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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2412200, member: 24314&quot;]I think [USER=24994]@Billyray[/USER] had the best idea.&nbsp; Weigh it.&nbsp; Sorry I forgot <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie45" alt=":eggface:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie46" alt=":facepalm:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> to mention the easiest test.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; We could have saved you the cost of the micrometer.&nbsp; It is nice to have one though. </p><p><br /></p><p>Now you get to go back on to Amazon and get a small digital pocket size scale (under $20).&nbsp; Many of the TPGS authenticators keep one on their desk and take them to shows.&nbsp; You&#039;ll get lots of use from one of these!&nbsp; Didn&#039;t think to tell you to get one with the micrometer <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie46" alt=":facepalm:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /><img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now all you&#039;ll need is a velvet jewelers pad, a good incandescent lamp, an OTT fluorescent lamp, and some triplet hand lenses.&nbsp; I use a B&amp;L 3X, 4X, 7X plastic lens combo along with B&amp;L Hastings triplets in 5X or 7X (it&#039;s at home and I don&#039;t remember), 10X, 14X, and 20X.&nbsp; Each lens has a specific use <span style="color: #00b359">BUT THIS IS OVER KILL!</span>&nbsp; Some people collect watches; I like hand lenses <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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