Every time I try it, it just breaks!
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Resizing pipette tips |
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? Thanks, Max |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resizing pipette tips |
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. Alex |
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resizing pipette tips |
Thanks, Alex. Max |
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| Author: | Goat Rock Ukulele [ Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resizing pipette tips |
I heat mine with a lighter. Then they pull easy. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resizing pipette tips |
Every time I try it, it just breaks!
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resizing pipette tips |
WaddyThomson wrote: Every time I try it, it just breaks! I usually hold the tip between my fingers for a few seconds first. Maybe putting the tip in some hot water would work better. Alex |
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| Author: | Frank Ford [ Wed Aug 12, 2015 9:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resizing pipette tips |
Step A:  BITE Step B:  PULL Step C: Snip to length. Takes a second or two - works every time. . . |
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resizing pipette tips |
Thanks to all for the input. Max |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Wed Aug 12, 2015 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resizing pipette tips |
Frank!!! That's awesome!!! |
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| Author: | matt jacobs [ Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Resizing pipette tips |
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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