The placement of the L.E.D.s on the Quasar Lighting System™ plays an essential role in the over-all performance of the Lighting System. Rather than having only one or two bulbs lighting your work area, the Quasar LS utilizes multiple light sources located in an array around your field of vision. The result is an even, bright field of light that is focused directly in your line of sight. It is similar to having several lights focused directly onto your work area from different angles.
The entire Lighting System is also light weight. Only weighing 25grams without batteries and 57grams with batteries, the lighting system can be added to your visor without noticing much difference.
Rather than clipping a light to the top of the visor, Novacon has embedded six super-bright white LEDs into a new frame that overlays the existing lens on your OptiVISOR. These six LEDs provide bright illumination within the focal range of the lenses. The illumination diffuses rather quickly beyond a few feet, which is just fine since the lenses are not optimized for that distance anyway.
Installation is literally a snap. Unscrew the existing lens mounting screws from the OptiVISOR, replace them with snap pins that run through the light frame, lens plate, and finally through the OptiVISOR itself. Two snaps and the new assembly is in place.
Next, the battery box is held in place on the side of the OptiVISOR using a Velcro strap. Like the mounting pins, this battery box installs and is removed in seconds.
The unit is powered by a pair of AA Energizer batteries. The instructions that accompany the unit show that non-rechargeable AA batteries have the best performance for light brightness and duration. Energizers tested out the best. The worst performers are the rechargeable batteries as they are only 1.2 volts versus the standard battery rating of 1.5 volts.
DA3, DA4, DA5 $75.00
DA7, DA10 $80.00
| Item No. | Focal Length | Magnification |
| DA-3 | 14″ | 1.75 times |
| DA-4 | 10″ | 2 times |
| DA-5 | 8″ | 2.5 times |
| DA-7 | 6″ | 2.75 times |
| DA-10 | 4″ | 3.5 times |
OptiVISOR is a precision binocular headband magnifier which permits unrestricted user efficiency while reducing eye strain—leaves both hands free and allows three dimensional vision. Used by anyone whose profession or craft requires close accurate work. Can be worn over prescription or safety eyeglasses.
- Optical glass prismatic lenses: Ground and polished to precision optical standards—bevel edged and mounted in an interchangeable plastic frame
- It tilts: Adjustable pivots allow the visor to be tilted out of the way when not needed and at your fingertips when you need magnification
- Adjustable headband: Conforms to fit all head sizes—fabricated from a special blend lightweight material. Comfortable when worn for long periods of time.
- High impact visor: Provides a tough, durable, always-new appearance
- Genuine leather comfort band: Padded orthopedic felt adds to comfort
Our Carving Scrapers can remove any uneven surface or finish from your work without the use of sandpaper that costs money and creates airborne dust. Interchangeable Power Handle included. SK121
Removes:
- Roughness on hand or power carving
- Ripple marks from moulding operations
- Excess glue in hard-to-reach areas
- Unwanted paint or other finishes
Checkering Gauge with instructions. The sheet states. “you may use the gauge to measure the pitch of grooves. Accomplished stock makers can use it for templates. The angles at the end of the gauge can be used to determine the angle of intersection of your lines of checkering”
This cutter is used to skip a line or for creating attractive skip-line checkering patterns. One blade is smooth the other does the cutting. Right hand spacing.
| Skip Line Cutters are made twice as wide as the regular cutters that they correspond to (eg. an R-9 is twice as wide a cut as a 3-18), but it otherwise has the same characteristics. |
We Stock Price for each without handles
R-10, R-11, R-12
This cutter is used to skip a line or for creating attractive skip-line checkering patterns. One blade is smooth the other does the cutting. left hand spacing.
| Skip Line Cutters are made twice as wide as the regular cutters that they correspond to (eg. an L-9 is twice as wide a cut as a 3-18), but it otherwise has the same characteristics. |
We Stock. Price for each without handles
L-10, L-11 & L-12
Used for marking the rows and for deepening the rows after they are marked. One blade follows a guide line while the other blade marks the row. Then this tool is moved to the next row it deepens it and again marks the next row. This tool is a combination spacer and deepening tool. Both blades are cutters. No Handle, price is per cutter.
We Stock. Price for each without handles
2-16, 2-18, 2-20, 2-22, 2-24
A left hand spacing tool which has two blades. The right hand blade does not have teeth, instead it is sharp and smooth and will follow a fine guide line. The left hand blade has teeth and cuts the new row as the checkering progresses from the right to the left. Due to the sharp narrow guide blade it is possible to produce very straight rows and consequently exceedingly precise checkering. No Handle,
We Stock. Price for each without handles
3-16, 3-18, 3-20, 3-22, 3-24
$18.95 (regular price $22.95)
With 250 clear color photos and concise text, Jose Valencia takes readers through all the steps necessary to create unique carvings on rifle or shotgun stocks. Learn to create and apply patterns, remove factory checkering, and use a high speed power pen and accompanying bits to create elaborate scroll, basket weave, and maple leaf patterns, along with realistic wildlife carvings. Adapting patterns to curved surfaces, sanding, and finishing techniques are also shown and explained. Seven patterns are provided for each of the carvings. A color photo gallery is also provided for further inspiration. Once readers have mastered the techniques for carving and finishing these patterns, they will be able to transform standard gunstocks into works of art that will be appreciated for generations.
$18.95 (Regular price $22.95)
Create one-of-a-kind functional artwork that will be cherished for years to come with this treasury of classic gunstock carving patterns. You’re sure to find the best carving pattern here for your next project. From basic checkering to dramatic relief carved scenes, nationally recognized carving artist Lora S. Irish presents 135 great gunstock patterns featuring traditional sportsman and hunting-related themes. She offers an array of excellent choices for every skill level, from beginner to expert, so you can start with a basic pattern and tackle more intricate designs as your experience in gunstock carving grows. The patterns in this book are designed for rifle stocks, but are just as applicable for knife handles, pistol grips, or duck calls. And while these patterns are specifically designed to be relief carved with hand tools, they are equally usable with power carving tools, woodburners, laser engravers, and sand blasters. Patterns include animals like deer, elk, moose, bears, mountain goats, and puma, plus birds and waterfowl such as quail, pheasant, ducks, geese, eagles, and more. Designs are provided for panels, ornaments, banners, scrolls, oak leaves, fishscale, basketweave, and checkering. The author offers advice on choosing patterns, wood, tools, and carving methods, plus tips on whether to start from scratch or use a kit.
