GoldCoastMitch
Active Member
Dear KKF members,
I’m relatively new here and request some insight into what kinds of visual aids are worth considering to assist my skill development. Honestly, my eyes just aren’t what they used to be. I find it hard to really see what’s going on visually while I attempt to sharpen. I’ve used the magic marker to paint the edge and that’s very helpful. But, I still need a better way to see what’s really going on in finer detail.
I’ve seen USB microscopes, jeweler’s loupes, and other types of magnifiers. How much magnification is needed to effectively see the primary edge? I would like something that possibly would also allow me to see a cross section of the edge and the “V”.
I’ve had particular difficulty in raising a consistent burr. Hoping a visual aid will assist my efforts. Thank you all in advance.
Mitch
I’m relatively new here and request some insight into what kinds of visual aids are worth considering to assist my skill development. Honestly, my eyes just aren’t what they used to be. I find it hard to really see what’s going on visually while I attempt to sharpen. I’ve used the magic marker to paint the edge and that’s very helpful. But, I still need a better way to see what’s really going on in finer detail.
I’ve seen USB microscopes, jeweler’s loupes, and other types of magnifiers. How much magnification is needed to effectively see the primary edge? I would like something that possibly would also allow me to see a cross section of the edge and the “V”.
I’ve had particular difficulty in raising a consistent burr. Hoping a visual aid will assist my efforts. Thank you all in advance.
Mitch