Thread: microscope

I bought a rs microscope...Im gonna go blind using it...any better options out there?

A quality jeweler's loupe gives you a much better look at your blade, in my opinion. Baush and Lomb would be my recommendation.

I just got a Radio Shack microscope yesterday. It's pretty powerful considering it cost $10. I can't complain - I can clearly see the razor's edge.

Just my two cents........

-Rob

Originally Posted by clarman

I bought a rs microscope...Im gonna go blind using it...any better options out there?

I know this will sound silly, but you did install batteries and turn on the light?

RT

Yes RT, I did install the batteries and used the light. I was a pre-medical student so I know that the light is necessary for any scope. Pretty powerful little light.

Why do you ask?

-Rob

keep a supply of AAA's on hand too, that little light goes through 'em.

Jeff

Originally Posted by robertlampo

Yes RT, I did install the batteries and used the light. I was a pre-medical student so I know that the light is necessary for any scope. Pretty powerful little light.

Why do you ask?

-Rob

Rob,

I didn't make it clear that I was actually asking Clarman based on the initial post in the thread.

Sorry about the confusion, but that's the state I live in!

RT

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I got one similar to this on ebay. This seller has lots of models and they are not too expensive. Check it out.

Lynn

just how important is a microscope? I sharpen my razors as follows;

First time or if I feel necessary, I use the 4k side of the norton, then the 8k side of the norton, then a 12k shapton. usual stropping and then shave ready.

For all other times I just use the 8k side of the norton and the 12k shapton. Of course proper stropping but this serves me well.

Does most use a microscope?