Re: [Histonet] Microtome alignment
Amos, indication it is the most practical answer. Histology it is a combination of skills, art, and science. Jaime E Plata MD. MT. HTL (ASCP) --- On Wed, 8/18/10, Amos Brooks amosbro...@gmail.com wrote: From: Amos Brooks amosbro...@gmail.com Subject: [Histonet] Microtome alignment To: sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 6:57 PM Hi, My favorite tool works on all microtomes and is priced perfectly. The knobs on the block holder move the block so when it looks like you are going to cut too much of a block you turn them and, voila, a perfectly aligned microtome. Amos Message: 2 Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:16:26 -0500 From: Sharon.Davis-Devine sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com Subject: [Histonet] Microtome alignment To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: fe4513daaa85804d9a9fbac9c1ee7a668edbe...@exchangeccabe.carle.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii We are having a continuing issue of too much tissue being cut off when facing off a block for recuts. We have tried a couple of different methods for aligning our microtomes without much success. Does anyone out there have any advice on how to properly align them and what tool to use? Also, how often do you perform this re-alignment? The majority of our microtomes are older so more wear and tear and things move out of place more often. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Davis-Devine, CT (ASCP) Cytology-Histology Supervisor Carle Foundation Hospital Laboratory and Pathology Services 611 West Park Street Urbana, Illinois 61801 217-383-3572 sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Microtome alignment
This is a learned histology skill, but there are some devices which can be used to align different microtomes available, and you can test your adjustments with blank blocks. Also newer microtomes have a device on the block holder that will align the position in the X-Y axis in the zero position. Joelle Weaver From: sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:16:26 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Microtome alignment We are having a continuing issue of too much tissue being cut off when facing off a block for recuts. We have tried a couple of different methods for aligning our microtomes without much success. Does anyone out there have any advice on how to properly align them and what tool to use? Also, how often do you perform this re-alignment? The majority of our microtomes are older so more wear and tear and things move out of place more often. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Davis-Devine, CT (ASCP) Cytology-Histology Supervisor Carle Foundation Hospital Laboratory and Pathology Services 611 West Park Street Urbana, Illinois 61801 217-383-3572 sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Microtome alignment
A while back I remember someone suggestion something like a right angle device that carpenters use. It's basically just a piece of metal that is a right angle triangle that you put up against the chuck and on the knife mount. Then you align the chuck so it is a a right angle to the knife mount. It looks like this:l\ l \ l\ This is my best attempt at computer drawing. l __ \ I don't thing they cost very much, much less that $700. Paula :-) On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 8:05 PM, WILLIAM DESALVO wdesalvo@hotmail.comwrote: Since you have older microtomes, I suggest using an alignment block at each microtome instead of purchasing the alignment tools. The tools can be found on the web ttp://www.grale.com.au/products/view/804 , but they can be expensive (as much as $700.00 each). If you have more than one manufacturer for your microtomes, you will need to purchase one for each brand. Try using your largest embedding mold and make a blank block for each microtome. This can bee done first thing each morning. Use the block to align the chuck each morning before cutting. If you see drift throughout the day, add one or more checks during the day. Making a fresh block each day gives you a good standard and keeps the variation down. I also suggest you look at your embedding method and make sure you have a standardized procedure for all tissue types for orientation of tissue and exact placement in the mold. Embed your tissue on one plane with as little paraffin as possible on the bottom of the mold. Reducing variation at embedding will greatly assist you in reducing the amount of facing required to start producing sections and also reduce the need to align the chuck to the block/tissue. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Chair, NSH QCC Prodcution Manager, Sonora Quest Laboratories From: sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:16:26 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Microtome alignment We are having a continuing issue of too much tissue being cut off when facing off a block for recuts. We have tried a couple of different methods for aligning our microtomes without much success. Does anyone out there have any advice on how to properly align them and what tool to use? Also, how often do you perform this re-alignment? The majority of our microtomes are older so more wear and tear and things move out of place more often. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Davis-Devine, CT (ASCP) Cytology-Histology Supervisor Carle Foundation Hospital Laboratory and Pathology Services 611 West Park Street Urbana, Illinois 61801 217-383-3572 sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Paula Sicurello 6 of 6 Duke Healthcare System EM Lab ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Microtome alignment
