Not all magnifiers have to be held. Sometimes it is easier for the user to have both hands free. Our selection offers magnifying stands for various hands-free applications, including model-making, sewing, reading and crafts.
NEW Flexi-arm Stand Magnifier
A super-value stand magnifier for any project or hobby where both hands are required. Its 4"/100mm lens magnifies around two times (2x) and is made from glass for high optical clarity. The edge of the lens is protected by a lightweight plastic surround, which is attached to a flexible gooseneck arm (measuring 10"/250mm approx.) enabling the lens to be easily re-positioned. A weighted base keeps it in place on the work surface and even incorporates a useful plastic tray to keep small components or tools close to hand. An essential and helpful hands-free magnifying stand for table-top tasks like model-making, jigsaws, soldering, repair work and jewellery. INTRODUCTORY OFFER: SAVE £5 ON NORMAL RRP OF £24.95.
OUR PRICE £19.95
Over-the-neck Hands-free Magnifier
A crystal clear acrylic magnifier with adjustable neck cord for hands-free use. The magnifier sits against the chest and is ideal for hands-free tasks such as reading, sewing and knitting. Features a 4"/100mm lens offering 1.5x magnification plus a much smaller 3x bifocal insert, which is just right for threading needles or checking particularly fine print.
OUR PRICE £12.95
Desktop Magnifier
Unique hands-free magnifying stand with fresnel-type swivel lens, which revolves 360 degrees to suit subject matter. Generous 6¼ x 4¼"/160 x 110mm lens (2x) makes light work of occasional magnification tasks in the office and home. Both lens and stand are made from lightweight plastic, which means it can be moved easily across work surfaces. In this respect it is a helpful office tool for copy typists who may need to glance down at paragraphs of small text on A4 papers. It can also be used by travellers, students and sales teams for poring over destinations and plotting routes on larger-scale maps. There is plenty of space under the lens for writing on or marking documents. Flat-packed, easy assembly. attractive gift box.
OUR PRICE £18.95
NEW Illuminated Headband Magnifier
High quality lightweight head loupe with battery-operated, adjustable headlight for hands-free use. Includes four surface-hardened lenses (1.2x/1.8x/2.5x/3.5x) to cover most professional and leisure requirements plus mini-storage box to keep lenses dust-free when not in use. Easy-fit clip-in lenses provide a working focal range from around 100 to 600mm and have a wide variety of possible applications in science labs, test & repair centres, artist studios, beauty salons, engineering works and libraries. Light requires two AAA 1.5 batteries (supplied). SAVE £4 ON NORMAL RRP OF £29.95.
OUR PRICE £25.95
COIL Clearview Stand Magnifier
Fixed stand magnifier for tabletops and workbenches. Clearview 5½ x 4"/140 x 100mm lens with rimless frame and virtual all-round hand access. Perfect for model-makers, precision work, reading, writing and music. Also useful for those with weak or shaky hands. Magnification: 1.7x
OUR PRICE £33.95
Hands-free LED Lighted Magnifier
Stylish, illuminated magnifier with adjustable neck cord for hands-free reading, sewing and knitting. Bright, white LED illumination highlights subject matter and aids concentration. Lightweight 4"/90mm plastic lens offering 1.5x magnification plus 4x spot lens for fine detail. Takes two AA batteries (not supplied).
OUR PRICE £18.95
NEW COIL Hi-power Mini Stand Magnifier
Premium quality series of miniature stand magnifiers with sharp, distortion-free aspheric lenses, offering ultra-powerful magnification from 6 times (6x) to 20 times (20x). Higher-strength versions have adjustable focus lenses, thereby enabling pinpoint control when viewing. All others have a fixed lens at just the right height to provide a steady clear image at all times. Open 'C-shape' base allows wider access below lens. Use the table below to determine how much space is available under the lens and the effective field of view each lens provides for working. Widely used for magnifying inspection tasks in science laboratories, industrial workshops, planning departments and fine art houses - indeed anywhere where visual precision is of paramount importance.
| Ref
| Magnification
| Lens Diameter
| Working distance
| Effective field of view
|
| 4206
| 6x/20d |
50mm/2" fixed lens |
53mm |
40mm |
| 4208
| 8x/28d |
40mm/1½" fixed lens |
41mm |
30mm |
| 4210
| 10x/36d |
36mm/1¼" fixed lens |
32mm |
27mm |
| 4212
| 12x/44d |
34mm/1¼" fixed lens |
27mm |
22mm |
| 4215
| 15x/56d |
29mm/1" adjustable focus |
22mm |
17mm |
| 4220
| 20x/76d |
26mm/1" adjustable focus |
18mm |
12mm |
| NOTE: d = dioptre; Imperial measurements above are approximate |
NEW Clip-on LED Magnifier
Portable 'clip-on' magnifier lens with low-energy. low-heat LED light for extra illumination at the craft table or workbench. Rimless lens for unimpeded view and flexible metal arm for easy positioning. Clip-on clamp enables lens to be attached to practically any work surface and also to embroidery frames. Choice of lens sizes, magnification strengths and arm lengths to suit different tasks. Batteries supplied.
Fleximag Stand Magnifier (UK only)
Robust workbench magnifier on solid tabletop base with flexible arm and high qualty, re-positionable rimless lens ( 5½ x 4"/140 x 100mm). An essential magnification tool for tasks where high precision and all-round hand access is required. Magnification: 1.7x. Note: available UK only.
COIL Easiview Chest Magnifier
A solid, well-made 'round-the-neck' magnifier with a large, high quality lens (100 x 45mm) made from optical grade acrylic offering 1.7x magnification. Adjustable neck cord. Ideal for various hands-free hobbies, including needlework, model-making, reading and craft.
OUR PRICE £19.95
Scribolux LED Crossword Magnifier
Quite simply this is one of the best stand magnifiers we have ever seen. Made by Eschenbach, the renowned German optical company, it has been specially designed for crossword lovers but is equally useful for anyone who requires a top quality lens for hands-free work. At its heart is a truly superb 4” x 3”/100 x 75mm distortion-free wide-view lens offering 2.8x magnification and incredibly bright and even LED illumination. The modern styling, with matt black and satin silver finish, exudes quality and will certainly enhance any desktop or working environment. Includes micro-fibre pouch, which can also be used to polish the lens. Powered by 3 x AA batteries (supplied).
OUR PRICE £99.95
COIL Tilting Stand Magnifier
Compact desktop stand magnifier with easy-to-use cantilever tiltable lens head. Ideal for hands-free inspection, repair and craft tasks where a lens is required. Note how lens 'tilts' - to left and right - to allow extra under-the-lens access. Features COIL's renowned Hi Power lenses which are made from polymethyl methacrylate with a hard abrasion-resistant coating for optimum light transmission.
Eschenbach Pendant Magnifier
These elegant Pendant Magnifiers are ideal for anyone who needs a magnifier readily available for occasional use. Available in gold-plated or chrome-plated metal finishes, with 1½"/40mm lenses (3.5x magnification) made from fine quality mineral glass. Like all Eschenbach products, made with great attention to detail - note the thin metal stem from the chain, which also acts as a handy finger control grip for the lens.
