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pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 8:09 pm Received some cruddy coins, some broken today. Very pleased with them I can practice cleaning without worrying about spoiling anything of interest. I tried to get some distilled water but ended up with demineralised water. It is working, but I googled it and it is not the same as distilled water, so I have ordered some from Amazon. After a couple of hours soaking, some of the crud is coming off but it will be a long process and my rose Bush may be thornless by autumn. What do you use to light and magnify s o that you can see what you are doing? I have a good light and a loupe but I am one hand short to be able to clean and see at the same time! The budget doesn't stretch to a microscope and the magnification of lamp magnifier on Amazon looks woefully inadequate. Any advice would be gratefully received. Report this Post to the Staff

Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 8:21 pm To have your hands free: Not sure what types you may find in your area or can order through the mail (post) I have an old version my girlfriend used for knitting http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/pro...-15x-3x.html I haven't tried this type http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/pro...25x-35x.html I have a version of this one, very handy http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/goo...gnifier.html Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 8:34 pm If you are planning on cleaning a lot of coins than you should probably buy a Stereo Microscope. One that is 10 to 30 power. You should be able to find them on ebay for under $100. Report this Post to the Staff
jcmworld Pillar of the Community United States 567 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 9:09 pm Demin and Distilled will work equally well. They are both water which has been stripped of its trace dissolved minerals. I just sprung for one of these bad boys, $42 shipped. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-800X2MP...refresh=true Should be fun, it hooks right to the computer via USB. I use a brass wire brush to clean coins to good effect, and with few "oops" coins. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4973 Posts	Posted 05/09/2013 9:18 pm I've got a 30 buck desk magnifying/clamp lamp. distilled water, olive oil, needles...all dirt cheap...just go to local store, nothign you should have to order offline. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3445 Posts	Posted 05/10/2013 06:08 am Flea markets can be good for finding some of the 'stuff'. A little known secret ..... 50mm SLR lenses off of old film cameras make excellent 'desk' loupes (a bit too large for your pocket !) A good Nikon or Yashica etc can often be found for $5 and have sharp resolution with no distortion around the edges. The real old ones weigh a bit much (all metal) but the newer ones are light weight. Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 05/10/2013 12:40 pm You can try something like this, which there are many types for sale, here in the U.K. http://www.yatesandsuddell.co.uk/Ea...MbtAodlz4AJA Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 05/10/2013 2:57 pm Loads of ideas giving me lots to think about. I really appreciate it, thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
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