Well, I tried this on another forum a long time ago and nobody that uses microscopes regularly (and made posts about using them) was willing to put into words what they are looking at and or looking for.
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He is completely correct IMO.
The edge and only the edge is what matters.
I see that Alex has added more pictures in that thread and this helps but putting into words what you are looking at will help for those that don't see what you see. I know it may be hard to describe but please try in the effort to help anyone who would like to learn.
For myself I normally use a good quality microscope at 100x for normal viewing.
At this level, which I believe is enough, will show you what's going on at all stages.
It is the refinement of the very edge, not just the straightness of the edge or alignment of striation.
For me, the very edge becomes so thin and refined that it almost becomes transparent. Even though this is viewed two dimensionally it is evident with confirmation of what you see by a test shave.
Lighting and background pay huge dividends for the quality of image attainable so playing around to get the best is time well spent.
For others, please add your thoughts and comments for what you see and what you want to see.
Recent posts on "USB microscope is a game changer" Where SliceOfLife offers that scratch patterns mean nothing.
He is completely correct IMO.
The edge and only the edge is what matters.
I see that Alex has added more pictures in that thread and this helps but putting into words what you are looking at will help for those that don't see what you see. I know it may be hard to describe but please try in the effort to help anyone who would like to learn.
For myself I normally use a good quality microscope at 100x for normal viewing.
At this level, which I believe is enough, will show you what's going on at all stages.
It is the refinement of the very edge, not just the straightness of the edge or alignment of striation.
For me, the very edge becomes so thin and refined that it almost becomes transparent. Even though this is viewed two dimensionally it is evident with confirmation of what you see by a test shave.
Lighting and background pay huge dividends for the quality of image attainable so playing around to get the best is time well spent.
For others, please add your thoughts and comments for what you see and what you want to see.