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MaxBishop

Post subject: Plastic Pipettes

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:27 pm

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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?

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James Orr

Post subject: Re: Plastic Pipettes

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:51 pm

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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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Alex Kleon

Post subject: Re: Plastic Pipettes

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 3:42 pm

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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.

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DanSavage

Post subject: Re: Plastic Pipettes

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:25 pm

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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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roby

Post subject: Re: Plastic Pipettes

Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 1:57 am

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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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Alex Kleon

Post subject: Re: Plastic Pipettes

Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 6:51 am

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I bought 100/1ml pipettes on ebay for a bout $4.50 US delivered. Took about a month delivery time.

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bluescreek

Post subject: Re: Plastic Pipettes

Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:33 am

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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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