Thread: USB Microscope

Originally Posted by Wirm

Hey...I have a patent ! Hint about the blade holder, you can tighten up the hinge to prevent unwanted movement by peening both ends until you get the tension you need. You will need to experiment with different angles to get the proper light reflection from the bevel.

I'm thinking you (or I) could thread a bolt through the blade holding board to control its height with precision.

Originally Posted by Wirm

You are entirely welcome !

Wirm, you deserve the credit!

Originally Posted by Utopian

I'm thinking you (or I) could thread a bolt through the blade holding board to control its height with precision.

That would certainly work ! Give it a shot on your version. Believe it or not I did consider the same thing. But given the variance in blades (smile , width ,etc) I find using a small wooden wedge between the base and hinged platform coupled with the adjustment of the focusing rail to be adequate for my use. ... Did not want to over engineer a turd. A mechanical Stage, such as on a good inspection microscope like Alex Gilmore uses would be a better choice..But Hey.. ?

Originally Posted by Utopian

I'm thinking you (or I) could thread a bolt through the blade holding board to control its height with precision.

what, like this?


its a coach bolt, with a nut and washer under the board and a tap in thread (like you use for furniture) fitted to the top of the board.

My patented K.I.S.S fine adjustment mechanism for the monetary challenged edge inspector ! It can be yours for (4) easy payments of $19.95 ! Just joking Mods !!!

Originally Posted by Wirm

My patented K.I.S.S fine adjustment mechanism for the monetary challenged edge inspector ! It can be yours for (4) easy payment of $19.95 !

Simple and elegant.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Simple and elegant.

[mods come running, all wanting their 10% cut ]

Im wondering about those magnets Wirm, Is there any chance of magnetizing your razor? And if it does wont that attract swarf particles back onto your edge while honing? I really like what you made there.

Originally Posted by Razorfaust

Im wondering about those magnets Wirm, Is there any chance of magnetizing your razor? And if it does wont that attract swarf particles back onto your edge while honing? I really like what you made there.

you something like wood or a business card between the razor and magnets to mitigate it

Yes, the razor can become magnetized , especially if it is slid along the surface of the platform when placing or removing the blade. To mitigate that occuring , I counter sunk the magnets from the back side , leaving about 1/8 in of wood to the top surface. I had it happen once when using a experimental magnetic holder in the bathroom. I demagnitized it by passing the blade through a tool mag/demag as below.