Thread: Scratch like marks?

Originally Posted by kedlb53

Any preferred spot to get a loupe or a microscope? What is an appropriate magnification factor?

I have a 30x loupe that does the job just fine for me.

Originally Posted by Theseus

I have a 30x loupe that does the job just fine for me.

Are there good brands, bad brands? Is there a primer on loupes?

Didn't shave today so the scratch marks weren't very visible, if I shave tomorrow I'll take a picture.

Would a 20x Bolemo Loupe be good? They are about $30, but seem to have better reviews.

Originally Posted by kedlb53

Didn't shave today so the scratch marks weren't very visible, if I shave tomorrow I'll take a picture. Would a 20x Bolemo Loupe be good? They are about $30, but seem to have better reviews.

That loupe should work just fine. I can't remember the name brand, but there was one loupe that sells on ebay for fairly cheap that gets pretty high recommendations here. My 30x loupe came in a Tasco science kit that I got for Christmas when I was 8.

Any micro chips should be visible with the unaided eye. Hold the blade edge up under a bright light. Micro chips will appear as glints of light. A good edge reflects no light.

Originally Posted by kedlb53

Are there good brands, bad brands? Is there a primer on loupes?

Here's a link to the one I use, and it's the same one that gssixgun uses. He provided the link. It works very well and is inexpensive. Widget Supply 25mm 30x Chrome Teardrop Jewelers Loupe, Illuminated

Regards,

Howard