eye loupe what power???

**aroliver59** · 08-22-2010, 12:11 PM

I use one like this: I know it's cheap, but it works well.It slides open ,then a small LED light shines on the spot you're trying to see.Great for keeping in your pocket when in dark antique shops.

30X 21MM LED LIGHTED JEWELERS SLIDE LOUPE NEW - eBay (item 290463734891 end time Sep-12-10 09:15:02 PDT)

**BlacknTan** · 08-22-2010, 07:36 PM

I have a 10X Bausch & Lomb Watchmakers Loupe. While I'd like more magnification, my ability to hold it steady enough and find the correct angles limits what I can use in magnification...

I'm still searching for a good working alternative..

**thebigspendur** · 08-22-2010, 10:36 PM

It's all a matter of how much you want to see and what you want to spend. If your talking top rate optics probably 15x will show you everything you need. With lessor quality you up the mag to compensate for the lower resolution. If you want quality check out Deutsche Optik.

**ScottGoodman** · 08-23-2010, 02:55 AM

The 16x I picked up from Hobby Lobby gets me by, but would like something in the 20-30 range. It's cheap, but optics aren't all that great either...but again, it gets me by. Good for finding micro-chips & overall evaluations.

**PhatMan** · 08-23-2010, 06:31 AM

Nessmuck,

I have found loupes to be of most use for quick examinations of edges & bevels. The problem with most loupes is that the working distance, and depth of field plummet with increasing magnification, which makes working with them more difficult. The close working distance also causes problems with getting enough light onto the blade - your head gets in the way

A 10 - 20 x triplet works best for me; when I need to examine the edge critically, I use a microscope - either a Veho USB or a binocular stereo microscope, using powers of 50 - 100x.

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

**johnmrson** · 08-24-2010, 01:27 AM

I just bought one of the ebay cheapies that are listed as 60x and have the built in LED light. It is surprisingly good. You get quite a good look at the edge. I've been able to pick up a few things with it that I normally would have known about.

**Klaus** · 08-30-2010, 01:03 AM

I use one of these 15x loupes from Lee Valley. Works great and even has a built-in light. 15-Power Lighted Loupe - Lee Valley Tools

Best regards,

Klaus

**onimaru55** · 08-31-2010, 02:22 AM

I use one of these. It's only 8x but that's plenty for me & diameter is 36mm so you get a wider view. Those 21mm diameter ones drive me nuts

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