So I thought I would share a few pics of stages and/or devices I use to view specimens under a stereoscope. Some of these I shared previously.
More recently I purchased a Tiltable Stage from E-bay(eBay item number:295576941874). The base of the stage is sized perfectly for my Leica stand, measuring 120 mm in diameter.
I did not pay the asking price, nor should you. It required a few changes to be fully useful in my opinion.
As is, the stage will not hold position on the base. There is not enough friction. I corrected that by placing a small film of silicone around the rim of the base.
The surface of the stage is not suitable for using insect pins etc. I added a cork surface, sufficiently thick to allow pins. The cork surface is ..wait for it.. simply a coaster. You can combine more than one if you need a greater pinning depth.
These 2 small changes assisted a lot.
Stages for Stereo microscope
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Thanks posting this.
I am currently outfitting several stereomicroscope and would love to see what various stages/holders/fixtures others have found useful.
I am currently outfitting several stereomicroscope and would love to see what various stages/holders/fixtures others have found useful.
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I made one for pennies using a doorknob protector and a piece of PVC.
And some double-sided tape.
And some double-sided tape.
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^^ I like your rotating stage idea or birefringent specimens.
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You can use a donut magnet and a metal ball or one of these magnetic phone mounts too. https://a.co/d/bH6Rwat