Originally Posted by Chaaaz
Already answered in the Yahoo group, Lynn, but thought I would add a bit here. The Radioshack 60X - 100X has all the power I need at a good price, and I learned to control it very quickly.
I usually inspect the edges at 6oX first, and If I see any major imperfections, I try to correct those. Once the edge looks good to me at 60X, I increase the power halfway, about to 80X-ish, and recheck. I do any additional honing there, too. Final inspection is at 100X, and usually will pick-up minor edge issues.
If I get an edge looking good to me at 100X, it is usually ready for stropping and shaving. I use some pastes now, after the stones, and the scope actually shows some improvements there, as well!
I would think that at least for the $10 RS Scope, every straight shaver should have one!
Best - (longing for a tri-occular table model microscope!)