HideShop Report post Posted April 27, 2009 I have to admit that these old eyes are getting harder to see with all the time so am looking for a way to light and magnify while I'm working. Bench lights always seem to get in the way and have seen others using a magnifying visor. This Mini-Techlite with a mignifier that is advertised in The Leather Crafters magazine looks like it might fill the bill. Does any one have experience with this or a better way to accomplish the same thing. Any thought appreciated. Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anne newkold Report post Posted April 27, 2009 I have two of them. Love them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HideShop Report post Posted April 27, 2009 Thanks Anne Do you have the one with the battery pack or the wired model? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted April 28, 2009 I have to admit that these old eyes are getting harder to see with all the time so am looking for a way to light and magnify while I'm working. Bench lights always seem to get in the way and have seen others using a magnifying visor. This Mini-Techlite with a mignifier that is advertised in The Leather Crafters magazine looks like it might fill the bill. Does any one have experience with this or a better way to accomplish the same thing. Any thought appreciated.Richard I have one also, I have the one with 110 volt wired. I also have 2 different magnify lenses. I cannot do without it, the best money I have spent for a long time. It is really great for the detailed work. The light has no dot or shadow to it. One solid light Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted April 28, 2009 I have one with the magnifier lenses. I use it frequently although I don't use the magnifiers as much as I thought I would. I guess I'm not as old as I thought I was! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly Report post Posted April 28, 2009 What strength magifiers do you use? I'm thinking of getting one, cuz my old eyes ARE as old as I think they are. I would think that X5 would be pretty good? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joet Report post Posted April 28, 2009 What strength magifiers do you use? I'm thinking of getting one, cuz my old eyes ARE as old as I think they are.I would think that X5 would be pretty good? I use the techlite almost all the time. I have a 7x, which is recommended by the owner. My wife also has one and tried using the 10x, but it was too strong for what she was doing. She had a 7x but the shaft broke on it and it we are now trying to replace it. Best of luck no matter what magnifier you get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HideShop Report post Posted April 28, 2009 I called and ordered one this morning. I found out if you call and order it by phone and mention the price listed in the Leathercrafter Journal it was 49.95 with one magnifier and the second was 10.00 got the ones recommended for 14" and 8" distance but don't know what the # is. Online they are 59.95 plus 16.00 for each magnifier. Quite a savings, enough for a one year subscrition to the magazine, I know David Reis will love that. They are going to be at the Sheridan show if anyone is interested. Once again thanks for all the help Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HideShop Report post Posted May 4, 2009 I received my new techlite Friday and already love it. The numbers on the magnifiers are 3 & 5 and 5 seems to be the best so far for me. The only problem is the wife has already decided she needs it more than I so looks like I'll have to order another one so think I'll try the # 7 this time. Sure keeps my old eyes from getting quite as tired, now if it would only improve my leather work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elliot Report post Posted July 26, 2009 I received the Mini-Techlite last week. Right out of the box I thought it was great, now week later use it all the time. No shadows to put-up with and every thing is sharper. No eye strain. Have the # 2 & 3 lenses. Well worth the price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spence Report post Posted July 26, 2009 Can someone put up a link or phone #? I'd like to see what everyone is raving about before I call them. Even with the cadillacs removed, I have trouble doing close in work at night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted July 26, 2009 I'm also curious to know which light this is. My understanding is that it is this headlamp: http://www.qedisit.com/minitec.htm Can someone put up a link or phone #? I'd like to see what everyone is raving about before I call them. Even with the cadillacs removed, I have trouble doing close in work at night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb59 Report post Posted July 27, 2009 I have been thinking about getting one of the techlights, but I have rogressive bifocals. Does anyone using the techlights have bifocals? If so do you have any problems with them? Thanks Deb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybertracy Report post Posted July 27, 2009 Hi Richard, thanks for the info, I'm struggling with a lamp/magnifier and find I have to contort all kinds of ways to keep from pounding the underside of the light with my mallot! You mentioned if you call you get the price mentioned in the Leathercrafter's Journal. Do you mean if you call the techlight company directly (from the number on their website) or do you have a different phone number from the ad in the magazine? Thank you, tracy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HideShop Report post Posted August 5, 2009 Sorry to be so long in replying but just spent a week with Jesse Smith in Colorado trying to improve my skills. Just call the number on the add or web page and tell them you saw the add in Leather Journal Mag. I am going to order the hard wired this week for myself and send my old one back to Jesse. He uses a magnifying hood but found he likes this one even without the light as you still have peripheral vision. I do wear bifocals and have no problem wearing them with the techlight. The only thing I have found with the battery style is you don't realize as the batteries wear down that the light spot keeps getting smaller so you keep working wondering why you are not seeing well. Guess that may be caused by old age also. I do know that I would not work without one anymore it is one of my most important tools. Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb59 Report post Posted August 7, 2009 Thanks for the bifocal info. I took a class from Jesse in Ft. Worth. I learned a lot in just that class. A whole week would be GREAT!! Glad you enjoyed it. Deb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yan Report post Posted August 7, 2009 for those with bifocal lense. there is a ''new'' type of progressive they call ''computer lense'' they are made for medium (about 18'' to 2 ') and reading distance (about 12''). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HideShop Report post Posted August 8, 2009 I just spoke to the owner at QED yesterday and they have a light that is not on their web site that I ordered. It is hard wired and has two lights but they are not halogen so it will not create the heat and the need to be replaced. It was created for someone who does inlay on fret boards. A little pricey but I really beleive in their product and the folks there are great to deal with. Will post after I have a chance to use it. Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Got my techlite with leather headband yesterday. Very nice. I got the magnifying lenses marked 3 and 5. The 5 seems to be too strong and requires me to strain my neck to put my eyes closer to my work than I normally would. The 3 seems to work the best for me, but I think the 2 would be best to use in conjunction with a stitching machine or for reading at a comfortable distance. In choosing a magnifying lens, it may be better to think about how far from your work you would like to have your head and eyes rather than just go by magnifying power. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly Report post Posted November 13, 2009 for those with bifocal lense. there is a ''new'' type of progressive they call ''computer lense'' they are made for medium (about 18'' to 2 ') and reading distance (about 12''). I have had these "new" type of lenses for years. They are called trifocals. Once you have them, you won't go back to bifocals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
