[Histonet] Re: Blade Angle on Microtome

[Charles.Scouten <@t> leica-microsystems.com]

The blade angle should always be so the final bevel face on the bottom
of the blade is parallel to the direction of motion.  This is discussed
in Dr. Peter’s book, “A Practical guide to frozen sections”
 
Cordially,
Charles W. Scouten, Ph.D
Product Manager, MNL
Biosystems Division
 
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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Poole,
Kimberly <Kimberly.Poole <@t> drdc-rddc.gc.ca>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 3:02 PM
To: <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] Re: Blade Angle on Microtome
 
Hi everyone, 



I have a really simple question to ask. What angle would you have your
blade at on your microtome machine? Right now mine is set to 0 but I am
wondering if I should increase this because I am seeing some vibration.
Thanks for your help! 



Kimberly 



Kimberly Poole B.Sc 

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