Yes, these used to be available from Newcomer supply, but I think they are now de-funked. Try a google search perhaps? Joelle Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:23 -0400 From: pat...@gmail.com To: wdesalvo@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome alignment CC: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu A while back I remember someone suggestion something like a right angle device that carpenters use. It's basically just a piece of metal that is a right angle triangle that you put up against the chuck and on the knife mount. Then you align the chuck so it is a a right angle to the knife mount. It looks like this: l\ l \ l \ This is my best attempt at computer drawing. l __ \ I don't thing they cost very much, much less that $700. Paula :-) On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 8:05 PM, WILLIAM DESALVO wdesalvo@hotmail.comwrote: Since you have older microtomes, I suggest using an alignment block at each microtome instead of purchasing the alignment tools. The tools can be found on the web ttp://www.grale.com.au/products/view/804 , but they can be expensive (as much as $700.00 each). If you have more than one manufacturer for your microtomes, you will need to purchase one for each brand. Try using your largest embedding mold and make a blank block for each microtome. This can bee done first thing each morning. Use the block to align the chuck each morning before cutting. If you see drift throughout the day, add one or more checks during the day. Making a fresh block each day gives you a good standard and keeps the variation down. I also suggest you look at your embedding method and make sure you have a standardized procedure for all tissue types for orientation of tissue and exact placement in the mold. Embed your tissue on one plane with as little paraffin as possible on the bottom of the mold. Reducing variation at embedding will greatly assist you in reducing the amount of facing required to start producing sections and also reduce the need to align the chuck to the block/tissue. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Chair, NSH QCC Prodcution Manager, Sonora Quest Laboratories From: sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:16:26 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Microtome alignment We are having a continuing issue of too much tissue being cut off when facing off a block for recuts. We have tried a couple of different methods for aligning our microtomes without much success. Does anyone out there have any advice on how to properly align them and what tool to use? Also, how often do you perform this re-alignment? The majority of our microtomes are older so more wear and tear and things move out of place more often. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Davis-Devine, CT (ASCP) Cytology-Histology Supervisor Carle Foundation Hospital Laboratory and Pathology Services 611 West Park Street Urbana, Illinois 61801 217-383-3572 sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Paula Sicurello 6 of 6 Duke Healthcare System EM Lab ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Microtome alignment
I assume you are referring to a small carpenter's square. That will only allow you to square up the chuck from top to bottom. It would not work for left and right adjustments. Marketlab sells an alignment tool that they claim will work for multiple microtomes. I have not tried it though. It lists for $775. I have considered having a piece of steel welded to an old knife holder and just adjust the chuck until it is flat against the steel. Should work and won't cost $775. Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP) Histology Co-ordinator Licking Memorial Health Systems (740) 348-4163 (740) 348-4166 tmcne...@lmhealth.org www.LMHealth.org -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Sicurello Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:00 AM To: WILLIAM DESALVO Cc: histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome alignment A while back I remember someone suggestion something like a right angle device that carpenters use. It's basically just a piece of metal that is a right angle triangle that you put up against the chuck and on the knife mount. Then you align the chuck so it is a a right angle to the knife mount. It looks like this:l\ l \ l\ This is my best attempt at computer drawing. l __ \ I don't thing they cost very much, much less that $700. Paula :-) On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 8:05 PM, WILLIAM DESALVO wdesalvo@hotmail.comwrote: Since you have older microtomes, I suggest using an alignment block at each microtome instead of purchasing the alignment tools. The tools can be found on the web ttp://www.grale.com.au/products/view/804 , but they can be expensive (as much as $700.00 each). If you have more than one manufacturer for your microtomes, you will need to purchase one for each brand. Try using your largest embedding mold and make a blank block for each microtome. This can bee done first thing each morning. Use the block to align the chuck each morning before cutting. If you see drift throughout the day, add one or more checks during the day. Making a fresh block each day gives you a good standard and keeps the variation down. I also suggest you look at your embedding method and make sure you have a standardized procedure for all tissue types for orientation of tissue and exact placement in the mold. Embed your tissue on one plane with as little paraffin as possible on the bottom of the mold. Reducing variation at embedding will greatly assist you in reducing the amount of facing required to start producing sections and also reduce the need to align the chuck to the block/tissue. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Chair, NSH QCC Prodcution Manager, Sonora Quest Laboratories From: sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:16:26 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Microtome alignment We are having a continuing issue of too much tissue being cut off when facing off a block for recuts. We have tried a couple of different methods for aligning our microtomes without much success. Does anyone out there have any advice on how to properly align them and what tool to use? Also, how often do you perform this re-alignment? The majority of our microtomes are older so more wear and tear and things move out of place more often. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Davis-Devine, CT (ASCP) Cytology-Histology Supervisor Carle Foundation Hospital Laboratory and Pathology Services 611 West Park Street Urbana, Illinois 61801 217-383-3572 sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet -- Paula Sicurello 6 of 6 Duke Healthcare System EM Lab ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This e-mail, including attachments, is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to whom it is addressed, and contains information from Licking Memorial Health Systems which is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, nor authorized to receive for the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mail and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message immediately. You may also contact the LMH Process Improvement Center at 740-348-4641. E-mail transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be secure
