AO 820 Microtome

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Charles
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AO 820 Microtome

#1 Post by Charles » Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:04 pm

My AO 820 microtome arrived a couple of days ago. It's heavier than I thought it would be, 65 lbs or 30Kg. Seems to be in really good condition and seems to operate as it should. Came with a Lipshaw knife which also seems to be in nice shape. I'll get it cleaned up and see about trying some sections.
AO Microtome with Knife
AO Microtome with Knife
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AO Microtome Open
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Crater Eddie
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Re: AO 820 Microtome

#2 Post by Crater Eddie » Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:26 pm

Beautiful machine! I hope it works as well as it looks.
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Re: AO 820 Microtome

#3 Post by 75RR » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:56 pm

That is indeed a wonderful looking machine. Precision engineering. Surprised at the weight, do watch your back!
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Re: AO 820 Microtome

#4 Post by einman » Wed Apr 15, 2015 3:35 am

Very Clean! Love AO equipment.
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Re: AO 820 Microtome

#5 Post by billbillt » Wed May 06, 2015 9:29 pm

WOW!!... That one looks new under the cover!....
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Re: AO 820 Microtome

#6 Post by mrsonchus » Thu May 07, 2015 12:28 am

Oh what a beautiful sight - I drool.... Waaaaay beyond my budget - I can't even begin to dream about owning and using such a majestic behemoth - it's enough to turn the mind of an amateur slicer! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Gimmeeeeee...... I'll be kind to it - it'd love it over here in the UK!
Lovely sight, many congratulations - you're a very lucky fellow. :D :mrgreen:

Phew, I'm off to pat my trusty Rocker! :D
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Re: AO 820 Microtome

#7 Post by Naphthalene » Sun May 24, 2015 10:58 am

Looks just like a new from inside! Great purchase.
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