Choosing a Handheld Microtome
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:24 pm
I would like to buy a handheld microtome. There are so many offered on eBay and Amazon, I don’t know where to begin. Many of the pictures of the microtomes offered look exactly the same. Their prices,
however, are vastly different. Many of the descriptions of these microtomes are exactly the same. They appear to be written by the same person.
I have watched the Microbehunter video in which Oliver shows his new microtome purchase (the one that comes in the blue box). I would like my purchase to include the items shown in the video. Oliver also mentions the advantage of having an internal specimen clamp which his purchase did not have.
I have found a number of microtomes that have this internal clamp, but they are not offered with a table clamp. One such microtome does not include the knife which must be purchased separately.
My first priority is a well made microtome that includes a table clamp. Second, is an included knife.
I have read mixed reviews regarding the internal specimen clamp, so that is something I am unsure about.
I would like to spend up to $100. I can spend a little more if necessary. I just bought my first microscope and look forward to making my own slides. I think a microtome will make this process a bit easier.
Any suggestions regarding choosing a microtome would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your help.
Danielle
however, are vastly different. Many of the descriptions of these microtomes are exactly the same. They appear to be written by the same person.
I have watched the Microbehunter video in which Oliver shows his new microtome purchase (the one that comes in the blue box). I would like my purchase to include the items shown in the video. Oliver also mentions the advantage of having an internal specimen clamp which his purchase did not have.
I have found a number of microtomes that have this internal clamp, but they are not offered with a table clamp. One such microtome does not include the knife which must be purchased separately.
My first priority is a well made microtome that includes a table clamp. Second, is an included knife.
I have read mixed reviews regarding the internal specimen clamp, so that is something I am unsure about.
I would like to spend up to $100. I can spend a little more if necessary. I just bought my first microscope and look forward to making my own slides. I think a microtome will make this process a bit easier.
Any suggestions regarding choosing a microtome would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your help.
Danielle