[Histonet] Histonet Digest, Vol 233, Issue 3

[John O’Brien]

Need pictures of microtome and blade holder to help
IMEB Inc

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>   1. Blade holder assitance (Charles Riley)
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> Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2023 11:34:35 -0400
> From: Charles Riley <criley at udel.edu>
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> Hello all,
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> I am working with a microtome that has an unusual blade holder.  Standard
> low profile blades are too short and are covered by the stage so no cutting
> occurs. The standard high profile blades stick out above the blade holder
> edge significantly and this causes wobble in the blade while sectioning
> (creating thick and thin sections and or skipping sections entirely before
> cutting a really thick section).
> 
> Can anyone suggest what type of blade I should purchase to use with this
> holder?  I was thinking maybe sapphire knife blades might fit but didn't
> want to waste money buying items I don't need
> 
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