Recommended OptiVISOR power for Checkering

HuntAndFish · October 6, 2011, 09:51 PM

I'll be cleaning up the checkering on a stock after a refinish. I have the Brownells checkering repair kit and a cradle. Don't have an optiVISOR though.

Is it needed?
If so, which Lens Plate does anyone recommend for this?

Options are:
1.50x at 20"
1.75x at 14"
2.00x at 10"
2.50x at 8"
2.75x at 6"
3.50x at 4"

Bill DeShivs · October 6, 2011, 10:23 PM

Figure out which focal length you need by determining the most comfortable position for working. If you need greater magnification, you'll have to work closer!

HiBC · October 7, 2011, 12:55 AM

I agree with Bill.Figure out where your face will be!!Buy focal length.Its not a big deal to get more than one lense,too.

Scorch · October 7, 2011, 03:38 AM

I do quite a bit of checkering, and I use +2.00. It works for me, but you should figure out what will be right for you.

guncrank · October 7, 2011, 02:09 PM

I use the 1.75 at 14 inch.
What really helps is those LED lamps , the single bulb one.
Works better than a light bulb.

HuntAndFish · October 7, 2011, 10:04 PM

Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to start with 2.00x at 10" 'cause that's about how far away I'll be (focal length). As mentioned the lenses appear to be replaceable so if that doesn't work well I can try another. Might try an LED lamp too.

October 6, 2011, 09:51 PM	#1
HuntAndFish Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 580	Recommended OptiVISOR power for Checkering I'll be cleaning up the checkering on a stock after a refinish. I have the Brownells checkering repair kit and a cradle. Don't have an optiVISOR though. Is it needed? If so, which Lens Plate does anyone recommend for this? Options are: 1.50x at 20" 1.75x at 14" 2.00x at 10" 2.50x at 8" 2.75x at 6" 3.50x at 4" __________________ NRA Benefactor MSSA Life Member

October 6, 2011, 10:23 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Figure out which focal length you need by determining the most comfortable position for working. If you need greater magnification, you'll have to work closer! __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

October 7, 2011, 03:38 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I do quite a bit of checkering, and I use +2.00. It works for me, but you should figure out what will be right for you. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

October 7, 2011, 02:09 PM	#5
guncrank Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2006 Location: Fern Creek ,KY and Metro Louisville at large Posts: 430	I use the 1.75 at 14 inch. What really helps is those LED lamps , the single bulb one. Works better than a light bulb. __________________ Republic Arms and Armaments 07 1-502-231-1118 Machine Shop and Finishing Services to the trade and public

October 7, 2011, 10:04 PM	#6
HuntAndFish Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO. Posts: 580	Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to start with 2.00x at 10" 'cause that's about how far away I'll be (focal length). As mentioned the lenses appear to be replaceable so if that doesn't work well I can try another. Might try an LED lamp too. __________________ NRA Benefactor MSSA Life Member

October 7, 2011, 12:55 AM	#3
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,286	I agree with Bill.Figure out where your face will be!!Buy focal length.Its not a big deal to get more than one lense,too.