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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Plastic Pipettes |
I think I recall a thread from quite some time back regarding how to make the tips of plastic pipettes smaller for introducing CA to very tiny cracks/spaces. Anyone have the information or a link to the thread? Thanks, Max |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plastic Pipettes |
Hi Max. Todd posted something about that. I'm pretty sure he just stretched the tips out with a pair of pliers. |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plastic Pipettes |
James Orr wrote: Hi Max. Todd posted something about that. I'm pretty sure he just stretched the tips out with a pair of pliers. That's right, James. Pair of pliers or with your fingers. Stretch it out, and re cut the tip. Alex |
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| Author: | DanSavage [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plastic Pipettes |
Go to your local hobby store or order them online. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wt ... =glue+tips http://www.amazon.com/10-Z-Ends-Teflon- ... B0006O8EH6 |
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| Author: | roby [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 1:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plastic Pipettes |
I heat with a lighter for a couple of seconds to soften and then just pull out until you've got the required diameter ,let it harden up and then snip of the end. Roby. |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 6:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plastic Pipettes |
I bought 100/1ml pipettes on ebay for a bout $4.50 US delivered. Took about a month delivery time. Alex |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Plastic Pipettes |
I use a match and hold the pipette above the flame and as it starts to soften I pull the pipette to stretch it out. You can make them very small. I roll the tube as it heats you will see it change to a more clear plastic and them gently pull . cut with a razor blade and presto |
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