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arrow14Mini-Tools, Pin Vise, Diamond Scribing Tools, and Spatulas

These tools are designed for anyone who is engaged in microscope work, miniature applications as well as specimen manipulation. Micro-Tools are the smallest known precision tools available for the laboratory and micro electronics industry. Micro-Tools are available in 32 different tip configurations with interchangeable handles. Micro-Tool consists of a threaded handle (MT1), and an interchangeable threaded base with tool tip. Tip material is hardened tool steel unless otherwise noted.

  Micro-Needle Micro-Graver Micro-Chisel Micro-Spade
  62091-01 62091-02 62091-03 62091-04

micro-tools, microtools,

0.025mm 64.00 cart     74.00 cart 74.00 cart
0.120mm 52.00 cart 70.00 cart 56.00 cart 56.00 cart
0.250mm 41.00 cart 56.00 cart 44.00 cart 44.00 cart
0.50mm 28.00 cart 50.00 cart 36.00 cart 36.00 cart
  Micro-Fork Micro-Mirror Micro-Scale Micro-Knife 20°
  62091-05 62091-06 62091-07 62091-08
  Micro Scale micro-tools, microtools,
0.025mm             74.00 cart
0.120mm -           56.00 cart
0.250mm 44.00 cart         44.00 cart
0.50mm 36.00 cart 44.00 cart 52.00 cart 36.00 cart
  62091-09 62091-10 62091-11 62091-12
  Micro-Knife 45° Micro-Mirror Micro-Prober 90° Micro-Prober 45°
  Micro Knife prober  micro-tools, microtools,
0.025mm 74.00 cart            
0.120mm 58.00 cart            
0.250mm 44.00 cart     42.00 cart 40.00 cart
0.50mm 36.00 cart 43.00 cart 34.00 cart 34.00 cart
  62091-13 62091-14 62091-15 62091-16
  Micro-Graver Micro-Brush Micro-Diamond Micro Spatula
  micro-tools, microtools, Micro Spatula brush diamond graver
0.025mm 70.00 cart            
0.120mm 58.00 cart            
0.250mm 43.00 cart     65.00 cart    
0.50mm 34.00 cart 34.00 cart 42.00 cart 42.00 cart
  62091-17 62091-18 62091-19 62091-20
  Micro-Manipulator Micro-Hook 90° Micro-Burnisher Micro-Hook 180°
  micro-tools, microtools, Micro-Manipulator MicroManipulator
0.025mm --   --   --   --  
0.12mm --   --   --   --  
0.25mm     43.00 cart --   32.00 cart
0.50mm 42.00 cart 37.00 cart 33.00 cart 40.00 cart
  62091-21 62091-22 62091-23 62091-24
  Micro-Scraper Micro-Saw Micro-Scale Micro-Needle
  micro-tools, microtools, Micro-Needle MicroNeedle
0.025mm 70.00 cart --   --   46.00 cart
0.120mm 58.00 cart --   --   42.00 cart
0.250mm 43.00 cart --   --   34.00 cart
0.50mm 34.00 cart 34.00 cart 63.00 cart 25.00 cart
  62091-25 62091-26 62091-27 62091-28
  Ultra Micro-Needle Ultra MicroNeedle Ultra Micro-Needle Micro-Carbide Scriber
  micro-tools, microtools, Micro-Needle MicroNeedle
0.025mm     --   --   76.00 cart
0.120mm 56.00 cart 58.00 cart 59.00 cart 60.00 cart
0.250mm 45.00 cart 46.00 cart 50.00 cart 43.00 cart
0.50mm 37.00 cart 34.00 cart 43.00 cart 37.00 cart
  62091-29 Micro-Diamond File (triangle) Micro-Loop Micro-Hook
0.025mm Micro-Diamond File 62091-30 62091-31 62091-32
0.120mm micro-tools, microtools, Micro-Diamond File
0.250mm 59.00 cart            
0.50mm 46.00 cart 56.00 cart 30.00 cart 42.00 cart
37.00
37.00
37.00
Tool Handle MT1
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62090-00
16.00
cart

Precision Pin Vise Handle and Diamond Stylusarrow12Precision Pin Vise Handle and Diamond Stylus

This high precision pin vise handle is machined from the finest material, nonrolling gold-anodized aluminum, which makes it lightweight and versatile. It comes complete with a precision drawbar for positive collets chuck clamping. It features an 8mm (0.31”) hexagonal barrel dimension by 100mm (4”) long (overall length is 115mm fully assembled) and it has a knurled finger-grip for positive precision control for handling and tool manipulation.

62140_00.jpg (6993 bytes)The vice is supplied with a standard collet chuck opening of 2mm (0.78”) diameter and will hold a selection of our specially designed tools - and collets adapter 0.8mm (0.003”) for diamond stylus chucking.

62140-00 Precision Pin Vise & Collets each 31.00
62140-50 Diamond Stylus, 0.5mm each 19.00
62140-25 Diamond Stylus, 0.25mm each 35.00

Following are Diamond Scribing Tools, with a 0.80mm (0.003”) diameter mounting shank, for use with above Precision Pin Vise and Collets:

62140-02 Bent tip scriber, 0.10” (0.25mm) Diameter. 1.5mm tip length each 33.00
62140-03 Straight extended tip scriber, 0.020” (0.50mm) diameter by 0.200”(5.0mm) tip length. This tool is a must for reaching into and in between high density components. each 44.00
62140-04 Bent extender tip scriber, 0.020” (0.50mm) diameter by 0.200” (5mm) tip length. Use for tight places each 49.00
62140-05 Straight tip scriber 0.020” (0.50mm) diameter by 0.60” (1.5mm) tip length. each 18.00
62140-06 Bent tip scriber, 0.020” (0.50mm) diameter by 0.60” (1.5mm) tip length each 21.00
62140-07 Straight tip scriber, 0.010” (0.25mm) by 0.60” (1.5mm) tip length each 35.00

High Precision Diamond Scribing ToolsHigh Precision Diamond Scribing Toolsarrow12High Precision Diamond Scribing Tools

A newly designed diamond scribing tool set containing eight precision natural diamond scribes in various sizes and configurations. This set is perfect for precision work in microscopy.

