Greensands | 03/11/2021 14:52:30 |
449 forum posts 72 photos |
Hi - Can anyone suggest a source of replacement surgical blades for Swann Morton scalpel handles available in small quantities as opposed to packets of 100 which seem to be the norm.. The top photo shows handle No.3 which takes blade size #10 and a second handle No.4 for which I do not have the blade number
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Bizibilder | 03/11/2021 14:56:42 |
![]() 173 forum posts 8 photos | Any model shop should have them or try any online model shop. Wonderland models has packs of 10 blades for 99p (usual disclaimer). do check though as some shops charge considerably more!! |
Brian Wood | 03/11/2021 15:05:37 |
2742 forum posts 39 photos | Hello Greensands, Google 'Swann Moreton Scalpel blades' as I've just done and you will find hosts of suppliers selling in small quantities (eg packs of 5) Regards Brian |
Greensands | 03/11/2021 15:16:27 |
449 forum posts 72 photos | Must confess to only having looked on ebay as I much prefer to pay using Paypal but happy to expand my search |
Dave Daniels | 03/11/2021 15:43:30 |
87 forum posts | I use these :
https://www.scalpelsandblades.co.uk/index.php
They have the craft knife kit also.
D.
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Nick Clarke 3 | 03/11/2021 16:06:03 |
![]() 1607 forum posts 69 photos | And also look for the very useful remover/disposal box! Far safer than using small pliers - don't ask me how I know!!! |
Speedy Builder5 | 03/11/2021 16:18:58 |
2878 forum posts 248 photos | Artist supply shops - all good graphic artists use scalpels! |
Dave Halford | 03/11/2021 17:19:25 |
2536 forum posts 24 photos | Or you can re-sharpen with a polishing mop, makes Exacto blades sharper than new Edited By Dave Halford on 03/11/2021 17:19:38 |
MichaelR | 03/11/2021 18:37:56 |
![]() 528 forum posts 79 photos | As a satisfied customer Squires Model & Craft Tools have a good selection of Swan Morten Blades, Boxes of 5 and upwards. www.squirestools.com Edited By MichaelR on 03/11/2021 18:43:17 |
Csl55 | 03/11/2021 18:48:31 |
4 forum posts | i would use axminster or amazon as first call. |
old mart | 03/11/2021 18:58:18 |
4655 forum posts 304 photos | Remember not to buy the surgical ones which are sterilised by gamma radiation, they cost more. One of mine is retractable which makes storage a lio safer. |
Robert Atkinson 2 | 03/11/2021 18:59:32 |
![]() 1891 forum posts 37 photos | Posted by Greensands on 03/11/2021 15:16:27:
Must confess to only having looked on ebay as I much prefer to pay using Paypal but happy to expand my search ebay don't allow the sale of knives so you should not find many on there. Robert G8RPI. |
Dalboy | 03/11/2021 19:10:09 |
![]() 1009 forum posts 305 photos | Chat up a nurse or two |
Neil Wyatt | 03/11/2021 20:24:35 |
![]() 19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles | Posted by Dave Halford on 03/11/2021 17:19:25:
Or you can re-sharpen with a polishing mop, makes Exacto blades sharper than new Edited By Dave Halford on 03/11/2021 17:19:38 I use a fine diamond slip, never makes them as good as new though! |
Sam Longley 1 | 03/11/2021 20:33:24 |
965 forum posts 34 photos | They look like the ones I collect from Balsa Cabin in Maldon, Essex, in packs of 5. They do have a website so one can check which size you require & there is a phone No on the website. Edited By Sam Longley 1 on 03/11/2021 20:33:38 Edited By Sam Longley 1 on 03/11/2021 20:36:30 |
Michael Gilligan | 03/11/2021 21:02:46 |
![]() 23121 forum posts 1360 photos | Posted by Greensands on 03/11/2021 14:52:30:
. The top photo shows handle No.3 which takes blade size #10 and a second handle No.4 for which I do not have the blade number
. I think there may be some confusion regarding the numbering … To the best of my knowledge, the number on the blade identifies the shape of the blade : I certainly have several shapes of blade, all of which fit any of my handles. I’ve been meaning to find a chart, for my own purposes, so will share it here [if and when] Incidentally, as no-one else seems to have asked … are you parting-off rubber rings, or what ? MichaelG. . Edit: __ This should get us started: https://www.swann-morton.com/product_ranges.php Edited By Michael Gilligan on 03/11/2021 21:07:28 |
Michael Gilligan | 03/11/2021 21:18:08 |
![]() 23121 forum posts 1360 photos | Slightly off-topic, but … I find this handle very comfortable to use: **LINK** https://www.swann-morton.com/product/164.php MichaelG. |
Simon Williams 3 | 03/11/2021 21:41:54 |
728 forum posts 90 photos | I've certainly bought packets of blades on ebay in small quantities of 20 or so at a time, but this seems to be no longer an option. It looks like you can buy a handle bundled with replacement blades but a very limited selection.. Pretty sure I've got some shape 10 blades to fit your number 3 handle you can have, IIRC they come in a little silver foil packet of 5 but won't be sterile. I've got other shapes as well so it's as well MichaelG has found the encyclopedia of SwannMorton. I doubt if I've got anything to fit a number 4 handle but I will check in the morning. Maybe you can recognise the shape of blade you need from the SwannMorton catalogue. If you would like to advise what shape you want if I do have some you're welcome. If you're interested drop me a PM. Rgds Simon edit - correction I think you'll find that shape blade in the number 3 handle is a 10A Edited By Simon Williams 3 on 03/11/2021 21:58:40 |
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