Re: [ccp4bb] lcp crystal extraction

2013-04-17 Thread Konstantin Knoblich
Hi All, Just wanted to update this field in case someone in the future runs into the same problem as me. The problem was concerning the Laminex plates with the thick UV lid. The thickness of the lid cannot be stressed enough. While very good for preventing evaporation it was simply not practic

Re: [ccp4bb] lcp crystal extraction

2013-03-28 Thread Jim Fairman
Hi Konstantin, I use "#11 Classic Fine Point Blades" from X-acto to cut through the plastic Laminex film covers without much of an issue. If you decide to use glass covers rather than plastic, Hampton sells a nice glass-cutting tool ( http://hamptonresearch.com/product_detail.aspx?cid=18&sid=203&

[ccp4bb] lcp crystal extraction

2013-03-28 Thread Konstantin Knoblich
Hi All, I am wondering if anyone has tried to retrieve a crystal from a Molecular Dimension LCP plate. What would you recommend as a method? The plastic is too flexible to be cut as it squashes the drop when you try it. Is there another way someone has successfully done this? Thanks in advance