Multiple magnifications (3 different), in a SAK ???

neillcurrie · **on:** October 07, 2013, 10:04:25 PM

So, as I was driving along today an idea popped into my head from nowhere. Has anyone attempted to put two Mag glasses alongside each other in a single SAK ? That way, one *might* be able to get three different magnifications out of the two lenses, depending on their differing magnification powers, and focusing parameters.
Since I don't have spare Magnifying glasses handy, I'd need to break down two SAK's just to even check the feasibility of the project, but the idea sounds pretty cool...........even though it may have limited utility (to me).

Metropolicity · **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:15:08 PM

Quote from: neillcurrie on October 07, 2013, 10:04:25 PM

So, as I was driving along today an idea popped into my head from nowhere. Has anyone attempted to put two Mag glasses alongside each other in a single SAK ? That way, one *might* be able to get three different magnifications out of the two lenses, depending on their powers, and focusing parameters.
Since I don't have spare Magnifying glasses handy, I'd need to break down two SAK's just to even check the feasibility of the project, but the idea sounds pretty cool...........even though it may have limited utility (to me).

WHOA! that's a great idea! I just pulled out my Explorer and Swisschamp and doubled them up, it's TOTALLY doable. The result gets VERY close.

captain spaulding · **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:22:19 PM

That's actually a great idea and i'm surprised no one's mentioned it before. Awesome concept that i'm sure will work.

Nhoj · **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:44:07 PM

I think Heinz mentioned it before for a nature walk sak for his daughter

EDIT: Here it is http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=42542
He said kkokkliolis thought of it

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:47:25 PM

4 lenses for SAK binoculars

captain spaulding · **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2013, 10:53:13 PM

Quote from: Nhoj on October 07, 2013, 10:44:07 PM

I think Heinz mentioned it before for a nature walk sak for his daughter

EDIT: Here it is http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=42542
He said kkokkliolis thought of it

I guess I was wrong and someone else did mention it before. Still a awesome idea though.

Syph007 · **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2013, 11:12:22 PM

Maybe that can be a use for the 30 or so odd mag glasses I have that few people ever request in mods. The all plastic all clear ones seem to get little love.

Neat idea too... what If I put 10 together, would it make a super laser?

Metropolicity · **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2013, 11:19:52 PM

Quote from: Syph007 on October 07, 2013, 11:12:22 PM

Maybe that can be a use for the 30 or so odd mag glasses I have that few people ever request in mods. The all plastic all clear ones seem to get little love.

Neat idea too... what If I put 10 together, would it make a super laser?

Lol. Don't leave it out, it'll burn a hole in ANYTHING with candle light!

Maybe it can be used a fire starter if a flashlight is shone thru it.

There is always a way, hack on!

PTRSAK · **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2013, 07:01:26 AM

reminds me of this...

victordomingos · **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2013, 09:29:12 AM

Two lenses, if correctly positioned, would act as a microscope. We could have a magnification of 24x, I guess (8x plus 4x). It would be awesome for some people :-)