Digital BW, The Print

Years ago, I bought a 60ml syringe from somewhere - MediaStreet maybe? 
It's purpose is to load ink carts. When I started using PiezoTones with 
my 7600, you could only buy the inks in 4oz bottles so I had to fill my 
own carts.

The more I use it, the harder it gets. It's like the rubber seals on the 
plunger need to be lubricated. Is there any lubricant I can use that 
will help the plunger slide easier, maintain the seal, and not 
contaminate the ink?

Secondary syringe question - anyone know where I can find a smaller 
syringe - say 5ml? I want it to measures some darkroom chemistry when I 
mix stuff for one-shot use.
-- 
Bruce Watson

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, hogarth@s... wrote:
> 
> Secondary syringe question - anyone know where I can find a smaller 
> syringe - say 5ml? I want it to measures some darkroom chemistry when 
I 
> mix stuff for one-shot use.
> -- 


www.weink.com
www.inksupply.com

I bought a 20cc Popper & Sons Micro-Mate luer-lock tip reusable glass
syringe from the following website:

http://www.allometrics.com/syringes_med.htm#pop_syr

They have them from 2cc all the way up to 50cc. The 5cc would cost you
$11 plus s&h. These syringes are as smooth as silk even after years of
service. You'll just have to learn to lock the plunger to prevent
accidental discharge as they are so smooth - use one finger to wedge
the plunger against the barrel. I found these reusable glass syringes
indispensible for handling inkjet chores.

--nick

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, hogarth@s... wrote:

> ... The more I use it, the harder it gets. It's like the rubber seals 
> on the plunger need to be lubricated. Is there any lubricant I can use
> that will help the plunger slide easier, maintain the seal, and not 
> contaminate the ink?
> 
> Secondary syringe question - anyone know where I can find a smaller 
> syringe - say 5ml? I want it to measures some darkroom chemistry when 
> I mix stuff for one-shot use.

Hello everyone!

I found many of my mixing tools in the infant section of the local
drugstore or dollar store, including 10ml oral syringes, graduated
spoons and 300ml graduated bottles. Perfect for one-shots of HC110 or
Ilfosol, and very cheap. The syringe even came with a special stopper
for easy filling from medicine bottles, and it's own cleaning brush.

Sorry if this is a duplicate, I had tried posting this before signing up.

Bob L.

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, hogarth@s... wrote:

> Secondary syringe question - anyone know where I can find a smaller 
> syringe - say 5ml? I want it to measures some darkroom chemistry when I 
> mix stuff for one-shot use.
> -- 
> Bruce Watson
>

Bruce.
In the US you can buy these at Tracter Supply Co. stores for under 1
$.They come in all sizes including very large ones.(large animals)
I suspect most farm supply centers would carry them as well if they
have animal medications for sale. The needle knows not it's target ;)

Regards
Duane

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, hogarth@s... wrote:

>
> Secondary syringe question - anyone know where I can find a smaller 
> syringe - say 5ml? I want it to measures some darkroom chemistry when I 
> mix stuff for one-shot use.
> -- 
> Bruce Watson
>