DaveP Report post Posted August 10 Long time since I've posted. I've gone through some major eye surgeries...ugh. Had a complete retina detachment in right eye. An 8 1/2 hour emergency surgery with 8 month recovery. Few months later left eye went south with the retina growing over the macula exponentially. With a 6 hour emergency surgery and 5 month recovery. So needless to say it's been a struggle. Corrected now ro 20/50 in left, 20/25 in right. Today was the first time I've attempted to saddle stitch anything. What do you think? 1st pic front, 2nd back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbie Report post Posted August 10 Looks good! Would never know of your eye issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladegrinder Report post Posted August 10 Your stitching looks great. My wife had a detached retina years ago and went thru the surgeries, had gas injected to hold the retina in place then we had to fly so that had to come out and oil injected. Has really bad vision in that eye. Still has issues sometimes so I know what you’re going thru. Your stitching looks great, keep the faith and power on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted August 10 Nothing wrong with that stitching, looks good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aventurine Report post Posted August 10 Looks just fine. I'm awful sorry you are having such trouble with your eyes. Do you have a good big lighted craft magnifier? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveP Report post Posted August 11 12 hours ago, bladegrinder said: Your stitching looks great. My wife had a detached retina years ago and went thru the surgeries, had gas injected to hold the retina in place then we had to fly so that had to come out and oil injected. Has really bad vision in that eye. Still has issues sometimes so I know what you’re going thru. Your stitching looks great, keep the faith and power on. Sorry to hear about your wife. I had the gas as well and a buckle. Hopefully her vision will improve. 11 hours ago, Aventurine said: Looks just fine. I'm awful sorry you are having such trouble with your eyes. Do you have a good big lighted craft magnifier? Thank you all for the praise. I don't have a magnifier. Something to look into. Thanks for the tip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeRock Report post Posted August 11 I don't have a magnifier. Something to look into. Ugh........ :))) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladegrinder Report post Posted August 12 I wear 1.5 power reading glasses a lot, especially when I'm making folding knives. bought at Walmart on the cheap. they are a godsend. I use to wear an optivisor but it's a lot bulkier. the screws I use on these are 0-80 which are TINY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aventurine Report post Posted August 12 (edited) Fresnel type https://www.hammacher.com/product/full-page-illuminated-desktop-magnifier Edited August 12 by Aventurine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aventurine Report post Posted August 12 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Brightech-33-in-White-LED-Table-Lamp-with-No-Shade/5013302435 https://www.hammacher.com/product/best-floor-standing-magnifier- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyV Report post Posted August 12 I don't see any issues with your stitching (yeah, I went there ). That's some good stitching. Time to pick up where you left off 8 months ago, IMO, and I'm looking forward to more of your work. My family has a history of retinal detachment and other eye issues, so I empathize with you. It may be only a matter of time before I join that club. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