The set consists of eight diamond tips, 3 mm in diameter and are mounted in interchangeable tool cones and an MT-1 tool handle. The tool and handle are all housed in a hardwood instrument case. Individual scribers can be purchased separately.

62105-S1 Straight tip, .02” (.50mm) dia. by .06” (1.5mm) tip length each 42.00
62105-B1 Bent tip, .02” (.50mm) dia. by .06” (1.5mm) tip length each 43.00
62105-S2 Straight tip, .01” (.25mm) dia. by .06” (1.5mm) tip length each 64.00
62105-B2 Bent tip, .01” (.25mm) dia. by .06” (1.5mm) tip length each 65.00
62105-SE Straight extended tip, .02” (.5mm) dia. by .2”(5.0mm) tip length. Good for tight areas. each 72.00
62105-BE Bent extended tip, .02” (.5mm) dia. by .2” (5.0mm) tip length. Good for hard to reach areas. each 72.00
62105-HS Straight, heavy duty tip, .03” (.8mm) dia. by .12” (3.1mm) tip length each 68.00
62105-HC Bent, heavy duty tip, .03” (.8mm) dia. by .12” (3.1mm) tip length each 65.00
62090-00 MT-1 Tool Handle, 4.75” (112mm) long, gold anodized each 15.00
62105-00 High Precision Diamond Scribing Tools, complete set each 425.00

Micro Spatula arrow12Micro Spatula

PTFE coated nickel stainless steel wire with flat ends.

  1. 0.105" (2.7mm) dia.x8¼" (210mm) long. Tapered to 1/8" (3mm).
  2. 0. 156" (4mm) dia.x7¼" (184mm) long.
  3. 0.156" (4mm) dia.x7¼" (184mm) long, tapered to 1/32" (0.8mm).
72980 A, Micro Spatula Tapered End 2/pk 22.50 cart
72981 B, Micro Spatula 2/pk 42.00 cart
72982 C, Micro Spatula Tapered End 2/pk 40.00 cart

Micro Spoon arrow12Micro Spoon with Resin Coated Handle

A micro spoon and spatula made from nickel stainless steel and coated with a glazed finish resin on the handle. The wire is 0.103” (2.62 mm) in diameter. Overall length: 6½” (165 mm). The spoon end length: 1” (25 mm) x ¼” (6.35 mm) wide

62410-01 Micro Spoon with Resin Coated Handle
each $5.75 cart
62412-01 Micro Spatula PTFE Coated End
each $4.50 cart

Micro Spoon Heyman Type Aarrow12Micro Spoon Heyman Type A


A Heyman type micro spatula made from nickel stainless steel with a glazed finish. The wire diameter is 0.103” (2.62 mm). Overall length: 6¼” (159 mm). Flat end: 1¼” (31.35 mm) long. The spoon end: ½” (12.5 mm) long x 1/8” (3 mm) wide.

62411-A Micro Spoon Heyman Type A each $4.75 cart

Micro Spoon Heyman Type B arrow12Micro Spoon Heyman Type B

A Heyman type micro spatula made from nickel stainless steel with a glazed finish. The wire diameter is 0.103” (2.63 mm). Overall length: 6¼” (159 mm). Sharpened bent end: 1½” (37.5 mm) long.
V-Shaped formed other end: ½” long.

62411-B Micro Spoon Heyman Type B each $4.75 cart

Flexible Spatulasarrow12Flexible Spatulas

This is a sword type spatula, made from stainless steel with a wooden handle. This spatula is very thin and has bendability toward the end and very stiff towards the handle. It offers flexibility when working with soft materials, such as embedding waxes. The overall length is 63⁄4"

EMS # Description Qty Price  
63321 Flexible Spatulas each 16.00 Add to Cart

Mixing Spatulasarrow12Mixing Spatulas

Made from polished stainless steel. They are ideal for applying wax to glass knives, colloidal adhesives to stubs, and for mixing embedding resins.

62127-10 Stainless Steel Spatula Set 4/set 20.00 cart
62127-11 Stainless Steel Spatula #1 each 8.00 cart
62127-12 Stainless Steel Spatula #2 each 8.00 cart
62127-13 Stainless Steel Spatula #3 each 8.00 cart
62127-14 Stainless Steel Spatula #4 each 8.00 cart

arrow12For our complete line of Micro Tools and accessories

Stainless Steel SpatulasPlease see Materials Sciences.

arrow12Stainless Steel Spatulas

We offer a selection of stainless steel spatulas - a "must tool" when handling embedding wax.

63320-03 3" Long, 1 9/16" W each 7.95 c
63320-04 4" Long, 1 9/32" W each 9.00
63320-05 5" Long, 1 13/32" W each 7.00 c
63320-06 6" Long, 7/8" W each 11.50
63320-08 8" Long, 1 1/8" W each 13.50
63320-10 10" Long, 1 7/16" W each 15.75