We scrape blocks but also have a device made by Thermo Shandon called a
Paratrimmer that you press the edge of the block against and it melts the
paraffin very neatly away. It says Part No. B31210205 on the device.

Marilyn Easton, B.A., HT(ASCP), LAT (AALAS)
Scientist, Pathology Dept., Safety Assessment
GlaxoSmithKline
919-483-7891



                                                                                                                                  
                      "Cazares, Ruth"                                                                                             
                                                                                                                              
                                               To:      "'histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'"            
                                                                                                                                  
                      06-Aug-2003 09:25        cc:                                                                                
                                               Subject: RE: Trimming round edge of cassette                                       
                                                                                                                                  



Hi all,

I had the same problem, looking for something to use for trimming paraffin
on cassettes. My solution was dollar store parring (paring?) knives. 4 to a
pack for a buck and not very sharp!



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