http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/Nunc-Lab-Tek-problem-tp7579967p7579981.html
measurements, without removing the tab. The trick is that you place
>
> Thank you for the many replies.
>
> Our sales rep just stopped in and the email below explains the problem.
>
> People in the lab were using the #1 coverslip bottom wells and because
> of an issue on the TIRF microscope and my formal microscopy training,
> I insisted we switch to 1.5 coverslips. We did not realize that the
> entire design was different.
>
> According to the sales rep, both the old design as #1 and the new
> design as #1.5 are available. So I'm going to recommend that for
> normal confocal etc. people use the #1 chambers even though the optics
> aren't perfect. And we will try snipping off or otherwise removing
> the tabs on the newer models.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Regards,
>
> Michael
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:
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> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:54 AM
> To:
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> Subject: Re: Nunc Lab-Tek problem
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> Hi Michael,
> The difference is between the Labtek and the Labtek II version of the
> chambered coverglass. The first one has the no. 1 and the second has
> the no
> 1.5 coverglass bottom. As far as I know both models are still
> available (at least over here..). Whenever we us the II version, we
> simply cut off the tab with an ordinary wire-shear.
>
> Best regards
>
> Els
>
>
>
>
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> Subject: [CONFOCALMICROSCOPY] Nunc Lab-Tek problem
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> Hi.
>
> For many years we used Nunc Lab-Tek chambered coverglasses. They were
> great.
>
> However, they recently began shipping a different design with the same
> product number. The chambers no longer fit in our microscope stages
> inserts.
> Also, the volume changed.
> see
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcammer/sets/72157632984171809/>
> While we can adjust to the volume change, the plastic tab at the end
> of the chamber is a big problem.
>
> I thought of having people cut the tab off before doing experiments,
> but this would produce a lot of plastic dust (and we'd have to buy a
> suitable saw or dremel).
>
> Does anybody know of an alternative manufacturer or if the old style
> chambers are still available from somewhere?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Michael
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________
> Michael Cammer, Assistant Research Scientist Skirball Institute of
> Biomolecular Medicine
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