07-03-2018, 10:05 PM
Mr. Cyrano, what microscope did you use for those images?
I completely agree Lighting is everything. Here's one with top lighting only. Lots of reflection, detail is lost and the edge is not illuminated well to show detail.
Here's one with a great burr using a little top lighting and more side lighting.
Bottom light without top or side lighting just shows a silhouette of the blade. Sometimes getting the light right can be a bit tricky to avoid reflection from the grind of the bevel. I just use a USB microscope and have found that it requires requires a bit of trial/error to get the light just right. But getting it right makes all the difference.
I completely agree Lighting is everything. Here's one with top lighting only. Lots of reflection, detail is lost and the edge is not illuminated well to show detail.
Here's one with a great burr using a little top lighting and more side lighting.
Bottom light without top or side lighting just shows a silhouette of the blade. Sometimes getting the light right can be a bit tricky to avoid reflection from the grind of the bevel. I just use a USB microscope and have found that it requires requires a bit of trial/error to get the light just right. But getting it right makes all the difference.