[Histonet] Microtome alignment
We recently purchased the new alignment tool from Source medical products that works on any microtome as it uses a leveling bubble. It is round, so it makes certain all is level from any direction. Works well and has helped us out. I have staff use it daily as it takes minimal time. Only $200. Dorothy Webb This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the HealthPartners Support Center by telephone at (952) 967-6600. You will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred in notifying us. HealthPartners R001.0 ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Microtome alignment
Hi, My favorite tool works on all microtomes and is priced perfectly. The knobs on the block holder move the block so when it looks like you are going to cut too much of a block you turn them and, voila, a perfectly aligned microtome. Amos Message: 2 Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:16:26 -0500 From: Sharon.Davis-Devine sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com Subject: [Histonet] Microtome alignment To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Message-ID: fe4513daaa85804d9a9fbac9c1ee7a668edbe...@exchangeccabe.carle.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii We are having a continuing issue of too much tissue being cut off when facing off a block for recuts. We have tried a couple of different methods for aligning our microtomes without much success. Does anyone out there have any advice on how to properly align them and what tool to use? Also, how often do you perform this re-alignment? The majority of our microtomes are older so more wear and tear and things move out of place more often. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Davis-Devine, CT (ASCP) Cytology-Histology Supervisor Carle Foundation Hospital Laboratory and Pathology Services 611 West Park Street Urbana, Illinois 61801 217-383-3572 sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Microtome alignment
We are having a continuing issue of too much tissue being cut off when facing off a block for recuts. We have tried a couple of different methods for aligning our microtomes without much success. Does anyone out there have any advice on how to properly align them and what tool to use? Also, how often do you perform this re-alignment? The majority of our microtomes are older so more wear and tear and things move out of place more often. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Davis-Devine, CT (ASCP) Cytology-Histology Supervisor Carle Foundation Hospital Laboratory and Pathology Services 611 West Park Street Urbana, Illinois 61801 217-383-3572 sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Microtome alignment
Since you have older microtomes, I suggest using an alignment block at each microtome instead of purchasing the alignment tools. The tools can be found on the web ttp://www.grale.com.au/products/view/804 , but they can be expensive (as much as $700.00 each). If you have more than one manufacturer for your microtomes, you will need to purchase one for each brand. Try using your largest embedding mold and make a blank block for each microtome. This can bee done first thing each morning. Use the block to align the chuck each morning before cutting. If you see drift throughout the day, add one or more checks during the day. Making a fresh block each day gives you a good standard and keeps the variation down. I also suggest you look at your embedding method and make sure you have a standardized procedure for all tissue types for orientation of tissue and exact placement in the mold. Embed your tissue on one plane with as little paraffin as possible on the bottom of the mold. Reducing variation at embedding will greatly assist you in reducing the amount of facing required to start producing sections and also reduce the need to align the chuck to the block/tissue. William DeSalvo, B.S., HTL(ASCP) Chair, NSH QCC Prodcution Manager, Sonora Quest Laboratories From: sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:16:26 -0500 Subject: [Histonet] Microtome alignment We are having a continuing issue of too much tissue being cut off when facing off a block for recuts. We have tried a couple of different methods for aligning our microtomes without much success. Does anyone out there have any advice on how to properly align them and what tool to use? Also, how often do you perform this re-alignment? The majority of our microtomes are older so more wear and tear and things move out of place more often. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sharon Davis-Devine, CT (ASCP) Cytology-Histology Supervisor Carle Foundation Hospital Laboratory and Pathology Services 611 West Park Street Urbana, Illinois 61801 217-383-3572 sharon.davis-dev...@carle.com ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Microtome Alignment
Does anyone know where I can an alignment device? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment
Newcomer sells them. Jeanine Bartlett Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch (404) 639-3590 jeanine.bartl...@cdc.hhs.gov -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of kristen arvidson Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 9:24 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment Does anyone know where I can an alignment device? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment
