[Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks

For years I have used a palette knife used for mixing and painting with any artist media. You will find it in the art section of any art/craft store. They have a handle and a flexible blade that does not have a cutting edge on it. I have had the same one for years. If you have a heavy workload,

RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 11:30 AM To: Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth) Cc: HISTONET; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: Re: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks If you put a piece of paper towel in the bottom of the "drip catcher" you just c

[Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks

Thank you to all who have responded to my question. I do greatly appreciate it ! Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medical Center. __ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Ho

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If you put a piece of paper towel in the bottom of the "drip catcher" you just change that and it makes it much easier. "Grantham, Andrea L - (algranth)" Sent by: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu 08/08/2011 08:28 AM To cc HISTONET Subject Re: [Histonet] kni

Re: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks

Actually we have a ParaTrimmer too - it was not that expensive and we love it. We paid @ $500 for ours and I see the they are a bit more expensive now - list price anyway. To solve the drip problem I put one of the tops from the boxes of pipette tips under the ledge and it catches all the drips.

Re: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks

Don't look in a catalog - go to Target or WalMart and look on the wall with kitchen gadgets. It will be much cheaper. On Aug 8, 2011, at 6:28 AM, wrote: > Hi All, > > I wonder if someone could help me with this! > > I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the > p

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t; Date: Mon Aug 08, 2011 -- 08:29:18 AM To: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu,histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks Hi All, I wonder if someone could help me with this! I am looking for a stainless steel knife

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tonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks Hi, Here we are using the "melter" or the knife depends on the technician and the number of blocks. Regards Jeanne Jeanne Estabel, PhD Scientific Manager Histology Operations Manager Mouse G

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: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks Since I haven't seen anyone talk about this yet, I feel obligated to tell you all that there is a handy dandy little "melter" out there for getting the excess paraffin off the blocks. You just r

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n.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rathborne, Toni Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 10:50 AM To: 'Paula Pierce'; Histonet Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks I usually use one of the embedding molds. -Original Me

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ust 08, 2011 10:32 AM To: 'sris...@mail.holyname.org'; histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks We use a couple of butter knives we brought from home. Hazel Horn Hazel Horn, HT

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To: "sris...@mail.holyname.org" ; "histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" ; "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" Sent: Mon, August 8, 2011 9:32:08 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks We use a couple of butter knives we brought f

[Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks

il.holyname.org" ; "histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" ; "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" Sent: Mon, August 8, 2011 9:32:08 AM Subject: RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks We use a couple of butter knives we brought from home. Hazel Horn

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; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks Hi All, I wonder if someone could help me with this! I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in a

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I always used my Wenger Swiss Army pocket knife. René J. --- On Mon, 8/8/11, sris...@mail.holyname.org wrote: From: sris...@mail.holyname.org Subject: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks To: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu, histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu

RE: [Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks

AHA! I have an Answer! EMS (Electron Microscopy Sciences) sells a "One-Piece Scalpel Blade with Handle" Cat. #72048-01 that is perfect for cleaning blocks of excess paraffin! I've had one for over 30 years and it will retire with me! It is initially sharp (but not as sharp as a normal blade wou

[Histonet] knife used for cleaning paraffin off the blocks

Hi All, I wonder if someone could help me with this! I am looking for a stainless steel knife that we use to scrape off the paraffin from the embedded blocks. I could not find the 6 inches size knife in any catalog. Thanks in advance Mala Nirmala Srishan Histology Supervisor Holy Name Medi