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product_id: 261773
title: "Harbor Freight Rectangle Magnifying Glass, Black (37708)"
brand: "harbor freight"
price: "€ 28.00"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/261773-harbor-freight-rectangle-magnifying-glass-black-37708
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# 3.75" x 1.75" rectangular lens size 2X actual magnification clarity Durable black plastic handle Harbor Freight Rectangle Magnifying Glass, Black (37708)

**Brand:** harbor freight
**Price:** € 28.00
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔎 Elevate your focus—don’t miss a detail in your busy day!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Harbor Freight Rectangle Magnifying Glass, Black (37708) by harbor freight
- **How much does it cost?** € 28.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/261773-harbor-freight-rectangle-magnifying-glass-black-37708)

## Best For

- harbor freight enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted harbor freight brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Use Case:** Perfect for professionals, collectors, and students alike.
- • **Eye-Strain Reduction:** Minimizes squinting for effortless reading of small print.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Only 3.2 ounces and easy to carry wherever focus is needed.
- • **Ergonomic Black Handle:** Comfortable grip designed for extended use at home, office, or school.
- • **Crystal-Clear 2X Magnification:** See every detail without distortion or annoying dots.

## Overview

The Harbor Freight Rectangle Magnifying Glass features a 3.75" x 1.75" glass lens with approximately 2X magnification, housed in a sleek black plastic handle. Designed to reduce eye strain and provide distortion-free clarity, it’s ideal for reading fine print, office tasks, and hobbies like stamp or coin collecting. Lightweight and durable, it’s a must-have tool for professionals and enthusiasts seeking precision and comfort.

## Description

This good quality Magnifying Glass with Rectangular Glass Lens is ideal for reading small print. 4X magnification stated on package. Actual magnification may be closer to 2X.Good clarity with little or no distortion.No useless and annoying small magnification dot.Reduces eye strain and squinting. Use in home, school or office. Also great for stamp and coin collectors. Black plastic handle holds the glass lens firmly in place. Do not bend. Please be careful when cleaning by laying flat on table before applying pressure. Intended for adult use, but may be used by cheldren if they are careful.Lense size: 3-3/4" L x 1-3/4".

Review: Great for the money - What it IS: A very nice magnifier that provides crisp, clear print all across the lens. I would say the actual magnification is somewhere between 2x and 3x - it can vary depending on how far you are away from the object. I am actually measuring the distance from my computer screen at 9 inches and this magnifier is providing a clear image close to 3 times the normal size of the print. I think that most people leaving negative reviews simply don't understand this basic concept. The lens IS real glass which is very surprising at this price point. The plastic handle and frame are decent quality - not fancy but not overly cheap as well. What it is NOT : this is not a luxury magnifier that you can show off with to demonstrate your immaculate taste and pride in all your objects being the finest quality money can buy. But you can buy lots of these at 7 bucks or less and have one around whenever you need it and get very clear and useful magnification. If one happens to break or get lost no big deal. No way you can go wrong at this price and unless you are an imbecile incapable of understanding you actually have to move the magnifier to a suitable distance from the object for it to work properly, you will have excellent results and be glad you spent the money.
Review: Great inexpensive magnifyer with no moving parts to break - An inexpensive not to heavy magnifyer with a good guality defect free lens and no moving parts to break or weaken. The frame and the handle is of a heavy thick plastic making it quite sturdy. I can safely throw it into a brief case or just leave it on my desk top but it will not fit in a pocket. The higher you hold the lens above what you are reading, it goes from looking like the lettering is 2 times the original size to 4 times the original size so it works as advertised. The rectanglar shape of the lens is about 2" X 4" and is perfect for reading books or the newspaper as well as legal documents and medicine bottles. The older you get the more you might want someting with more magnification power or a larger len. My elderly mother likes it but thinks it is a bit heavy and decided on a similar shaped magnifying glass but one with a hollow plastic handle and lighter plastic frame to make the whole thing lighter when reading a newspaper or magizine. I'm happy with this one because it hasn't broken after being pushed off my desk to the floor several times by my cats wanting attention.