David Davis from CO designed an alignment device and can be purchased from Newcomer supply or I think his e-mail is still the following: davidda...@uchsc.edu Good Luck, Akemi Allison-Tacha BS, HT (ASCP) HTL Histology Manager Associated Pathology Medical Group Laboratories 105A Cooper Ct. Los Gatos, CA 95032 Cell: 425.941.4287 W: E-Mail: aallison-ta...@apmglab.com P: E-Mail: akemiat3...@yahoo.com --- On Thu, 5/7/09, kristen arvidson arvidsonkris...@yahoo.com wrote: From: kristen arvidson arvidsonkris...@yahoo.com Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment To: histonet histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009, 6:24 AM Does anyone know where I can an alignment device? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment
Microm sells a device called a histocollimeter, however, it only attaches to their microtomes to my knowledge. Bernice Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP) Northwestern University Pathology Core Facility ECOGPCO-RL 710 N Fairbanks Court Olson 8-421 Chicago,IL 60611 312-503-3723 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of kristen arvidson Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 8:24 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment Does anyone know where I can an alignment device? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment
Newcomer Supply. Jodie Robertson, HT (ASCP) QIHC Pathology Sciences Medical Group -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of kristen arvidson Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 6:24 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment Does anyone know where I can an alignment device? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment
I just went to Newcomer Supply to see what you get for $700, not much. Go to Ace Hardware and get each employee one of these. It will work just as well and works on any microtome. Buy your staff lunch with what you save. http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1286367cp=fbc=1pg=3kw=levellmdn=Price+Rangefbn=StorePrice%7CUnder+%2425.00fr=StorePrice%2FACE%2F%2F2500parentPage=searchsearchId=37640061873 http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1286367cp=fbc=1pg=3kw=levellmdn=Price+Rangefbn=StorePrice%7CUnder+%2425.00fr=StorePrice%2FACE%2F%2F2500parentPage=searchsearchId=37640061873 Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. Jodie Robertson wrote: Newcomer Supply. Jodie Robertson, HT (ASCP) QIHC Pathology Sciences Medical Group -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of kristen arvidson Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 6:24 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment Does anyone know where I can an alignment device? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment
As an old carpenter I quickly adapted a speed square to do pretty much the same thing as the $775.00 unit or the torpedo level. The speed square has the advantage of squaring the block holder to a true flat surface (the base of the microtome) it works quite well ... it is positive and quick. See the Ace website below. I also use the torpedo level as a double check. http://www.acehardware.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=kw=speed%20squareo rigkw=speed%20squaresr=1 Gary (in California) -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Victor Tobias Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 9:21 AM To: Jodie Robertson Cc: histonet Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment I just went to Newcomer Supply to see what you get for $700, not much. Go to Ace Hardware and get each employee one of these. It will work just as well and works on any microtome. Buy your staff lunch with what you save. http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1286367cp=fbc=1 pg=3kw=levellmdn=Price+Rangefbn=StorePrice%7CUnder+%2425.00fr=Store Price%2FACE%2F%2F2500parentPage=searchsearchId=37640061873 http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1286367cp=fbc= 1pg=3kw=levellmdn=Price+Rangefbn=StorePrice%7CUnder+%2425.00fr=Stor ePrice%2FACE%2F%2F2500parentPage=searchsearchId=3764006187 3 Victor Victor Tobias Clinical Applications Analyst University of Washington Medical Center Dept of Pathology Room BB220 1959 NE Pacific Seattle, WA 98195 vic...@pathology.washington.edu 206-598-2792 206-598-7659 Fax = Privileged, confidential or patient identifiable information may be contained in this message. This information is meant only for the use of the intended recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, or if the message has been addressed to you in error, do not read, disclose, reproduce, distribute, disseminate or otherwise use this transmission. Instead, please notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. Jodie Robertson wrote: Newcomer Supply. Jodie Robertson, HT (ASCP) QIHC Pathology Sciences Medical Group -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of kristen arvidson Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 6:24 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment Does anyone know where I can an alignment device? ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Make a Tiny URL of that thing...RE: [Histonet] Microtome Alignment
Victor wrote: Go to Ace Hardware and get each employee one of these... http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1286367cp=fbc=1pg=3kw=levellmdn=Price+Rangefbn=StorePrice%7CUnder+%2425.00fr=StorePrice%2FACE%2F%2F2500parentPage=searchsearchId=37640061873 You all need to learn about TinyURL.com. You can paste in a large URL and it makes tiny one that is easy to use in emails. Sometimes the long ones get cut up in email and don't work Here is the same link as above, but after using tinyURL.com: http://tinyurl.com/d9y3s9 Tim Morken Supervisor, Histology / IPOX UCSF Medical Center San Francisco, CA ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] Microtome alignment
We use the microtome alignment instrument, which can be purchased from several companies. It is in our weekly checklist that all microtomes have to be adjusted (checked) with the microtome aligner. All microtomes are cut at the same angle also! Dorothy Webb, HT Regions Histology Technical Supervisor 651-254-2962 This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the HealthPartners Support Center by telephone at (952) 967-6600. You will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred in notifying us. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
