>I've kind of researched this too and I think that Sakura is the only 
>company who makes such things as the tampers that you are talking about. 
>Out of despiration we started using SEM Specimen pin mounts and actually 
>like them better for the smaller specimens and they fit better into the 
>mold. Anybody with a SEM should have lots of these laying around and 
>wouldn't mind giving up one or two or you could order some from a company 
>like Ted Pella.

Andi



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