Klaus Dern of Micro Precision Company has a wonderful blade holder for
Leica 1512s. It fits in the standard blade holder just like a standard
knife. The clamps hold the blades securely enough to cut the toughest of
tissues. He can be reached at 706-632-8840. J:>)

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>From: 	DayDawning@aol.com[SMTP:DayDawning@aol.com]
>Sent: 	Thursday, October 22, 1998 9:33 AM
>To: 	mhagerty@emc.org; histonet@Pathology.swmed.edu
>Subject: 	Re: Leica Knifeholder
>
>In a message dated 10/21/98 5:42:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>mhagerty@emc.org
>writes:
>
><< Hi Histonetters and Tim!
> Well, now I am very confused and disappointed too! I called Leica about the
> new stage for the 1512 which is designed only for the disposable blades.
> They do not know what I am talking about. They asked me to try and get more
> info. Tim, is this something I can still get? Can you describe it in a
> little more detail to me? Can I have yours? <bg >> I used to sell Leica
>products and I don't think they have anything "new"  for the 1512.  They quit
>making them. The only way to use disposable blades is with a limited numbe of
>holders.  (I guess it's safe to comment-I never see anyone from Leica on the
>histonet!)
>
>Dawn
>
>