Earl Brunner on sun 25 aug 02
Glaze tends to gum them up a bit. Some Vaseline or petroleum jelly
lubricates them well. Learned that fro Ian Currie.
Earl Brunner
mailto:bruec@anv.net
http://coyote.accessnv.com/bruec
At 15:55 8/25/02 -0600, Jeremy Hellman wrote:
>My question: has anyone found a brand of 50 ml syringe that operates
>smoothly and easily, without stressing your hands? If so, please share
the
>source. If you have extrras and want to sell me a few, I'd REALLY like
that.
>Willing to buy or trade.
>
>Bonnie
>Bonnie Hellman
Earl Brunner on sun 25 aug 02
Ahh, I see that your original post already addressed the Vaseline issue.
Bummer replying then finding other messages........
Earl Brunner
mailto:bruec@anv.net
http://coyote.accessnv.com/bruec
-----Original Message-----
From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG] On
Behalf Of Jeremy Hellman
Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 2:55 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: 50 ml syringes wanted
I have prepared several Ian Currie glaze tests, and find that the
hardest
part for me is operating the 50 ml syringes that I have. They're just
too
stiff, even with Vasoline as lubricant. I have several 10 ml syringes
(originally sold as a way of measuring and dispensing liquid medicine to
children) and these are physically easy to operate. They slide easily up
and
down. The large ones I have are so stiff that my thumbs are sore before
I'm
even finished measuring the second bucket of the 4.
Jeremy Hellman on sun 25 aug 02
I have prepared several Ian Currie glaze tests, and find that the hardest
part for me is operating the 50 ml syringes that I have. They're just too
stiff, even with Vasoline as lubricant. I have several 10 ml syringes
(originally sold as a way of measuring and dispensing liquid medicine to
children) and these are physically easy to operate. They slide easily up and
down. The large ones I have are so stiff that my thumbs are sore before I'm
even finished measuring the second bucket of the 4.
My question: has anyone found a brand of 50 ml syringe that operates
smoothly and easily, without stressing your hands? If so, please share the
source. If you have extrras and want to sell me a few, I'd REALLY like that.
Willing to buy or trade.
Bonnie
Bonnie Hellman
mou10man@frontier.net while I'm in Ouray, CO for another 3 weeks
Dewitt on sun 25 aug 02
At 15:55 8/25/02 -0600, Jeremy Hellman wrote:
>My question: has anyone found a brand of 50 ml syringe that operates
>smoothly and easily, without stressing your hands? If so, please share the
>source. If you have extrras and want to sell me a few, I'd REALLY like that.
>Willing to buy or trade.
>
>Bonnie
>Bonnie Hellman
Don't know how they would work for you, but I've used 35cc Monoject oral
syringes to syringe feed cats and they work fairly well for that. You
might be able to get some from your local veterinary office or they are
available at www.medi-vet.com.
deg
Debbie on sun 25 aug 02
Hi Bonnie,
An alternative to a syringe would be to use a burette. I like using a
burette for doing the blending. Perhaps more accurate and less tricky than a
syringe, definitely a bit quicker. It took me about 2 hours working alone to
blend the 35 cups. The drawback would be the cost, mine was obtained from
Macnan Biologicals; http://www.macnanbio.com/ via eBay for about $50.00
shipped.
I also acquired a 140 cc syringe from American Science & Surplus
http://www.sciplus.com/. It was about $2.50 and worked great but I only used
it for loading the burette.
Good luck, Debbie
Snail Scott on mon 26 aug 02
At 03:55 PM 8/25/02 -0600, you wrote:
>My question: has anyone found a brand of 50 ml syringe that operates
>smoothly and easily, without stressing your hands?
I got some at Bierwirth's (a horse supply place) in
Albuquerque, NM, that operated pretty smoothly even
without Vaseline. With it, they're even easier.
(They stock both the big-nozzle and small-nozzle
types, in several sizes; don't recall the brand.)
-Snail
Jim Murphy on mon 26 aug 02
Bonnie,
Last year, I bought my syringes online from Lambriar Animal Health Care:
I went with their catalog number "011BAXOR-60" 60 cc syringe with "O"-Ring
for smooth operation. Only $2.00 each plus shipping.
Hope this helps.
Jim Murphy
Graeme Anderson on mon 26 aug 02
Hi Bonnie.
Some finer lubricant. such as WD40, may be better than petroleum jelly.
Sometimes plungers can have a small rough section causing more friction.
If it's easy to take the plunger out, rub the end of it with a bit of fine
sandpaper.
Cheers. Graeme.
Jeremy/Bonnie Hellman on sat 31 aug 02
I thank everyone who replied to my query about finding easy to operate 50 ml
syringes.
It turns out that those who suggested the Farm and Ranch stores were the
ones who gave me the best steer. The Big R farm and ranch store in
Montrose (the "big city" 35 miles north of us in Ouray) carries Allison
brand veterinary syringes in 60 ml (and 35 and 3 ml) that seem to be high
quality. I paid $1.69 plus sales tax for the 60 ml size, $.99 for the 35 and
$.29 for the 3 ml size. They seem to slide easily with slip in them, and the
price is right.
Thanks to all.
Bonnie
----- Original Message -----
From: "C Newlin"
To:
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 3:10 AM
Subject: Re: 50 ml syringes wanted
> At 03:55 PM 8/25/02 -0600, you wrote:
> >... question: has anyone found a brand of 50 ml syringe that operates
> >smoothly and easily, without stressing your hands? If so, please share
the
> >source. If you have extrras and want to sell me a few, I'd REALLY like
that.
> >Willing to buy or trade.
>
> I get large syringes from my vet and pull vegetable oil through them, but
> you might also try an electronics store like All Electronics or Radio
Shack.
> They often have not only syringes, but very large bore injector tips that
> attach like an injection needle would. They're great for applying slip and
> glazes.
> Cathi Newlin (in the barn...)
> Mercer, Mo!
> thebarn@stinkbalm.com
>
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C Newlin on sat 31 aug 02
At 03:55 PM 8/25/02 -0600, you wrote:
>... question: has anyone found a brand of 50 ml syringe that operates
>smoothly and easily, without stressing your hands? If so, please share the
>source. If you have extrras and want to sell me a few, I'd REALLY like that.
>Willing to buy or trade.
I get large syringes from my vet and pull vegetable oil through them, but
you might also try an electronics store like All Electronics or Radio Shack.
They often have not only syringes, but very large bore injector tips that
attach like an injection needle would. They're great for applying slip and
glazes.
Cathi Newlin (in the barn...)
Mercer, Mo!
thebarn@stinkbalm.com
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