Recommendation: Table Top Light Magnifier
Hello All,
Getting old just ain't pretty. I can't see the small stuff anymore. I know they say don't sweat the small stuff but in electronics, that just doesn't get IT done! Even with reading glasses, the details aren't always clear.

I see Light Magnifiers all over the Internet. They range from $40.00 USD to over $500. That's a big difference.
What manufacturers offer a great value? What are the differences and what differences matter? Hopefully your recommendations are easy to find in the US, but don't worry about that.
This is one of those things that is better to ask people with experience. There aren't any retail stores I can go to and compare. If I can get a nice one that is reasonable, maybe I can also get a Fluke (189) too! Tasty! But not the kind you eat (fish)!
It would be nice to see all those details in the diamonds again (actually the stripes on 1/8 watt Carbon Resistors that will maybe someday be a diamond. LOL)
I appreciate your help!
Thanks guys!
Regards//Keith
Hello All,
Getting old just ain't pretty. I can't see the small stuff anymore. I know they say don't sweat the small stuff but in electronics, that just doesn't get IT done! Even with reading glasses, the details aren't always clear.


I see Light Magnifiers all over the Internet. They range from $40.00 USD to over $500. That's a big difference.
What manufacturers offer a great value? What are the differences and what differences matter? Hopefully your recommendations are easy to find in the US, but don't worry about that.
This is one of those things that is better to ask people with experience. There aren't any retail stores I can go to and compare. If I can get a nice one that is reasonable, maybe I can also get a Fluke (189) too! Tasty! But not the kind you eat (fish)!
It would be nice to see all those details in the diamonds again (actually the stripes on 1/8 watt Carbon Resistors that will maybe someday be a diamond. LOL)
I appreciate your help!
Thanks guys!
Regards//Keith