You guys are the pioneers.
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einman wrote:Yes. Good Luck! It can get rather involved. I will keep an eye on your posts! As well as that of mrsonchus.
You guys are the pioneers.
Charlie,charlie wrote:I just saw this Rod. Awesome job and congratulations on the nice ribbons!!
There is also a lot of helpful information shared in this post!
I am guessing you have seen this?
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/art ... ara1w.html
charlie g wrote:Beautiful refurbishment, and first cuttings,Rod. Wonderful education in the kind posters to this thread..thank you for all the content.
Say Rod...anychance that this device will accept 'disposable microtome blades'? I think John B once mentioned that he gets good results with disposable blades.?? congrats on your beautiful piece of equipment. charlie guevara
I agree, love the history aspect of this equipment.charlie g wrote:Sweet..the actual career of your equipment..that enriches your bench incredibly,Rod.
If it does not in anyway harm your istrument...I'd take a peek at some of those costly disposable blade holders which work with your microtome...then I'd think about a DIY component.
Ah..these microtomes are calling to me! charlie guevara
Ahhhh... Charlie G - you know it makes sense! You neeed one, you deserrrrvvve one, you're incomplete without one! Without one you are but a wandering wraith suffering the torments of sectioning unfulfilled!charlie g wrote:Like Aneus in Virgils: "The Anneid"...I lash myself in to the computer chair when I peruse the microtome threads in forum!
Thanks John, your confidence is inspiring.mrsonchus wrote:Rod, you're getting the idea of this, sharpening my own knife is something I couldn't even contemplate being able to do anywhere near competently - you've make what looks like a beautiful job of it!
You're ready for the full-on processing I'd say, it's nowhere near as difficult as my posts make it look - the basic process is really pretty simple given a few pointers - the microtome is the real stumbling-block as it is really a game-changer, and you've created a beauty with your hard and excellent work with your now superb machine!
You can definitely do it Rob, no doubt about it!
I enjoyed reading about this: the restoration of an old, rusted piece of superbly manufactured machinery to like-new working condition, then using it along with your experimental, innovative approach and careful work to obtain the Ten Micron Ribbon Trophy!rnabholz wrote:So today I stopped by the grocery store to get some paraffin - I know, not exactly a scientific supply depot, but I hoped good enough for testing purposes. ... Here is my trophy for tonight, a Ten Micron Ribbon.
I enjoyed reading about this: the restoration of an old, rusted piece of superbly manufactured machinery to like-new working condition, then using it along with your experimental, innovative approach and careful work to obtain the Ten Micron Ribbon Trophy![/quote]gekko wrote:
KurtM wrote:Dammit, if you don't knock it off you're gonna make me want one!
Ya, I'm doing that to you.... You are biologically predestined to have at least one of everything in microscopy, you might as well check microtome off the list..... It's Shiny....and smooooooth.....and all mechanical-ly...ooooooooh, aaaaaaahKurtM wrote:Dammit, if you don't knock it off you're gonna make me want one!
Hey Bill.billbillt wrote:You have it looking new again... If you have ever sharpened a straight razor, you will have no trouble with this... On the other hand, it takes considerable practice to develop the skill... It just takes time..
BillT
Glad you found the post useful Charlie.charlie wrote:Thanks for the ebay vendor tip Rod. I ordered 1500, 2000 and 3000 grit at prices only China can offer.
It should be noted with stones this fine that, as with using a honing strop, only very little work is needed . More will dull not sharpen.