Suggestions for Work Surface

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Suggestions for Work Surface

#1 Post by linuxusr » Tue May 04, 2021 11:38 pm

Hello All:

I'm trying to find something for a work surface best for mounting and manipulating specimens. I am thinking about the hard plastic cutting boards which are washable, could be cut on with a scalpel, etc.

This moveable work surface item I would put on my lab table as my lab table's surface is not conducive to working with specimens.

Any other ideas?
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Re: Suggestions for Work Surface

#2 Post by Voyager-1 » Wed May 05, 2021 12:09 am

Linuxusr,
Polypropylene carving & cutting boards work for me.
Just need to label use it only for lab.

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/ ... ion/822660

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Re: Suggestions for Work Surface

#3 Post by linuxusr » Wed May 05, 2021 2:48 am

Cool, v, thanks.
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Re: Suggestions for Work Surface

#4 Post by Greg Howald » Wed May 05, 2021 2:58 am

I use those thin disposable cutting boards and replace about once a month. They don't stand up to prolonged use but they are light weight, easy to store and don't break my bank.
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Re: Suggestions for Work Surface

#5 Post by MicroBob » Wed May 05, 2021 8:32 am

I have this in use:

My favourite:- piece of planed wood , 10cm x 25cm x 0,8cm
I take notes on it if necessary and from time to time just plane the surface

An 8cm x 12cm planed board on 3cm high feet - makes handling easier sometimes

A sheet of glass 20cm x 25cm - easy to clean

cold cuts plates from porcelain and stainless steel - borders are useful for transporting stain bottles etc.

kitchen trays normal and small

baking dish - good for samples and chemicals bottles - good to store a project in progress

One tip: An assortment of dark and bright surfaces use useful for visibility

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Re: Suggestions for Work Surface

#6 Post by Charles » Wed May 05, 2021 11:45 am

linuxusr wrote:
Tue May 04, 2021 11:38 pm
Hello All:

I'm trying to find something for a work surface best for mounting and manipulating specimens. I am thinking about the hard plastic cutting boards which are washable, could be cut on with a scalpel, etc.

This moveable work surface item I would put on my lab table as my lab table's surface is not conducive to working with specimens.

Any other ideas?
Glass would work well if you are dissecting specimens. You can cut on it and it can be cleaned/disinfected easily. I use a rectangle glass plate 3"x6" for anything from cutting on or use in my diatom manipulation and mounting. If you need lighting, you can place it on a stereoscope stage and light it from below and above.

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