Jewelers loop

[journeyoftheanimals]

I want to get a jewelers loop but not sure where to get it. I can find them on e-bay but was hopping to find them local. Anyone have an idea?

[DougsGraphics]

If you're gonna buy one on-line, certainly look to the site sponsors. If you just want to get one locally, try your local photography shops. Loupes are used a great deal by us old-fashioned film finatics!

[cjoej]

Try your local hobby shop, coin/stamp shop, photo shop and maybe the local Ace Hardware store (they surprise me with what they carry) or the "specialty tool store".

SWC
Joe

[mlamp20412]

maybe call a local mom and pop jewelry store and ask if they know of a local source. They may even have an old one they would offer to sell for a few bucks.
I also read somewhere an old style movie projector lense works and could be picked up at garage sale or online inexpensivley if you get lucky. Have not tried this myself....

[pris]

Not sure about MN, but we have weekly swap meets here in southern california. There are sure to be booths that sell that sort of item. Other than that, I would definitely try a photography shop.

[TonyinCT]

I sell a 10X loupe for 8.00 if you're interested.