Help, please: Optivisor

dlilazteca · Aug 9, 2013

I need some help in choosing a good OptiVisor . This is what I already own.

Check this out on AMZN:

Professional Jeweler's Lighted Magnifier Visor - 5 Lenses 1.0X to 3.5X - Weighs Just 2 oz.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005VIG6TA/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

I know there are different working distances and magnification I would like to start practicing Bulino during my lunch hour do I need a high magnification? possible working distance? I'm lost here and if you guys can point me to where I can buy a good quality optivisor I would appreciate it

Carlos De La O III

mrthe · Aug 9, 2013

If you are going to practice bulino maybe a 10X loupe will be better than an optivisor check this video :
[video=youtube;_eOo67IyfGE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eOo67IyfGE[/video]

or in this video from the minute 3.00

[video=youtube;2C0Lz3Vnc14]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C0Lz3Vnc14[/video]
this is the Italian way

Artemiss · Aug 9, 2013

If you want a general Optivisor, a DA4 is a good all-rounder.
Just make sure it's a genuine Optivisor. Cheap ones just make you feel sick and dizzy. (they did for me anyway)

Alternatively, (or additionally) a loupe is a very good idea.
I read a post a while ago, and I think I recall the Zeiss D36 was recommended by Marcus Hunt.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281135221736?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Good luck,

Jo

Gemsetterchris · Aug 9, 2013

I'd go for a decent loupe, I don't think a x10 optivisor is going to do your neck any favours.

mrthe · Aug 9, 2013

Another alternative a microscope, you can find nice old bausch & lomb or leica stereozoom 4 for less than 100$ 3 month ago i ha buyed q very nice one for a friend engraver for 80$

Beathard · Aug 9, 2013

It's hard to take a microscope to work to practice at lunch...

mrthe · Aug 9, 2013

Ah ok Sorry i haven't read this hehe, in this case i think that the loupe is the way to go

JJ Roberts · Aug 9, 2013

Carlos, Look over eHobbyTools.com's website.The optivisor I use are very light and you can find a choice different power lenses for them. J.J.

GTJC460 · Aug 9, 2013

I think the donegal optics optivisors are about$35-40. They are well worth it, and tried and true tools.

I prefer a #7 lense but also have a #5 and #10. Even with a #10 I feel really fine work is still guess work, which is why I spend most of my time using a scope.

If you want to do bulino, the loupe would probably be your best bet.

dlilazteca · Aug 9, 2013

Thank you all for your time

Carlos De La O III

JJ Roberts · Aug 9, 2013

Carlos, The optivisors I would suggest are the Mageye Visor Light Weight #2/4 or #5/7 you'll never now your wearing them. J.J.

Donny · Aug 9, 2013

mrthe said:
If you are going to practice bulino maybe a 10X loupe will be better than an optivisor check this video :
[video=youtube;_eOo67IyfGE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eOo67IyfGE[/video]

or in this video from the minute 3.00

[video=youtube;2C0Lz3Vnc14]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C0Lz3Vnc14[/video]
this is the Italian way

This is how I do bulino myself...I will sometimes use my optivisor with a #10....I used a friends Wild M3Z microscope for a week once and CANNOT wait to buy one myself for bulino...I could see everything clear as crystal...

But as I said I do like my Zeiss Loupe D36 or someplaces call it a 36D.

Donny

Ryan O'Shea · Feb 13, 2015

Soldering Microscopes?

I have not tried them yet. But I have thought about it for a while. Maybe buying one of the soldering microscopes? They make some cheap ones for 200$. There is one called the AmScopeSE400.
The reason I have looked at this one, is it seems to have decent reviews for the price.

Im not sure of the field of view. But I hear it is rather decent. Bigger than a loop that is for sure.
I dunno. Just was curious if anyone had yet tried one of these. I am thinking about pulling the trigger on getting one. But its wisest to seek feedback by those who may have used one for engraving first rather than soldering.

Brian Marshall · Feb 13, 2015

Docs got one on the BUY/SELL here... make him an offer he can't refuse...

Brian

dlilazteca · Feb 13, 2015

This theard is from 2013

Saludos,
Carlos

Brian Marshall · Feb 13, 2015

I realize that... but Ryan asked his question today...

B.

Ryan O'Shea · Feb 13, 2015

2013 or 2015 I am still asking

Im sorry. I don't know doc. Can you point me in the right direction for his scope? I just don't get to spend enough time online, nor near enough time on this forum

I have also been interested in this scope.
http://www.amscope.com/seasonal-off...reo-microscopes-on-single-arm-boom-stand.html

As I mentioned before, I am really looking for anyone who has tried one of these for engraving. The work I do I need to get nice detail in very small spaces. Believe it or not, I used zero magnification at all....
I use a loop to check my work, then its guess work after that.
And sometimes I will use a model clay to impress into my work to see how it looks.
The clay is extremely helpful for what I do.
In fact its great. Since I use a lot of my pieces as jewelry stamps.

Anyway. Any input about these scopes would be wonderful if anyone can help. I have a rather large job coming up and it will require use of a scope.

Thanks guys.

:hammer:

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