing waxes and metal models, but would be overkill for sizing
    rings and cleaning castings. 

    Finally, I have a Megaview (it's like an optivisor- but has a really
    comfortable headband, and 3 interchangeable lenses). The focal
    length is nice, and the optics are great. It's by far my favorite
    optivisor type aid. 

I hope this helps.

Kate Wolf, in Portland, Maine- hosting wicked good workshops by the bay.
www.katewolfdesigns.com www.wolftools.com www.wolfwax.com
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