What's the best miniature UV torch available these days??

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Miscstuff, Jun 29, 2017.

  1. Miscstuff

    Miscstuff Sometimesgetsitright

    Thought I might ask the experts what they consider to be the best miniature UV torch currently available. They are useful for detecting repairs, restorations and things like Vaseline glass. Not sure what power level is required to achieve those things with different ambient lighting levels so someone might like to chip in. Personally I would prefer something small enough to fit in my pocket if such a device exists.
    Cheers
    Stephen
     
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  2. gerspee

    gerspee Well-Known Member

    These money checkers are good for it . Mostly with two small blacklights in it . Cheap second to buy . Also the nail lights for gel nails are okay and cheap to buy in any hardware or toy store
     
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  3. Vernon Ward

    Vernon Ward New Member

    There is a very nice quality pocket UV light available from Amazon for less than $10.
     
  4. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    I have a Scorpion finder, found in sports stores. Small hand held UV flashlight. The higher the lumens the stronger the light and higher the price.

    There are also some loupes available with light and UV light available. Been thinking about getting one of those. Can find them on Amazon under Jewelers loupe.
     
  5. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    I had to look twice, wondering why you'd need a torch. Then I remembered that's what our British cousins call a flashlight. :p:p
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, this turns out to be a language forum as well.:)
    We all end up with extra language skills, which, as I said in another thread, boosts your IQ:
    https://www.antiquers.com/threads/mexican-silver-bow-tie-makers-mark.18598/
     
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  7. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    They actually do make silver bow ties.... Cor-Sine-Labe-Doli-Product-Fiche-F-W-2010-2011.pdf-1-pagina-4.jpg
     
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I saw those, but none of the ones I saw were Taxco made.
     
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