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Bob Robertson

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Usb microscope
« on: January 03, 2009, 03:59:12 pm »
My son got a usb microscope as a gift at xmas. I just had a play with it and it is fantastic for leather identification.I will post some pics.
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Bob Robertson

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Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2009, 04:01:09 pm »
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Buster Ingram

Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2009, 05:00:23 pm »
Very good now give it back to the lad its his Christmas present!
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Mike Osbourne

Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2009, 05:03:00 pm »
Very nice indeed. Are they cheap?
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Bob Robertson

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Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2009, 05:13:53 pm »
Quote from: DaveIngram on January 03, 2009, 05:00:23 pm
Very good now give it back to the lad its his Christmas present!
 

That's what Xmas is all about, being a big kid again.

 ;D

Mike got it from here. I think if you shop around you might get it cheaper.
 http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/gadgets-gizmos/usb-gadgets/usb-microscope/index.html

Bob
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Jim_77

Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2009, 05:19:55 pm »
Wow!  I'm impressed :)

Coupled with a laptop to take to customers' houses, that would be the dog's wotsits.
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clinton

Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2009, 05:53:26 pm »
Bob

A good tool to have :)

Jim

Thought you might have had the lap top set up already ;)
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John Kelly

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Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2009, 06:02:43 pm »
Maplins do them as well, 30 odd quid I think.
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LTT Leathercare

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Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2009, 07:34:35 pm »
These are fantastic little tools which we use for leather ID and once you have learnt what to look for they are invaluable to the leather technician and cleaner.  40x pocket microscopes will give much the same information if you do not want to carry a computer with you and either way using a pocket microscope or a USB one certainly makes you look very professional and instills confidence in your customer.  They can also give you a lot of information about what can and cannot be cleaned (again once you understand what to look for).
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Mike Osbourne

Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2009, 08:12:02 pm »
Just wondering if some smart phones would work with the right adapter.
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robert meldrum

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Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2009, 09:27:28 pm »
Meant to say, to those of you who are into laptop presentations, my wife bought be a little notebook and the first thing that occurred to me was how much easier for lugging around. Very compact.

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Bob Robertson

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Re: Usb microscope
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2009, 08:55:32 pm »
Quote from: Jim Neal on January 03, 2009, 05:19:55 pm
Wow! I'm impressed :)

Coupled with a laptop to take to customers' houses, that would be the dog's wotsits.


Jim

The pictures taken are what you see on the laptop screen. You can hold it with one hand with ease and manoeuvre it about while looking at the screen and its far more easier to use than  a hand held M- scope You can take pictures of any damaged areas, and if unsure of any problem E-mail the picture to LTT or Furniture Clinic for advice.You can even video capture if want. For £50 quid, its worth it.

Bob


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