[Rockhounds] Two Questions Re Substage Light/Core drilling

[DonH]

kugeln at peoplepc.com wrote:

> 1) I have a petrographic microscope which probably would be adequate except I need increased illumination. Repeated inquiries to seller have produced no information about bulbs, etc. No way of telling who was bulb manufacturer. ANY IDEAS? Might an electrician be able to do something that would help?

Hi,

You didn't say what kind of scope you have.  Many scopes can now be 
adapted with fiber optic illumination.  I know someone who has made 
adapters for the Ortholux, Dialux, and other models.

Also, if you know the make and model of scope, there are a few sources 
of rare lamps on the net.  One is http://www.bulbdirect.com/ .

Good luck,
Don