Thread: What do you use to view the blade edge?

I do not use my usb scope every time I hone. But I do use it on problem blades/edges. I mounted this one in the corner of my shop by a window using a macro focusing rail. It allows easy adjustment and focusing plus it allows tracking along the blade edge by turning the horizontal knob.



This is a 8k edge.



This is a jnat on slurry edge.

I use these for training and for general use and at the sink for finalizing a blade. 60X

Cheap on Amazon and the 'bay.
~Richard
PS, I do have a 100x stereo mic also. Use it for for hone training also

@Wirm very nice setup!

Where to find a macro focusing rail? Seems that might be ideal. I have problems tracking along the blade freehand and even with my microscope at times.

The scopes at Asheville were Meiji - TM206. Good but uses a separate light source. I' also looking for lens adapter for i.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I use something similar to this, nothing trick or expensive but it gets the job done and done well.

Amazon.com: Illuminated Jewelers Eye Loupe 40x-25mm with Led Lighting: Office Products

That's what I use too. I am thinking of getting something better but as was said "it gets the job done"

I grabbed the 20-200 digital microscope from Amazon, as wanted to take pictures of my "good" blades. Well, first, it didn't work with a Mac. On the PC, it worked, but when I took pictures and saved, no file was saved with Windows 7. Also, you can't get the higher magnification, unless the object is up inside the clear plastic shroud.

I'm sending it back tomorrow. I also have a 40x loupe coming. Will see if that is ok.

I don't want to buck up on a "real" microscope at this point.