[Jewelry making - Article 00350] - [Orchid] Choosing a Microscope

[brent williams]

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Hello,

    Looking for feedback before I purchase a microscope(s?) for our
    shop. I am possibly buying a Meiji w/ Acrobat for our shop w/ two
    jewelers. We would also have to buy a new bench to mount this so we
    can share. This is not ideal,I want us to each have one. 

    In researching, I found a company in California (AmScope.com)
    selling a chinese microscope where the optics are made by the folks
    making Leica, Zeiss and so on. 

    This is on a boom stand instead of the articulating style of the
    Acrobat. The attraction being the price. 

    The scope and stand are 1/4 the price. So I could buy two. I do not
    currently,nor have I ever worked under a microscope, except in our
    Laser welder every day. 

    I havent become used to any style. 

    Are the boom stand style awkward? 

    I am looking for feedback if anyone works with one other than a
    Meiji and acrobat. 

    I know the Meiji and Acrobat are the cream of the crop,but that may
    be outside our budget for the amount it will get used. I personally
    will use it asmuch as needed. 

    Here is a link to see the Amscopes. 

    http://www.amscope.com 

    Thanks all! Be safe. Wear those respirators and glasses. 

Brent-happy daddy of #2 baby(girl) on the way!
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