Lighted Full-Page Magnifier

The instant I saw this I was entranced — not because I'd use it for the purpose intended but, rather, because it seems to me to offer a superb platform for hacks wonderful and unknown.

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Lighted Full-Page Magnifier

Don't strain your eyes to read the "fine print"... magnify and illuminate the whole page at once

Full-page magnifier lets you see a large area at once so it's easier to sew, read books, knit or scan through phone listings, newspaper articles, stock pages, maps and more.

3-1/2-power plastic magnifier lens stands on four legs above your reading material or project (it's "hands-free"), or can hang from around your neck.

Includes four LED bulbs to illuminate your view.

Requires two AAA batteries (not included).

11-1/2" x 7-3/4" x 4-1/4" tall.

$15.99.