[Jewelry making - Article 00466] - Re: [Orchid] Microscope systems

[Dave Arens]

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Hi Gang,

>       I have been using a binocular loupe, made by Keeler Optical, for
>     about 10 months now, and I really like it. It was originally
>     designed for dental surgery, has a working focal distance of about
>     12", at 5.5X.  

    Here's another source for binocular magnifiers: MSC
    (www.mscdirect.com). They have most types of magnifiers from linen
    testers to video microscopes. They list 5 different styles of
    binocular magnifiers similar to the type used by dentists & MDs.
    Prices for these 2 to 3 power, 11 & 16 inch working distance, run
    from $212.00 to $237.00. 

    They also list 4 binocular clip ons that go from 1 3/4 to 3 1/2
    magnification for $18 - $20.00.  These have a working distance of 14
    to 4 inches. They only weigh 2 oz & are a delight to use. I've been
    using a pair for over 5 years. 

    They attach to your glasses by a hook over the bridge and a spring
    wire under each of the lenses. The magnifying lense is 1inch by 3
    inches & is located about 2 inches in front of your glasses when in
    use. They work well with bi & trifocals. 

    I've not used the MSC site so I don't know if they have pictures or
    not. If they have a way to seach by item number, the item numbers
    aRe: 06533210 ($18 mag) & 04240768 for the $237 mag). 

Dave

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