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<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 559034, member: 5833"]The magnifier I use the most, & sometimes use in conjunction with the lamp's lens, fits that description, & when it's set up (I rarely use it because not enough light) you also see ruled edges on the lower piece that let you measure out a square inch. I was told it was used for printing, to count dots, but it would be just as useful for counting knots.</p><p><br /></p><p>I forget how I got mine, but it's old, really heavy brass that was covered in black enamel paint, now wearing away, & a very good lens. Almost my best friend.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 559034, member: 5833"]The magnifier I use the most, & sometimes use in conjunction with the lamp's lens, fits that description, & when it's set up (I rarely use it because not enough light) you also see ruled edges on the lower piece that let you measure out a square inch. I was told it was used for printing, to count dots, but it would be just as useful for counting knots. I forget how I got mine, but it's old, really heavy brass that was covered in black enamel paint, now wearing away, & a very good lens. Almost my best friend.[/QUOTE]
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