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Reddit mentions of 40X Illuminated Jeweler LED UV Lens Loupe Magnifier with Metal Construction and Optical Glass, with Kare and Kind Retail Package (40X x 25 mm, Silver)
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of 40X Illuminated Jeweler LED UV Lens Loupe Magnifier with Metal Construction and Optical Glass, with Kare and Kind Retail Package (40X x 25 mm, Silver). Here are the top ones.
- This 40X maginfication Illuminated Jeweler Loupe is built from durable metal with an optical glass that is 25 mm in length and has a dual bright LED light.
- The eye loupe is great for rock collectors, coin collectors, jewelers, hobbyists, and also makes a great gift for the kids to explore the fabulous tiny world.
- Bright LED and UV Light: You can see objects clearly in dark or insufficient light conditions with this dual LED light source. The UV light works as a counterfeit detector for things such as the paper currency, passports, Credit cards, and traveler's checks etc.
- Pocket size: it is very convenient to carry and you can use it anywhere. It requires 3 LR1130 batteries (Batteries are Included).
- With kare and kind Retail package.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Silver |
| Height | 1.181102361 Inches |
| Length | 3.93700787 Inches |
| Size | 40X 25 mm |
| Weight | 0.12345886672 Pounds |
| Width | 2.362204722 Inches |
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IMO the trick is to find a felt where the fibers arent too tight, but not open weave either.
Now this story will probably reveal me for the geek I am but whatever - I spent some time at a Michaels with one of these looking at the architecture of different felt and foam sheets. There was a typical Michaels sales person (if you have ever been to the store, you know the type) who spent about 5 minutes staring at me with increasing curiosity and concern until she could no longer control herself - she came up to me and in an agitated whisper said "WTF are you doing?"
I tried to explain but it was no use, it was obvious that she thought I was a complete asshat :-)
You might consider a folding hand lens.. Very cheap and useful for looking at little details (e.g. head scales) in all sorts of critters and other nature nuggets.
Most coin collectors I know use a loupe. Here is a very affordable one that lights up and is 40x magnification. It's the same type and specifics that I use, just a different brand.
Just for ease of access.
$10 amazon$10 amazon
Here is the loupe I use, it has a built in light and blacklight too: https://www.amazon.com/Illuminated-Magnifier-Construction-Kare-Kind/dp/B00YBHQ7X2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1521233001&sr=8-6&keywords=jewelers+loupe&dpID=41kfrmUFCkL&preST=_SX342_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
The cover started getting wobbly after ~2 years of use, but other than that works really well!