We use the Para-Trimmer from Thermo Shandon, it melts the excess paraffin from around the cassette edges.  It is the best new histo invention in a long time.  
http://www.thermo.com/eThermo/CDA/Products/Product_Detail/1,1075,1000005630653-117-X-1-1,00.html



Sarah Jones HT(ASCP)
Dept. of Vet. Anatomy & Public Health
Histology Lab
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4458
phone: 979-845-3177
fax:  979-458-3499


>>> "ian clarke"  08/04/03 04:05PM >>>
Hi all,
Iam looking to see what techniques people use to remove the excess wax from
around the cassette after embedding and before trimming.We use at present a
blunted scalpel  but we have been told there may be a risk from needle stick
type injury.
Thanks to all in advance
Ian Clarke
Histopathology/Cytopathology
CAH