Thread: Microscope use when honing

tryed microscopes i prefer 30k loope under a 50 watt ceiling bulb. i guess it helps if you no exactly what your looking for . i just look for a good bevlel no little chips etc other than that i realy couldf not judge when razor is shave ready through microscope wished i could may be some day .

Funny, I was just about to post this same thing. I got this one: Illuminated Microscope - RadioShack.com

The only thing that's difficult to me is everything is backwards. You have to go up instead of down or right instead of left when moving down the edge of the blade.

I find the light that comes with it do be sufficent, however I have a flashlight I use with it sometimes too.

When do you guys use the scopes? I can see when setting the bevel and such, but do you use it afterwards? I have along the way, just to observe.

Originally Posted by rickboone

Funny, I was just about to post this same thing. I got this one: Illuminated Microscope - RadioShack.com

The only thing that's difficult to me is everything is backwards. You have to go up instead of down or right instead of left when moving down the edge of the blade.

I find the light that comes with it do be sufficent, however I have a flashlight I use with it sometimes too.

When do you guys use the scopes? I can see when setting the bevel and such, but do you use it afterwards? I have along the way, just to observe.

I use the Radio shack model, it can magnify up tp 100x and has a good focus ring and its cheap! Sometimes you cant see whats going on with the edge and need more info, the microscope will tell you whats going on, it will show the jagged edges, nicks, chips, corrosion and cracks. Not to mention discrepancies in the bevel It will also show to a great degree the keenness and how well the bevel is polished. It is a very necessary tool at times and well worth the little investment.

Originally Posted by Piet

This week I bought a Veho Discovery Deluxe 400x. They've been greatly reduced in price at Amazon UK. I hope it will be useful for honing.

I have a Veho. Works great and takes both photos and video. Bought it for the kids, but use it in the evenings to check bevel polishing, etc.

Originally Posted by gandrw

I just got one of those little microscopes to, Not bad for Under $15 at radio shack but like fdennis said hard to focus or keep the aria you want to see in the right spot. I really want to get a digital one there are several out there cheeper than the one I'm interested in the Bodelin Proscope2 but this one seems to be the most versatile. You can get the base unit with one lens for just over $100 and ad lenses latter or get it in a packaged set. I want a packaged set it may be a little over kill for just checking the edge on a razor but I plan on using it to teach my daughter about science and nature.
Here is a link to the site The ProScope HR - The Best High Resolution Handheld USB Digital Microscope | ProScope HR™

Read carefully -- the ones listed close to $100 are the 7+ year old models that don't run on Windows xp or later. (One is a $99 refurb with no lens; one is a $149 refurb with one lens). To get the modern version and just one lens, you are talking $270. I picked up a nice Veho for less than half, and it's been great for young kids (8 and 5), and way more than I need for a razor.

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I like the idea of a loupe really. Kind of easier. I had one in my photography kit, but probably a 4x. Where's a good place to get one suitable for this?

Originally Posted by rickboone

I like the idea of a loupe really. Kind of easier. I had one in my photography kit, but probably a 4x. Where's a good place to get one suitable for this?

I use an 8x but it's 30mm wide . Plenty to see
http://www.uxcell.com/precision-opti...s-p-11684.html

Originally Posted by rickboone

I like the idea of a loupe really. Kind of easier. I had one in my photography kit, but probably a 4x. Where's a good place to get one suitable for this?

Here is the one I've been very happy with. Not cheap but not junk either.

Your right on the ProScope HR2 I don't know how I missed that.
I did find a way to improve the radio shack scope for the time being though.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/misce...provement.html