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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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I dont normally use a loop, but I do have a set of binoculars that haven't worked right for a long time. Guess its time to re-purpose.
Why not,,, it's good to use on new found razors & while honing. :shrug:
Thats it! Im telling SWMBO that Hirlau told me to rip them apart for honing purposes. This is gonna be a good one-
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That's a nice one.
I've got one of these, I was a chef for twenty five years so the honing of a razor was easy but on some of my blades it really helped to see what you've done, and what you need to do toget your blade up to par. 9 bucks too with a light
widgetsupply.com has a bunch of ILLUMINATED jeweler's loupes. Get one with a light so you can actually see what you are looking at.
60x is great for inspecting bevels.
Jerry
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I've got 2 mini scopes with lights, love them & a B&L loop, love it too.
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. :p
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
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.
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 etcQuote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
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 . :)
Attachment 128885 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.
