IMO those swivel arm magnifying lenses don't help much. What does help with soldering is something along the lines of an AmScope microscope w/ camera. Pricey, yes... But well worth it. You want to be able to inspect SMT soldering

22.08.2023, 17:00, "Martin A. Flynn via vcf-midatlantic" <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>:

Suggestion from the CDL membership - Looking for input on how much use
it would receive during VCF workshops and learn to solder.

https://www.tequipment.net/Aven-Tools/26510-CAM/Magnifiers/

https://www.tequipment.net/Aven-Tools/26512-CAM/Magnifiers/

Martin