Thread: Loop Options.

I have one of those faces that grows whiskers, and it's been my go to inspection tool for razor edges for a while now.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Not sure if I'm in the right part of the forum, but I wanted to share my loop option that I ran across. I had an old pair of binoculars, 20 + years, that I could not get to focus. A cheap pair, so I cannibalized it & used the lenses to view my razor edges. I'm quite happy & they seem as clear as my B&L 10X loop.

Thanks for looking.

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Now if you're really handy you could get a lens blank and make your own loup. Grind glass or razors? it's all the same.

That's an idea, everytime I pick them up I get fingerprints on the lenses.

Cut a brush in half and drill a hole thru it, mount the lens. Oh wait,,,, poor brush..Never mind. Maybe the end of your wife's broom stick ? She won't notice and if she does you will need an eye patch not a loup.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

[SIZE=3]Not sure if I'm in the right part of the forum, but I wanted to share my loop option that I ran across. I had an old pair of binoculars, 20 + years, that I could not get to focus. A cheap pair, so I cannibalized it & used the lenses to view my razor edges. I'm quite happy & they seem as clear as my B&L 10X loop.

Thanks for looking.

I like that idea John. I wonder if you couldn't use the 2 large lenses correctly spaced in a tube. I like large lenses & hate the small size of triplets etc

Maybe, I like the large one, as it gives me a larger view area.
I have a bunch of them, so maybe I can construct something with PVC.

This was my fave for a long time. Only 8x but get to see lots of blade .

this is my loop. I admit it is a bit large to carry in my pocket but it does have its uses.

I like this Brett, saw you post it the other day. I just want one that is computer/jpeg capable.
Maybe next year.

You can get a camera that goes in one of the lens socket that goes to your computer. I have one but really don't use it at the moment. I want to take pics in the future of the progress of razor honing from start to Finnish but just haven't found the time. This unit in the pic goes for a $144. Dollars, about the price of a mid rage dovo.