Thread: Magnification

I'll butt in and answer the question you asked Glen -- Yes, get the one with the light. I have one without and need a separate light, which means I need 3 hands, in my set-up. I just ordered 3 of the lighted ones, because they are cheaper than replacing batteries when one burns out.

Originally Posted by Triad

Gents I'm curious what your using/recommend to look at your edges while honing. I have a handheld magnifying glass and I don't think it's strong enough. Where to buy would be a big + also

Thanks

I'd put it in a different way, what do you use it for?
I simply look at the shine on the bevel, that way I understand many things, say:
Is there any flat still on the edge?
Am I honing uniformly or is there somewhere I should insist more?
Am I honing on the edge or is it time to change the tape?
Have I cleaned completely the scrape pattern of previous stone?

All that I can see with a simple 20x and carefully looking. And that's fast.

Someday....