need help on microscope

[Beladran]

After telling half a million friends I am looking for a microscope for engraving I finally got something to show for it, guy has two that he would sell me for a pretty fair price

First is a Unitron ZSB with boom stand. looks clean and clear

Second is a Nikon SMZ-1B with stand and light ring. The only thing that worries me is it has 20x eyepieces. Is that going to make it hard to work under?

 

[monk]

yes, likely the 20x will. except for specialty engraving, a 10x set of occulars will allow one to do all normal engraving. these are readily available on ebay. be sure to order them in "wide field".

 

[Beladran]

i went with the unitron. i think i will be happy with it. the occulars are WF 10x so im guessing that means wide field and has a .5x objective lense

 

[sam]

I believe Unitrons are excellent scopes. If I'm not mistaken that's what Don Glaser used.

 

[Beladran]

Great! I was kinda worried about it because I have never heard of the brand but I saw it on the scope buy list in the tips section and felt a little better about my purchase

 

[sam]

I forget the details, but Unitron was bought out by another microscope company or they bought someone else out...or something like that. Olympus maybe? I used Don's Unitron and it was an excellent scope. I'd say you're good to go. Congratulations

 

[Beladran]

I swear if it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all!!!!



Can anyone point me in the right direction for replacement parts? Would I be correct that this is the rack an pinion gear?

 

[atexascowboy2011]

All else fails, make friends with a machinist!
Better yet, take them back and get a refund.

 

[Southtexas]

http://www.unitronusa.com/
A place to start...

 

[dlilazteca]

All else fails, make friends with a machinist!
Better yet, take them back and get a refund.

I agree, refund.



Carlos De La O III

 

[RDP]

Beladran, is that the focusing rack?, if so, you try the link below(ebay) this people have different ones that may suit your scope,

http://stores.ebay.com/Precision-World/Focus-Rack-/_i.html?_fsub=5467307&_sid=65375763&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322


Richard.

 

[Joro]

I am currently on selecting microscope.
It is very difficult, most stores are only online.
And it's very risky.
Perhaps you will choose a cheaper option ... I'm still a beginner!
It turned out that all the instruments in this profession are very expensive!
You will need to imroviziram ...
I'll be glad of any advice from you!
Greetings to all!

 

[monk]

it used to be rack & pinion. not sure what to call it now.

 

[Beladran]

Well $80 bucks later I got replacements part heading to the house.

 

[atexascowboy2011]

:clapping: You got off cheap, IF, there are no other problems.

 

[monk]

if you're not familiar with scopes and their use, don't be in a hurry to buy one. first-- you want to chose a binocular zoom scope. with a .5x objective. whether new or used, regardless of brand, these 3 features are a must for engraving. bargains are available thru ebay. take your time and familiarize yourself with what's available. i doubt you're going to find a good deal for less than $500.00 u.s. this will let you know -you're going to have to spend some cash to get what you seek. how much you spend is up to you. good luck, joro in your search.

 

[atexascowboy2011]

Joro
First thing for you to do is contact mrthe on this forum.
He, also, is from Spain. He will be a good contact for you.
Heck, he may even have an extra scope!

 

[Joro]

Thank you very much for your advice!
You're very kind.
I stopped a microscope as new 300 euros.
I think I can at the moment.
I do not know whether it is correct to post here its data to tell me if I can use it in the engraving.
And all I want to ask such elementary things though because there are professionals ...
I only just begun!

Greetings to all!

pp I already have a table ...