For anyone who has a Veho USB Microscope (help wanted)

[SC_Dave]

I have one that I ordered from Chef Knives To Go and this thing if very clumsy to work with. Anybody have any tips or tricks to make this thing easier to use? Very cumbersome to use........
David

 

[Sadden]

Use tape on the backside to hold it down to your surface.
Underneath the picture area I use white copy paper for a clean backdrop.
Turn the light all the way up.
Take your time

The real secret is getting the scope to show your flaws instead of a washed out picture. Its capable of showing a great amount of detail but it takes work on your part. Taking pictures doubles or triples the amount of time I spend sharpening.

 

[SC_Dave]

Use tape on the backside to hold it down to your surface.
Underneath the picture area I use white copy paper for a clean backdrop.
Turn the light all the way up.
Take your time

The real secret is getting the scope to show your flaws instead of a washed out picture. Its capable of showing a great amount of detail but it takes work on your part. Taking pictures doubles or triples the amount of time I spend sharpening.

Thanks Sadden!

 

[HeavyHanded]

Am not sure if its applicable, but on the stage on the metallurgical microscope I use, I keep a block of polystyrene weighted down with a steel bar. The objective to the stage is dead 90*, so I just stab the blade into the block at whatever angle I need to get as much of the edge in focus at the same time. This is also a very good method for determining the real apex angle after stropping procedures or just freehand sharpening. A white background underneath is a good idea, or can use a small flashlight with a cloth etc draped over it. Backlighting the edge is a great way to increase usable depth info, especially at higher magnification.

 

[SC_Dave]

Am not sure if its applicable, but on the stage on the metallurgical microscope I use, I keep a block of polystyrene weighted down with a steel bar. The objective to the stage is dead 90*, so I just stab the blade into the block at whatever angle I need to get as much of the edge in focus at the same time. This is also a very good method for determining the real apex angle after stropping procedures or just freehand sharpening. A white background underneath is a good idea, or can use a small flashlight with a cloth etc draped over it. Backlighting the edge is a great way to increase usable depth info, especially at higher magnification.

Thanks Martin!