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 Post subject: Resizing pipette tips
PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:39 pm 
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I need to skinny-down some pipette tips for squeezing CA into fret slots. I know Todd Stock had a tutorial on this subject, but his input has been removed. Anyone remember how to do it?

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I just pull the tip with pliers until it stretches out enough to narrow it the amount I want, and snip the end with scissors. I've done it with my fingers, as well, but better control with the pliers.

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I heat mine with a lighter. Then they pull easy.

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WaddyThomson wrote:
Every time I try it, it just breaks! [headinwall] [headinwall] [headinwall]


I usually hold the tip between my fingers for a few seconds first. Maybe putting the tip in some hot water would work better.

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Step C: Snip to length.

Takes a second or two - works every time. . .

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Frank!!! That's awesome!!!

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I think the ability to cold stretch these depends on the type of plastic used. Mine, like Waddy's, just break. I usually heat them with a lighter about 1/2" from the tip until the plastic becomes clear. From there you can sketch it for a particular length or diameter depending on what your application is.

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