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hello, what is the ideal magnification power for inspecting a stylus ?

readster03-17-2006 7:58am

nsgarch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,524 posts 03-17-2006 at 06:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Readster, do a Google search for "pocket microscope" and you'll get a lot of sources. I think they work better than loupes, but do take a little patience/practice. 50x is a good strength, allows you to see the stylus and cantilever at the same time.
readster OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 241 posts 03-17-2006 at 06:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ok, thanks Nsgarch, thats what i was needing to know.
nightdoggy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 32 posts 03-17-2006 at 05:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a 20X loop. It is okay for the cantilever but not quite strong enough for the stylus.
acresverde Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 383 posts 03-17-2006 at 06:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm thinking about a jeweler's loupe too. I haven't been able to see my stylus at all since '99.
dan_ed Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,451 posts 03-17-2006 at 07:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "I haven't been able to see my stylus at all since '99." Which is long enough to declare it legally dead!