surgical blades size number 11

[colbra]

I would like to give a short demonstration on Swann-Morton carbon steel surgical blades size number 11 and the appropriate holder for the use of the above mentioned blades . PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLING TWO PICTURES!!!!!! And that about sums up for the demonstration for today

[The Bleeder]

Geez I'm glad you used the blunt end

[chrisb691]

On a positive note, at least it was a sterile blade.

[Scott]

I see what a surgical blade does everyday! Glad you're okay though Col, hope the travels are treating you well.

[China]

Don't know what you are complaing about it did exactly what it was designed to do

[colbra]

Don't know what you are complaing about it did exactly what it was designed to do

China that was not a complaint that was a demonstration...........

Colbra

[colbra]

On a positive note, at least it was a sterile blade.

[TKO]

Does this prove it's a surgical blade
Eddie

[colbra]

Does this prove it's a surgical blade
Eddie

Hi Eddie I think my demonstration proves three things
1. Surgical blade is very sharp
2. Use them for what they are intended for.
3. My concentration span runs at about 15 seconds.

And just to sum up I hope my learning curve is not a parallel line.

Colbra

[issatree]

Hi Colbra,
I have used the same equipment as you have in the 1st. Photo.
What I did was to put a Wooden Handle on the Metal Blade Holder.
Therefore it was a bit larger, & easier to hang onto.
I went to the Melbourne Camberwell Sunday Market some time ago & bought a box of used blades ( which were clean ) for the HUGE SUM of $5. It was ¾ full.
I'm not sure which sizes they are but they do come in very handy at times.
I do a small amount of Carving.
You sure have to be careful, removing the Blade, to put another one on.

[Robson Valley]

Ah, yes. In a past life, Feather handles and #11 blades were my carving tools of choice. Either by accident or by design, they do work well.

[petersemple]

I once slipped and put a #11 blade into my wrist. Interesting times when I next to work. At the time I was working with vulnerable young people, who at times would cut their wrists.

[Robson Valley]

Just imagine what you can do to your hands with a 5/35 gouge in carving-sharp condition. That's a modest #5 curve to the blade and 35mm wide.

True. It is hard to admit that you cut up children for a living. Unfortunately, I had to meet some people for whom that was the very best answer to their question about where I fit in the social order of things.

[ClintO]

I have a few blunt ones you can have so you dont do that again

[arose62]

Quick, run to the nearest pen turner and grab some CA to glue up your finger!