RE: [Histonet] Histological dissection of boneJim and Terry,

The saw we have is manufactured in Australia by Gemmmasta, 205 Richmond Rd,
Richmond, South Australia. Unfortunately this company is no longer around.
However,  a fellow I spoke to from a lapidary club says that any saw which
has the blade lubricated by water is fine and any tool manufacturer can
supply these.  Similar to brick cutters.

All the best
Bill Sinai
Laboratory Manager
Tissue Pathology, ICPMR
Westmead NSW 2145
Australia
Ph 02 9845 7774

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Smith, Jim [mailto:Jim.Smith@nuth.northy.nhs.uk]
  Sent: Wednesday, 10 November 2004 3:04 AM
  To: 'bills@icpmr.wsahs.nsw.gov.au'
  Subject: RE: [Histonet] Histological dissection of bone





  -----Original Message-----
  From: Coaker, Terry

  Bill

  I was interested to read you e-mail to Terry about the use of diamond
impregnated "gem" saws;  could you possibly let me have some product
details, so that I can do some follow-up ?

  Our greatest need is to have a cutting device that will safely cope with
large resections such as the various long bones, sternum, scapula and so on.

  Cheers

  Jim




  Sent: 09 November 2004 09:45
  To: Dildey, Petra; Smith, Jim
  Subject: FW: [Histonet] Histological dissection of bone





  -----Original Message-----
  From: Bill Sinai [mailto:bills@icpmr.wsahs.nsw.gov.au]
  Sent: 08 November 2004 20:49
  To: 'Coaker, Terry'; histonet (E-mail)
  Subject: RE: [Histonet] Histological dissection of bone




  Terry,
  For the last 15 years we have been using a "gem" saw just like they use to
  cut rocks etc prior to polishing.  It has a diamond impregated thin blade
  1mm thick and 30cm diameter and a clamping mechanism to hold the material
  (needs some modification for the shape of bone).  The specimen is
  automatically driven towards the blade.  No need for fingers anywhere near
  it.  It will cut specimens up to 12cm in height.  We replace the blade
about
  every two years.  It gives a beautiful clean cut with little heat being
  generated during the cutting.

  Bill Sinai
  Laboratory Manager
  Tissue Pathology, ICPMR
  Westmead NSW 2145
  Australia
  Ph 02 9845 7774



  -----Original Message-----
  From: histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
  [mailto:histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu]On Behalf Of Coaker,
  Terry
  Sent: Tuesday, 09 November 2004 2:30 AM
  To: 'histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
  Subject: [Histonet] Histological dissection of bone



  For many years we have "trimmed" bone samples on a band-saw to obtain
slices
  for decalcification.  The equipment needs replacing.  A risk assessment
  indicated that putting a long bone through a band-saw in this way could
lead
  to someone getting hurt!  Is there a safer way?  Diamond saws are fine for
  trimming small pieces but what about femur and humerus?   How do people
  handle them safely?



  Thankyou

  Terry

  Terry Coaker
  Histopathology Operations Manager
  Cellular Pathology
  Royal Victoria Infirmary
  Queen Victoria Road
  Newcastle upon Tyne
  NE1 4LP
  0191 282 9120

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