scope angle

[jldj]

Question: What scope angle is acceptable for engraving. Str8 up & down hurts my neck. Tried many different seating positions - still no go. Been jewelerin under a scope for many years, no neck problems with my scope set-up for setting stones. Can you engrave accurately with your scope at an angle? Maybe 15 to 20deg. angle solves my neck problems. Thanks, Jack

 

[T.G.III]

Yes, it's about practice as in my case, I tilt the ball vise accordingly so that the work surface is perpendicular to the scope lens.

 

[jldj]

tks.

 

[monk]

i dont think a numerical angle exists. your bench, the scope, your chair, and all the goodies you commonly reach for will (or should) determine this "angle". to be situated in such a place must be done in comfort. one must think thru all this to work in comfort . sitting for 8 hours without total regard for ergonomics is arecipe for many aches and pains.