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building bore scope

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:31 pm
by spudmanb3
I am need a bore scope or laproscope. capable of fitting into size .17" or smaller. $1,000 dollars is to much to buy a bore scope. need ideas ie what matierials how to build.

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:39 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
check the patents ;)

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:30 pm
by jimmy101
The 0.17" limit is going to be a challenge.

You can get fairly cheap bore scopes at 1/2"D for $139,
http://www.tooldesk.com/automotive/SLIP ... scope.aspx

1/4"D for $320 http://www.tooldesk.com/automotive/VOPV ... -LEDs.aspx

Hmm, where can you get a ~0.15" fiber optic cable?