When buying a magnifying glass you need to have a think about the purpose of the magnifying glass and what you require it to do. There are many types of magnifying glasses available and different styles are more suited towards different applications. If you are looking for a magnifying glass for such activities as reading and generally making text or maybe maps and pictures bigger then a hand held magnifier is probably more suited. These are also useful for doing small hobbies such as puzzles or maybe word puzzles and number puzzles such as crosswords and sudoku.
Hand held magnifiers can also come with illumination and although not recommended, this is ideal if reading in low light. Illuminated magnifiers are also handy for map reading while out and about in low light or if in the car and you need to check the map.
Some magnifiers are more suited to hobbies and activities where you require both hands free. Such hobbies can include model making or even skills like soldering electronics or working with small tools and implements. For this you can either get magnifiers that are clamped to a desk or table or maybe just have a stand so that you can work with both hands at the same time. Other useful additions can be built in clamps to hold things such as circuit boards while you work on them.
While it is always best to work in as much natural daylight as possible or if not, artificial light from lamps and lights this is not always possible, so these hands free magnifying glasses can come with illumination options making the specific area of your work brighter and easier to see in.
There are a great range of magnifying glasses available online and from stores you may not automatically think of. This means you can get a magnifier that suits your needs and it is always worth considering more than one type if you have different requirements.
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