Dear Histonetters:
I am interested in acquiring a pitcher and heating jacket for melting and
pouring paraffin during manual embedding. My work is relatively low volume
and in a university research lab setting so I am trying to avoid purchasing
an expensive embedding station. Can anyone recommend a
My most heartfelt thanks to all those who answered my call for help.
Collectively you provided me with very helpful information that allowed me
to reach a decision regarding my microtome.
Best regards to all,
Scott
Scott L. Parker, PhD
Assistant Professor Biology
Coastal Carolina University
Dear all,
I have access to a Spencer AO 820 microtome (a "black beauty" in
Histo-parlance) that is does not have a disposable blade holder nor a chuck
for holding paraffin cassettes. The microtome otherwise appears to be in
good condition. I would like to get suggestions for where I might be able
