Bridge finishing using microscope

[scratchy rosin]

I was pleased to complete a bridge using a microscope to assist the carving and measurements.

 

This was an Aubert Luxe blank fininshed to a Hill pattern,

 

[JohnCockburn]

I'm sure it's lovely, but it's not visible.

Is that why you used a microscope?

[scratchy rosin]

I'm sure it's lovely, but it's not visible.

Is that why you used a microscope?

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[robertdo]

It's more a binocular than a microscope, but I guess it can help for fine details.

[Berl Mendenhall]

Why?  I just don't see the need for a microscope.  Maybe you could explain how this helps to cut a bridge?

[Don Noon]

If you can't see what you're doing, the result won't be good.  The binocular microscope looks nice; I wish I had one, just because.  However, there are other ways to see what you're doing, and I either use my natural extreme nearsigthedness or surgical loupes.  I would imagine head-mounted magnifying visors do equally as well.  But a good binocular microscope is cool.

[Berl Mendenhall]

I'm nearsighted also and I use head mounted magnifiers for several operations, including bridge cutting.  I just don't see how a microscope is going to help.

[scratchy rosin]

I already have this stereo microscope for other fine detailed work such as customising fountain pen nibs. (It zooms from x7.5 - x50 and gives a useful 4 inches of working distance)

 

 

This was the first time that I used it for a bridge. I found that it permits clear, relaxed vision for every task, from sharpening the blade (on 3M lapping film) to shaping the kidneys.

I have x10 loupe but it has a very close working distance and it uses one hand. The head mounted magnifiers could be good too - depending on the working distance and the magnification.