Vernier Microscope, Students

Horizontal and vertical scales of brass steel. The cast iron base is fitted with levelling screws with the top duly machined over which slides a metal carriage. Slide can be clamped at any position by means of clamping screw. A vertical slide operating in a similar way is fitted on the horizontal carriage. The microscope with rack and pinion is fitted on this vertical carriage and can be clamped in a vertical or horizontal position. Stage for placing objects for measurement is fitted with perspex plate. Achromatic lenses have been used. Slides travel 180 mm horizontally and 140 mm vertically. Vernier reading 0.02 or 0.01 mm. Supplied in wooden polished case.