Thread: Is this $9.99RadioShack 60X microscope good for inspecting a straight's edge?

I read, somewhere in the forum, that the edge of a straight razor can be inspected well at 30X magnification.

This RadioShack microscope is rated 60X-100X and is only $9.99.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search

Is this microscope a good purchase, or is it too strong?

Note: they also have a set of three magnifying glasses and the strongest one is 15X. I doubt that is a good option but am mentioning it anyway.

I use one, and find it helpful. It's much better than the naked eye!

RT

I have one of those. It's can be a little tricky getting the edge in focus, but you can see a whole lots once you get in there

They will do the job but as mentioned it takes some practice.
The resolution is OK but not great. I use a Minolta 30X. It can be found on Ebay, new, with a bit of searching for about twice the total price. It has better resolution.

Hope this helps,

Originally Posted by randydance062449

They will do the job but as mentioned it takes some practice.
The resolution is OK but not great. I use a Minolta 30X. It can be found on Ebay, new, with a bit of searching for about twice the total price. It has better resolution.

Hope this helps,

Thanks.

I got this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...5186%26fvi%3D1

Hope it's not crappy

Uh, that's way better than the RS microscope.

Nenad

Originally Posted by icecow

Thanks.

I got this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...5186%26fvi%3D1

Hope it's not crappy

Let us know how you like it, I need something like that too.

Isn't that dude using Tony H's background?

I think the RS microscope is one of the best tools I own. I love it. I actually have 2...a 30x and the 60-100x. Again, love them. I don't have resolution problems with mine. I see everything I need to.

Check out edmunds scientifics on the web they have a bunch of small microscopes all for really reasonable prices.