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:
It doesn't have to be 'medical grade'. Any suggestions?
Thanks J^n
"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 ...
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 :-)
Hi, A palette knife from an art supplies shop..cut down...? David G
See here:
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
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 :-
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
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:
Thanks again J^n
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