Thread: Razor Examination with Microscope

The problem I have with laying it on the table top is that I inadvertently bump the razor with my hand or finger, moving it. And, that guy holding it in his hand sure has a steadier hand than me! But, it's not a matter of finding the best way. As long as it's in focus, it's in focus!

AFDavis11, I only showed one angle in the pictures. The most useful advantage of this method is that I can place the blade with the edge straight up and look straight down. Hand held, I would fear blunting the edge. Laying it on the table, impossible... No matter the angle you want, with the "play dough method", I can not view the blade.

I'm frustrated because I went into more than one Radio Shack, and also tried Best Buy, but didn't know exactly what to ask for, and what I wound up asking for was a microscope that I could connect to my desktop, and got nothing but blank looks and they've never heard of such a thing. But that's the way I do. So next time I go to a Radio Shack, exactly how do I describe this microscope to them in terms that they will understand? I'd love to have one of these. I do have a 16X jeweler's loupe, and while it is possible to see the edge, I have a difficult time getting it focused and maintaining my focus while I hold both the razor and the loupe in my hands.

Brothers, when I went into the Radio Shack, I was there 30 minutes before they found one for me! It was in their inventory, and I wouldn't leave I guess, so they kept hunting for it until they found them behind another product. But, I digress.

Here's the description of the product taken from the packaging...

Radio Shack Illuminated Mini Microscope, catalog# 63-1313. It requires 2 AAA batteries, and magnifies 60x to 100x.

Originally Posted by LarryAndro

Brothers, when I went into the Radio Shack, I was there 30 minutes before they found one for me! It was in their inventory, and I wouldn't leave I guess, so they kept hunting for it until they found them behind another product. But, I digress.

Here's the description of the product taken from the packaging...

Radio Shack Illuminated Mini Microscope, catalog# 63-1313. It requires 2 AAA batteries, and magnifies 60x to 100x.

One thing i will add... This scope eats batteries like nobody's business.

Thanks for the info. Next chance I get, I'll take another run at it.

one things I have seen suggested is to spend a little more and get a loupe that fits in the eye (like a monocule) this way you have your hands free.

Also I would buy rechargable batteries, they tend to not last as long as regular batteries but if your not going anywhere.....

also brothers "I wound up asking for was a microscope that I could connect to my desktop" If I'm guessing right your thinking of a USB powered microscope.


great idea with the playdough! Have to remember to wash the razor though cause playdough is kinda salty