Silliness HEMOSTATS, I got me new HEMOSTATS!!!

RickyMaveety · 07-09-2009, 04:36 PM

The single most useful modern tool (in my opinion), I present the hemostat. I used to have ready access to tons of them while I was working in labs or hospitals, but when I left that line of work mine began to disappear. I suspect, but can never prove, that friends were taking them to use as the ultimate roach clip.

I was down to my very last one, and every time I set it down I'd freak thinking I'd lose it. So, I found a really good online source (yes, they are Pakistani, and those are notorious for not holding up too well under constant autoclaving, but I don't use mine under sterile conditions anymore). Even with shipping they were only about $3.00 each.

Marvelous for quilting, upholstering, and for working on computers. I'm told they also make a great roach clip, but I wouldn't know about that since my asthma makes smoking dope an extremely bad idea.

Laz116 · 07-09-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

The single most useful modern tool (in my opinion), I present the hemostat. I used to have ready access to tons of them while I was working in labs or hospitals, but when I left that line of work mine began to disappear. I suspect, but can never prove, that friends were taking them to use as the ultimate roach clip.

I was down to my very last one, and every time I set it down I'd freak thinking I'd lose it. So, I found a really good online source (yes, they are Pakistani, and those are notorious for not holding up too well under constant autoclaving, but I don't use mine under sterile conditions anymore). Even with shipping they were only about $3.00 each.

Marvelous for quilting, upholstering, and for working on computers. I'm told they also make a great roach clip, but I wouldn't know about that since my asthma makes smoking dope an extremely bad idea.

I had to google what "hemostats" is. But I can certainly see that my life was empty (and cumbersome) before.

Greg Anos · 07-09-2009, 04:49 PM

You lucky girl! Reminds me of the time a dentist left an oral dental pick in a house my parents purchased. Still have it. It's absolutely wonderful for fine detail cleaning work on fossils.....

RickyMaveety · 07-09-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz116

I had to google what "hemostats" is. But I can certainly see that my life was empty (and cumbersome) before.

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

You lucky girl! Reminds me of the time a dentist left an oral dental pick in a house my parents purchased. Still have it. It's absolutely wonderful for fine detail cleaning work on fossils.....

No life is complete without the proper tools!! And, yes, dental picks are high on my list of the necessities of life. When I assisted at Akrotiri and friends would ask me what the work was like, I told them to imagine digging a very deep hole with a small paintbrush and a dental pick.

I wonder if there are some cheap Pakistani dental picks available online???

Greg Anos · 07-09-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

No life is complete without the proper tools!! And, yes, dental picks are high on my list of the necessities of life. When I assisted at Akrotiri and friends would ask me what the work was like, I told them to imagine digging a very deep hole with a small paintbrush and a dental pick.

I wonder if there are some cheap Pakistani dental picks available online???

You go, Girl! Let me know what you find. I could sure use a backup... RSE

Elsi · 07-09-2009, 04:57 PM

TSA tried to confiscate my hemostats once. I normally check my suitcase, but this was a short flight and waiting for the luggage would add substantially to my travel time. I had forgotten that they were in my case -- and because they looked like scissors, TSA wanted to take them away.

It took some fast talking and inflating the actual cost to convince them to let me keep them.

RickyMaveety · 07-09-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsi

TSA tried to confiscate my hemostats once. I normally check my suitcase, but this was a short flight and waiting for the luggage would add substantially to my travel time. I had forgotten that they were in my case -- and because they looked like scissors, TSA wanted to take them away.

It took some fast talking and inflating the actual cost to convince them to let me keep them.

Oh, well, yeah ...... Death by Hemostat .... happens all the time. Pinch you to death those bastards do!!! Pinch you bloody until you die!!! Mwuaaaaaaahhhhhaaaaa!!!

Sorry, m'am, but it looks like your husband was hemostated. Either that, or he was attacked by a horde of extremely angry pincher bugs.

RickyMaveety · 07-09-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

You go, Girl! Let me know what you find. I could sure use a backup... RSE

Damn!! Yep .... they have them at exactly the same place where I got my new hemostats!!!

http://www.hobbytool.com/dentaltools.aspx It's called "Papa John's Toolbox," and so far my experience with them has been first rate. Not surgical quality, but they'll do the job.

krisk · 07-09-2009, 05:53 PM

dental picks are the single best device to clean a nipple with.

now that everyone is gulping and glancing about nervously...

the nipple on a black powder rifle or pistol's trigger. those nipples tend to get clogged and dirty all the time!

