rktaylor Posted February 2, 2016 Report Posted February 2, 2016 All the talk about sharpening and loupes has motivated me to buy some. I know I can do a better job sharpening with loupes and was also thinking about using them when tooling. Can I get one magnification that would work for both? I currently wear some 2x reading glasses to do these tasks (and read). I ma thinking about a 5x pair for starters. Any tips on the best place to buy them? Thanks to Art for starting and moderating this forum. Randy Quote
Moderator Art Posted February 2, 2016 Moderator Report Posted February 2, 2016 Hi Randy, The question is visor type or hand held type. When I really get going, I wear the Optivisor or the QED headlamp with magnifiers. My handhelds are a bunch of different ones, the ones that I like the most are 5x and 10x Bausch & Lomb Watchmaker loupes. Don't pay a lot for these, under $20. The three lens loupe/magnifier is also a good pocket piece, but pricey. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
rktaylor Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Posted February 2, 2016 Art, Thanks for the quick reply. I think I would prefer the visor, but the watchmaker loupes look pretty reasonable. Maybe I should just get one for a good price and learn from there. Randy Quote
Moderator Art Posted February 2, 2016 Moderator Report Posted February 2, 2016 Hi Randy, Keep in mind that the watchmaker's loupes can't really comfortably be kept in the eye socket like they do in the movies, well maybe if you have small eye sockets. When you hold them up to your eye, they work perfectly, not like the pocket loupes where you have to hunt for the "sweet spot". Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted February 2, 2016 Members Report Posted February 2, 2016 Trust me, watchmaker's loupes are failry cheap, but I can't keep one in place for about 10 seconds at a time. Get one of those visor/spectacle frame magnifiers. Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
Members TinkerTailor Posted February 2, 2016 Members Report Posted February 2, 2016 Trust me, watchmaker's loupes are failry cheap, but I can't keep one in place for about 10 seconds at a time. Get one of those visor/spectacle frame magnifiers. Try a little super glue. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted February 2, 2016 Members Report Posted February 2, 2016 Ok, I've just tried the superglue. Houston, we have a problem......... Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
Moderator Art Posted February 3, 2016 Moderator Report Posted February 3, 2016 Hey Doodle, That's what that big can of Acetone is for. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Posted February 3, 2016 Thanks, but I think I'd prefer a gin and tonic. I did purchase a very cheap and cheerful setup from China. It consiss of two loupes fixed onto a spectacle type frame. I removed one of the loupes, as two loupes were unusable, but it's pretty good bit of kit, and has two little super powerful led lights built onto the frame. Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
Members Oldtoolsniper Posted February 9, 2016 Members Report Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) This is using my iPhone and a 21 X magnifier. It's the edge of a rose knife as I was restoring it to useful condition. This way I can upload to my iPad and really zoom in on the edge. Edited February 9, 2016 by Oldtoolsniper Quote
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