anyone in cornwall after one, they sell em in southwest optics, Truro
I got a little 6x opticron one, had it for years, useful little thing
I got a little 6x opticron one, had it for years, useful little thing
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I've always used linen testers, they fold flat and allow you to estimate measurements...
http://www.linentester.com/
http://www.linentester.com/
I have one of these, it sits in one of my etuis 
I never thought of using it like a loupe for anything but textiles and lace
cheers,
Toddy
I never thought of using it like a loupe for anything but textiles and lace cheers,
Toddy
I always carry a loupe when out in the hills and use it instead of the magnifying bit on my compass base-plate. it gives greater magnification over a greater area and is really useful for micro-navigation. In fact, until you look at a 1:25000 map through one of these you don't realise how much information is there! I hadn't thought of using it to look at plants but will do so from now on. I got mine free on the front cover of Amateur Photographer many, many years ago...
Not a gripe this time!
B and Q are doing 2 magnifying glasses for £1 just now, although not as good as a loupe, not bad for £1.
WS
B and Q are doing 2 magnifying glasses for £1 just now, although not as good as a loupe, not bad for £1.
WS
I have something similar, not a loupe, more like the one Hoodoo has.
Its 2 magnifying glasses tho, so you have the option to look thru one or the other or both depending what magnification you require, I originally bought it as a means of fire starting, but its quite a useful little thing.
Stephen
Edit I was always under the impression a loupe was something you put in your eye, as in a jewellers loupe, seems I was wrong.
Its 2 magnifying glasses tho, so you have the option to look thru one or the other or both depending what magnification you require, I originally bought it as a means of fire starting, but its quite a useful little thing.
Stephen
Edit I was always under the impression a loupe was something you put in your eye, as in a jewellers loupe, seems I was wrong.
I occasionally carry an old folding magnifying lens but don't underestimate the good old Swiss Army Knife lens, It's pretty handy.
Pete.
Pete.
Axminster tools sell them at a decent price, only ever used mine for judging corrosion on airframes, will have to take it out with me next time.
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I would like to post a picture of my very old triple lense loupe so that I can get some feed back on it.
Good to have this thread refreshed. I have been meaning to get a loupe for some time and I just ordered a Ruper following Doc's link
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Good plan.
I have both a Ruper and one of the types recommended by BBC Wildlife's testing. The optical quality is about the same, but the Ruper has more substantial mechanical construction.
I have both a Ruper and one of the types recommended by BBC Wildlife's testing. The optical quality is about the same, but the Ruper has more substantial mechanical construction.
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guess I am still not sure how to get this picture up.
You are not the only one who has found it difficult, but help is at hand: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13734
I have several ranging from the fixed 10x to a doubler that has a 3x and 5x which go over each other to make an 8x.
Also an 8x on one end and 15x at the other.
However, I much prefer the Essenbachs I had made into the modded mags by Gill,much easier on the eye (strain wise).
The larger mags i've mostly used on non natural items e.g. coins,medals , jewellery and the like in the auction rooms.
Also an 8x on one end and 15x at the other.
However, I much prefer the Essenbachs I had made into the modded mags by Gill,much easier on the eye (strain wise).
The larger mags i've mostly used on non natural items e.g. coins,medals , jewellery and the like in the auction rooms.
Hello Graham_S
This the newer version of eye loupe:10x21mm triplet jewelers loupe-chrome w/leather case. I am not sure, but you can try it and hope it may help you.
Magnifying loupe
This the newer version of eye loupe:10x21mm triplet jewelers loupe-chrome w/leather case. I am not sure, but you can try it and hope it may help you.
Magnifying loupe
