jewelers loop

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

readster03-17-2006 7:58am

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 373 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!
dlwask Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 270 posts 03-17-2006 at 11:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Readster, here you go... http://www.centercoin.com/jewelry_supplies/electronic_scales.htm Down the left side of this page there are a few options for loupes with various prices and magnification. I found others that were cheaper but they charge you like $15 to ship unless you order in bulk.