## Features

- This a good quality Magnifying Glass with Rectangular Glass Lens is ideal for reading small print."
- 4X magnification stated on package. Actual magnification may be closer to 2X
- Reduces eye strain and squinting
- Use in home, school or office
- Also great for stamp and coin collectors

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | HFT |
| Brand | Harbor Freight |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 1 x 6 inches |
| Item model number | 37708 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Black |
| Shape | rectangular |
| Material Type | glass lens, plastic handle |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 37708 |

## Images

![Harbor Freight Rectangle Magnifying Glass, Black (37708) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IJ5t+1B1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: if holding this magnifying glass flat against a map (w/ 1 hand while driving), does it still magnify or does it need to be lifted away from map?**
A: The text will be slightly magnified flat against the map but not as big if the glass is held an 1" away.

**Q: Is the lens glass or plastic?**
A: The lens is glass with just a hint tint.  Works very well!

**Q: Does the glass - or plastic - in this magnifier have a small area with greater magnification?**
A: No it doesn't.  the magnification is constant.  It's really great for reading papers and small print.  I'm glad I bought mine.

**Q: what are the dimensions of the lens ?**
A: The dimensions of the lens are two inches by four inches.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for the money
*by D***N on July 2, 2016*

What it IS: A very nice magnifier that provides crisp, clear print all across the lens. I would say the actual magnification is somewhere between 2x and 3x - it can vary depending on how far you are away from the object. I am actually measuring the distance from my computer screen at 9 inches and this magnifier is providing a clear image close to 3 times the normal size of the print. I think that most people leaving negative reviews simply don't understand this basic concept. The lens IS real glass which is very surprising at this price point. The plastic handle and frame are decent quality - not fancy but not overly cheap as well. What it is NOT : this is not a luxury magnifier that you can show off with to demonstrate your immaculate taste and pride in all your objects being the finest quality money can buy. But you can buy lots of these at 7 bucks or less and have one around whenever you need it and get very clear and useful magnification. If one happens to break or get lost no big deal. No way you can go wrong at this price and unless you are an imbecile incapable of understanding you actually have to move the magnifier to a suitable distance from the object for it to work properly, you will have excellent results and be glad you spent the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great inexpensive magnifyer with no moving parts to break
*by K***N on June 28, 2014*

An inexpensive not to heavy magnifyer with a good guality defect free lens and no moving parts to break or weaken. The frame and the handle is of a heavy thick plastic making it quite sturdy. I can safely throw it into a brief case or just leave it on my desk top but it will not fit in a pocket. The higher you hold the lens above what you are reading, it goes from looking like the lettering is 2 times the original size to 4 times the original size so it works as advertised. The rectanglar shape of the lens is about 2" X 4" and is perfect for reading books or the newspaper as well as legal documents and medicine bottles. The older you get the more you might want someting with more magnification power or a larger len. My elderly mother likes it but thinks it is a bit heavy and decided on a similar shaped magnifying glass but one with a hollow plastic handle and lighter plastic frame to make the whole thing lighter when reading a newspaper or magizine. I'm happy with this one because it hasn't broken after being pushed off my desk to the floor several times by my cats wanting attention.

### ⭐ Harbor Freight changed the product - Now it is trash
*by R***H on September 1, 2024*

Other reviewers have observed the same thing. I purchased one in 2015 and it was fantastic. It was so good that I bought a second one. While it was plain and simple, the glass was clear and well manufactured. The plastic handle on them is indeed brittle and will break when dropped on a hard surface, hence what spurred me to buy a new one. The newer units are now garbage. The "glass" is not glass, but plastic and by the picture I posted, you can see that it is 59 grams (40%) less weight...because it's not glass. The plastic lens is not manufactured well. You can see by holding it up to a light or trying to read something. The lens is warped, because it's molded plastic. In the picture I provided, you can see the lens has a different tint than the old style. Don't bother buying it. I am initiating a return for the one that just arrived.

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*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-03-02*