Maker Update #44: Head worn magnifying glasses
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Adjustable head worn magnifying glasses
This week on Maker Update, converting XP to exercise points, losing WD Labs and Arduino 101, printing butterflies, and marking your tools. This week’s Cool Tool is wearable magnifying glasses.
I bought these a year ago looking for a way to get a better look at soldering up small stuff. They really are perfect for those times when you’re wiring or painting or glueing up something tiny and delicate. Plus there’s a little LED on the front that helps put a little extra light on things.
These come with an interchangeable set of lenses. The most powerful one gives you 3.5 times magnification and is the one I leave on all the time. I honestly wish these went up a little higher, as the lower lenses really don’t do much for me.
The lenses are plastic, so they can get scratched if you’re not careful, which I’m guilty of. On the upside, compared to glass these are lightweight and can be worn for long periods without hurting your face. The lens also flips up and down so you can kick in the magnification just when you need it.
But by far my favorite use for these is put these on and surprise people. They make you look so super nerdy. They should really file these things under birth control. They are quite possibly the unsexiest pair of glasses ever made.
07/26/17LED Light Weight Magnifier with 5 Lenses ($14)