[meteorite-list] thin section storage

From: Matt Smith <metlist_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:18:57 +0000
Message-ID: <4CE06051.1030602_at_plu.to>

Thanks to everybody who replied on or off-list to my request, your input has
been much appreciated and I'm much closer to finding a solution.

Matt.


On 14/11/10 22:04, Rob Holcomb wrote:
> Hi Matt,
> Have you looked at membranebox.com? These are great for large slabs but
> can become a little expensive if you buy many.
>
> This is not an AD but it is regarding a product aimed at small slices
> and chips I'm trying to introduce to my website, I have an animation of
> a 1x2" slice box here,
> http://4-kats.homeip.net/auctionpics/MBoxes/SliceBox.mp4
>
> This allows you to see all sides of the slice without having to remove
> it from the box. I can send you a sample if you want to test it out and
> give me some feedback. I AM NOT SELLING these at this time, but am still
> seeking feedback. So if you are willing to give me feedback, I'd be glad
> to send one of these out for your evaluation. If your slice is thicker
> than 1mm please let me know and I can adjust the gap between cap and
> bottom.
>
> If you are interested in round holders I can provide 40mm round cases
> that are about 6mm thick, these cases also have siloxane coatings on the
> top and bottom to hold your section securely and allow views of all
> surface without removing slice from case. These will only accommodate
> slices up to 3mm thick. THESE ARE ALSO NOT FOR SALE! I am only offering
> to share them with you to get feedback and maybe offer them in the
> future. If you have micro pieces, I can provide smaller round cases that
> will accommodate 1mm thick chips and slices that don't exceed 20mm in
> any dimension.
>
> Please contact me if you are interested in getting samples, I generally
> mail tem out once a week and just ask for feedback in return.
>
> Rob Holcomb
> Meteorite storage and preservation
> http://www.rholcomb.com
>
>
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> From: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 1:24 PM
> To: "Chris Spratt" <cspratt at islandnet.com>
> Cc: <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] thin section storage
>
>> Hi Gang,
>>
>> Look on eBay for microscope slide cases. There are tons of them of
>> various designs and sizes. Some are the nice "vintage" wooden ones
>> and some are modern plastic. Prices vary with the selection. I've
>> seen some large ones that hold hundreds of slides. With such a
>> container, even the largest collection could fit into a single
>> container.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> MikeG
>>
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>> On 11/14/10, Chris Spratt <cspratt at islandnet.com> wrote:
>>> David New had a great box. Held 25 thin sections and made of wood but
>>> his supplier dried up. I managed to acquire three cardboard type over
>>> the years from Russ Kempton but he is out of that type. He may have a
>>> lead on new boxes.
>>>
>>> I recently acquired a thin section which is longer than the others in
>>> my collection it came in a snap together plastic holder.
>>>
>>> Ward's can be pricey and difficult to deal with, if you only want to
>>> place a small order.
>>>
>>> Chris Spratt
>>> Victoria, BC
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