Thread: Honing loupes

this is what I picked up good for our hobby or no? I guess it will show me chips and problems in the edge but right now I'm trying to educate myself on what I'm looking at http://www.widgetsupply.com/product/BCX46.html

I use a Belomo 10x triplet for much the same reason as Glen. The 10x has a nice wide triplet lens that lets more light through than higher magnifications. It's an excellent brand - as good as if not better than the B&L, and cheaper when I bought mine, too.

Regards,
Neil

Originally Posted by Airportcopper

this is what I picked up good for our hobby or no? I guess it will show me chips and problems in the edge but right now I'm trying to educate myself on what I'm looking at 21mm 30x Chrome Teardrop Triplet Jewelers Loupe

I have used a 30x, but the depth of field is so small that you have to be right on top of the blade, usually blocking out the available light and risking nicking your nose if you wobble a bit...!

Regards,
Neil

Yea was playing today I have to b right on top of the blade I'll spend some cash on the one glen has

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

I have used a 30x, but the depth of field is so small that you have to be right on top of the blade, usually blocking out the available light and risking nicking your nose if you wobble a bit...!

Regards,
Neil

Why wouldn't you put the edge AWAY from your face?
I have VERY CHEAP loupes and that is what I do.
10X loupe and 2X "cheater" glasses and all looks good to me...

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easy peasy and cheap, it does help to see what you are doing to your blade

Airportcopper,

+1 on the Belomo loupes I use their 15x and have found it to be excellent.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Swiss Axe : Triplet Hawk
In my imaginary straight razor world, this is the loupe that I pull out now and then to look at the perfect edges on my vast collection of NOS razors. I particularly like the idea of calling a loupe Swiss Axe Triplet Hawk.

Originally Posted by WW243

Swiss Axe : Triplet Hawk
In my imaginary straight razor world, this is the loupe that I pull out now and then to look at the perfect edges on my vast collection of NOS razors. I particularly like the idea of calling a loupe Swiss Axe Triplet Hawk.

Hey WW243
Just as long as you dont change your member name to Swiss Axe Triplet Hawk.
Me thinks I'd have to de-friend you for that one.