[Histonet] AO Blade holder

[David Waugh]

> I have a question regarding a AO disposable blade holder (Cat# 824).  
> This link should show a picture of a similar one www.usedmicroscopes.com/images/AO820Microtome.jpg
>
> The blade is tightened with a lever on the right that rotates a d- 
> shaped cam. Two screws are used the set the tension that the cam  
> places on the blade, once set, the cam will tighten and loosen the  
> blade. The back of the holder is concave, and the front part convex,  
> so that when tightened, the blade will bow. I have not been able to  
> find any documentation on how tight the blade should be. It sounds  
> like most holders have flat surfaces that clamp the blade, which I  
> would think would have very different tightness requirements. Any  
> ideas from someone who uses this type of holder on how the two  
> screws should be set? Thanks, David
>
> Kent State University
> Department of Geology
> Kent, Ohio 44242
> dwaugh <@t> kent.edu
>