Stitchawl · 07-09-2009, 06:57 PM

There are no finer 'micro tools' for the home hobbyist than those used by dentists and doctors. I have several different sizes and configurations of hemostats (mosquito, Crile, Kelly, etc.,) and various dental picks that I inherited from my father, an oral surgeon.

Although I usually don't practice medicine (I really believe that organ transplants should be left to professionals,) I do use these tools often when doing household repairs, experiments with stuff too delicate for my fat fingers to deal with, and yes, sometimes even splinter removal! Very handy to have around!

Stitchawl

Patricia · 07-09-2009, 07:26 PM

I had to Google to find out what they were, but hemostats look as thoughthey could be a very useful sewing clamp/mini wrench.
I am now extremely tempted to go and acquire some.

Laz116 · 07-09-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

I had to Google to find out what they were, but hemostats look as thoughthey could be a very useful sewing clamp/mini wrench.
I am now extremely tempted to go and acquire some.

Almost a Shakespeare quote:

Temptation, thy name is hemostats.

vivaldirules · 07-09-2009, 09:41 PM

I agree with Ricky - one of the most useful tools ever made. My dad has 3 or 4 of them and I've never seen any since I moved away from home.

RickyMaveety · 07-09-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricia

I had to Google to find out what they were, but hemostats look as thoughthey could be a very useful sewing clamp/mini wrench.
I am now extremely tempted to go and acquire some.

Nothing better to get those pesky hair clogs out of the vacuum. Seriously, I love the things. They even work well to hold a match so you can light a bunch of candles without burning your fingers.

Journier · 07-21-2009, 03:42 AM

Hemostats, also known as kellys. Do you prefer curved or straight?

07-09-2009, 04:36 PM	#1
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	HEMOSTATS, I got me new HEMOSTATS!!! The single most useful modern tool (in my opinion), I present the hemostat. I used to have ready access to tons of them while I was working in labs or hospitals, but when I left that line of work mine began to disappear. I suspect, but can never prove, that friends were taking them to use as the ultimate roach clip. I was down to my very last one, and every time I set it down I'd freak thinking I'd lose it. So, I found a really good online source (yes, they are Pakistani, and those are notorious for not holding up too well under constant autoclaving, but I don't use mine under sterile conditions anymore). Even with shipping they were only about $3.00 each. Marvelous for quilting, upholstering, and for working on computers. I'm told they also make a great roach clip, but I wouldn't know about that since my asthma makes smoking dope an extremely bad idea.

07-09-2009, 04:49 PM	#3
Greg Anos Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,541 Karma: 37057604 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Pocketbook	You lucky girl! Reminds me of the time a dentist left an oral dental pick in a house my parents purchased. Still have it. It's absolutely wonderful for fine detail cleaning work on fossils.....

07-09-2009, 04:57 PM	#6
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	TSA tried to confiscate my hemostats once. I normally check my suitcase, but this was a short flight and waiting for the luggage would add substantially to my travel time. I had forgotten that they were in my case -- and because they looked like scissors, TSA wanted to take them away. It took some fast talking and inflating the actual cost to convince them to let me keep them.

07-09-2009, 05:53 PM	#9
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	dental picks are the single best device to clean a nipple with. now that everyone is gulping and glancing about nervously... the nipple on a black powder rifle or pistol's trigger. those nipples tend to get clogged and dirty all the time!

07-09-2009, 06:57 PM	#10
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	There are no finer 'micro tools' for the home hobbyist than those used by dentists and doctors. I have several different sizes and configurations of hemostats (mosquito, Crile, Kelly, etc.,) and various dental picks that I inherited from my father, an oral surgeon. Although I usually don't practice medicine (I really believe that organ transplants should be left to professionals,) I do use these tools often when doing household repairs, experiments with stuff too delicate for my fat fingers to deal with, and yes, sometimes even splinter removal! Very handy to have around! Stitchawl

07-09-2009, 07:26 PM	#11
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	I had to Google to find out what they were, but hemostats look as thoughthey could be a very useful sewing clamp/mini wrench. I am now extremely tempted to go and acquire some.

07-09-2009, 09:41 PM	#13
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	I agree with Ricky - one of the most useful tools ever made. My dad has 3 or 4 of them and I've never seen any since I moved away from home.

07-21-2009, 03:42 AM	#15
Journier Groupie Posts: 194 Karma: 415 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern CA Device: Kindle Oasis	Hemostats, also known as kellys. Do you prefer curved or straight?

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