Thread: which microscope should i buy for inspecting the edge of my razors?

Originally Posted by stevenn21

what about this
30X 60X Mini Pocket Magnifier Microscope Jewelers Loupe with LED & UV Lights | eBay

If you are in the UK it would be a choice for inexpensive.
~Richard

stevenn21,

Please have a peek here :

Low power microscopes

For loupes, I use a 10 x & a 15 x by Belomo. I have found these to be excellent

You can get the 10x from amazon.co.uk :

Belomo Diamond Loupe 10x Triplet Magnifying Glass: Amazon.co.uk: Office Products

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Check out Edmund optics - good quality and not too expensive...

http://www.edmundoptics.com/microsco...o-microscopes/


John

Originally Posted by HNSB

If you have the funds and the desire to get a stereo microscope, that's what you should get. The Amscope units are good for the money. You'll see a lot more about what's going on with the edge with that than you will with just about any other sort of magnifier.
You can find a much more reasonably priced stereo microscope without the USB camera, and add that later, or else just get a camera eyepiece adapter and use a regular digital camera.

This is good advice. I would also point out that a good quality stereo microscope and camera can cost 100 times your budget.

You can get a idea of the price range for hobby-quality microscopes here :Microscope World - Hobby

yes thanks guys looks ke a need to save up for the am scope

Originally Posted by Geezer

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Been using these for years. Cheap and a good view if the edge and bevel due to the lighting arrangement.
ebay has a bunch and get at least two!!
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~Richard

Since these were so cheap I bought four.... I am very very impressed with this loupe... Helped me catch a razor that I was honing midway from done when I noticed the middle wasn't getting as sharp...

Originally Posted by Geezer

Because when folks see you using them in an antique store or a coin or pen shop..you give them away! Or sometimes sell them. The 6=X also has a UV/ black light usable for checking depression glass or modern currency

I have the 60x loupe with the currency detector but I don't know how to use it. How is it used and what are you looking for? Counterfiet bills?

Thanks,
Jack

Originally Posted by jackknifeh

I have the 60x loupe with the currency detector but I don't know how to use it. How is it used and what are you looking for? Counterfiet bills?
Thanks,
Jack

The UV light picks up ink problems and also highlights features
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• Powerful yet compact ultraviolet penlight reveals UV-sensitive security markings on 1996 series or newer U.S. currency of greater than $1 denomination.
• UV light also works on many foreign currencies, major credit cards, passports, traveler's checks and more.