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DIY Underwater Viewer - Make an underwater viewer for better visibility
GoldnNuggz  
Posted : Thursday, 22 November 2012 9:52:47 PM(UTC)
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Hi All

Came across this on Youtube, great clip on making an underwater viewer from basic materials available from Bunnings.
Looks easy as, I'll be making one this weekend!

GoldViewer

Enjoy!
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cluthapete  
Posted : Monday, 26 November 2012 7:54:16 PM(UTC)
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another option to using glass or Perspex, is a 75 mm magnifying glass (available on TM for about $4) I think the WH may also have them
fits perfectly inside 75 mm tube and works a treat
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Posted : Monday, 26 November 2012 8:14:53 PM(UTC)
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.... or just harden up and put that mask and snorkel on lol
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Posted : Wednesday, 28 November 2012 1:06:04 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: cluthapete Go to Quoted Post
another option to using glass or Perspex, is a 75 mm magnifying glass (available on TM for about $4) I think the WH may also have them
fits perfectly inside 75 mm tube and works a treat


That's a great alternative, thanks!
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Posted : Wednesday, 28 November 2012 1:18:29 PM(UTC)
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lol, all very complicated, why not use a fish bowl.
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Posted : Wednesday, 28 November 2012 1:22:28 PM(UTC)
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just double checked and it should be 100mm not 75
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