jason the filter freak November 25, 2008 Share November 25, 2008 Why not make a device with a razor blade or knife spring loaded or otherwise that you could cock back and release to get a fast clean cuts for things like anems, rics, shrooms, leathers other soft corals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothtriqueter November 25, 2008 Share November 25, 2008 i don't think the straight down approach would work, you need to have the slice to make the nice clean cut! might end up just smashing a line in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k November 25, 2008 Share November 25, 2008 Can I have the first finger frag when you make this guillotine like device? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward November 25, 2008 Share November 25, 2008 jason, i hope you're not an OR nurse! remind me to stay away from your hospital when cutting needs to take place .... but seriously, I think it's for the same reason that surgeons don't use it, very little control in case you line something up wrong, no room for error, and you should get a much cleaner cut with practice and a fresh scalpel blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak November 26, 2008 Author Share November 26, 2008 OR no, trauma yes . What about something closer to a paper slicer. What i'm trying to do is avoid the multiple cutting, slicing, shredding action that I've seen taking place while propagating anems. It just seems a cleaner cut may lead to quicker healing times and more successful fraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan November 26, 2008 Share November 26, 2008 OR no, trauma yes . What about something closer to a paper slicer. What i'm trying to do is avoid the multiple cutting, slicing, shredding action that I've seen taking place while propagating anems. It just seems a cleaner cut may lead to quicker healing times and more successful fraging. Why not go get yourself a paper slicer and dedicate it to fragging only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward November 26, 2008 Share November 26, 2008 OR no, trauma yes . What about something closer to a paper slicer. What i'm trying to do is avoid the multiple cutting, slicing, shredding action that I've seen taking place while propagating anems. It just seems a cleaner cut may lead to quicker healing times and more successful fraging. See if you can find a surgeon that has cut one up. I bet it boils down to experience and knowing how to properly slice as well as having the proper equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanCallan November 26, 2008 Share November 26, 2008 See if you can find a surgeon that has cut one up. I bet it boils down to experience and knowing how to properly slice as well as having the proper equipment. I've done my fair share of fragging corals, baby pigs, cats, and frogs. The trick is having a clean, clutter free workspace, a sharp blade (REALLY sharp), and the surface you're cutting should be pulled tight. Some people refer to stretch it out, pin it down, and make the necessary cuts. If you've got a sharp clean blade, it'll be like butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco November 26, 2008 Share November 26, 2008 I use dull rusty spoons on capnella and sarcophytons. I have to use a butter knife on sinularia. All to fine. I can't imagine using a spring loaded device and control a cut, nor is there any real need. (see above) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman November 26, 2008 Share November 26, 2008 Design a dremmel that can work under water, and you are a wealthy person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan November 26, 2008 Share November 26, 2008 Design a dremmel that can work under water, and you are a wealthy person. Well that doesn't seem very hard. It probably has already been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco November 26, 2008 Share November 26, 2008 The 2' flexible extention will work once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paenian November 26, 2008 Share November 26, 2008 I have a 2" guillotine, and it's even got a medicinal copper blade! I built it for class a long time ago, keep it around because it's cool. It's not really sharp or powerful enough for, well, anything, but it makes a nice 'thunk' Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman November 26, 2008 Share November 26, 2008 The 2' flexible extention will work once! It is lubed with oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterTang November 26, 2008 Share November 26, 2008 i don't think the straight down approach would work, you need to have the slice to make the nice clean cut! might end up just smashing a line in it! +1 My attempt at using my wife's egg slicer was a miserable failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiCurtis December 14, 2008 Share December 14, 2008 The 2' flexible extention will work once! Good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtfleming December 14, 2008 Share December 14, 2008 A blender works for mushrooms and rics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman January 8, 2009 Share January 8, 2009 No problem - just feed that anenome into this thing: http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp04041.html HONESTLY - this might be worth a try: http://www.shopfonsandporter.com/productdetail/FP7861.htm bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak January 9, 2009 Author Share January 9, 2009 Love of quilting bob...? While I have not come up with an auto fragger a scored piece of acrylic (a channel to keep the blade cutting straight) that has be roughed up with sand paper (keeps coral in place) and scaple blades has been working well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman January 10, 2009 Share January 10, 2009 Love of quilting bob...? While I have not come up with an auto fragger a scored piece of acrylic (a channel to keep the blade cutting straight) that has be roughed up with sand paper (keeps coral in place) and scaple blades has been working well for me. No quilting here... but I'm making new curtains for the fish room! bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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