How to Construct a Magnifying Eyepiece
The muscles that control the eyeball become fatigued and strained after staring at an object just barely visible to the naked eye. For workers and artists who must pay close attention to minor details on an obscure object, a magnifying eyepiece can do wonders. When a magnifying glass is hands-free, the artist can complete work efficiently and effectively. Creating a magnifying glass requires some dexterity but can be done with a few purchased items at a relatively cheap cost.
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Things You'll Need
- 2-inch diameter plastic pipe coupling
- 2-inch diameter magnifying glass
- 2 feet of sturdy thread
- Adjustable sunglasses strap
- 2 small key rings
- Superglue
Instructions
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Visit you local pharmacy or hardware store to pick up a plastic pipe coupling that has an approximately 2-inch diameter. Also purchase a similarly sized magnifying glass, adjustable sunglasses strap, key rings and thread.
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Remove the handle from the magnifying glass so that you are left with only the circular glass in your hand.
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Put superglue around the rim of the pipe and press down the magnifying glass over the rim, sealing the opening and holding for 30 seconds. It is OK if the magnifying glass diameter is larger than the pipe, resembling a mushroom, but the better fit is that both pieces are approximately 2 inches in diameter with the magnifying glass being only slightly larger.
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Wrap your thread multiple times around the center of your pipe and tie a strong not. The direction of the thread should be parallel to the magnifying glass.
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Attach two key rings to the left and right side of the pipe by using a needle or your fingernails to slightly lift the strings from off the pipe and slide the key rings on. Then remove the needles.
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Loop your sunglasses strap through the two key rings. This will go around your head and adjust to fit, with the eyepiece over your eye.
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References
- Photo Credit welder image by Kenneth Summers from Fotolia.com
