Thread: usb microscope

I have the same microscope and find it invaluble for setting a bevel. I usually just hold it with my hand. All I need to see is if the bevel is set.

Having said that, your set-up looks fantastic.

the edges on the vintage blades look bad but shave surprisingly well. I haven't had them long and both are junkshop finds, so it might take a few honings to get through to a good edge. they look great to the naked eye. the microscope will be a good aid to achieving a better edge

more pics:
bridgerberdel.tumblr.com/post/42727628202/working-through-the-grits-with-a-vintage-razor

Nice pics Bridger but try to get some info on what razor and what stones tagged to them.

it's there in the image file name.I guess tumble doesn't display them. you're right, I need better tags.

How far away is the lenz from the blade edge?

I can only get decent images with the lenz on the edge. What setting on the software are you using?

Can you post a pic of razor being photographed?

Thanks for the images and thread.

Originally Posted by Euclid440

How far away is the lenz from the blade edge?

I can only get decent images with the lenz on the edge.

To avoid touching the edge you could file or sand the outside body to bring the lens closer & then focus back on the wheel.

latest pics. this is one of my vintage razors, by hartford cutlery, after 1 shave. bad chipping going on. the honing was: king 1000 grit, diamond 8000 grit, jasper, chrome oxide on maple, bare leather. what’s going on here?

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Originally Posted by Euclid440

How far away is the lenz from the blade edge?

I can only get decent images with the lenz on the edge. What setting on the software are you using?

Can you post a pic of razor being photographed?

Thanks for the images and thread.

I'd say something like 1/4" at 200x. at higher resolutions it will have to be closer. what power is your scope? if it's a 400x or higher you may have to dial back a bit on the magnification. I'll take a pic of the scope in action next time I have it set up.

Originally Posted by bridger

latest pics. this is one of my vintage razors, by hartford cutlery, after 1 shave. bad chipping going on. the honing was: king 1000 grit, diamond 8000 grit, jasper, chrome oxide on maple, bare leather. what’s going on here?

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Did you inspect the edge at each honing stage to know it is a post shave problem. I think the 8k diamond is likely the culprit . Altho it is 8k the scratches cut deep & deep scratches can chip out. Previous pitting may also have weakened the steel.