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OptiVISOR Headband Magnifier


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No more squinting! The OptiVISOR flip-up magnifier frees both your hands for inlaying, engraving, wiring, fret dressing and other close work. Snap-on Quasar LS™ high-intensity lights illuminate your work, without shadows.

"However did I manage without it?"
—Stefan Sobell, renowned luthier Northumberland, England

If you've watched our videos, you know ace repairman Dan Erlewine is seldom without his OptiVISOR!

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  Item# Description In stock Price Quantity
1687 OptiVISOR with 2x lens and lights Yes
$70.92

1685 OptiVISOR only Yes
$45.97

1686 Quasar LS lights only Yes
$24.95

1688 1.5x lens only Yes
$29.95


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The OptiVISOR lens has 2x magnification — good for medium-close work like pearl cutting, inlaying, engraving and fret-dressing. It has a 10" focal length. The lenses are removable so you can switch to the 1.5x lens, which gives you the option of a broader view.

Snap the Quasar LS high-intensity lights on the front of your OptiVISOR and really light up your work! High efficiency LEDs (light emitting diodes) surround the lenses to virtually eliminate shadows in hard-to-light areas. The lightweight battery box (with on/off switch) attaches easily to the OptiVISOR frame. Two AA batteries are included.

Lenses are optically-ground polished glass. Headband is adjustable and comfortably padded.

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OptiVISOR Headband Magnifier
OptiVISOR Headband Magnifier
 
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5 2-06-2012
MAGNIFICENT CLARITY

The OptiVISOR Headband Magnifier makes working in close-up situations very comfortable, and provides me more confidence when tweeking the small stuff. Hands free, lighted control is simply essential, and the frustration level is kept to a minimum; this equipment is the best in comfort and is made in the USA, love it!

KCarp  Roseburg, OR
5 1-20-2012
I can see clearly now

I have used the OptiVISOR for about 8 years. This is a big BIG improvement to have the light right where I want it. Awesome for sharpening

Wil  Canada
5 1-11-2012
Optivisor

Excellent piece of kit - now I can really see whats going on with two hands free

Bob Rumble  England Read my reviews (2)
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5 10-30-2011
I could not live with my OptiVISOR

As we develop our skills we unfortunately get older and our poor old eyes begin to suffer. I truly could not do the majority of my work without this Headband Magnifier - it is incredible. I was sceptical when I first ordered it but slowly and surely I started to use them and now spend all day with a pair on my head. Whether looking at inlay, fretwork, neck joints - well actually everything - they are invaluable. Sadly the lenses are plastic and I have a minor scratch on mine but it is not a problem. They are comfortable and I have a few times nearly got in to my car with them still on my head.

Leo Crossfield  UK
5 9-14-2011
Every Old Man Needs This!

Most old men get long-sighted and working on guitars you just have to see what you're doing. This is the answer.

Bob Long  England Read my reviews (5)
5 9-12-2011
Optivisor

Great product, Helps me a lot with working on my guitars and Saxophone

Geoff Hanson  Western Australia
5 9-04-2011
A required tool in all work shops

As before, ordering was fast and easy. Delivery was as promised. The items where in excellent condition. I wished that I had purchased the optiVisor and 2x lens w/lights years ago. Detail work is much easier.

Set-up Technician  Solon,Ohio Read my reviews (19)
5 8-17-2011
Optivisor review

When I decided to purchase the optivisor, I had no idea what a great product this was. Not a cheap plastic toy, but a well constructed tool I find myself using more and more. A must have for inlay work, especially if your eyes aren't as young as they used to be. The light is very bright and makes it much more usefull. Worth the money. Get one!!

Durst Guitars  Grantsville, MD Read my reviews (2)
5 7-23-2011
Couldn't Live Without It!

There is no way I could function without this thing. For doing detail work like inlay, it is just utterly indispensable. No more squinting and not having enough light! Excellent.

Total Noob  New York, NY Read my reviews (4)
5 7-17-2011
Excellent

Excellent product, easy assembly, the LED lights are the icing on the cake - makes that closeup work a breeze. And the delivery was amazing as usual - 3-4 days to get to the other side of the world.

Stu K  New Zealand Read my reviews (2)
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