[Histonet] microtome repair

[Jennifer MacDonald]

We have a Shandon Finesse 315 microtome in need of repairs.  We are 
located in Southern California.   It is difficult to find anyone to repair 
these microtomes, other than Thermo.  My hesitancy with Thermo is the 
guesstimate that I was given.  $200 per hour travel time, mileage, labor 
and parts.  The estimate is for $1500 to $2000.  This is way beyond the 
budget of a community college histo program, particularly since this is 
the second microtome to have a similar problem.  The microtomes are a 
little over two years old with minimal usage.
Doe anyone know of a reasonable company that can repair these microtomes?
Thank you,


Jennifer MacDonald
Director, Histotechnician Training Program
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 N. Grand Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-5611 ext. 4884
jmacdonald <@t> mtsac.edu