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Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, Vol s3-105, 375-378, Copyright © 1964 by Company of Biologists

Two More Accessories for the Huxley Ultramicrotome

S. M. McGEE-RUSSELL 1, C. J. G. SMALE 1, and W. BANBURY 1

1 Medical Research Council Laboratories, Carshalton, Surrey

A combined section-mounting stage and miniature hot plate has been made to be used with the Huxley ultramicrotome. It facilitates precision in the handling of 0.2 to 2 µ sections during mounting and staining for light microscopy. Both processes can be carried out under continuous binocular magnification.

The advance mechanism of the microtome has been fitted with a simple bell circuit to give an audible signal at the beginning and end of the full travel of the mechanical advance. This signal may be calibrated by readings on the vernier advance of the knife holder, for re-setting the microtome on a given block face. During prolonged bouts of sectioning the audible signal is a useful warning of full extension of the advance mechanism.






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