Re: [Histonet] RE: Removing PMMA blocks from glass vials

2009-04-03 Thread Peter Carroll
yup, i used to give them a quick dip in liquid nitrogen then whack them with the edge of a metal spatula. under the hood, of course, with a thick layer of glass between my face/body and the flying glass shards ;) Swain, Frances L wrote: I would not use liquid nitrogen. The safest way to do th

[Histonet] RE: Removing PMMA blocks from glass vials

2009-04-03 Thread Swain, Frances L
I would not use liquid nitrogen. The safest way to do this is to put the blocks in a refrigerator freezer for a couple of hours. Remove quickly, remove caps, wrap in paper towels and hit with a hammer. Be sure to wear protective clothing, eye covers and gloves. When the glass has broken into