Seeking source of spatula like from Chemistry lessons

[The Night Tripper]

Hi all I'm looking to get hold of a small 'reagent spatula', like the thing we used to use in school Chemistry in the seventies to get ... Copper Sulphate etc. into test tubes.

Probably made of Stainless Steel, a bit like this:

not at £8 each (£24 for three)!

It doesn't have to be 'medical grade'. Any suggestions?

Thanks J^n

[Andy Burns]

"Nuffield pattern spatula" turns up the sort of cheapo ones we used, most educational supplier websites seem reluctant to give pricing, PoA still seems to apply, but eBay has some ...

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In message , The Night Tripper writes

How about a pickle spoon? I have one, just like that, for getting pickled onions out of the bottom of the jar :-)

[gilli]

Hi, A palette knife from an art supplies shop..cut down...? David G

[Jeff Layman]

See here:

centres often have a double-ended spatula (often called a "widger" for some reason) for transplanting small seedlings, You could use one of those.

[Ian & Hilda Dedic]

you might be able to pick up a marrow spoon at a car/boot antiques fair

they are about the right shape.(apparently fishermen use someth> Hi all

[Peter Parry]

If it doesn't need to be metal you can get a box of 1,000 wooden coffee stirrers for a few pounds - for example :-

useful for glue spreading and epoxy mixing.

[chris French]

In message , The Night Tripper writes

Rapidonline sell them at 5 for £1.12 + vat , but there is a delivery charge of £4.95 + vat for order under £30. But it's not a site that is hard to find 'handy things' on :-)

Or ebay, £1.75 + postage for 1

[The Night Tripper]

Brilliant, thanks. 'Nuffield Pattern' is the key, although I don't know why my eBay search of 'spatula Stainless Steel' didn't get me there. And I did Nuffield Science, so that works ;-)

I may order from here:

than eBay - they look a little better quality, their delivery charges are not extortionate, and they have a few other items that 'might come in useful' ...

Thanks again J^n

[Andy Burns]