Re: microtome

You may want to look at Leica's new microtomes. They are very expensive but
this should give you an idea about some really great microtomes. Look at the
Leica RM2125 (see under microtomes at
http://www.leica-microsystems.com/website/lms.nsf).

Gregor

"GTO" <gregor_o@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> You can't use this one (http://www.rattanspencers.com/microtome001.htm)
> for thin cuts of animal/human tissue. This one is a low-cost microtome
> that might be well suited for some work in plant histology if a good knife
> is used.
>
> If you are interested in Spencer microtomes, why don't you look at
> http://www.rattanspencers.com/microtome002.htm. But again, I am not
> convinced that this is good quality.
>
> Before you buy a cheap microtome, you might want to try to cut some plant
> sections by hand and eventually construct your own microtome. I believe
> that the knife is the most important part of a low-cost setup. With a good
> knife you can get down to an even cut of around 30 um (towards the edge of
> around 20 um).
>
> Gregor
>
> "Alex" <perceval_it@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> "GTO" <gregor_o@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> ha scritto nel messaggio
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>>> you pay for. Did you consider looking for a used microtome and just
>> purchase
>>> a new knife?
>>
>> Ok, thanks.
>> And this manual microtomes
>> http://www.rattanspencers.com/microtome001.htm??
>> Only for amatorial use! How much micron?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
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