Scalpels

[indycals]

After reading some comments in Russ's Calhoun thread about scalpels and not wanting to further sidetrack that thread beyond anthropomorphic aquatic sponges and anvil dropping coyotes, I'll ask here: Where does one get scalpels and scalpel blades?

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Michael,

Any good medical supply store will have scalpels. I get mine there in Pasadena, CA.

Best to you!

Russ

[herk56]

I got my handles at a dentist's estate sale (and a sweet compressor and a bunch of other stuff) and I get my 100 packs of blades from my O.R. nurse sister-in-law. I know, not much help, but there are some good on-line sources for them, too.

Brian

[herk56]

Here's one source, not the cheapest but well-know and reliable:

www.ehobbytools.com/index1.html

[sandysixtysfan]

I think I saw some scalpels in an ACME catalog between the Anvils and the Rocket Propelled Roller Skates.

Sandy ;D

[indycals]

Nov 19, 2009 22:45:55 GMT -5 herk56 said:

Here's one source, not the cheapest but well-know and reliable:

www.ehobbytools.com/index1.html

Thanks - prices looked pretty reasonable - $25 for 100 scalpel blades, that's what I used to pay for 100 #11 Xacto blades. Just placed an order.

[indycals]

Nov 19, 2009 23:34:07 GMT -5 sandysixtysfan said:

I think I saw some scalpels in an ACME catalog between the Anvils and the Rocket Propelled Roller Skates.

Sandy ;D

I saw those, but I don't really have a need for jet powered scalpels. ;D

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I usually search scalpels on ebay for my blades. My last box of 100 was $10 plus shipping which was around $5. I use to get them at a medical supply store here, but it closed.

Mongo

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Hi Michael. Avoid plastic scalpels handle, not safe. Metal scalpels handle are most safe, the plastic handle have a little flexibility, i almost cut off one finger with a plastic handle.
Alexandre

[indycals]

OK... I have my blades, I have my scalpel handle... now how do you put the blade on without partaking in self mutilation?

[indycals]

OK, I was able to get it on with pliers.. I did tear the blade but it's usable. I'm sure with practice I'll get the hang of it.

[herk56]

As the handle wears in a little, they will go on easier. I just hold them by the back and slide them on. Just remember you can't bear down with a lot of pressure like you can with an X-acto. I've broken several scalpe blades trying to carve too much plastic at one time. Just take it easy until you get the hang of them.

Brian

[racerbrown]

take it easy there micheal, you're one of the last guys we need to be injured again!
duane

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Hum, there's no secret, is easy to put the blade in the handle, don't know how to explain, is very very easy. Just be carefull if you want to cut something hard, in this case use a x-acto or a Olfa .
Cheers.
Alexandre

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Hi Michael,

As you put on and remove them (removal is more hazardous, I think), it becomes a LOT easier. I just hold the very back of the blade at a slight outward angle, and slide the handle through the slot in the blade.. As everyone says, they cannot take a lot of pressure, but they really don't need it since they are so sharp.

I take my flush cutting sprue nippers to cut large/thick plastic anyway, and clean it up with the scalpel.

Of course I started building stick and tissue airplanes from printed wood kits using double edge razor blades (snapped in half) over 50 years ago, and still have most all of my fingers. ;D
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Mongo

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DUH!!!!!

I should have thought of this earlier......... you can always install the #11 scalpel blades in a regular #1 x-acto handle. I do that all the time, and even though I use regular scalpel handles, it is easier to put them in the x-acto.

Mongo