Linen tester, 10x mag + light + scale

Summary

10X12

10X magnification, 12mm diameter lens

Comments

This one has the smallest lens, 12mm diameter, but the combination of a light plus being able to focus the lens makes this the nicest of the small linen testers, very sharp image.

Technical

Magnification / lens size in mm: : 10X12

Maximum working distance: 20mm

Size open 40 X 40 X 35 mm

Size folded 40 X 40 X 15 mm

Light: : LED light built in

Origin / brand: we import these from China

Construction / presentation: plastic lens, black plastic casing, folds flat, scale moulded into base. Supplied in a pouch.

Measuring scale: marked in millimetres and also inches (down to 1/8ths).

Further information

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