Here you can discuss all microscopy-related accessories and equipment (microtomes, filters...)
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legionair
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by legionair » Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:03 am
Something I learned while I was a glass art aprentice and that also counts here;When using a brush to clean your microscope the best one to use is a (real)badger hair shaving brush.
Their haires are the softest in the world and will prevent scratches on your optics.
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GerryR
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by GerryR » Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:53 pm
The Silvertip Badger Hair brushes are supposed to be the softest, but they are very pricey!! Thanks for the info.
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DonSchaeffer
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by DonSchaeffer » Fri Jan 06, 2023 1:14 am
I use a small brush like that to put specimen water on my slide along with an eye dropper and a small loop of metal.
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Hobbyst46
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by Hobbyst46 » Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:44 am
Good quality, small ladies makeup brushes are also very soft and good for the purpose.